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Share large files
  Put the files on your iDisk. Don't have to be in the public folder.
    May want to Zip (Compress) it first.
    Control+Click, select Archive…
  Log on to to your account at me.com.
  Click the iDisk icon, find your file and click the Share button.
  Enter the email address of person you want to share the file with.
  Can set a password and/or expiration date for the sharing.
  Once shared you will see a 'shared URL' give that to anyone to access the file
    Also listed in the "Shared Files' section in your Mobile Me account
    Careful, if you re-name or move a shared file it will break the link.
  Click 'Sharing options' and then 'Unshare' to stop sharing a file.
Allow access to the public folder for uploads
  This can be accessed from a Web Browser, or the Finder (Go-->iDisk-->'Other User's Public Folder)
  System Preferences-->Mobile Me-->iDisk (tab)
  In the 'iDisk Public Folder' section
    You will see the URL for you're public folder
    'Allow other's to write files in your public folder'
    Can also set a password for access.
  Via the web interface (public.me.com/username) people can now upload files
  Can also create folders and delete items.
iDisk app for iOS
  Let's you access all your files
  Send them to other apps, via the 'Open In…' option
  Set files to be shared.
  Apps like 'Good Reader' can directly access you're iDisk.
  Access Other users public folders
    Add from contacts in you're Address Book
Host your web site
  iWeb makes it easy
  Add HTMl files and folders to your iDisk-->Web-->Sites
    URL is the web.me.com/username/folder_name
  you can also put your own HTML files
  Rapid Weaver or Freeway
Mail aliases, rules, and vacation messages
  Can create up to 5 mail aliases under you're account
    In Mobile Me Mail, click the settings-->Preferences
    Click on Addresses and then click the "+" to add an address
    Choose 'Mail Alias' and click 'Next'
    set your alias name, full name, label color and description and click done
  Set up Rules
    Now you can use the alias or other parameters to set up rules
    In Mobile Me Mail, click the settings-->Rules
    Click the 'Add a Rule' drop down.
      Options for Move to folder, Move to trash, or forward.
      Set your rule criteria (can add multiple) and click save
    These are applied inbound at the server, so good for filtering junk on iOS
  Set Vacation message
    In Mobile Me Mail, click the settings-->Preferences
    Click the 'Vacation' tab
    Check the 'Auto Response' and enter your message
    When you get back, go in and uncheck the box.
Share Photos
  From iPhoto and Aperture to Mobile Me Gallery
  In iPhoto, select an album or individual photos
  Choose 'Share'-->'MobileMe Gallery…'
  Add to existing album or create a new one
  Choose options
    Viewable by has options for private (just you, everyone, or you can add usernames and passwords)
    Allow downloading or uploading via web interface or email.
    Advanced options to 'hide' album making it semi-private.
    Set download quality.
  Email address is displayed in the MobileMe gallery album in iPhoto or in you're account in the settings for the album.
  Albums are at gallery.me.com/username
Find my iPhone or iPod Touch
  Requires an iPhone 4, iPad, or iPod touch (4th generation) running iOS 4.2 or later to set up the ID.
  Once the ID is there you can use the feature on other devices
  On the device go to Settings-->Mail, Contacts, and Calendars
  Click the 'Add Account…' and select MobileMe
  Enter your AppleID and password or click the 'Create Free Apple ID' option.
  Once signed up you turn on the Find My iPhone switch and can then use the app or 'me.com/find/' site to locate your device.
  Can now use that same account to register multiple devices.
Mobile Me Free?
  Rumors are that Apple may make some, if not all, Mobile Me services free soon.
  Can get a 60 day free trial.