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Free music from the Rhapsody MP3 Store

Before you dash off to that barbeque, take the time to get a free album from the newly opened Rhapsody MP3 Store.

Gain quick access to log files in 10.5Use a new feature in OS X 10.5’s Console program for fast access to certain log files.
The where and how of Microsoft AutoUpdateYou've looked everywhere for Microsoft's AutoUpdate but Spotlight shows nothing. Must you wait until it's ready to search for updates? No way.

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Free music from the Rhapsody MP3 Store
Before you dash off to that barbeque, take the time to get a free album from the newly opened Rhapsody MP3 Store.
Gain quick access to log files in 10.5
Use a new feature in OS X 10.5’s Console program for fast access to certain log files.
The where and how of Microsoft AutoUpdate
You've looked everywhere for Microsoft's AutoUpdate but Spotlight shows nothing. Must you wait until it's ready to search for updates? No way.
See more AirPort Extreme Base Station radio modes
If you’re using an AirPort Extreme Base Station on a network without 802.11n-capable machines, you can use a hidden feature in AirPort Utility to set a non-802.11n radio mode.
iPod touch and the missing apps
Where, oh where, have the iPod touch's January applications gone?
Tracking Word changes after the fact
You've begun work on a copy of a Word document and failed to track changes. How do you do it after the fact? Like so.
Easily review trashed files in OS X 10.5
Learn a very easy way in OS X 10.5 to make sure that the file you’ve thrown into the trash is the one you really meant to throw away.
Excerpt: Read RSS feeds in Leopard Mail
With Leopard, Apple added RSS support to the built-in OS X Mail application. In this excerpt from his Take Control of Apple Mail in Leopard ebook, Joe Kissell looks at configuring Mail’s RSS preferences, adding and managing RSS feeds, and viewing RSS articles from Mail.
Bugs & Fixes: UserEventAgent not responding?
Ted Landau discovered a pair of mysterious Not Responding warnings in Activity Monitor. But they turned out to be false alarms. He has the scoop.
Add more folders to the Media Browser
The Media Browser in iWork applications (and in the Open dialog of many OS X 10.5 programs) can be customized by adding folders you’d like to see.
Geek Factor: 8 great Automator downloads
You don't have to stick with the Automator actions that came with OS X. Ben Waldie lists his favorite third-party Automator downloads.
Opening old Word files with Word 2008
The Office 2008 for Mac 12.1.1 Update fixes an issue with Word opening older Word documents. Unless it doesn't.
Move 10.5’s help windows to different spaces
In Leopard’s Spaces, moving the help window to another space can be tricky. But here’s how you do it.
Creating navigable MP3 discs
Anxious to burn MP3 discs that you can navigate with your car's MP3 disc player? Here's how.
Working Mac: Master Mail’s reminders
If you rely heavily on e-mail to keep track of your projects and responsibilities, then you’ll appreciate Mail’s new ability to create notes that hold important snippets of information.
In case of emergency
In a summer full of natural disasters how prepared are you (and your Mac) for unanticipated emergencies?
Select hidden drop-down menu choices via keyboard
Learn how to activate menu items on certain drop-down menus without first opening those menus.
Installing Nagios on Mac OS X 10.5 Server
John C. Welch updates his instructions for installing the open-source Nagios on to the latest version of OS X Server, an operation that will turn a Mac into a network monitoring station that can notify you of hardware and software problems.
Digital Photo: How to buy a camera lens
Still using the lens that came with your digital SLR? Explore the creative possibilities of your camera by buying a new lens. Whether looking for a zoom lens or a prime lens, we'll show you what to look for when shopping.
A Mac geek's take on birth announcements
With a new family member on the way, Dan Frakes takes advantage of his Mac toolbox to set up instant baby announcements.