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Learn how to play guitar in your browser (in 3D)

Learn how to play guitar in your browser (in 3D)

iPerform3D is a browser-based music learning system that shows users how to play guitar in 3D, and it works on both Macs and PCs.

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Turn your iPod Touch into a phone

Turn your iPod Touch into a phone

Apple may have a new mobile phone to compete with — one that runs on its iPod Touch.

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Filter out unwanted music in iTunes

Filter out unwanted music in iTunes

Sharing a computer and iTunes library with someone but can't stand some of their music? Here's how to filter out each other's bad stuff and live in harmony.

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Apple iCal: An insider's guide

Apple iCal: An insider's guide

iCal is Apple's personal calendar program to help organise work and personal lives. In this guide we'll show you the basics of the calendar service, integrating it with other Mac software, syncing your calendar to mobile devices, and sharing your schedule.

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How to use Spoken Menus on your 4G iPod Nano

How to use Spoken Menus on your 4G iPod Nano

We go step-by-step through the process of activating the latest iPod Nano's spoken menus and tweaking them to your taste.

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 How to convert video for the iPod

How to convert video for the iPod

Got a bunch of video you want to put on your iPod? Here's how to get it into the right format for watching on the go.

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How to split audio tracks

How to split audio tracks

This tutorial can help you split music and audio books into shorter tracks for your convenient listening pleasure.

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CheckUp is your Mac's first-aid kit

CheckUp is your Mac's first-aid kit

For a good way to keep your Mac running smoothly, we recommend CheckUp, a shareware system utility that lets you quickly view system stats in a visually appealing interface.

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How to share files between Office and iWork

How to share files between Office and iWork

Sharing between these two office suites is possible but clunky. Follow our guide to make sharing between Apple iWork and Microsoft Office easier.

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Get the most out of iPhoto 08

Get the most out of iPhoto 08

Move beyond the basic functionality of iPhoto 08 with these 10 advanced tips.

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Tweaking OS X

Tweaking OS X

Not everyone is a power user. If you want to get under the hood of the Mac OS X without getting your hands too dirty, check out some of our recently reviewed apps. With these programs, minor tweaks and routine maintenance are a lot easier.

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iTunes everywhere: Best products for accessing iTunes in the home

iTunes everywhere: Best products for accessing iTunes in the home

iTunes is preconfigured to stream music over your home network, but you need the right hardware. Here are some products that will do the trick.

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Five ways to make digital music sing

Five ways to make digital music sing

Dissatisfied with the listening experience offered by today's cheap, one-off music downloads? Here are five suggestions for hearing music the way it's meant to be heard.

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Advanced Mac keyboard shortcuts for power users

Advanced Mac keyboard shortcuts for power users

If you're an experienced Apple user, this guide will show you some of the more advanced keyboard shortcuts you should know.

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TuneUp Companion cleans up iTunes

TuneUp Companion cleans up iTunes

TuneUp Companion is an iTunes plug-in that helps you analyse and clean up a messy library in a fraction of the time it would take to do manually.

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