Tabla de contenidos para No. 210 en iCreate

New Apple Affordable Housing Fund launched Apple news After an announcement last year that Apple would plough $2.5 billion into the Californian housing market broken by exclusively-high prices, the Housing Trust Silicon Valley has confirmed that it is launching the new Apple Affordable Housing Fund thanks to a $150 million grant from Apple. “Before the world knew the name Silicon Valley, and long before we carried technology in our pockets, Apple called this region home, and we feel a profound civic responsibility to ensure it remains a vibrant place where people can live, have a family and contribute to the community,” says Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO. Coronavirus apps banned from Apple’s App Stores Apple news Apple is making a stand against bogus apps in its App Store by banning any…

Knowledge base Shooting source footage We captured the footage for this tutorial on an iPhone 11 Pro mounted on a mini tripod. When shooting teleport footage it’s important that the exposure and focal points don’t alter when you remove the main subject. Before filming, hold your finger on the iPhone’s screen until the AE/AF LOCK icon appears. Mix two clips Here we’re using a classic Cross Dissolve to mix between a clip featuring the police box and a clip without it present. This make the box appear to fade away while everyone else remains solid. Compound clip Compound clips consist of multiple layers and effects that have been flattened into a single layer. This enables you to add new effects such as a camera move. Editable properties Each effect applied…

Build disk maps Junk Files, Big Files and Disk Maps are three ways to find unnecessary, temporary, big and unwanted files on the disk. When you need to free up space, use one of these methods. Select for deletion No matter which method that is used to find files and folders, each item has a checkbox next to it. Use it to select items to remove and free up space. Clear it to keep an item. Show and keep In this and other clean-up methods, mouse over an item and click the magnifying glass to show it in Finder. With Big Files, a padlock also appears. Use it to lock valuable files to keep. Use disk maps Let the mouse hover over a listed item to show it on the…

See password problems This icon indicates a problem, Let the mouse hover over it to see what the issue is. Often it is a password that has been used elsewhere. Click the link to go to the website and change it. View web passwords Open Safari>Preferences>Passwords to see websites with stored passwords. Select an entry in the list and click ‘Details’ to see comments and to share passwords with another Mac user using AirDrop. Search for Wi-Fi Open Keychain Access in the Utilities folder and search for ‘AirPort’. Wi-Fi networks and public hotspots you have logged into are listed. Other passwords are stored in Keychain. Browse or search for them. Keychain passwords Double-click an entry in Keychain Access list to open the details window for it. Tick the ‘Show password’…

If you gave your folder a name (or left it as the default title) earlier then only the name will be visible on your desktop. You can now make the folder totally invisible by renaming it. The downside of this is that the folder will be hard to locate again unless you know where to look (this also underlines what a good security measure it is). You can get around this by clicking, holding and dragging over the area where the folder is. 1 Rename your folder Click to highlight the folder and then click again on the name. Type alternate text in. To make the folder completely invisible, name it by tapping Space three times. 2 Finding the folder Drag the folder into place on the desktop and click…

If you have a lot of duplicates on the Mac’s disk, it could take hours to manually review them and select the ones to delete. The Auto Select button automatically selects duplicates to be deleted for you, saving time and effort. Before using it, visit the app’s preferences and configure how it works out which files to delete and which ones to keep. After all, you don’t want to accidentally delete the wrong files when cleaning up the disk. 1 Build Skip List Go to Preferences>Skip List and there is a list of folders. The app skips them when scanning. Click the ‘+’ icon at the bottom and add other files or folders to skip. 2 Create deletion rules On the Auto Select tab are the rules for selecting/deleting files.…

Some animations may appear automatically when the Keynote slide is displayed, like objects flying onto the screen, and these are Build In animations. When you move on to the next slide, those objects can spin, slide or fly off using Build Out animations. In between, a slide may be static or objects can be animated when the mouse is clicked. A common use for this is to animate a bullet list and show each bullet point separately with a mouse click. 1 Animate bullets Create a slide that contains a list of bullet points. Select Animate>Build in and choose an effect like Move In. Down at the bottom is Delivery. Set this to ‘By Bullet’. 2 Set the start Click ‘Build Order’ to open a panel with the bullet points.…

A lot of factors go into creating a blog or website that will attract enough visitors to make it worth your time and successful enough to keep you plugging away during the bad times. Some of this will involve technology and apps that will help to guide you and automate much of the process, but ultimately if you produce good quality imagery and text you can gain success with even the most basic visual platform. If you use the tools in macOS and iOS you can then focus on the all-important content creation and utilise them to help you manage visitor communications, content plans and all of the other parts that come together to create a place that people want to visit often. We will do our best to guide…

Add some colour Sparingly used images can bring presence and variety to your journal, but be careful not to overdo them so they get in the way of the text entries. Your journal You can also keep a simple journal within the app as an aside to all of the serious stuff you need to do. Look ahead, plan and look back as well. Jump around The ultra-simplistic interface means you can jump between the features with a simple tap. Even better, the icons never get in the way of all of your entries. The big button Hit the ‘+’ and you can then choose exactly what you want to add to your journal. You may be surprised at how complete it becomes in a short space of time. Knowledge…

Enter Field Test Mode On your Phone app keypad, enter *3001#12345#* and press the call button to enter Field Test Mode, which provides the gateway for you to view your iPhone’s true signal strength. Access the option While in Field Test Mode, tap on the ‘LTE’ option and then select ‘Serving Call Meas’. You will now be in the right place to scrutinise your iPhone’s true signal. Find the number In the Serving Call Meas menu, look out for the ‘rsrp0’ number. This number will be a numerical measurement of your iPhone’s cellular signal strength in dBm. Check the quality The rsrp0 (Reference Signal Received Power) number relates to your nearest cell tower, so the closer that this number is to zero the better your signal will be. Knowledge base…

Multiple files OOReader supports all ODF file formats created using OpenOffice or LibreOffice. When it is installed you can open docs from Mail, Files or other apps by selecting the share button and choosing ‘Copy to OOReader’. Open from the cloud Documents saved in the cloud – whether that’s iCloud, Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive or Box – are opened by tapping +, selecting the service and looking for the file you wish to view. Be connected Since the files are uploaded to OOReader’s server in order to be converted into a viewable format, you need to be connected to the internet. Size limits OOReader’s free version limits ODT documents to 100 pages and doesn’t allow them to be any larger than 20MB. Password-protected documents cannot be opened unless you go…

Power Reserve Slip your Apple Watch into Power Reserve if you wish to preserve the battery life of your wearable. But, if you do, you won’t be able to monitor your AirPods. Individual charges It’s worth checking the charges of each of the AirPods, left and right, just in case one doesn’t seem to be juicing up as well as the other which could indicate a problem. Store in the case If you want to keep your AirPods at maximum charge, ensure they remain in the case when you’re not popping them in your ears. That way, you’ll be less prone to losing them too. Care for your case You’ll be relying on your AirPods case to keep the earphones topped up. So don’t keep the lid open for too…

At base level, iCloud keeps all of your Apple devices in sync, making sure your login details are stored no matter which version of Safari you are using, updating contacts, notes, emails and calendars across the board and allowing you to access photos and videos on any device. But there is also a lot more to it, which can lead to confusion and people upgrading their storage plans when they don’t need to. Every Apple user gets a free allocation of 5GB, but you can pay extra for additional 50GB, 200GB and 1TB storage. How you use iCloud will determine whether you need to upgrade your storage but, as we will discover later, you certainly won’t need to for iOS backups alone. In this iCloud masterclass we’ll attempt to eradicate…

Knowledge base Bokeh A DSLR photographer can open their camera’s aperture wide to create a shallow depth of field. This adds a background blur (bokeh) that helps the eye focus on the sharp foreground subject. The iPhone’s Portrait mode mimics this selective blur effect to create a more attractive shot. Unlike a DSLR photo you can adjust the strength of a Portrait mode’s blur in the Photos app. Zoom tool To see if a shot is truly nice and sharp you need to view it at 100%. Click here to zoom in (or drag the slider). 100% magnification also helps you spot and fix picture noise caused by a high ISO speed. Composition Our start image has a slight tilt due to the way the iPhone was held when snapping…

Knowledge base PiP in iOS iMovie You can also create a Picture in Picture effect on the iOS version of iMovie. In your iOS iMovie project tap the ‘+’ icon. Browse to tap on a video in your Library. Tap the ‘…’ icon and choose ‘Picture in Picture’ from the ‘Add as…’ menu. Tap the cross-hair icon then drag to reposition (and pinch to resize) the inserted picture. Titles The Titles browser gives you access to a range of slick animated titles and captions that you can use to enhance your Vlog. Crop it To remove background clutter, shoot your Vlog’s ‘talking head’ component against a piece of coloured card. If the card isn’t large enough to fill the frame you can crop out the messy edges. Publish You can…

Knowledge base Limited addition It’s a good idea to place some sort of dynamic control – ideally, a Compressor or Limiter plugin – across the insert of your stack’s channel strip to stop the volume level of the summed signals getting out of hand as you stack them up. Once done stacking sounds, you can always trim each individual track’s volume down as you blend them together. Register interest Make your sound even bigger by changing the transpose values of each track within the stack. Add height by transposing up an octave or two, or create depth by dropping down to the octave below. Save yourself You can save your stack as a patch for use in future projects. Just open the Library pane and click the ‘Save’ button in…

The Disk map feature is yet another way to find and delete files on the disk to free up space when it is running short. It shows how much disk space is being used by folders and subfolders on the disk visually and it can give you a better view of what is using the most space on a disk. Use it to explore the disk contents and see where space savings can be made. Remove unnecessary files and folders. 1 Map a folder Select Disk map in the sidebar and then click the Select Folder button. Navigate to the folder you want to scan and map, then click ‘Open’. Your home folder is a good place to perform a disk map scan. 2 Explore and remove A list of…

Change the size You can make a very slight alteration to the sticker’s size by pulling your finger to the right of it to make it a little larger and moving back left to resize. Alter the colour Tap the palette icon and you will be able to choose from seven different colours of text for your sticker. Just tap the one you wish to use. Add a real location Tap the style icon (Aa) and choose how you want the sticker to look. You can remove the background or even have the closest location printed underneath the three words. Choose a place If you want to alter the location where your image was taken, tap the Pin icon and use the map to choose a new square anywhere in…

Check the latest posts Many channels will send out community posts that do not include video content. These can be viewed on their own by selecting Posts from the list of topics. Tailor your feed Don’t want community posts clogging up your general subscription feed? Then tap ‘Settings’ and select ‘Videos only’ from the pop-up options. Report posts If you don’t like the look of a particular post, tap this menu and you can report it, choosing from one of a number of potential violations of YouTube rules. Manage your channels Select ‘All’ and you can order your channels by most relevant, new activity and alphabetical order. You can also select Manage and determine if you wish to receive notifications. Knowledge base Save videos to watch later If you don’t…

Your fitness tracker The StepsApp does not customise an existing complication, but it is available in various colours and brings the all important constantly updated steps complication to the Apple Watch. Leave some alone Many of the Apple Watch complications are set up in one way and cannot be tweaked. You do get options, but the majority are visually static. A daily glance The Better Day app allows you to add a month complication that lets you see the current day in context with just a glance. It is also visually very impressive. Quick access everywhere A graph is displayed showing the fluctuations in your heart rate at various points during your workout. Knowledge base Different moments, different faces Try not to cram lots of complications into one face as…

“Introduces a raft of new features that musicians of all abilities can exploit and enjoy” Key features 37 full-size keys • MIDI input/output • Three octaves • Headphone output Learn more ikmultimedia.com Available from amazon.co.uk WE HAVE BEEN LONGTIME admirers of IK Multimedia’s extensive range of Mac and iOS compatible instruments, and interfaces, so were looking forward to this iRig Keys sequel with much anticipation. This unit provides more ways to connect and control your gear, improved compatibility with the latest mobile devices, full MIDI input and output, multiple power options, a stocked software bundle and a stylish new look. Apart from that it’s just the same! Bigger, better There are two versions of the iRig Keys 2; the standard version sports mini keys for daintier digits while the ‘Pro’…

Your iPhone is a one-stop shop when it comes to producing sellable stock photos. You can capture excellent quality images with the Camera app and then process them to perfection on your iOS version of Photos while you enjoy a coffee break. If you have the free Shutterstock Contributor app on your iPhone then you can upload freshly snapped and processed pictures to your online portfolio and start selling them the same day! 1 Process picture In iOS Photos you have access to an extra Vibrance slider. This selectively boosts weaker colours without over-saturating stronger ones. You don’t have the desktop version’s Selective Colour panel, however. 2 Keyword and upload Once you’ve processed your picture launch Shutterstock’s Contributor app. Click Upload>Start Here and browse to the image. Enter image description…

Knowledge base Fuzz-Wah alternative Wah-wah isn’t always pedal-based and in fact you can find a ‘Fuzz-Wah’ plugin effect within GarageBand too. This more versatile variant offers wider options including ‘Wah Mode’ for selecting Classic, Retro and Modern units. It also crucially adds ‘Auto-Wah’ depth that uses a frequency filter to achieve faster, stricter results. This plugin can also be manipulated using automation, with broader access to the additional parameters. Automation parameter With Automation shown (A), we get this dropdown added to track headers. By selecting any Automation, Smart Controls or in fact plugins we assign them to an automation curve, including Pedalboard stompboxes like Wah pedals. Track Inspector The Track Inspector within Smart Controls is useful because it allows plugins to be added to any track, such as ours containing…

Finding the folder When you have created an invisible folder, you can position it where you want on the desktop – drag it and then click and hold on the desktop nearby and drag over it to find it again. Folder info Highlighting the folder and then pressing Cmd+I will bring up an info window – this is where you can highlight the folder thumbnail and replace it with an invisible image. Renaming your folder You can also rename the folder within the ‘Get Info’ window. By replacing letters with spaces you can make the folder invisible. Now simply close the window to apply the changes. Moving items inside Double-click to open your invisible folder and then you can drag any other files and folders from your desktop inside to…

Duplicate counts Each file appears in the sidebar. Select it to view the duplicates. If there is a single number, it is the number of duplicates found. With two numbers, the first is the number selected for deletion. Pick a category The interface and features are different for each type of file. Select a category here like Pictures, Movies or Documents to browse the files. Click ‘Similar Photos’ to find similar images, but not necessarily duplicates. Auto Select files If there are too many files to manually browse and select. Click ‘Auto Select’ to apply rules set up in Preferences to select files or click the arrow and choose an option like ‘Select Oldest’. Select files Documents, movies and photos have different controls, but in each case, there is an…

Set animation order Click ‘Build Order’ in the sidebar to open this panel listing all the animations. Click and drag an item up or down the list to rearrange the order in which they appear. Linked animations are grouped. Pick a Start When should an animation start? Choose ‘On Click’ to start when the mouse is clicked. It can start at the same time as the previous animation (With Build x) or after it has finished (After Build x). When to animate Build In animations occur on entering a slide and are typically used to build the content, like text and images. Action animations are often used to reveal hidden items on clicking. Build out are exit animations. Customise an animation Each animation has a number of customisation options, such…

Top bar Hover the mouse over the middle of the bar to see creation/last modified dates. Click the left button to close, right to maximise or minimise the note. Photos, Scans, Sketches If you have an iPhone, iPad or scanner, Ctrl+click in the note and use these menu options to insert a photo, scan a document or create a sketch. Use the device to create it and insert it. Share Stickies notes Ctrl+click a Stickies note and use the Share menu to send it using Mail or Messages to someone else. Use it to share lists, content for projects, text and more with work colleagues or friends. Use Markup Ctrl+click a note and insert a photo using your iPhone, then click the button in the top-right corner to use Markup.…

Activity tracking Open the Health app, tap ‘Show All Health Data’ or ‘Browse’ and then tap an activity, such as Cycling Distance. Once an activity is selected, at the top is the most recent activity data. Scroll down. Recommended app list Below the most recent data for an activity is a list of recommended apps that can record and save that type of data. These are not the only ones. Tap an app and install it from the store. Show All Data Sometimes many apps can record data and the iPhone and Watch can record steps for example. Tap here to show all the data that has been recorded in this section of the Health app. Data sources To see a list of apps and devices that can record this…

Stop mobile usage Stop non-essential apps and activities using mobile data. For example, Photos uploads images using mobile data unless you turn off this switch. Don’t worry, it automatically syncs when the iPhone connects to Wi-Fi. Avoid streaming Listening to music or watching TV on your commute to and from work uses gigabytes of data. Turn off the switch for Apple TV, Podcasts and other apps from using mobile data. They work with Wi-Fi. No Wi-Fi Assist When this switch is on, the iPhone checks the internet speed for mobile and Wi-Fi and uses the fastest one. Great! Except it can use a lot of mobile data. Disable it to minimise data usage. Don’t use iCloud iCloud Drive stores documents and data and syncs on the go when this switch…

Zoom away Place two fingers on the screen and bring them closer together to zoom away from Earth. You can now view the stars within the Milky Way, collected from the European Southern Observatory. Rotate the globe To see more of the night sky, just use your finger to rotate the Earth left, right and up and down, rolling it about in mid-space. As you do, more stars will come into view. View in a browser If you like what you see, you can freeze it in time by taking a photo that can be saved to iCloud Drive. You can also share the URL, create a print or make a copy. Orientate the world Want the Earth to be pointing North? Then orientate the globe with a simple tap…

Access the advanced menu To launch the advanced settings menu, you need to launch the Settings app, click ‘System’ and select ‘Software Updates’. A new option will appear called Internal Settings. Configuration settings You’ll need a valid employee-only AppleConnect account and password to access internal Apple apps and the VPN options so head for this screen instead by selecting Configuration. Build Train and Number These settings relate to the version of tvOS you’re using. Curiously, Apple suggests ‘MonarchTide’ for Build Train – this was the code for tvOS 9.0. The servers It’s best not to alter the Asset and Brain Server URLs since they provide the necessary updates to keep your Apple TV functioning. But it’s cool to know they’re there, eh? Knowledge base Which settings does demo mode restrict?…

“You’ll be reclined and bobbing your head just a few minutes after unboxing the unit” Key features AirPlay 2, GoogleCast and uPnP streamer • 10Hz-20kHz • AUX-in Learn more arcam.co.uk Available from amazon.co.uk IF YOU WANT QUALITY audio in your home but don’t necessarily have the space for a bulky amplifier unit then Arcam’s Solo Uno is a compact and stylish streamer with a built-in integrated amplifier that requires just a pair of speakers and a mobile device to get going. Small in stature Measuring just 1450x52x213mm, the Solo Uno can slot in anywhere and comes packed with functionality. It can connect to a wireless network or be wired straight to your router thanks to ethernet and USB-A ports on the back. On the reverse you will also find the…

Price £16.99/$16.99 Requirements • macOS 10.15 or later • 42.4GB • 17+ Learn more feralinteractive.com Available from Mac App Store STARTING OFF AS A PEEK INTO the life of a typical 16-year-old boy ripped on hormones (parties, girls, weed), events soon veer violently towards disaster for Sean Diaz and he is forced to flee a humdrum existence in suburbia USA for a life on the run with his younger brother in Mexico. “The decisions that you make will have far-reaching consequences in the eventual outcome” Although played at a pedestrian pace (you watch long cinematic sequences and explore areas in a point-and-click fashion), LiS2 throws up plenty of decisions for you to ponder and the choices you make will have far-reaching consequences in the progression and eventual outcome of the…