tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-185739322011-12-15T02:50:00.150Zapple os x tips, news, reviews and stuffAndy Bannisterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12645163159370078471noreply@blogger.comBlogger51100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18573932.post-1131044007025627362005-11-04T18:53:00.000Z2005-11-04T23:20:57.230Z

Not only does Tiger have a number of fantastic features like Exposé and Dashboard built in, but the animations used to render these features are beautifully executed. With Exposé, windows gracefully rearrange themselves; with Dashboard, widgets zoom into view, fading in as they come. Even the humble genie effect, used when minimizing a window to the dock, puts Windows to shame. But did you know

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Those of you prone to semantic absent-mindedness may appreciate this little known feature of Tiger. In Apple applications like Safari, Mail, Keynote or Pages you can check the meaning of a word by simply pointing to it with the mouse and pressing the Apple key (Command), CTRL and D.The pop-up dictionary window is no one-trick pony. If you keep the three keys pressed, you can move the mouse to

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Before Tiger came along, Apple provided a handy icon in Finder windows called "Favourites". This took you straight to a folder in which you could place shortcuts to your, er, favourites — documents, programmes, movies etc. that you opened regularly. However, once the sidebar in Finder windows came along, Favourites were demoted. But if you liked that handy folder and its bold red heart-shaped

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Seasoned users of Tiger will be familar with Application Switcher, the utility that pops onto your screen when you press the Apple (Command) key and tab. But did you know that you can quit applications directly from it?To perform this trick, simply launch Application Switcher, highlight the application you wish to kill (by pressing tab repeatedly, or by pointing to it with the mouse). Once it is

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Apple released the important 10.4.3 update today, recommending its download and installation by all users of Mac OS X Tiger.The update provides over 60 bug fixes and improvements to many parts of the operating system including Spotlight, Safari, Mail, iChat, Disk Utility, Calculator, Preview, Keychain Access and many more. Full details of the update are on Apple's website and it can installed

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