Apple has released their new operating system for the Mac, Snow Leopard.
The update isn’t for everyone – it only works on newer Intel-based Macs and, since this is a major rewrite to the operating system, it has had some glitches on some computers and isn’t compatible with some current Mac software.
However, it gives you a glimpse of some new features that will be common on the Mac that will provide some useful options for you and your students.
A new version of Quicktime has a redesigned interface and simplified options for saving videos. One of the most intriguing new features in Quicktime X is a built-in screen recording utility, allowing you to make a video of your computer screen. Here’s a YouTube video demonstrating screen recording in Quicktime X.
If you work with the Chinese language, a new feature of Snow Leopard might be useful – input of Chinese characters using the computer’s trackpad. The YouTube video below shows a demo.
If you’re interested in investigating Snow Leopard, talk with your local technical support staff to see if the upgrade is for you.