A short episode this week giving you details on how to enter the ScreenCastsOnline/ThoughtOut.biz competition.

Full details of the competition are included in the screencast. The email address to send your competition entry to is:

screencastsonline+ped2@gmail.com

We'll be back to normal after the holidays with more hints, tips and reviews.


Have a great Xmas and a happy new year!!

Please leave all comments about this ScreenCast on the SCO Forum Message Board

Duration: 3:46
Size: Desktop:18MB iPod:12MB HiDef:TBA
Platform: All
Level: Easy
Links:

ThoughtOut.biz Competition Page
SCO Forums

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Little Snitch by Objective Development (the same people who brought you launchbar) is a simple and easy to use utility that gives you control over your installed applications and allows you to view and control any outbound communications from your apps.

Do you know which installed apps are communicating back to base?

Little Snitch can not only tell you, but also gives you the power to allow or deny these outbound calls!

Please Note: The discount mentioned in this screencast has expired and is no longer available. It did have a time limit but unfortunately it was not mentioned during the recording. Apologies for any inconvenience!

Please leave all comments about this ScreenCast on the ScreenCastsOnline Forums

Duration: 13:00
Size: Desktop:20MB iPod:32MB HiDef:61MB
Platform: mac
Level: Medium
Links: Little Snitch

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A run down of three different apps to encode your video clips into iPod format.

I also include some tips on managing your clips within iTunes and announce details of a new competition coming up in the next few weeks

Please leave all comments about this ScreenCast on the ScreenCastsOnline Forums

Duration: 15:42
Size: Desktop:28MB iPod:TBA HiDef:40MB
Platform: mac
Level: Easy
Links:

Quicktime Pro
Podner
Mpeg Streamclip

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This episode features Rapidweaver by Realmac Software.

Rapidweaver is a fantastic website creation tool that allows you to create and publish professionally themed websites with no programming whatsoever. This first part gives you a walkthrough of the basic functionality of Rapidweaver and future episodes will cover the more advanced features. The tutorial is available at the end of this section.

PS This site has been developed completely in Rapidweaver 3.5

Since publishing this original tutorial a further two episodes have also been published:

Rapidweaver Tutorial Part 1 is available here
Rapidweaver Tutorial Part 2 is available here
Rapidweaver Tutorial Part 3 is available here
All Rapidweaver related tutorials here

Duration: 23:12
Size: Desktop:53MB iPod:72MB HiDef:116MB
Platform: mac
Level: Easy
Links: Rapidweaver

Extra members get access to full versions of the show in AppleTV (HD), ED and iPod resolutions.
The free show (or trailer) is at a much lower resolution.
Click here for more details on becoming a ScreenCastsOnline Extra! member

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This is the third in a series of screencasts especially for mac switchers. This episode covers the amazing Expose functionality built right into OSX

Future episodes will cover all aspects of OSX tiger to give switchers (and potential switchers) a really good start in mastering their mac.

Please support ScreenCastsOnline by letting newbie friends and colleagues know about this useful resource and leave all comments about this ScreenCast on the ScreenCastsOnline Forums

Duration: 09:45
Size: 30MB
Platform: mac
Level: Easy

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Monthly Audio Podcast (enhanced) updating you on current ScreenCastsOnline happenings!

A special favour this month.....please take 5 minutes to take a special viewer survey.

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Another first! This edition features a guest screencaster - Mark Pilgrim - who takes us through some of the more advanced features of setting up a secure remote link to your mac via the Internet. Even from a Windows PC!

Duration: 20:07
Size: 28MB
Platform: mac
Level: Medium
Links: Marks Site

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A short screencast demonstrating a fantastic freeware app - ImageWell. This is a simple graphics editor with built in transfer capabilities to automatically transfer your images to a .mac (or FTP) account and generate a URL for web publishing. Along with many neat features to annotate your graphics and screencaptures.

Duration: 08:55
Size: 20MB
Platform: mac
Level: Easy
Links: ImageWell

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Following on from the last edition here's a really simple way to setup remote desktop sharing between two macs - This lets you access your iMac or G5 in the den from your iBook or Powerbook on your lap watching the TV - Nirvana!




Duration: 07:55
Size: 19MB
Platform: mac
Level: Easy
Links: Chicken of the VNC

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For SCO Contributors Only - Well I said I'd produce some "premium" content for you SCO contributors out there as a token of my appreciation for your support and this is the first one.

It's a cracker!

If you've never seen what's available on the Usenet Binary Newsgroups or if you have seen and didn't understand how it all works, this screencast is for you

It takes you through using a commercial Usenet service, accessing easy to use Usenet Indexing services, automating the download of Usenet binaries using NZB files and the use of PAR files.

This screencast is only available to current and future SCO contributors.

I've set up a special RSS feed for this and future "Premium" content and the feed address is posted in the SCO Contributors section on the SCO forum. So if you're an existing SCO contributor and haven't registered yet on the forum, please do so and drop me an email with your login name. I'll upgrade your account on the forum which will give you access to the SCO contributors area and full instructions on accessing the feed will be posted there.


Duration: 18:16
Size: 40MB
Platform: mac
Level: Easy
Links:
GigaNews - Usenet Service
NewzBin - Usenet Indexer
iGrabNews - Usenet Reader
MacPar DeLuxe - Par File Checker

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A quick update on the newly released LaunchBar 4.1 - This new version brings Spotlight integration and some other new functions to Launchbar

Check out the previous screencasts on LaunchBar for a full review of the basic functionality.


Duration: 14:29
Size: 27MB
Platform: mac
Level: Easy
Links: LaunchBar

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A special screencast announcing the launch of the ScreenCastsOnline Message Board Forum.

This is a new free service from SCO to allow the exchange of ideas and information within the SCO community.

Take a look at the screencast to see how to register and what's available.

I hope everyone takes the time to register and finds the content useful.

Duration: 17:45
Size: 40MB
Platform: all
Level: Easy
Links: YaBB Forum Software

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This is the second in a series of screencasts especially for mac switchers. This episode covers the Finder in OSX and gives hints and tips on navigating around the mac environment

Future episodes will cover all aspects of OSX tiger to give switchers (and potential switchers) a really good start in mastering their mac.

Please support ScreenCastsOnline by letting newbie friends and colleagues know about this useful resource!

Duration: 22:31
Size: 37MB
Platform: mac
Level: Easy

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This episode covers the Dock in OSX and demonstrates how to master both simple and advanced built in functions of the dock.

Future episodes will cover all aspects of OSX tiger to give switchers (and potential switchers) a really good start in mastering their mac.

Please support ScreenCastsOnline by letting newbie friends and colleagues know about this useful resource!

PS - I'm assuming all switchers will be using a two button mouse so there are references to right click throughout - If you're a switcher and you haven't got a two button mouse then go and get one immediately!


Duration: 13:07
Size: 25MB
Platform: mac
Level: Easy
Links used in the ScreenCast:

Beamup Media

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By popular demand an overview on how a typical Screencast is designed, recorded, edited and published. This screencast covers the basic workflow in creating an episode of ScreenCastsOnline and gives you a flavour of the various stages and tools used in the production process.

This should explain why I can't publish more than two episodes per week!

Duration: 14:03
Size: 23MB
Platform: mac or pc
Level: Easy
Links used in the ScreenCast:

OmniOutliner
Snapz Pro X
Final Cut Studio
Metadata Hootenannyr

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A quick overview of Spotlight - one of the new features of OSX Tiger. This tutorial covers basic usage of the spotlight search functions within Tiger along with some more advanced hints and tips you may not be aware of!

Duration: 10:21
Size: 16MB
Platform: mac
Level: Easy
Links used in the ScreenCast:

Apple Spotlight Tips

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How to insert an iTunes button and Google Ads into your website

This is the fifth in a series covering the creation, publishing and promotion of your very own podcast.

This tutorial explains how to edit your website to include a 1-click subscribe button for iTunes and also shows you how to obtain and insert Google Ads. All with no technical or programming skills required!

This episode has been created with chapters which are accessible when playing in iTunes or when downloaded to your computer.

Duration: 17:20
Size: 38MB
Platform: mac or pc
Level: Medium
Links used in the ScreenCast:

TextWrangler
Code Snippets:
Download the code

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Automator - One of the most under used applications in OSX Tiger and one of the most requested ScreenCasts. This screencast takes you through the basics of Automator and shows you how to setup some simple Automator workflows.


Duration: 11:11
Size: 16MB
Platform: mac
Level: Simple
Links: Automator

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A further look at an indispensable utility for the mac.

Includes some additional configuration steps to integrate your address book with SkypeOut. Also includes some great tips to add in some additional search templates to access the superb YubNub!.

Duration: 16:20
Size: 31.5MB
Platform: mac
Level: Simple
Links:
Launchbar
Skype
YubNub

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How to get your Podcast included in the iTunes Music Store and other ways of promoting your Podcast

This is the fourth in a series covering the creation, publishing and promotion of your very own podcast.

This tutorial explains how to register your podcast on iTunes and open up your potential audience to million! It also covers other methods of promotion suh as podcast directories, promos and other tips.

This episode has been created with chapters which are accessible when playing in iTunes or when downloaded to your computer.


Duration: 22:20
Size: 38MB
Platform: mac
Level: Easy
Links used in the ScreenCast:

Podcast Alley
Podcast Pickle

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A look at an indispensable utility for the mac. I'm starting to get my head around Final Cut pro so there's some neat new features in this show. Keep watching till the end for a special treat for you guys!

This is the fourth ScreenCast originally distributed on macTV at the beginning of this week. It is replicated here for any ScreenCastOnline subscribers who are not subscribed to macTV.

Duration: 20:26
Size: 30MB
Platform: mac
Level: Simple
Links: Launchbar

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How to create an enhanced podcast with chapters, images and web links.

This is the third in a series covering the creation, publishing and promoting of your very own podcast.

This tutorial explains how to convert a normal podcast into an enhanced podcast and actually uses the September Audio update podcast as a real life example.

All with no technical or programming skills required!

Duration: 14:03
Size: 21MB
Platform: mac
Level: Medium
Links used in the ScreenCast:

Apples Chapter Tool
Podcast AV

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An overview of the new functionality in iTunes 5.0 and how Apple should have implemented Podcast syncing with Smart Playlists

This is the third ScreenCast originally distributed on macTV at the beginning of this week. It is replicated here for any ScreenCastOnline subscribers who are not subscribed to macTV.

Duration: 19:15
Size: 32MB
Platform: mac or pc
Level: Simple
Links: iTunes 5.0

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How to create and publish a podcast with no programming required! For both PC and mac users.

This is the second in a five part series covering the creation, publishing and promoting of your very own podcast. This tutorial explains some of the requirements for hosting and publishing a podcast and takes you through setting up a website and podcast feed in simple steps.

All with no technical or programming skills required!

This screencast also includes chapter markers for easy reference. These will only work if the video is downloaded to your pc or mac (not via streaming).

Duration: 23:00
Size: 52MB
Platform: pc and mac
Level: Easy
Links used in the ScreenCast:

Libsyn
The Easy Podcast

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How to capture local copies of Web pages using Safari and Paparazzi. Following on from the previous screen capture screencast (SCO0007) this episode demonstrates how to create web archives and access them using Spotlight. Also the use of a great freeware package to capture whole web pages as graphic files.

This is the second ScreenCast originally distributed on macTV at the beginning of this week. It is replicated here for any ScreenCastOnline subscribers who are not subscribed to macTV.

Duration: 12:15
Size: 30MB
Platform: mac
Level: Simple
Links: paparazzi

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The first of a five part series covering how to record, publish and promote a podcast.

All with no technical or programming skills required!

This episode includes chapter markers for easy reference. These will only work if the video is downloaded to your pc or mac (not via streaming).

Duration: 24:00
Size: 37MB
Platform: mac
Level: Easy
Links used in the ScreenCast:

Eric Rices 10 Minute Guide
Cruisebox


PS Apologies for the slightly uneven audio levels in this edition. I've cracked it now but didn't want to record the whole screencast again! Just watch out when the music kicks in the first time during the adding music section - you may want to lower it slightly - only for a second though!

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How to use the inbuilt features of OSX 10.4 to do screen captures plus demonstrating the use of a brilliant dashboard widget to enhance screen captures

As promised, this is the ScreenCast first distributed on macTV at the beginning of this week. It is replicated here for any ScreenCastOnline subscribers who are not subscribed to macTV.

I appreciate that this may cause a duplicate download for those subscribed to both. If this is a real cause for concern, please drop me a note at screencastsonline@gmail.com and we'll look at an alternative for the next macTV special.

Duration: 5:46
Size: 8.5MB
Platform: mac
Level: Simple
Links: Capture Widget

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A 10 minute screencast demoing the new Beta 2 release of DTV - Internet TV on your Mac

A brilliant app that uses RSS feeds with enclosures to assemble Video Channels that you can subscribe to and download to your mac. Sorry the app is mac only at present but a Windows version is planned. At least you can watch this screencast to see what you are missing and what you can look forward to!


Duration: 9:27
Size: 23MB
Platform: mac
Level: Simple
Links: DTV

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A 15 minute screencast explaining just what a blog is, a look at some typical blogs and a very simple demo on how you can set up your own blog to get your presence on the web.

Duration: 6.17
Size: 27MB
Platform: mac or pc
Level: Simple

Links:
Blogger
DonsBlog
Kitten Fluff

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A 8 minute screencast demoing Google maps and looking at a cool Google maps hack - gMap Pedometer

Using the hack we work out how far John Lennon would have had to walk to visit Paul McCartneys house when they were living in Liverpool, UK !!!


Duration: 8:00
Size: 19MB
Platform: mac or pc
Level: Simple
Links:
Google Maps
gmapPedometer

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Ok, so you've heard about RSS but don't really know what it is or how it might benefit you?

This short screencast gives a quick overview on how you can use RSS to automate your web surfing and remove the tedium of manually checking websites and blogs. The screencast is based on mac applications but the basic principles are the same on the windows platform so please check it out if you are a windows user!


Duration: 6.17
Size: 8MB
Platform: mac
Level: Simple

Applications: Safari 2.0, NetNewsWire 2.0.1

PS - I forgot to mention to use the Spacebar in NetNewsWire to view unread posts consecutively - much easier!

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