How to capture screenshots in Apple Mac computers?

In Windows PC computers, there is a dedicated button "PrtScr" in the keyboard to capture the screen and save a copy in the clipboard, but in Apple Mac computers there is no dedicated button, you have to use shortcuts. 

Lockergnome.com gives the following tips to save the screenshot:

There are five keyboard shortcuts you can use to take different types of screenshots.

command + shift + 3: Captures the entire screen.
command + shift + 4: Captures an area of the screen.
command + shift + 4 followed by spacebar: Captures an entire window.
control + command + shift + 3: Captures the screen to the Clipboard.
control + command + shift + 4: Captures an area of the screen to the Clipboard.


Photo of how to capture the entire screen in Mac computers from Ancestry.com.

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TheBlu - Ocean Screensaver for Desktop

TheBlu screensaver for Windows PC and Mac operating systems has been added recently to raise awareness for the marine creatures in the ocean. The marine fishes and plants look very lifelike in this screensaver. You can download it for free from TheBlu link.


There are two versions, the free version you can try but seems to have limited features, whereas the pro version looks very cool like the video above for $19.99. Test the free version before you purchase the pro one.


About the TheBlu screensaver:

"TheBlu is a downloadable web application accessible on PC and Mac. It is based on Unity3D, allowing you to enjoy a beautiful 3D world on your computer, and soon on your favorite devices such as iPad, iPhone and Android. You can connect into theBlu with Facebook, and soon with Twitter or Google+. 

TheBlu is built on our Maker Media Platform which allows artists and developers around the world to contribute providing a continuous and growing flow of new content to explore. TheBlu is a massive networked application based on LAMP (Linux, Apache, MySql, PHP) technology and deployed on the Amazon EC2 cloud, which means we can scale as more users join from geolocations around the world."

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How to Open a file from your computer in Google Chrome

One of my friends asked me this question, so I am posting this here. There is no File open button in Chrome browser to open a file or a folder in your Windows PC computer. But, there are alternatives to do that function, you can use either of the following methods:

1. Just press the CTRL and the O keys “CTRL + O” shortcut and choose the file you would like to open in Chrome browser.
2. Type “file:///C:/” or just the letter of the drive “C:” in the URL bar as shown below:

For Mac computers use the following command (press command and letter O keys together): 

“Press ⌘-O, then select file” 

For Linux computers, the shortcut (CTRL + O) is the same as for Windows computers.


For more Google Chrome browser shortcuts, click here.

Image and tip via Seoprinciple.com.

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How to add new users or new profiles in Google Chrome

If you have more than one user for your computer, then adding multiple user profiles is the safe option in Google Chrome. Click the wrench button in the menu bar and go to Options (or Preferences in Mac) and click Personal Stuff and click "Add new user". This new user or new profile will be synced (bookmarks, extensions etc.,) wherever you log on be in home, work or anywhere else.

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QREncoder - A Good QR Tool for Mac

A simple tool to create QR codes in Apple Mac and share it with others easily:

With QREncoder you can encode: 

* an email address
* a http address
* a phone number
* a SMS message
* a free format text 

Mac App Store - QREncoder

Via Tuaw.com.

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PlugBug: 2-in-1 AC Charger for MacBook, iPad, iPhone

PlugBug Wall Charger for MacBook, iPad, iPhone

PlugBug is like carrying a 2-in-1 charger for both MacBook laptops as well as iPad or iPhone. The charger is just like the white colored Apple charger but has an additional interface to plug the iPad or iPhone devices. It will be an excellent travel charger also, they have special connectors for overseas power conditions.

PlugBug is a 10W USB wall charger that piggybacks onto your MacBook Power Adapter, creating a totally unique, all-in-one, dual charger for MacBook + iPad or iPhone. That means you can charge your MacBook + iPad or iPhone at the same time using one wall outlet. Remarkably simple and elegantly designed, this go anywhere power pack means one less charger to carry and one less wall outlet to find. PlugBug simplifies your life in a way you never imagined.

It is priced at $34.99. See how PlugBug works in the video below:

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Access Computers Remotely with Chrome Remote Desktop BETA

This Chrome Remote Desktop Beta app will be useful to access your friend's or customer's or family's computer to help them fix their problems. First you and your contact should install the Chrome Remote Desktop app from the Chrome Web store. To install this app for now you need the Chrome Browser also.

After you and the person you want to share the computer install this application, you will see two links, one to share "Share this computer" and the other to access remotely "Click here to access a shared computer" . When you click share, you will be given a code, which you should share with the other user. The other user enters that code when they click the second link "Click here to access a shared computer". After they enter the code, they can view your desktop and recommend any changes necessary in your computer. 





To do the opposite, ask them to click the link first.

This app works both in Mac and PC.

Previously, I used TeamViewer, which is a great app but it is limited to access only a few computers, whereas the Google Chrome Remote Desktop is free.

Chrome Remote Desktop BETA - Chrome Web Store

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