Betty's Bookmarks - May 2009

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http://www.macworld.com/article/135137/convert.html
With some free or low-cost software, you can convert home video and other video files to use on your iPod, iPhone and Apple TV. Learn how to do it!

http://www.picnik.com/app#/home/welcome
Here you’ll find a photo editing app in your browser. It’s easy to use to fix underexposed photos, remove red-eye, or apply effects to your photos and more. It’s FREE – and Premium membership is also available. Submitted by Larry Watters (SMUG).

http://www.vagabondish.com/12-google-shortcuts-every-traveler-should-know/
Travel season is almost here. Use this site to learn 12 Google shortcuts that every traveler should know before they go.

http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/cool_waste_of_time_-_a_history_of...
It was 1957 – when it all began. Watch this video that offers a look back at the technologies, initiatives, and other early efforts that led to the existence of the internet we know today.

http://www.apple.com/support/mac101/
http://www.apple.com/findouthow/mac/
These two Apple sites are excellent for the new computer user as well as those who just need a bit of a refresher. Also find a link to Switch 101.

http://www.macilife.com/
Jim Heid’s iLife ‘09 book will be released very soon and as always, it will be great. This is an excellent site to visit often for tips and information as you use the apps in iLife ’09.

http://www.photoshopcafe.com/freeclips/
Free demo clips are available here for you to help learn some Photoshop techniques.

http://spellcheck.net/
Here’s a FREE online Spell Checker. Check it out! Submitted by David Sommers (SMUG).

http://www.mac-hints-tips.com/index.htm
Mac Hints & Tips now has a new website and no longer will be a pdf download. Take a look at the link above (before it’s gone) and learn how the new site will work and what’s available for you there; then click on the new website link. http://machintsandtips.com/ Here you’ll find every tip Paul Taylor has collected since 1991. Watch the video – A QuickStart Guide To This Site. Subscribe via RSS. Then LEARN LOTS!