How to format HDD in MAC OS X

So, I've been having problems in transferring files from my home laptop (Mac) and work laptop (Windows).  Since these two systems are running in different OS, you will have problems in transferring files to and from different formats. 

The solution to the problem is to format your HDD in mac and download a MacDrive for your Windows laptop.  And here's how to format your HDD in Mac:

Step1

Open the system drive, usually titled "Macintosh HD." Open Applications, then Utilities and double click the "Disk Utility" program to open it. A window will open giving a list of all the drives currently mounted on thecomputer.

Step2

Select the disk that needs to be formatted on the left. It is not possible to format the startup disk unless the system has booted from the Install Disk. It is important to note that formatting the startup disk will permanently erase the data stored on the disk. If you are planning on erasing the startup disk, back up all important files and applications.

Step3

Click on the "Erase" tab to the right of the list of drives. The window will now display the options for erasing the hard drive and formatting it to work on the Macintosh computer.

Step4

Select the Volume Format from the pop-up list. In most cases it's best to leave it at "Mac OS Extended (Journaled)" as this is the default. This setting is the best option for running Mac OS X. If there are other requirements for the disk, then select the format that best suits your needs. If you have questions about the formats, refer to the Apple user's manual.

Step5

Name the hard drive. Type a name for the disk in the field where it asks for the name. This name will always appear when the disk is mounted on a Macintosh computer.

Step6

Click the erase button. A window will open asking to verify the erase procedure. Click the erase button in this window to start the process of erasing the disk. Once the process is complete, the drive will appear with the name it was given on the left side of the window with the list of drives and on the desktop of the Macintosh computer.

Source:  http://www.ehow.com

MAC 101: Printscreen in Mac (Part 2)

Few months (or years...) ago, I posted a guide here which I made regarding on how to do printscreen using macbook.  And here's another set of procedures that I found out whenever you need to screenprint a *specific* area/section of your screen:

This is an excerpt from MAC Daily News:

From Mac Daily News...

With Mac OS X v10.2, you now have yet another option for capturing screenshots. This method is so often ignored that it may as well be a secret. We're here to let the secret out. The first two options were available in previous versions of Mac OS X (note: Command = Apple key):

1. Press Command-Shift-3 all at once to take a screenshot of your entire screen.
2. Press Command-Shift-4 all at once and Mac OS X presents you with crosshairs you can use to select whatever portion of your display you'd like to capture in a screenshot. Just select your desired area, let up on the mouse and whatever you've highlighted will be captured.

The new third option in Jag is very cool:
3. Type Command-Shift-4 and then press the spacebar once. The crosshairs will change into a camera icon. Hover the camera over any element on the screen you wish to capture, for example, the Dock, the menu bar, the desktop, or any open window. Then just click the mouse button to "snap" a screen shot. Or hit Command-. (Command-period) to cancel. With this option, you can entirely eliminate the desktop when you capture a screen shot of an individual window and get a clean outline without having to crop your screenshot in another application.

Enjoy your technology! :)

Publicized!

IMG_1571, originally uploaded by irobot773.

I realized that I haven't kept my promise (to those asking) to blog about this. The picture was posted in my flickr account last August 2008 and I got the advice from Schmap Chicago Guide 2 months ago (January 2009).

"Caption posted in Flickr in January 2009: This photo was published in the 6th Edition of Chicago Schmap Guide: www.schmap.com/guidewidgets/p=56406645N00/c=SJ20151692

www.schmap.com/chicago/events_outandabout/p=12386/i=12386...

www.schmap.com/?m=iphone#uid=chicago&sid=events_outan...

I'm not really fond of sending photos as entry to any organization or any kind of publication...but suddenly I got a notice that my photo was seen and selected from Flickr 3 weeks ago (I read the email probably 2 weeks after it was sent :lol. Then I received the confirmation @ 3am today that my photo was selected to be published for the 6th Edition of Schmap Chicago Guide so....so !"

Laugh is contagious

_MG_4812_Randy and Lhey 3_584.jpg, originally uploaded by irobot773.

I was going down memory lane and I spotted this photo...
I couldn't help but smile...

Space warp

Space warp, originally uploaded by irobot773.

...when boredom strikes, crazy mind works.

This was just a wine glass placed on top of one of our place mats. Lens was put inside the glass, focused, and I pressed the shutter.

2009 Chicago Auto Show

Stingray, originally uploaded by irobot773.

Last February 21st, we went to the 2009 Chicago Auto Show held at McCormick Place in downtown Chicago. There was too much crowd in the event that really...it was very hard to take a good shot. Without my wide-angle lens, I know, I will end up empty-handed... plus with my height, goodluck!

Rest of the photos can be seen here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/irobot773/sets/72157614919847786/

...and let there be light.

...and let there be light., originally uploaded by irobot773.

This was taken in December 2008 when we had our short visit to my uncle in LA. We went to LA Zoo. And since I'm not really fond of shooting animals ("in cages"...let me clear that), I ended up hunting for other scenes. And this was one of the few things I caught on camera!

"Who is more foolish, the child afraid of the dark or the man afraid of the light? "

2nd anniv gift

2nd anniv gift, originally uploaded by irobot773.

Just to somehow wake up my account from its hibernation, this is my post for today. I haven't answered my friends' questions re: hubby's gift on our 2nd anniv last Jan.20. This is it -- "Get positively beautiful by Carmindy"

I'm very fond of watching TLC's "What Not To Wear" ("very fond" means I watch it over and over again...even the reruns! Sometimes, I watch it from the moment I wake up up until night time, hihi!). And there's a portion in the show where the participant will have a style make over in terms of hair/make-up to be done by Nico Rojo (Hair) and Carmindy (Make-up). Over the months that I've been watching the show, I've been trying to gain tips from Carmindy with regard to choosing the best colors in terms of beautifying one's self (although, I cannot say that I've been successful, haha!). And I was surprised by husband that he went home one day holding this in front of my face. I was so delighted.

Disclaimer: Up to now, I haven't read the book fully. I've been pre-occupied with so many other stuff! But I try to peep through the pages once in a while. And the contents are sooooo useful, even if you read it "just when you need it". I recommend this book for all the ladies who want to look and feel gorgeous! :)