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Back Issues - Index 2001

*Issue #*	*Date*	*Contents*
01	12/08/00	Several people have asked me about the Control Strip recently.
02	01/15/01	VENDORS: One thing I hear all the time from Mac clients and friends is the difficulty of finding a good place to purchase and/or service Macs.
03	01/23/01	Geek Speak Alert: Disk Image, URL--> , System Folder, USB, Firewire, OS/X, Applescript, smiley :-) NOTE from the EDITOR: I'm trying to keep UNPREDICTABLE short. Maybe a page or two at most, but sometimes I just can't! :-)
04	01/29/01	What's the deal, you ask? Is this a weekly? A monthly? What? I respond, NO!! or YES!! Read the masthead! "UNPREDICTABLE and OCCASIONAL". This issue marks our first attachment, a sample clipping for the introduction of a new Occasional column, "OVERLOOKED AND UNDERUSED". If you have suggestions for this column, send them to me with "UNPREDICTABLE SUGGESTION" in the Subject field. :-) Geek Speak Alert: screenshot, Desktop, Finder, double-click, Apple Menu, Quickdraw3D, BTW, PDF, GUI
05	02/05/01	This is an easy issue - a Geek Speak Review on some of the Geek Speak Alert items we've encountered in previous UNPREDICTABLE issues.
06	02/12/01	Did you hire someone to help you get started with your Mac? Most consultants (including me) are happy to get someone started. Usually that means hooked up to the printer, connected to the Internet, and maybe some basic training. Depending on the number of questions you have, this can usually be done in a single one or two hour session. But once you do that, what's next? Do you WANT to pay a HEALTHY hourly rate to keep moving on this basic track? If you WANT to do that, then it's time to send me an email, or give me a call to arrange our next session. :-) If you'd rather spend LESS money, or money on more advanced stuff, I'm with you! So what are some training alternatives? GEEK SPEAK ALERT: Frodo, Dark Rider, Control Panel, Wizard, Guide, BTW, Interactive
07	02/19/01	This issue continues our theme of HELP for Mac Users. Some people think Mac Users REALLY need help, but THOSE people are the UNINITIATED. We introduce you to the Mac Help Center and to a good WEB resource starting point, MacCentral. We're not going to even get close to ugs this issue. But soon, soon, in PART 3. ALSO this issue, we will UNPREDICTABLY conform to the wishes of the Bush Administration Sequel and LEAVE MICROSOFT ALONE.
08	02/25/01	FINALLY, how to update Quicktime. IT'S MACEXPO TIME AGAIN. GEEK SPEAK ALERT: Burner, Gig, FireWire, Software Update Control Panel, Extension Manager, Location Manager, Quicktime
09	03/05/01	CRASHING AND HANGING (Part 1) GEEK SPEAK ALERT: Hang, Crash, Bomb, Sherlock, Get Info, ROM, Extension, iCab
10	03/11/01	SPECIAL INTERNET ISSUE #1 Special Bonus Keyboard Commands at the END of this issue. There's a little something there, JUST FOR YOU. GEEK SPEAK ALERT: No! No more please!!
11	03/20/01	Another HUGE INTERNET EDITION. USEFUL tips about MAIL on the Internet. GEEK SPEAK REVIEW, Back by popular demand, I LEAVE MICROSOFT ALONE (well, almost). More valuable info at the VERY END for you SCAN & SKIPPERS. GEEK SPEAK ALERT: (It never ends!! But I'll include these in the GSR, below.) SPAM, TROJAN HORSE
12	03/22/01	OH ESS TEN How to Pronounce it. When is it available? What is it? Where to get It. Who's WHINING already? AND... What software is there for it? In Press Releases all about it from OUR FRIENDS at Apple .
13	04/02/01	NEW!! UNPREDICTABLE READER FEEDBACK UPDATES: Important OS 9 Update Info THE JOYS AND DANGERS of MUCKING AROUND IN THE SYSTEM FOLDER OVERLOOKED AND UNDERUSED: Files Find Their Way Home Know The Difference: By Popular Demand, I DON'T LEAVE MICROSOFT ALONE! Special Bonus Keyboard Commands
14	04/03/01	Firmware Update SPECIAL EDITION
15	04/10/01	WHAT IS MY PURPOSE? YOUR chance to get consulting time with ME at a GREAT PRICE! UNPREDICTABLE READER FEEDBACK UPDATES GETTING READY FOR 9.1 MORE info on OS X Special Bonus Keyboard Commands
16	04/24/01	UPDATES UNPREDICTABLE READER FEEDBACK Mac training, ugs and MUGS GEEK SPEAK REVIEW Special Bonus Keyboard Commands PROMOTIONAL PROPAGANDA: The Silver TiMac
17	05/04/01	UPDATES: Palm Desktop, OS X & iTunes for OS X UNPREDICTABLE READER FEEDBACK GEEK SPEAK REVIEW MIGRATE TO OS 9.1 - THE EASY WAY - BUY A TiMac!! OVERLOOKED AND UNDERUSED -AMAZING GEEKY DISCOVERY about LOCATION MANAGER TIMAC REVIEW KNOW THE DIFFERENCE FAVORITE WEB SITES DIRTY LITTLE SECRETS Special Bonus Keyboard Commands AN APPEAL TO/FOR SUBSCRIBERS
18	05/14/01	CHRIS AUCTIONS CONSULTING!! (SUMMER RE-RUN) UPDATES: OS X 10.0.3 (YES, THIS IS NEW.), SOUNDJAM MP A GONER UNPREDICTABLE READER FEEDBACK COMMENTARY GEEK SPEAK REVIEW GOOD NEWS FROM THE LAND OF TIMAC OCCASIONAL Favorite WEB SITE Special Bonus Keyboard Commands
19	06/01/01	UPDATES NEWS UNPREDICTABLE READER FEEDBACK HANGING AND CRASHING - Change the Allotted RAM GEEK SPEAK REVIEW OCCASIONAL Favorite WEB SITE Tips Know The Difference Special Bonus Keyboard Commands
20	06/01/01	UPDATES NEWS UNPREDICTABLE READER FEEDBACK OVERLOOKED AND UNDERUSED - Startup from a CD Know The Difference OCCASIONAL Favorite WEB SITE - updates Dirty Little Secrets - mousetraps Special Bonus Keyboard Commands - Same as O&U! GEEK SPEAK ALERT: Mouse Trapping, Lock-In Site
21	06/13/01	UPDATES NEWS - Another school for iBooks and TiMacs!! UNPREDICTABLE READER FEEDBACK - Real Feedback!! THE MYSTIQUE Tips Know The Difference Dirty Little Secrets Special Bonus Keyboard Commands GEEK SPEAK ALERT: Michael Dell, parallel
22	06/27/01	UPDATES - Microsoft Security Vulnerabilities NEWS - The latest virus to take advantage of Microsoft Outlook UNPREDICTABLE READER FEEDBACK - Can they get the Ampersand right? GEEK SPEAK REVIEW - What is the 'Evil Empire'? COMMENTARY - What is Microsoft Up To?? Tips HANGING AND CRASHING - The Microsoft DLL Factor Know The Difference OCCASIONAL Favorite WEB SITE Dirty Little Secrets - A Bush photo on Every Desktop Keeps the DOJ Away? Special Bonus Keyboard Commands
23	07/09/01	UPDATES - a few NEWS - Cube Tubed UNPREDICTABLE READER FEEDBACK - Just the usual accolades. FEATURE - TRUST ME OCCASIONAL Favorite WEB SITE Dirty Little Secrets Special Bonus Keyboard Commands PROMOTIONAL PROPAGANDA: Apple's PowerSchool management package, AppleWorks 6.2
24	07/17/01	UPDATES - Quicktime NEWS - Pulls UNPREDICTABLE READER FEEDBACK - Thank you! OVERLOOKED AND UNDERUSED - CONTEXTUAL MENUS #1 Know The Difference OCCASIONAL Favorite WEB SITE Special Bonus Keyboard Commands - iTunes Good News Press Releases - Apple On Top in Education!
25	07/27/01	UPDATES - a few NEWS - Eudora UNPREDICTABLE READER FEEDBACK - Vendor in the Area FEATURE - MACEXPO WRAP Tips - iTunes Special Bonus Keyboard Commands - File Navigation #1 Good News Press Releases - >IDC Report Shows Apple is the Leader in K-12 Education >Apple Reports Third Quarter Profit of $61 Million >Apple Updates iMac Family >Apple Debuts New Power Mac G4 Line >Leading Developers Demonstrate Mac OS X Products at Macworld >Apple Previews iDVD 2 for Mac OS X at Macworld Expo
26	08/13/01	UPDATES - Conflict Catcher NEWS - Just the usual MS viruses UNPREDICTABLE READER FEEDBACK - Disappearing Battery Level indicator OVERLOOKED AND UNDERUSED - Date & Time Control Panel Tips - A good one OCCASIONAL Favorite WEB SITE - CERT Special Bonus Keyboard Commands - More File dialog Commands
27	8/26/01	UPDATES - Mac OS 9.2.1 NEWS - KidSafe Killed, New! MS IM viruses, and More! UNPREDICTABLE READER FEEDBACK - New idea for old Mac COMMENTARY - iTools OVERLOOKED AND UNDERUSED - Back to Contextual Menus Tips - Where CM's Live Special Bonus Keyboard Commands - Unpredictable Key commands!! Good News Press Releases - APPLE wins an Emmy
28	09/07/01	NEWS - Not much UNPREDICTABLE READER FEEDBACK - More than ever OVERLOOKED AND UNDERUSED - Contextual Menus #3 - FinderPop Tips - Burning Data CDs from the Finder in 9.x Know The Difference - MS=Everything Dirty Little Secrets - Who is SteveB?? Good News Press Releases - APPLE Polishes Image in Education
29	09/28/01	UPDATES - Oh ESS TEN Point One and More UNPREDICTABLE READER FEEDBACK - Oh ESS TEN Point One OVERLOOKED AND UNDERUSED - Contextual Menus #4 AND THEN WE MOVE ON! Tips - FinderPop conflict tip Special Bonus Keyboard Commands Good News Press Releases - Oh ESS TEN Point One
30	10/16/01	UPDATES - More Carbon NEWS - Famous Again UNPREDICTABLE READER FEEDBACK - Digital Director likes iMovie Get the Point - Geeky 10.1 Install Stuff. Fun stuff next time. Video ON MAC (part one) GEEK SPEAK REVIEW - A small one Tips - Check Control Panel MENUS OCCASIONAL Favorite WEB SITE - TidBITS Special Bonus Keyboard Commands - ZEE
31	10/31/01	UPDATES - PrintToPDF NEWS - First New Jersey Apple Store to open! UNPREDICTABLE READER FEEDBACK - Take my newsletter, PLEASE. Occasional Hardware Recommendation - External Hard Drives Tips - Firewire, USB, and Hybrid Drives Know The Difference - MS Intros XP - No tricky pronunciation! OCCASIONAL Favorite WEB SITE - Where's George Special Bonus Keyboard Commands - Force Feed DVD Good News Press Releases - Too much Good News to list!!
32	11/05/01	UPDATES - IDVD 2.0, iTunes 2.0 NEWS - MICROSOFT Settlement. WHO CARES?? UNPREDICTABLE READER FEEDBACK - USB/Sleep workaround, iMac Lab GEEK SPEAK REVIEW - PARADOX Get the Point - (Part Two) Do I KNOW you? (Fun stuff with 10.1.) Occasional Book Recommendation - Analog help with ten on dead tree products Know The Difference - Read these if you must! OCCASIONAL Favorite WEB SITE - Apple's OSX Pages Special Bonus Keyboard Commands - View Options (works with 9 and X!) Good News Press Releases - IDVD 2, iPod, and Apple events in NJ/NY
33	11/30/01	UPDATES - Tis the Season! UNPREDICTABLE READER FEEDBACK - Apple Store in Short Hills, New Jersey! PATRIOTIC ECONOMY BOOSTING SUGGESTIONS OVERLOOKED AND UNDERUSED - At Last Apple Data Detectors (Part 1) Tips - iTunes CMM Know The Difference - Settle This OCCASIONAL Favorite WEB SITE - Maps and Middle Earth Special Bonus Keyboard Commands - iTunes Good News Press Release - Quicktime downloads
34	12/17/01	UPDATES - TRULY FREE OS 9.2.2 (but do you want it?) NEWS - THE FREEDOM TO INNOVATE - I make a mistake UNPREDICTABLE READER FEEDBACK - EXCITE MP3s Not Free PATRIOTIC ECONOMY BOOSTING SUGGESTIONS - FREE SPACE for PowerBooks Tips - Startup Disk 9.2 Know The Difference - X Pollution OCCASIONAL Favorite WEB SITE - Don't Free Captive Tortoises Special Bonus Keyboard Commands - M is different in X and 9 Good News Press Releases - Final Cut Pro 3