Kibbles & Bytes Blog

  • Searchin' Safari

    If you haven’t assumed it already, I’m a bit of a nutcase when it comes to searching for stuff on my Mac. I use Spotlight every few minutes, Google like a pro and also have little patience for locating relevant sections of websites I visit while doing research.

    Some websites are designed in a way that makes skimming text difficult, and some pages are just so long that I don’t want to skim the whole thing. To find a word or chunk of text in a webpage, simply press command-F and type what you’re looking for. All instances of that text will be highlighted, making for easy at-a-glance skimming. To move to the next instance of searched-for text, press command-G (Find Again), and to move to the previous instance, press command-shift-G.

    This tip works in Firefox, too. I haven’t tested it in Google Chrome, Opera or other Web browsers, but it’s a good bet these browsers offer similar or identical features.

    The shift key functions in this same fashion when combined with other keyboard shortcuts. For example, you can simulate the function of a Page Down key by pressing the space bar in Safari, Preview, Adobe Reader and many other applications. Pressing shift-space is like pressing Page Up. Command-` will rotate through open windows in an application, and shift-command-` will rotate through them backwards. Same with the Application Switcher.

    I love keyboard shortcuts!

  • Happy Tuesday,

    Matt invited me to write the introductory note to Tech Tails this week as a means of introducing myself to you, our readers. I have recently joined the marketing team at Small Dog as social media and web publications specialist, although I have been working at the Waitsfield headquarters in other capacities since the beginning of the year. I’m looking forward to keeping our blog, newsletter and social communities readers apprised of all things Apple and Small Dog!

    It feels like summer has finally arrived here in Vermont. Here at Small Dog, I generally eat lunch at one of the picnic tables on the lawn. My guess is that this trend will continue well into October. Although I’m a fan of seasons in general, I must say that late summer and early fall are my favorite times of year.

    As we enter August, it’s time for many readers to start thinking about the upcoming school year. Whether or not you’re a student or educator, Mac OS 10.7 Lion includes several features that will likely change the way you work. Two that I’m particularly excited about are Resume and Versions. Resume launches apps exactly as they appeared when you closed them–even if you restart your computer. Versions saves previous drafts of your work, allowing you to review earlier drafts and restore content you’ve since revised or deleted. I can only imagine how handy these features will come in for students and think that all users will benefit from them as well!

    Thanks for reading,
    Stephanie

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  • OS X Lion Up-to-Date Program: How It Works

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    If you’ve purchased a qualifying computer that does not include OS X Lion, you can upgrade to Lion free of charge. And if you recently purchased a qualifying Mac Server, you can upgrade to Lion Server at no additional cost; click “here”:http://bit.ly/qy5V7D
    for more info.

  • User Guides, Tips + How-To's

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    Need copies or User Guides or Manuals? Want to learn some new Tips + Tricks? Just looking for information? Check out our PDF page “here”:http://www.smalldog.com/pdfs for all the information you need! New information will be added each week.

  • Who Is Our Mascot?

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    **Imedla Marcos (1987 – 2003)** : A full-blooded Pomeranian, Imelda was the company’s founder and the inspiration and model for our company logo.

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  • New! Moshi Products

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    Screen protectors are great for keeping your device’s screen scratch-free and also cut down on the amount of fingerprints that accumulate on your screen. If you’ve ever tried applying one to your iPhone or iPad, you’ll probably agree that they can be very finicky products that are prone to air bubbles, and if you manage to get even a speck of dust under the protector, well… it just looks terrible.

    Moshi’s Visor series of screen protectors, available for the iPhone, iPad (and even your Mac!) aim to provide an easier application process while still providing you with awesome protection from scratches and minor dings and an anti-glare coating to make viewing in bright or sunny environments a little easier on your eyes.

    These go on in a snap and are designed to eliminate those unsightly air bubbles. Best of all, they are washable and reusable! The only small gripe of note that I’ve found is the Visors for the iPhone 4 are a bit thicker than most other screen protectors, so depending on what case you use with your iPhone, there could possibly be some fit issues. Our Hammerhead cases make a great pairing with the Visors to protect your entire iPhone or iPad!

  • NEW! Hammerhead Bluetooth Keyboard Case for iPad 2

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    Even four months after its launch, the iPad 2 is still one of the hottest selling items on the planet. Okay, that may be a bit of a stretch, but not by much. Two of the most common questions that we’re asked after a customer gets one of the beauties in their hands are, “What do you recommend for a case? and “Can I use a keyboard with my iPad? Well my friends, do we have a deal for you!

    The “Hammerhead Bluetooth Keyboard Case for iPad 2”:http://www.smalldog.com/product/78445/hammerhead-bluetooth-keyboard-case-for-ipad-2-black/at_bis answers both of these questions, and offers much more! It has a soft, scratch-resistant interior to protect the iPad. Both the keyboard and the iPad screen angle can be adjusted with the velcro that is built into the case. If you don’t want to use the keyboard inside the case you don’t have to! The keyboard can be removed from the case, and used up to a distance of 30 feet away.

    Battery life won’t be an issue, because the keyboard can be used for up to 6 to 8 hours and can be recharged with the included USB cable. The case also includes a stylus with a soft brush tip for easier navigation, which you can also use with your iPhone or iPod touch along with the keyboard!

    This is definitely one of the best cases available, so come on over and “check it out!”:http://www.smalldog.com/product/78445/hammerhead-bluetooth-keyboard-case-for-ipad-2-black/at_bis

  • Thanks for the Memories!

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    Well everyone, this will be my last edition writing Best in Showroom as I depart from Small Dog Electronics and begin my next adventure out west in Arizona. The scorching temperatures we’ve been having lately have been a nice little proto boot camp of what I can expect in the Grand Canyon state for 5 or 6 months out of the year (albeit with much less humidity and much more dust).

    I’d like to personally thank each and every one of our customers who have made this one of the most exciting and fulfilling jobs I’ve ever held. Come on into the store if you need to beat the heat–our AC is working great here and we’ve got plenty of great Apple products to check out!

    It sure has been a busy month on the product front! OS X Lion is officially here, as are some brand new MacBook Air models and Mac minis! Are you up to date with your operating system and ready to install Lion? Need a RAM upgrade for better performance? Give us a call or drop into the store and speak with one of our Sales Professionals. We understand all of the new technology can be a lot to wrap your head around–and we are here to help!

    Thank you!
    Gary Peters