What if you wanted to back up only your emails,stored on your Mac?How would you locate the master files?

It might seem a bit tricky at first,but following these simple steps you’ll be able to easily find your stored mail and associated folders directly on your hard drive.

Via the Finder,navigate to the “GO” menu in the Menu Bar at the top of your display.
Next,after the menu drops down press the “Option” key on your keyboard.You’ll see the hidden “Library” option.Highlight and select “Library”.
The Library window for all your applications will open.Now,look for a folder titled “Mail”.”Mail Downloads” is also located in this folder. That specific folder contains all attachments to your emails.Removing,deleting or renaming any of those will make it impossible to link them to your email.
If you go back to the “Mail” folder and double click to open it you’ll see a folder called “V2”.Open this folder also.Now you’ll be presented with folders for your email accounts,any mailboxes you may have setup in mail,and RSS feeds if you use Mail for RSS(Really Simple Syndication).
Inside of these folders is the data of your stored email and mailboxes.Go through the folders and you will notice when you open a .mbox folder that you can drill down and perform a quick view straight in the finder of stored emails by pressing the spacebar.
Keep in mind,that some files may not be readable in applications other than the Mail app.
This tip works for Mac OS X Lion 10.7 users. In Snow Leopard or previous versions of the operating system the “Library” folder was not hidden,therefore,the additional hold down “Option” key step is not necessary.

Up untill this week Trojans and viruses were something Mac users didn’t have to worry about.Who would’ve known that Mac’s well-known invincibility would go up in flames.

Earlier this week there were reports from different sources about the so-called Flashback Trojan that has eventually infected over 600,000 Macs in the US,Canada,United Kingdom and Australia.Apparently,the attack has been directed towards English-speaking countries.The new thing about this malware is that it doesn’t require user’s interaction at all.It appears as an update for Java and installs itself on the computer when clicked on in order to steal passwords and shut down security mechanisms.However,if you still haven’t downloaded the latest version of Java for OS X Lion  - do it right away.Here is how you check if your Mac is infected by Flashback Trojan:
1)Launch Terminal(found in /Applications/Utilities/)and enter the following commands:
defaults read /Applications/Safari.app/Contents/Info LSEnvironment

2)If you see a message like:”The domain/default pair of (/Applications/Safari.app/Contents/Info, LSEnvironment)does not exist”,proceed to the next defaults write command:
defaults read ~/.MacOSX/environment DYLD_INSERT_LIBRARIES

3)If you see a message similar to “The domain/default pair of(/Users/joe/.MacOSX/environment,DYLD_INSERT_LIBRARIES) does not exist” then your Mac is NOT infected

If you see something different in the Terminal,like if the defaults read commands show actual values you might have a Trojan.Getting rid of it is just a matter of a few copy-and-paste actions.You can find step-by-step instructions here.

This is why it is so important to keep your Java updated.

In order to make sure that your Mac’s battery life is going to be as long as possible,there are two things you need to do whenever you lay your hands on your new Mac.First of all,make sure to set yourself a reminder to notify you of the expiration of its One-Year Warranty or AppleCare.It is also a good idea to set a regular reminder to tell you to check your battery’s usage time,that has to be done at minimum once to two-to-three weeks before the warranty of AppleCare expiration.The most important thing here is to catch battery issues before the warranty expires,so you’d still have a chance to get those problems fixed,because the service might be free.

Second step is to calibrate your Mac’s battery when it’s brand new and measure initial usage time;you may write it down somewhere.This will be a point of reference as your Mac ages.Over time,the accuracy of your battery’s internal gauge gets out-of-sync with the battery’s actual capacity and that is why recalibration is necessary in order for you to track the battery’s charge.
Apple suggests you calibrate your Mac’s battery when it’s brand new and then once every few months thereafter.Here are simple steps to accomplish calibration:

• Step 1: Charge to full capacity.
• Step 2: Use battery in fully charged state.
• Step 3: Disconnect from power adapter and continue use.
• Step 4: Continue use until Mac shuts itself off.
• Step 5: Let Mac sit for about 30 minutes to an hour (some say longer).
• Step 6: Recharge again to full capacity. The charge should be uninterrupted.

In case you need assistance with calibration,Apple has it’s own site on battery calibration,where you can find step-by-step guides.

Maximizing Your Battery’s Life: Battery Care During Your Mac’s Life
Following a few simple rules will make taking care of your Mac’s battery really easy.First,makes sure to recalibrate your Mac’s battery every other month.Doing this is so important,that Apple offers pre-made iCal reminders on it’s battery care page.
Second,make your battery work regularly.Don’t let it sit around completely full or empty.It’s not a good idea to have your Mac plugged in 27/7,because when plugged in,your battery is constantly staying in a charged state,in this case,it is exposed to a higher voltage level,and that may stress the battery.
If your battery is put under stress it will age quicker,than it otherwise would.Same as overcharging the battery,deep discharging also stresses the battery and may even lead it to a failure.The way your battery is made requires regular usage in order to maximize it’s life.
Third,don’t expose your battery to extreme temperatures.The best temperature for your Mac’s battery to function properly is approximately 68°F(room temperature).Extremely hot or cold temperature stresses your battery and reduces it’s life.Don’t leave your Mac in a car on a cold winter night or hot summer day.Likewise,make sure your battery is not overheated while working or charging.
Fourth,you should store your battery properly.A stored battery will continue to age inevitably.But there is a way to minimize and slow down the aging process by following two simple rules – store your battery at approximately 40% capacity – this charge level will ensure that age-related capacity loss is minimized.Also,keep it in a cool(59°F or less) and dry place.

As per the sources, the latest iPad model of apple iPad 3 will be launched in the markets on the 24^th of February this year as a tribute to the co-founder and former chairman of Apple, Inc., Steve jobs as the marks his birth day.

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It seems incredible but already they have spent 10 years. To be more precise, 23 of October of the year 2001 Apple gave to the world the famous and revolutionary musical reproducer under the name of iPod. It will sound well-worn and very appellant but, in this case, it is really possible to speak of a revolution since the appearance of this small and beautiful musical reproducer not only changed the form in which we listened to music but also the way in which we consumed digital contents. In other words, the 23 of October of 2001 marked before and later in the world and the form in which we were related to music, the technology, and our pairs.

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