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iWeb ’06

Use this handout to learn how to design websites using iWeb ’06. iweb_tutorial.pdf

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Creating a Podcast-GarageBand 3

This REVISED handout will teach you how to create a podcast using GarageBand. revised_garageband3.pdf

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Saving Bookmarks in Safari and Firefox

Need to back up and import your Internet browser bookmarks? Follow these quick handout tutorials. safari_bookmarks.pdf firefox_bookmarks.pdf

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Automator, Part 2

Here’s the second part to an earlier training on Automator.  Learn how to use this time-saving application to quickly and easily combine pdf files. automator2.pdf

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Copyfree Images and Music

Refer to this handout to learn where and how to get copyfree images and music for multimedia projects. copyfree.pdf

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Modifying Guest Options and Adding Guests-BB

Use this handout if you ever need to enroll guests into your Blackboard course. bb_guestoptions.pdf

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Enroll/Remove Users in Blackboard

Easy to follow instructions on how to enroll or remove current KS Blackboard users into your course. bb_enroll_remove.pdf

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iCan Cafe 2007-08 Schedule

Here is the list of all iCan Cafe sessions conducted at KMS. ican_cafe_2007.pdf

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Photo Booth

Need to take a quick Photo Booth picture without the 3-second delay?  Hit OPTION while clicking the shutter button below the picture.  Voila!

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Quitting an Accidentally Opened App

Do you sometimes click the wrong icon when choosing an application from the dock? Instead of waiting for the application to launch before quitting, use this handy shortcut. As soon as you the wrong icon, right click on it (or … Continue reading

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Scrolling up or down in a web browser

Need an easy way to scroll down or up in a web browser without using a mouse?  Here’s the tip for you.  To scroll down in a web browser (ie. Safari and Firefox), press the SPACE BAR.  Continue to press … Continue reading

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Volume Adjustment Without Sound

Have you ever needed to adjust the sound during a presentation but had to subject everyone to sound alerts when doing so? A great tip is to press the “Shift” key with the volume adjustments keys. This allows you to … Continue reading

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Command-Tab Part II

Thanks to Nate Javellana for this tip: When you use the Apple key and TAB key to scroll through applications that you have opened, you can also quit an application from the same menu. While continuing to hold the Apple … Continue reading

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Flip Video Camera

Here’s a handout that reviews how to edit AVI files using iMovie that are recorded onto the FlipVideo Camera. flip_video_training.pdf

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Get Rid of Duplicate Songs in iTunes!

Here is a really cool feature in iTunes that is often overlooked:  “Show Duplicates”.  This is especially good for people that download music from multiple sources and don’t take the time to check each song that will be downloaded.  (I’m … Continue reading

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