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TUAW Tip: get more control when creating new Journler entries

by David Chartier (RSS feed) on May 31st, 2007


While poking around at my favorite new app for getting a lot of my writing done, I found a way to enable a bit more control when creating new entries. By default, Journler has this 'Use quick entry creation' preference checked under the Advanced pane, which allows you to create a new entry using the date as a title and the cursor inserted in the body of the entry, ready to rock 'n roll. Unchecking this pref, however, will instead present you with the dialog you see pictured, prompting you to edit the title, category, tags and other aspects of the entry before you get down to work. It all depends on how you want to get writing, but toggling this option can definitely give more power over creating entries to those who are using Journler for more than, well, a daily Journal.

Tags: advanced, control, diary, entries, journal, journler, preferences

Filed under: Audio, Software

Microsoft recommends GarageBand for advanced audio editing

by David Chartier (RSS feed) on Feb 12th, 2007



It's rare that a rival in the marketplace tosses anything but a canned compliment your way, so it's always refreshing to highlight such a kind gesture. In what is likely a mixup at Redmond or simply the work of a covert Apple guy behind enemy lines, a Microsoft product page about having more fun at home recommends GarageBand for advanced audio editing (scroll to the bottom). Of course, the entry also cites iLife '05, but they even work in a plug for the ever-useful Jam Packs as well.

Now, who wants to place bets as to how soon Apple will recommend Microsoft Expression for 'advanced' web design?

Thanks to everyone who sent this in!

Tags: advanced, garageband, humor, microsoft

Filed under: iLife, Software, Cool tools

Enable an advanced edit mode in iPhoto 6

by David Chartier (RSS feed) on May 20th, 2006


Rob Griffiths at Macworld has stumbled upon an advanced edit mode in iPhoto 6 that offers some advanced functions when using the Retouch or Red-Eye tools. When using either of these tools, you can hit ctrl-caps lock-9 (yes, I said caps lock) to switch on these specialized cursors that allow you to fine-tune the affected areas and intensities that will be applied to your image.

Check out the Macworld article for the full run-down on how these tools work and how you can customize them, as well as an example of their abilities.

[via Daring Fireball, image via Macworld]

Tags: advanced, cursor, edit, iPhoto, red eye, RedEye, retouch, tool, tools

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