This worked and I learned a little bit about filtering a iTunes Smart Playlist. More importantly, most all my songs are now 256 kbs.

HDR is explained here concisely with examples on when to use it, and when not to use it. Great article.

If you restore a new iOS device from a backup of an old one, usually passwords such as mail account passwords aren’t stored, and you’ll have to enter them again on the new device. However, if your backup was encrypted, the passwords will be kept, making the transition to a new device that much easier.
From a GigaOM article.

NBA Game Time Courtside Updated

NBA playoff brackets are now included with series information. (iPad version)

The NBA Game Time 2010-2011 app for the iPhone has been updated too.

Data Validation in Excel Tables

Use Data Validation in a Table to avoid data entry errors for Dates and Numbers, which require different formulas.

Add Conditional Formatting to Tables

Conditional Formatting and Tables go hand-in-hand because when data is added the Table automatically extends the formatting. You can also add a custom formatting rule to help avoid mistakes with data.

Table Styles in Excel

Changing Table styles is easy, but Excel 2010 (Windows) 2011 (Mac) have different Ribbon functionality regarding Tables.

You can also make a Table look better by hiding the worksheet gridlines.

I should have written three posts about Excel Tables this week. One on Table Styles and worksheet appearance, another on conditional formatting and the last on data validation. But for some strange reason it all came together in one large 1,277 word article.

Garage Band Update a Little Late

The GarageBand update for the Mac release yesterday now has support for projects imported from GarageBand for iPad. Kind of missed the iPad launch data on this one.

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