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One of the new features in Mac OS X Leopard Mail is the ability to add bulleted and numbered lists in your messages.

Note: You must be using RICH text and not Plain Text to create them. It will prompt you if you are in the wrong mode.

Here's how to do it:

1. Open MAIL

2. Click on NEW MESSAGE READ MORE »

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Kicking off our first Leopard tip, we will start with something useful in Safari -- rearranging tabs. Something Firefox users may already be familiar with is now joining us in Safari.

Let's get to it:

1. Open Safari

2. Open a few tabs by pressing Command-T

Note: You need at least two open, or there is no way to use this tip.

3. Click and drag a tab to the left or right, and the other tabs will move out of the way. Once it's in the spot you like, release the mouse button. READ MORE »

In our continued series on getting ready for Mac OS X Leopard, here are a few things to consider. This is just and overview, and if you are interested in the full specs, you can read them Technical Specs directly from Apple.

System Requirements

The first thing is Macintosh system Requirements - You need A mac with an Intel processor, PowerPC G5 or G4 running at 867 MHZ or faster. This excludes all G3 models and a couple of the G4 models.

Memory Requirements

The minimum requirement is 512MB of RAM. However, it always holds true that the more memory -- the better. Memory increases your system performance. So, if you have some room to grow inside your Mac, you may want to look into upgrading your machine. It's usually inexpensive and the performance boost you will get is certainly worth the money. I usually buy all of my memory from Other World Computing, since they specialize in Macs and make it very easy to find the exact ram type you need for your Mac. READ MORE »

If you are having erratic behavior on your Mac (kernel panics, frequent crashes, etc), it could be a hardware related issue. All Macs since 2000 come with a Hardware Test disc. I have seen different variations: stand alone disc or included on the Software Install disc. The hardware test can check internal components of your mac, such as the logic board, memory, modems, etc.

It doesn't check any 3rd party peripherals, only what is built into your mac.

Here is how to use it:
First, locate the Hardware Test Disc. READ MORE »