Tech.It.2.Me->{By.Anton.Perez}

If you’re a Mac convert using Parallels to run Windows, you’re probably wondering where the Print Screen (used for screen captures in Windows) OS X is.  Well, unfortunately, there’s no exact keyboard stroke for it; however equivalent; however, you can either use a third-party app like SnagIT, or go the smarter route by using the Windows built-in On-Screen Keyboard tool. 

To access it:

1. Go to Start > Run.

2. Type osk then hit Enter.

If all went well, you should see something like this:

Voila!  You can click the psc key to copy any image (e.g., your desktop) into the [Windows] clipboard, which you can then paste into MS Paint to manipulate to your liking. 

Hope this tip helps.

Apparently, Apple will sell you the v10.5 upgrade for $10 if you purchased your Mac computer after October 1, 2007.  I guess they [Apple] learned a thing or two from the sudden iPhone price drop recently.  Too bad I bought mine before that time.  Man!

Go here for details.

I just read that Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard will be released in 10 days for $129 ($199 for a family pack).  You can now pre-order it via Apple’s online store. 

The new features:

Mac OS X v10.5 Leopard features a stunning new look across the entire system including a sleek new Dock with Stacks, a simple way to quickly organize and access your files. You can use Cover Flow to see your files in the Finder and browse through them like you browse through album art in iTunes. Quick Look gives you instant, full size previews of your documents, images and movies without opening an application. And Time Machine provides an effortless way to automatically backup everything on your Mac. These innovations plus Spaces, Boot Camp and major enhancements to Mail and iChat, make Leopard and its more than 300 new features the richest release of Mac OS X yet.

Go here to read more.

Here’s a nice, by category, directory that Apple put together featuring made-for-iPhone/iPod touch web applications.  w00t!

Nice!  A source tells AppleInsider that Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard is now “finalized,”  and that Apple has begun to provide Leopard-related support training materials to its support staff.

Go here for details.  And if you want to read more about the new features, go here.