I’ve been getting an error when trying to copy files from an external hard drive connected to my mac. The operation can’t be completed because the item is in use. From reading this post I found the problem may be coming from a list operation that is using the file and not closing out properly. To […]
Boom 2 Equalizer for Mac
How to add Equalizer on Mac OS to iTunes, Spotify for Free! I found Boom 2. It is a completely delightful experience from install to use. http://www.globaldelight.com/boom/index.php Use Coupon Code EVERGREEN to save 10%
Fix an iPhone 5 Submerged in Salt Water
Take it apart Submerge it in distilled water http://www.instructables.com/answers/HOW-CAN-I-FIX-A-CELL-PHONE-THAT-WENT-SWIMING-IN-SA/ Soak it in Isopropyl Alcohol (90% or higher I used 70%) https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Repairing+iPhone+Liquid+Damage/5825 Drain and shake out phone (don’t use a blow drier) Seal it in a container with Silica Gel packets http://www.macworld.co.uk/how-to/iphone/how-fix-rescue-water-damaged-apple-iphone-3448140/ Making silica gel packs (use silica crystals cat litter Walmart Brand is Mimi for […]
Removing duplicate songs from iTunes
You may sometimes see an item displayed more than once in your iTunes library. To find and remove all items that show up more than once in your library, follow the steps below. http://support.apple.com/kb/ht2905
Audible Files in iTunes not authorized
I get the following error when syncing my iPhone 3GS to itunes: “Some of the Audible files in the iTunes library were not copied to the iPhone “iphone” because you are no authorized to play them on this computer.” I tried to deauthorize my account: Got this confirmation message: Once this is done, click on […]
PandoraJam + iTunes + Last.fm a match made in heaven
This is the system I use to listen to music and get new suggestions. Â I love Pandora and iTunes, but they don’t talk to each other. Â Last.fm solves this problem through Scrobbling so you can have a central place to see all your listening habits and favorites plus discover new music at Last.fm by listening […]
Importing CD to iTunes using Apple Lossless Encoder to archive your music collection and converting to mp3, AAC to play on an iPod, iTouch, iPad, iPhone or other mobile device
This tutorial will show you how to import a CD into iTunes using the Apple Lossless Encoder, store those files to an archive of your music then convert it to a format (AAC, MP3 or other) to keep in your iTunes library that will be smaller and easily able to sync with your iPod, iTouch, […]
Convert m4a to mp3 and AAC to mp3 on a mac using iTunes
This shows an easy way to convert a file in itunes to mp3 format so it can be used in programs like Audacity (usually in the format of AAC or m4a, but it should work for any file that is in iTunes, in this case on a mac) Open iTunes and locate the m4a or […]
Set default programs and change file associations to open in mac os x
How to set the default program for a file type and change the file associations in Mac OS X 1. Right click the file you want to change the associations/default program for 2. Click “Get Info” 3. Click the dropdown for the “Open With” section 4. Select the program you want to be associated with […]