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A fix for Apple TV’s “There are no songs in this library” error

Some owners of the new $99 Apple TV have experienced a frustrating issue when sharing content from their computer. They see an error stating “There are no songs in this library,” even though iTunes Home Sharing is set up correctly. Since the recently-introduced…

A fix for Apple TV's 'There are no songs in this library' error
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MacGraPhoto 2: Get 9 Mac graphic applications for $39.99

Following last year’s successful MacGraPhoto bundle – which featured 7 applications – Apparent Software has put together a bigger collection of quality graphics applications for the same price. As mentioned last year, software bundles aren’t usually posted…

MacGraPhoto 2: Get 9 Mac graphic applications for $39.99
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Stay for Mac: Effortless window management for multiple displays

If you’re a neat freak about how windows are sized and positioned on your Mac’s screen, Stay is a new application that will make your life better. It’s especially useful for those who connect to external displays. Obsessive-compulsive types often find…

Stay for Mac: Effortless window management for multiple displays
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Get iMovie HD’s editing timeline back in the new iMovie ’11

When the completely redesigned iMovie ’08 came out, a vocal group of users complained that the user interface didn’t include the traditional editing timeline. With Apple’s new iMovie ’11, however, a couple clicks bring the timeline back. Apple touted the…

Get iMovie HD's editing timeline back in the new iMovie '11
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Create your own free custom iPhone ringtones with iTunes 10

There is a ton of software and online tools advertising the ability to turn songs into ringtones for your iPhone. But why mess with those when you can create your own custom ringtones for free with iTunes? While many iPhone owners choose to stick with Apple’s

Create your own free custom iPhone ringtones with iTunes 10
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Review: Kanex iAdapt HDMI V2, Mini DisplayPort adapter

The Kanex iAdapt HDMI V2 lets Mac users connect their Mini DisplayPort equipped computer to an HDTV, HD projector, or AV receiver. Newer Macs support both audio and video output over a single cable. The evolution of Mini DisplayPort to HDMI adapters…

Review: Kanex iAdapt HDMI V2, Mini DisplayPort adapter
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FaceTime not working on iPhone 4? Quick troubleshooting tips

FaceTime, Apple’s new video conferencing feature for iPhone 4 and the latest iPod touch, requires little to no setup. “It just works” describes it perfectly… except in certain situations. If you excitedly attempted a FaceTime call on your iPhone 4 only to…

FaceTime not working on iPhone 4? Quick troubleshooting tips
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7 cool tips and tricks for Apple’s new iTunes 10

At this point, iTunes is so much a part of our daily lives that it’s a major event every time Apple touches it. While iTunes 10 is very similar to its predecessors, it still brings some new things to the table. Most of the attention paid to iTunes 10 centers around…

7 cool tips and tricks for Apple's new iTunes 10
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Change or silence the default alarm sound for iCal events

Do you ever get tired of manually changing the default alarm sound in iCal from “Basso” to something of your choice? Do you hate having an alarm sound at all? Take care of this annoyance once and for all. So you’ve configured iCal to add a default alarm to all…

Change or silence the default alarm sound for iCal events
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Import full-size pictures from Picasa Web Albums into iPhoto

Google’s Picasa is a popular way for people to organize, upload, and share their photos. Once they’re all uploaded into a Web Album, though, it can be a challenge to get them into Apple’s iPhoto software…

Import full-size pictures from Picasa Web Albums into iPhoto
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The reason LTE isn’t what’s holding up a Verizon iPhone

Rumors about a Verizon iPhone have swirled ever since the original’s introduction in 2007. Although many say the earliest Apple could go to Verizon is when LTE becomes available, that’s not necessarily the case. As more and more evidence of a Verizon-compatible…

The reason LTE isn't what's holding up a Verizon iPhone
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Free Giveaway! Blast, a better way to access your Mac’s recent items

Do you often find yourself hunting down the same files, folders, and applications over and over again? With Blast in your Mac’s menu bar, these frequently accessed items are always within reach. Blast ($9.95) is a convenient Mac application from Apparent Software…

Free Giveaway! Blast, a better way to access your Mac's recent items
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