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How to briefly magnify Dock icons

I have my Dock set with small icons and not to Magnify as I roll over them. Occasionally that’s annoying. Here’s how to easily magnify Dock items, even with magnification turned off.

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Can I put a Mac app on my iPhone?

No, you can’t put a Mac app on your iPhone. Here’s why, and a bit more info besides.

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Book Review: Mac Kung Fu – a handy reservoir of Mac techniques

Mac Kung Fu is an eclectic mix of tips, tricks, hacks and hints for users of Lion. Let them trickle through your brain and seep in, rather than trying to let them rush through as a torrent. It’s a book to skim and then refer to as needed. Win my review copy for yourself!

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Book Review: My New Mac, Lion Edition – a good guide for newbies

Wallace Wang’s book My New Mac, Lion Edition is an ideal gift for someone who has a new Mac with Lion and who needs a friendly guide to how to use it. It’s written for those new to computers, new to Lion or new to the Mac itself.

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