All Entries in the "Tutorials" Category
How to get a free US iTunes account
It’s nice that there is a App Store for the UAE but a full iTunes Store would be much better. Perhaps we should be glad that we got the apps at least on the Apple side since on Android there is no Market at all in UAE.
Why is this important? Obviously if you want to [...]
Converting ISO to IMG on Mac made boot from DVD work
The other day I needed to boot a PC from a DVD and I was at the office so I didn’t have access to the original disc. However, I had an ISO image of the original so I figured I could just burn it to a new DVD and boot from it.
So I burned the [...]
Install command line Twitter client Termtter on Mac OS X
Yes, I know you’re asking why would I want to do that, install a command line Twitter client on your Mac when there are so many cool and useful apps with great interfaces? The geek in me would say “because you can.” And that’s true to an extent, that it’s cool to find out that [...]
Presenting a five tier system for backups
Over the past few years, through trial and error I have had the experience to test out and refine several backup processes. I’ve been wary of having backups in place to ensure that the most important element of these machines is protected: the data.
In this post, I will outline the 5 Tier System that has [...]
Overcoming a non-working DVD drive
Earlier this year, I ran into a slight hiccup with my MacBook – the DVD drive stopped working. In this post, I will outline various solutions and workarounds that have been very useful in overcoming this little hardware limitation.
There are several times when a DVD drive is required and none of them more critical then [...]
Convert video formats on your Mac for free
Earlier today I received a dinosaur JVC camera with a truck load of video clips. We are traveling to Lebanon to have our annual seminar on the beautiful mountains of Farya and somebody had to make a fun video intro for our office. Since I still did not learn to say “no” easily, it ended [...]
How to Create a US iTunes Store Account
I am sure many readers must envy the catalogue of apps the US iTunes Store hosts while we, here in the UAE only have a handful in comparison. This ‘How to’ guide will help you create an account for the iTunes Store. It covers everything from acquiring a gift card to actually purchasing your first [...]
“Remember the milk” will help you remember other things
In a life filled with hundreds of things that need doing and dozens of places to be it gets very confusing what needs to be done when, how, by who, etc. Some times even the why gets lost.
Over the years, I’ve tried multiple systems to get things in order and they’ve usually not done so [...]
Built-in iPhone Google Maps not useful? Think again…
Almost everyone knows the Jam Jar in Dubai, a cozy little place that hosted Dubai’s Twestival last September. For people who haven’t heard of that place before, like myself, along with the gazillion other art galleries scattered in the labyrinth of Al Qouz industrial area, you’d probably be better off locating it on GPS or [...]
Upgrade hard drives in Mac Pro
In our DIY (Do It Yourself) series of articles we now look at upgrading hard drives in a Mac Pro. The instructions should work with all Mac Pro models to date. You can find more DIY articles online at shuffle.to/diy. In our next issue we’ll take a look at how to configure multiple drives in [...]
Enable internet tethering with etisalat and du on iPhone
Note: this is a longer version of an article written by Oliver Jackson appearing in the upcoming September issue of Shufflegazine.
As a freelance photographer, it’s very important for me to be available to existing and new clients at all times, not only over the phone but also by email to send quotations and upload images. [...]
How to set up simple remote surveillance system with Skype
Yes I know there are some issues with software like Skype in countries around the Middle East and yes there are issues about how to get the software and an account when their web site is blocked.
I’m not going to go into how to download the software or how to get an account since I [...]
Upgrade Hard Drive in MacBook Pro
Apple sells the latest MacBook Pro with up to 320GB hard drive. In the market you can find up to 500GB hard drives of the 2.5-inch size you need for the MacBook Pro. You can install it yourself and you won’t void the warranty in the new, Unibody MacBook Pro. In this brief tutorial we’ll [...]
Tutorial: How To Install Boot Camp
Step 1
Start BootCamp Assistant (in the Applications > Utilities folder).
ابدأ بتشغيل BootCamp Assistant من Applications ثم Utilities folder.
Step 2
On the first screen click Continue.
اضغط في الشاشة الاولي علي استمر Continue.
Step 3
On the second screen, click “Create or remove a Windows partition”, then click Continue.
علي الشاشة الثانية اضغط Create or remove a Windows partition ثم [...]
Tutorial: Connect Your Mac to Internet With Etisalat 3.5G USB Modem
If you want to enjoy real freedom and be able to connect to the internet (almost) wherever you are, Etisalat offers two 3.5G USB modems – the E170 and E220. We tested the E170, which has the drivers on the device. Stick it into a USB port on your Mac, run the application which is [...]
