Refreshing iTunes Podcast Listings

This is a tip to allow you to re-download a bad episode in a podcast.

First expand the podcasts episode listings and delete the bad episodes.

Collapsed the podcast by clicking the triangle, so only the heading is shown.

Whilst holding down the option (alt) key, expand the triangle.  

This will cause iTunes to totally update the podcast.

Any missing episodes will be back in the podcast list and you should also have the option to click ‘Get’ to re-download the podcast.

MacBook Pro Screen Problems

My Macbook Pro is suffering with a screen related problem where the LED backlights misbehave from time to time.   Looking on the apple discussion board this seems to be a common problem with the new MacBook Pro (March 08).  

Temporary Fix

Press control-shift-eject, to force the display to turn off and reset.

Press any key to restart the display.

My MacBook Pro Arrives

My new MacBook Pro finally arrived today.

Specification

Apple MacBook Pro
Model MA896B/A
2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
2 GB 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM
15.4″  1440×900 TFT Widescreen (Matte)
200 GB Serial ATA HDD  7200rpm
NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT with 256MB of GDDR3 SDRAM
Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard