Here are some of my top tips for additional OS X functions, most have come from my experience at home and work.
1. Plugging in a TV or Second Monitor
Most Mac models come with an external connector for attaching additional screens (normally a mini DVI connector). From this you need a mini DVI to DVI connector then another cable to plug into your screen, this can be a DVI to VGA cable, DVI to DVI cable or as I have a DVI to HDMI cable. All the cables are very cheap and can normally be picked up from Ebay.
OS X should automatically detect the second screen plugged in and you can open system preferences to adjust the resolution. You may have to play around with the settings, my 26" LG HD TV looks best on 1280 x 720 rather than its native resolution.
I've had my iMac plugged into my TV for the past 6 months and people still think its cool how I can move my mouse from one screen to another.
2. Sharing your Internet over Wireless.
While I was at University our local cable supplier didn't give out free wireless routers so to save buying one I shared the Internet out through my iMac's wireless. In Leopard the Internet can be shared from the Sharing section in System Preferences.
3. Bluetooth Internet Through Your Phone
It usually takes ISP's about two weeks to put ADSL on a phone line. Clearly I couldn't be without Internet for two weeks so I turned to my mobile phones provider (T-Mobile) to hook me up to the net. Now that 3G signal is well established (and I have a 3G phone) I got speeds of around 3mb for
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After a relaxing working holiday I am back! Majorca rocked and had to be one of the best trips ever. Apart from drinking 6 out of 7 nights and eating lots of unhealthy food we did do some work - yes really. I will be getting all my photos up as soon as I have them developed (2 films worth).
For anyone who went to Majorca and wants there pictures on ImAFish send them to [email protected] and I will stick them online for you. I hope to get hold of Pete Clayton's funny PowerPoint presentation at some point and put that online.
Thanks to the people who wrote articles while I was away, I should get back to adding more content to the site soon. The site has just made 100 articles, so well done everyone who has submitted content over the past 6 months. We should be seeing some changes to the site over the next 2 months, Shenton hopes to have some free time from his hectic schedule to write the comedy section and there are ideas for a music section that I can see taking up a lot of my coding time!!! I also have a new web mail section for the site at some point that I hope to have working very soon.
More soon I hope when I'm less tired - maybe a picture.
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Memory and Cognitive Skills
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Grown person tend to use certain parts of their brains frequently, while other parts are less lively. By enjoying games that focus on memory, speed, logic and reasoning, you can work out those smaller used parts of the brain. According to studies, logic, trivia, slots, puzzle and memory games can help stave off the forgetfulness and dementia that occasionally comes with old age. By using all the parts of the brain can have big advantages for you now and as you grow older.
For kids, these same challenges can improve the cognitive growth they are experiencing as they grow. Where memory and speed might not be as much of a test to a 13-year-old, logic and reasoning probably are. Games have constantly been a part of the childhood development cycle. Alternating physical play with nowadays overabundance of online games gives the brain the workout it needs and provides a healthy balance.
Staying Connected
Online game communities and multiplayer online games provide occasions to promote social interaction within current relationships as well. Whenever family members or friends are miles apart, remaining in contact can be challenging at best. However, today grandson and grandpa can go head to head every night trying it out over 8-ball, backgammon and chess, while old buddies are playing bingo and checkers, all the while chatting about the day and remaining involved in each other’s lives.
Social Interaction
Rich story lines, cooperative play and mental challenges draw game players in, nonetheless part of what makes online games extremely admired is the social interaction. Through online communications, players build both meaningful and casual relationships. They have the chance to strengthen existing relationships and meet new people.
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