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Final Cut Express, covering a portion of video

Summary. Using Final Cut Express on an Apple computer, it is possible to create a black square or rectangle to cover a portion of the video. This is useful in an educational application for hiding captions or other elements such as sign language interpreting in a box. Steps. The following steps can be used to… Continue reading Final Cut Express, covering a portion of video

Apple Safari Keychain Password Request

Problem Description. When starting Safari, there is s request for the keychain password. Problem Solution. The following steps may help resolve this issue. Please note that any saved passwords and form information will be lost. 1) From the Applications > Utilities folder, run the Keychain Access utility program. 2) You will see a list of… Continue reading Apple Safari Keychain Password Request

Coral Ridge Mall Online Product Search

The Coral Ridge Mall in Coralville, Iowa has a website that includes product searches for products available at the various stores in the mall. This combines the convenience of online shopping with buying locally.

HP iPaq Wireless WPA2 Setup for University of Iowa

These instructions are for configuring an HP iPaq 111 Classic handheld with WPA2 wireless at the University of Iowa. 1. Reset the device if necessary. 2. Ensure that WLAN is on. 3. Go to the home screen. 4. Choose settings from the start menu. 5. Choose the Connections tab. 6. Select WiFi. A list will… Continue reading HP iPaq Wireless WPA2 Setup for University of Iowa

Paragon MLS Printing Multiple Pages

Problem: The Paragon MLS (multiple listing service) system used by some realtors and property management companies may generate an extra page when printing. Cause: This is because a single page from Paragon needs to fill the entire 8.5 x 11 inch page. Sometimes the margins are too wide for the output to fit on a… Continue reading Paragon MLS Printing Multiple Pages

Notebook Touch Pad Not Working

Symptom: Notebook touch pad not working. Possible Resolution: In some conditions, such as colder than usual temperatures, mouse touch pads may stop responding to touch. With Apple notebooks, it is possible to rest the palm of your hand on the entire touch pad surface. This should reset or re-calibrate the touch pad surface. If this… Continue reading Notebook Touch Pad Not Working

Mouse Pad Cleaning

Mouse pads collect a lot of dust and other debris. This can interfere with the accurate use of the mouse. A vacuum can be used to clean the mouse pad. Another great tool for cleaning mouse pads is a lint roller.

Technology Activism

There is a movement among technology support professionals to be involved in activism and community outreach. Here are some examples of how computer and technology professionals are helping to make the world a better place: CompuMentor.org. “Since 1987, CompuMentor has been dedicated to helping nonprofits enhance productivity and build sustainable technology systems that foster their… Continue reading Technology Activism

WordPress Guide to Hosting, Setup, Theme Selection, and Configuration

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Apple MacBook Air – Thin Notebook

The MacBook Air is the latest notebook from Apple. It was announced on January 15 at the 2008 MacWorld Conference & Expo. [ official site | video ] The Intel Core 2 Duo processor used in the notebook was specially designed by Intel to be smaller than the standard Core 2 Duo processor. It is… Continue reading Apple MacBook Air – Thin Notebook

Live Publishing of Photos – Gregory Cam

In 2007, I began publishing photos from my iPhone to a gallery on the Internet that I called my Live Feed. This capability was made available by using the Gallery feature provided by the .Mac (“dot mac”) service from Apple. As of January 2008, I have switched to using Blogger (a Google service) as my… Continue reading Live Publishing of Photos – Gregory Cam