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October 17, 2011
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Mac 911 Tip of the Week
Reader Harlan Lachman finds his Mac too cluttered for his liking. He writes: "Is there any application auto hider (something that always automatically invokes Hide Others) that works with Mac OSX Lion?"

I will indicate the waffling nature of the following answer with the addition of several consonants and an ellipsis. Yyyyyes&. I waffle for a couple of reasons. The first is that Lion has a built-in method for doing this, but youre going to have to rethink the way you use your Mac. The other is that full-screen applications can make things more complicated. But let's tackle this issue in greater detail in the Mac 911 blog. - Christopher Breen
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Review: iPhone 4S Jason Snell reviews the iPhone 4S. It's what we've come to expect from an iPhone upgrade with an "S" on the end of the name: better camera, snazzy new voice features, and a whole lot of new speed.
Mac News and Reviews
Getting started with iCloud Over the past few years, consumers have become obsessed with the notion of having their documents and data instantly available wherever they are, on whichever device they happen to be using at the time. In the past, Apple experimented with this by offering limited sync services; with iCloud, the company is charging head-first into the digital-sync sphere.
Hands on with the new iPod nano software The iPod nano Software 1.2 update brings the latest features, including a new interface, new clock faces, and new fitness capabilities, to all sixth-generation iPods.
Review: iOS 5 iOS 5 is the most ambitious update to Apple's mobile software to date, and while Dan Moren thinks it hits the park for the most part, it could still benefit from a coat of polish.
How to annotate PDFs You don't need to buy an expensive program to add comments or notes to a PDF. Here's how to use Apple's built-in application, Preview, to do it all.
Mac Gems: Sidekick Between recognizing where you're at and letting you manually change groups of settings, Sidekick avoids most of the tedium of adapting your Mac to your current location.
Dropping Safari for Chrome Lex Friedman was long a Safari devotee. But he's found Safari 5.1 insufferable, and ended up switching to Chrome full-time. It went better than expected.
How to mask soft, undefined edges in Photoshop Making masks for objects with blurry, soft edges.
How to configure iCloud if you share an Apple ID Many families share Apple IDs for app and music purchases. But if you share that same address for iCloud, you might mix up your data or run out of room. Lex Friedman spells out the easy workaround.
How to prevent Siri access on a locked iPhone 4S Siri, the new voice command feature on the iPhone 4S, is a handy new feature that's pretty amazing. But it could be used by someone to play a pretty mean trick.
Review: Epson Artisan 837 multifunction printer For the home user who wants nearly everything in an MFP, the Artisan 837 includes a touch control panel, fast photo speeds, and CD/DVD printing.
Hands on with Find My iPhone, Mac, and Friends The launch of iCloud has ushered in a spate of location-aware services that help you track down your iOS devices, your Mac, and even your friends. Dan Frakes takes Find My iPhone, Find My Mac, and Find My Friends out for a spin.
When Base Stations and iPhones disagree What do you do when your iOS device suddenly refuses to connect to your wireless router? Reset settings and cock a stern eye at your router, says Chris Breen.
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