Hard Drive

How full is your hard drive?   Sometimes the Operating System uses the hard drive to swap files out of RAM.  If there is not enough space it has to work harder, slowing down the computer.  Leaving 10 - 15%  of the Hard Drive empty will keep it working better. ... Makes sense,  I know how much less I can accomplish when my hard drive, I mean, my head, is full of stuff.

Another Mail Tip

Next to the “To Do” feature in “Mail”, is “Notepad”. Click on the icon to easily write “sticky” notes (they’re even yellow like the sticky pads you buy). The note is saved to a folder in Mail. You can add a file or picture, change fonts, colors, email it with the attachments, and even add it to your To Do list in which case it will show up in your calendar.

Mail Tips

Apple "Mail" has some neat new features. Receive an email with an invitation to a party? You want to check your schedule on iCal to see if you can make it. Instead of having to open iCal, you can access it right from "Mail". Move your pointer over the date to reveal a small triangle to its right, click on it. A small menu opens, you can add the event right to your calendar or just go to the date in iCal.

Want easy to follow steps for some of Mail's features? Check them out here.

Repair Permissions

The experts say your Mac does not need much maintenance, but Repairing permissions is one of the things they do recommend. Some say before and after updating software, and some say just do it once a week. For easy to follow steps, check them out on my website. Here's a quick link to the page.

Business Cards

A short while ago, someone asked me to show them the steps to make business cards using Design Pro, a free application from Avery.com. I wrote up some basic steps on how to make cards, and also information on how to download it. Look for it on my site. Have a PC? Avery.com has a free version for you too.

Welcome!

This is my first post, and just an introduction. I am new to blogging, but want to use it to get more folks taking advantage of the free, easy-to- follow-steps on my website, hughsmac.com Of course, if you would click on some of the advertising and check them out, that would be great too. It helps cover the cost of operating the site and getting more steps done.

Hope you are having a great week.

Hugh