Mac Video Tutorials from TheMacU.com

Pixelmator Image Adjustments: Colorize, Hue & Saturation

Thu, 25 Mar 2010 11:20:47 -0600

In this free lesson from our Image Editing with Pixelmator video training course learn how to use the colorize and Hue/Saturation image adjustments to edit the colors in an image.

Levels and Curves adjustment tools in Pixelmator

Wed, 24 Mar 2010 10:55:59 -0600

In this free lesson from our Image Editing with Pixelmator video training course learn how to utilize Levels or Curves to adjust or correct colors in an image.

Using Pixelmator's Color Switcher & Quick Mask tools

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 15:31:56 -0600

In this free lesson from our Image Editing with Pixelmator video training course learn to use both the color switcher to choose foreground and background colors and quick mask for creating or fine tuning selections.

Using Pixelmator's Gradient & Fill Tools

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 14:13:42 -0600

In this free lesson from our Image Editing with Pixelmator video training course learn the various ways to utilize the gradient and fill tools.

Using Pixelmator's Magic Wand Tool

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 15:27:53 -0600

In this free lesson from our Image Editing with Pixelmator video training course learn to use the magic wand tool to select and edit a specific color or range of color in an image.

Creating a Disk Image from a folder in Disk Utility

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:56:45 -0700

In this free Mac training video tutorial learn to turn a folder full of images into a single .dmg file for transfer online or by a DVD or CD.

Reformat, Erase or Partition a hard drive with Disk Utility

Mon, 8 Mar 2010 14:53:13 -0700

In this free Mac training lesson learn to reformat and partition a hard drive in OS X with Disk Utility.

Trim and Share video in Quicktime - OS X Snow Leopard

Wed, 9 Dec 2009 10:37:02 -0700

Discover how to use Quicktime trim and then share video to iTunes, You Tube or a MobileMe Web Gallery.

The Mac OS X Dictionary - OS X Snow Leopard

Wed, 9 Dec 2009 10:34:22 -0700

In this free lesson learn to the Dictionary that’s built into Mac OS X.

Printing calendars from iCal - OS X Snow Leopard

Wed, 9 Dec 2009 10:25:31 -0700

In this free lesson from our Mac OS X Snow Leopard Overview course discover how to print calendars in a variety ways from iCal. Learn more about using your Mac in our Mac OS X Snow Leopard Training Course available for only $15!

Using Tabs in Safari - OS X Snow Leopard

Wed, 9 Dec 2009 10:20:41 -0700

In this free lesson learn to browse the web with Safari using tabs instead of a cluttered display full of individual browser windows.

Mac OS X Sound Preferences - OS X Snow Leopard

Wed, 9 Dec 2009 10:14:33 -0700

This lesson from our Mac OS X Snow Leopard Overview course covers how to adjust sound input, output and alert settings on your Mac.

Finder View Options - OS X Snow Leopard

Tue, 8 Dec 2009 18:05:21 -0700

In this free lesson from our Mac OS X Snow Leopard Overview course discover how to use the view options to adjust the look of the Finder and Desktop on your Mac.

XMenu Tutorial

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 13:07:35 -0600

XMenu adds one or more global menus to the right side of the menu bar. They give you access to your preferred applications, folders, documents, files, and snippets. Launch any application or insert text snippets or URLs into your email messages or Pages documents with a single menu choice.

Paste! And Match Style!

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 14:51:04 -0600

In this free Mac tutorial learn to use the often forgotten feature, Paste and Match Style.

Drag and Drop to Print

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 15:18:36 -0600

In this tutorial find out how to just drag and drop files onto your printer either in the dock or on your desktop.

Using Beat Markers in iMovie ’09

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 14:58:14 -0600

In this free lesson from our in depth course we how to use the beat markers feature to create great slideshows with iMovie ‘09.
Learn more about editing videos in our iMovie ’09 Training Course available for only $14!

Animated Maps in iMovie ’09

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 14:56:42 -0600

In this free lesson from our in depth course we how to create and edit animated maps in iMovie ‘09.
Learn more about editing videos in our iMovie ’09 Training Course available for only $14!

Adding Markers in iMovie ’09

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 14:51:44 -0600

In this free lesson from our in depth course we go over how to add markers to your iMovie projects.
Learn more about editing videos in our iMovie ’09 Training Course available for only $14!

Splitting Events in iMovie ’09

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 14:49:29 -0600

In this free lesson from our in depth course we go over how to split events in iMovie ‘09.
Learn more about editing video in our iMovie ’09 Training Course available for only $14!

Drag and Drop Editing with iMovie ’09

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 14:47:47 -0600

In this free lesson from our in depth course we cover drag and drop editing in iMovie ‘09.
Learn more about editing video in our iMovie ’09 Training Course available for only $14!

Marking Clips in iMovie ’09

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 14:34:24 -0600

In this free lesson from our in depth course we go over how to mark video clips in iMovie ‘09.
Learn more about working with clips in our iMovie ’09 Training Course available for only $14!

Utilize the Path Bar in Finder Navigation

Sat, 18 Jul 2009 11:40:12 -0600

In this free tutorial learn to use the Path Bar in OS X Leopard to keep your bearings, move files and help with Spotlight search results.

Setting Tabs and Indents in Text Edit

Sat, 18 Jul 2009 11:33:39 -0600

In this free lesson from our Leopard Overview course learn to set tabs in Text Edit.
Learn more about using your Mac in our Mac OS X Leopard Overview Course available for only $14!

Taking Screenshots

Sat, 18 Jul 2009 11:32:16 -0600

In this free lesson from our Leopard Overview course learn the various ways to capture what’s on your screen in Mac OS X.
Learn more about using your Mac in our Mac OS X Leopard Overview Course available for only $14!

The iCal Interface

Sat, 18 Jul 2009 11:30:46 -0600

In this free lesson from our Leopard Overview course we cover the interface of Apples calendar program iCal.
Learn more about using your Mac in our Mac OS X Leopard Overview Course available for only $14!

Notes and To-Do’s in Mail

Sat, 18 Jul 2009 11:28:01 -0600

In this free lesson from our Leopard Overview course learn to use the Notes and To-Do’s features in Mac Mail.
Learn more about using your Mac in our Mac OS X Leopard Overview Course available for only $14!

Viewing PDFs in Safari

Sat, 18 Jul 2009 11:25:09 -0600

In this free lesson from our Leopard Overview learn to work with PDF files directly in Safari.
Learn more about using your Mac in our Mac OS X Leopard Overview Course available for only $14!

Mac OS X Leopard Sharing Preferences

Sat, 18 Jul 2009 11:20:45 -0600

In this free lesson from our in depth course we go over how to set up sharing on your Mac. with sharing enabled you can easily move files, share a screen, a printer and more from one computer to another in your home or office.
Learn more about using your Mac in our Mac OS X Leopard Overview Course available for only $14!

Using Expose and Spaces in Leopard

Sat, 18 Jul 2009 11:16:03 -0600

In this free lesson from our in depth course we cover how to set up and use expose and spaces.
Learn more about using your Mac in our Mac OS X Leopard Overview Course available for only $14!

Navigating the Finder in OS X Leopard

Sat, 18 Jul 2009 11:11:31 -0600

In this free lesson from our in depth course we go over how to use the Mac Finder to locate, retrieve or move files in OS X.
Learn more about your Mac in our Mac OS X Leopard Overview Course available for only $14!

Conversions and Speech in OS X Calculator

Wed, 1 Jul 2009 15:01:34 -0600

The built in calculator on your Mac can do more then just add and subtract. In this tutorial learn how to use it for unit conversions and set it to read results back to you.

HandBrake Tutorial Part 2

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 14:54:18 -0600

In this free tutorial learn to Transfer your DVD collection to iTunes, AppleTV, iPod, PS3, etc...
Use the free application HandBrake to digitize your DVDs and watch them on your computer, TV, iPhone or iPod.

HandBrake Tutorial Part 1

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 14:47:27 -0600

HyperSpaces Tutorial

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 14:56:48 -0600

In this free tutorial learn to use Hyperspaces which can customize OS X Leopards spaces feature.
Hyperspaces is the ultimate way to customize Apple’s Spaces. If you’ve ever found yourself wondering which space you’re in, then Hyperspaces is for you!

Use a Stack to Prevent Desktop Clutter!

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 15:06:42 -0600

Have a lot of files and folders cluttering your Desktop? In this tutorial learn how to clean that up but still have one click access to the files.

Key Cue for finding and learning keyboard shortcuts

Tue, 12 May 2009 15:21:05 -0600

Discover how KeyCue helps you use your Mac applications more effectively by displaying a concise table of all currently available menu shortcuts.
You no longer need to memorize and remember key combinations; just press the command key and KeyCue tells you what you want to know.
Over time, you will automatically remember frequently used shortcuts and start working more efficiently. TheMacU.com.

Use Custom Icons on your Mac

Sun, 22 Mar 2009 19:44:19 -0600

Did you know that you can replace any folder, application or file icon on your Mac with a custom Icon? You can! In this tutorial we show you where to find Mac icons and how to apply them to your files and folders.

The Mac OS X Summarize Service

Wed, 11 Mar 2009 19:42:06 -0600

The Summarize Service built into Mac OS X shortens text documents down to their main ideas resulting in less time spent reading for you. Learn to use it in this tutorial.