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Articles on Apple Mac, Mac OS and OSX

• Backwards Compatability:
  Saving Office 2008 documents in a backwards compatible format for Office 97-2004 and how-to share documents that everyone can read.
• Data Protection:
  Read Access permissions software for the Mac. Protecting your personal data from prying eyes and malicious scripts.
• Securely Erase Files & Data:
  Want to remove files containing personal data or to zero a hard drive before you pass it to someone else? Why not use secure erase methods? Here is how in OSX.
• Sending Large Files:
  What are your options when it comes to sending large files, multiple files or folders via email or other means in Mac OSX. We look at compression, the need for it and other options including iDisk, FTP and Web Services such as yousendit.com.
• Compress + Segment:
  An easy guide on how to split large files into a smaller multi-segment compressed archive using Smith Micro's Stuffit Deluxe for Mac OSX.
• Backup, Restore, Duplicate, Recover :
  A look at using CopyCatX, the tool for backing up and restoring your Mac hard drive to full health, as well as creating multiple copies of a drive or recovering data from a faulty drive or scratched media.
• Volume Adjustment :
  Using MacMP3Gain to automatically adjust the volume levels of MP3 or unprotected AAC audio files on your Intel or PowerPC based Apple Mac.
• Startup Problems :
  Booting your Apple Macintosh off CD, DVD, External Drive or iPod and how-to troubleshoot Mac startup problems.
• Synchronize + Bluetooth :
  How-to sync your Sony-Ericsson phone with Microsoft Entourage and your Apple Mac via a Bluetooth Wireless connection.
• Email Recovery :
  Importing recovered emails into Apple mail using emlx-to-mbox-converter when required to convert EMLX files into MBOX format and then process the resulting file through Microsoft Entourage or any other email client for the Mac OSX.
• Desktop Picture :
  Top album cover quilts for your mac desktop based on your last.fm user profile data, or that of a user of your choice. A great way to make your desktop even more exciting!
• Screen Capture :
  Screen shots and video capture made easy in Mac OSX with Ambrosia Software's Snapz pro X for PowerPC and Intel-based macs alike.
• Mailing Labels :
  Ever wanted to know how easy it was to print labels, envelopes and mailing list in Mac OSX? Well now you can! Read this article on printing labels, mailing lists and envelopes in Apple's Address Book software in Mac OSX.
• File Recovery & Salvage :
  How-To recover accidentally deleted files from OSX and salvage data from a crashed hard drive also running Mac OSX. A look at SubRosaSoft, Inc's consumer data recovery tool FileSalvage.
• Mac Switcher :
  Having problems finding contextual menus? Find out how to right click on a mac without a two-button mouse.
• iPod Subway Maps :
  iPod subway maps and how they can make your life easier to get around town. Find out how subway / metro maps for New York, London, Chicago, San Francisco, Boston, Washington DC and more can make your traveling life much simpler.
• Shell Scripting :
  How-to run automatic backups with shell script in OSX using mysqldump and FTP.