MNOF (Mac N Old Farts) Podcast

MNOF_010

admin — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 16:57:52 +0000

EXTENSIONs and PDFs, This weeks episode covers what file extensions are all about. I also cover PDFs and how you can view and create PDF files without spending any addition money to do so. The IODA Promonets music cut this week is White Tuxedo.

Here are some links to get further information on file extensions.

http://www.file-extensions.org/

http://filext.com/

Stuffit is a program used to compress or uncompress files on your Mac.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/StuffIt

http://www.smithmicro.com/default.tpl?group=product_full&sku=DLX12CD

Rich Dolmat
“White Tuxedo” (mp3)
from “Ultimate Lounge”
(Fervor Records)

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MNOF_009

admin — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 15:40:13 +0000

EXPOSE HORRAY! Last week I covered Spaces so as a follow up I covered Expose, how to set it up and use it. I also let you in on how I use Expose as well. Sorry No music track for this podcast, IDOA Promonet must be having some sort of problem after performing maintenance, I can’t preview tracks now download tracks. Oh well hope they get it together soon. You can leave your comments and suggestion up at the www.macnoldfarts.com website or drop me a line at robert@macnoldfarts.com and as always Relax & Enjoy.

MNOF_008

admin — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 14:21:21 +0000

Spaces, Spaces and more Spaces… The three WWW of Spaces, no not that, but the What, Why and Where… What are Spaces, Where and how to configure Spaces and Why do I want to use Spaces. Go on up to the MacNOldFarts website at www.macnoldfarts.com to get a download of this weeks IODA Promonet cut, SPACEGUN by John Costello. And as always Relax & Enjoy.

John Costello
“Spacegun” (mp3)
from “Spheres”
(Fervor Records)

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MNOF_007

admin — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 20:09:32 +0000

In this episode of MNOF (Mac N Old Farts) Podcast I cover what your next step is beyond emailing Pictures and photos. I also explain my use of IodaPromonet and how you can get a high quality download of the music I use in my podcast.

The Tony Evans Band
“Lady Marmalade” (mp3)
from “21 Cool Cha Chas”
(Tema International)

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COMCAST FRUSTRATION

admin — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 15:43:21 +0000

Well, it’s been 39 1/2 hours without home internet and phone service. Yep I’m doing this post while at work.. I have the next podcast in the can ready to go but not having service at home I have not been able to get the podcast up to LibSyn who hosts my feed. I just don’t feel right about using the companies bandwidth to do the upload. I just got of the phone with Comcast for the 4th time and have been assured that I’m on the schedule for today… Well we’ll see what happens, that can be anytime up to 8pm tonight. Wish me luck… Being without internet service for most of the weekend just plain SUCKS!

My Video Experience

admin — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 15:52:56 +0000

WOW! I’ve been playing around with posting videos. Of course I first tried the “OLD” stand by YouTube; it works but I just wasn’t getting the results I wanted. They say to upload the best quality you have and they, YouTube, will take care of the rest. Depending on the users bandwidth, connection speed to the internet, they would be able to view the videos in a higher “Quality”. I guest that means crappy vs less crappy. OK, all right I’m spoiled… I was an early adopter of Plasma Technology and HD. So I’m not going to watch some crappy looking video on my Mac nor on my Plasma no matter what the subject. Maybe I’m just to impatient to take the time to figure out all the nuances, quite frankly I just don’t want to take the time, I have too much other stuff to do. Can’t it be as simple as editing your content in iMovie, I use an HD Cam, then export it out using QuickTime and then bada bing, bada boom, you’re good to go too upload the video. YES it can be that simple. I just tried out Vimeo.com and it works great! Take a look at my about page to see the difference. Just above the first video is a paragraph explaining what the difference is between the three source videos I uploaded to YouTube. The 4th and last video is the Vimeo video… You don’ have to watch them all the way through just enough to see the quality difference.

Relax & Enjoy

Robert

MNOF_006

admin — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 19:50:58 +0000

In this episode of MNOF (Mac N Old Farts) Podcast I cover how you control the size of pictures you include with your email. Yes pretty straight forward stuff but over looked none the less.

The Pinker Tones
“Happy Everywhere” (mp3)
from “Wild Animals”
(Nacional Records)

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MNOF_005

admin — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 20:46:36 +0000

In this episode of MNOF (Mac N Old Farts) Podcast I cover the Dashboard Widgets. I lead off first with a short followup regarding the Dictionary App on how you can use the Spotlight feature to look up words. I let you in on my two favorite Widgets, IstatPro and Easy Envelopes. Widgets are useful and good fun just don’t over doit. The Music track this week is French Love, I warn you that I have very eclectic tastes when it come to music but have a listen and remember to Relax & Enjoy.

Sexy Vibes
“French Love” (mp3)
from “Sexy Vibes – After Midnight”
(Azul Music)

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MNOF_004

admin — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 20:52:24 +0000

In this episode I respond to Patricia’s comments on the last episode MNOF_003 by revisiting the Spelling Grammar checker. As a new topic I introduce you to Apples Dictionary App. The closing song I chose “Salsa Caribe!” just make me want to jump on a plane and head on down to the Caribbean. If you pay real close attention to the song there seems to be shades reminiscent of those great early 60′s family films such as “Mr. Hobbs takes a Vacation” staring Jimmy Stewart, One of my personal favorites. And as always Relax & Enjoy.

Michel Freidenson
“Ariba Caribe Remix” (mp3)
from “Salsa Caribe!”
(Azul Music)

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MNOF_003

admin — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 17:10:11 +0000

In this weeks episode I cover the Apple TextEdit App and the Spelling / Grammar Checker. Please do go up on the WebSite MacNOldFarts.com and leave your comments and suggestions or you can email me at robert@macnoldfarts.com. And remember to Relax & Enjoy.