I have published a series of screencasts. They are published through the iTunes store in Apple TV format. Just log into iTunes and search “Macsparky.” If you don’t feel like dealing with iTunes you can download specific episodes at the Libsyn hosting site right here.
Download Individual Screencasts Directly Here
Summary of episodes
Screencast 12 - The OS X Dock
This screencast goes back to basics and explains usage and customization of the OS X dock along with a very nice little terminal command to give you a recent applications/recent documents icon in your dock.
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Screencast 11 -iTunes Smart Playlist - Unplayed Gems
This short screencast walks you through the process of setting up a smart playlist in iTunes that will allow you to sync 50 of your favorite songs to your iPod that you haven’t listened to in the last month. The smart playlist automatically updates itself so every time you plug in, you get new music.
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Screencast 10 - Leopard’s “Preview” Application
OS X 10.5 Leopard made a lot of improvements to Apple’s ubiquitous PDF and Image manipulation application, Preview. This screencast covers several of my favorite features and tips.
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Screencast 9 - Leopard Spaces
In this screencast I demonstrate set-up, use and optimization of the new OS X 10.5 Leopard feature “Spaces” that allows you to set up virtual screens with one monitor.
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Screencast 8 - Default Folder X
In this screencast I demonstrate a great application that rewires the OS X save dialogue, Default Folder X.
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Screencast 7 - Safari Tricks
In this screencast I tell some of my favorite tricks and tips for Apple’s Safari Browser.
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Screencast 6 - MagiCal
This screencast walks through an excellent menubar clock/calendar application, MagiCal.
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Screencast 5 - The Quicksilver/Address Book Shuffle
An explanation of how to supercharge the Apple Address Book with Quicksilver.
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Screencast 4 - OmniDazzle
A walkthrough of Omni’s cursor enhancement program. From useful to whimsey.
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Screencast 3 - Quicksilver Timers and Alarms
How to use Quicksilver to make on screen timers and alarms and how to use them to trigger iTunes.
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Screencast 2 - Encrypted Disc Images in OS X
How to make secure sparse disk images to encrypt files on your Mac.
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Screencast 1 - Appending Text with Quicksilver
How to append text files and make quick text lists through Quicksilver.
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