The MacBites Podcast http://macbites.co.uk Getting to the Core of All Things Apple Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:58:25 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 MacBites Episode 0064 http://macbites.co.uk/macbites-episode-0064/ http://macbites.co.uk/macbites-episode-0064/#comments Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:39:14 +0000 The MacBites Crew http://macbites.co.uk/?p=1533 In this episode – iBooks iBooks iBooks

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  • Simon Bainbridge provides this week’s MacLoveBites. His love is his MacBook that he recently bought on eBay to replace his Mac Mini.

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  • Thanks to MacJim, Ian (Shweepa), StrategyOracle, Jonathan, AndyFPP, Minster and James

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]]> http://macbites.co.uk/macbites-episode-0064/feed/ 5 iBooks Author – The Future of Learning http://macbites.co.uk/ibooks-author-the-future-of-learning/ http://macbites.co.uk/ibooks-author-the-future-of-learning/#comments Sat, 28 Jan 2012 19:50:47 +0000 The MacBites Crew http://macbites.co.uk/?p=1528 iBooks Author is a brand new FREE application from Apple. It’s a publishing tool for creating interactive eBooks that can be read, listened to and watched (yes these books can include audio and video) using the FREE iBooks app on an iPad. iBooks Author enables you to explore your world in ways you never thought possible – it’s all at your fingertips.Join us at the webinar and get a free iBook from MacBites Learning to explore at your leisure on your own iPad.

Don’t miss out – sign up today!

Date and Time

2 February 2012, 20:00 – 21:30 GMT. To see the start time in your location click here

Presenter

Elaine Giles

How to Attend

It couldn’t be easier to attend this webinar!

You can attend via a computer (PC or Mac) – all you need is a browser that supports a modern version of the Flash Player, or a mobile device (iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch or Android) using the FREE Adobe Connect Mobile app. You can download the Connect Mobile app from the iTunes Store or The Android Marketplace.

There’s no need to have access to a telephone as the audio is delivered straight to your computer or device.

All you need to do to attend is register via Eventbrite below. The live webinar is FREE to watch in realtime or you can timeshift the event to suit your schedule by buying the recording.

Once you’ve registered Eventbrite will send you an email with all the information you need to attend.

]]> http://macbites.co.uk/ibooks-author-the-future-of-learning/feed/ 0 MacBites Episode 0063 http://macbites.co.uk/macbites-episode-0063/ http://macbites.co.uk/macbites-episode-0063/#comments Wed, 25 Jan 2012 20:19:38 +0000 The MacBites Crew http://macbites.co.uk/?p=1514 In this episode locks, docks and pleasuring Jeremy Clarkson

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]]> http://macbites.co.uk/macbites-episode-0063/feed/ 2 Photoshop Elements 10 http://macbites.co.uk/photoshop-elements-10/ http://macbites.co.uk/photoshop-elements-10/#comments Thu, 19 Jan 2012 22:04:06 +0000 The MacBites Crew http://macbites.co.uk/?p=1505 Adobe Photoshop Elements 10 is an amazingly powerful image editing application with some fantastic easy to use features. All the Fun of Photoshop at a Fraction of the Price!

Date and Time

26 January 2012, 20:00 – 21:30 GMT. To see the start time in your location click here

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Elaine Giles

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Join us for live coverage and chat with The MacBites Crew and the MacBiters. All are welcome so tell your friends!

]]> http://macbites.co.uk/education-in-the-big-apple/feed/ 3 MacBites Episode 0062 http://macbites.co.uk/macbites-episode-0062/ http://macbites.co.uk/macbites-episode-0062/#comments Sat, 24 Dec 2011 20:51:28 +0000 The MacBites Crew http://macbites.co.uk/?p=1409 In this episode Elaine does Christmas shopping and cleaning whilst the Lion roars for real at MacBites HQ

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]]> http://macbites.co.uk/macbites-episode-0062/feed/ 2 Mike’s MacBites Magic Gluten Free Flapjack http://macbites.co.uk/mikes-macbites-magic-gluten-free-flapjack/ http://macbites.co.uk/mikes-macbites-magic-gluten-free-flapjack/#comments Fri, 16 Dec 2011 14:22:46 +0000 Mike Thomas http://macbites.co.uk/?p=1399

Since announcing that Saturday is flapjack-making day at MacBites HQ, I’ve had a few requests for the recipe.So here goes…

Ingredients

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  • 75g (3 oz) butter
  • 5 tablespoons light brown soft sugar
  • 2 tablespoons golden syrup
  • 150g (5 oz) porridge oats
  • 50g (2 oz) sultanas

Step 1

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Place the butter, sugar and syrup in a microwave safe bowl and cook on high power for 1 to 2 minutes, or until butter is melted

Step 2

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Stir in the oats and sultanas and mix thoroughly.

Step 3

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Press mixture into a small greased baking dish. Cook on high power for about 5 minutes or until the centre is bubbling. Allow to cool then cut into squares.

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]]> http://macbites.co.uk/macbites-episode-0061/feed/ 4 Personalizing Christmas http://macbites.co.uk/personalizing-christmas/ http://macbites.co.uk/personalizing-christmas/#comments Thu, 01 Dec 2011 23:58:28 +0000 The MacBites Crew http://macbites.co.uk/?p=1381 Stuck for a gift for a friend, colleague or loved one? Why not send them something special that they’ll treasure forever that doesn’t have to cost the earth. In this timely webinar, Elaine Giles will be showing you how to create personalized cards, calendars and other customised gifts for Christmas.

Date and Time

8 December 2011, 20:00 – 21:30 GMT. To see the start time in your location click here

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Elaine Giles

]]> http://macbites.co.uk/personalizing-christmas/feed/ 0 Painless Plastic Surgery in Pixelmator http://macbites.co.uk/painless-plastic-surgery-in-pixelmator/ http://macbites.co.uk/painless-plastic-surgery-in-pixelmator/#comments Tue, 29 Nov 2011 18:13:23 +0000 The MacBites Crew http://macbites.co.uk/?p=1367 There are times when everyone feels they could benefit from a little enhancement and if it’s pain free all the better. Tonight we’re taking at a look at digital plastic surgery in Pixelmator. Digital Technology can hide every fault from bumps to lumps, wrinkles to crinkles, complexion, hair, cellulite and teeth which are all digitally enhanced and every imperfection is fixed.


Date and Time

1 December 2011, 20:00 – 21:30 GMT. To see the start time in your location click here

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Elaine Giles

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