Why the design of the Macbook Air is timeless
Instead of bulldozing a prolix of facts about Apple’s business model, unique design teams and resilient grip on the computing markets, I’ve decided to go in a different direction. Where are all my PC...
View ArticleHow can I change the hostname of my Mac?
If you have two Macs simultaneously connected to the same network, your Mac merriment can quickly turn sour if you have duplicate hostnames. Your computer name, its hostname, needs to be unique so that...
View ArticleThe smart way to install Mac OS X Yosemite without frying your Mac
Apple is all about anticipation and Mac OS X Yosemite (yo-sem-i-tee) is a perfect example of waiting for the next big thing. Now, you can either wait until the fall to upgrade like the rest of the...
View ArticleHow to take a screenshot of the login screen of your Mac
How would you take a high-quality screenshot of the login screen on your Mac? Is there a way to do this without downloading any special software or using an expensive camera rig? Yup! Check it out....
View ArticleCan I install apps on my Mac without admin rights?
Whether your IT department locked down your Mac or you grabbed one from eBay that the seller forgot to “clean up”, you may encounter a big problem when trying to install software as a non-admin. Here’s...
View Article5 kick ass tips for the Mail app in iOS 8.1
The other day I was rushing to catch a train on the Long Island Railroad. While standing on the platform, getting soaked in the rain, my train eventually arrived and the huge amorphous mass of people...
View ArticleDid you know Mac OS X Yosemite is secretly stealing your keystrokes?
You might think I’m aggrandizing a trivial issue or creating a sensational headline so I can drive traffic to my blog. But to be honest with you – this isn’t about me or my blog. It’s about you....
View Article6 tips to maximize battery life on your iOS 8 iPhone
So the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 plus has been here for a while and lots of rapacious people have already scooped up the phone. One of the main selling points for the iPhone 6 was better battery life. For…...
View ArticleHow to force reboot or shutdown your Mac from the Keyboard
It’s Monday evening. 5:34pm. And you just finished a long day of work. Now it’s time to take your Macbook home with you but then the inevitable happens. Everything locks up! Your computer is frozen...
View Article3 useful questions to ask Siri
People should start using Siri for sirious work. (Okay fine, that wasn’t punny) But seriously this is the thing: I know it’s fun to ask Siri inane questions such as “What are you wearing?” and “Make me...
View ArticleGet thousands of HD wallpapers for your iPhone 6 Plus
Happy New Year! It’s the first day of 2015 and the first thing you need to do after sobering up is to incinerate that insipid default wallpaper on your iPhone. In the past, I showed you my top 5 sites...
View Article5 ways to clean up space your iPhone
It’s a New Year baby. Let me guess, you have a new haircut, resolutions to maintain a new, fitter body, and heck, you probably even plan on buying some new clothes to round out the beginning of the...
View ArticleWhy can’t I delete emails from my iOS 8 iPhone?
Do you know what’s worse than getting spam about enlarging your penis, using Viagra and losing weight? Not being able to delete them! After ditching my Galaxy S4, I practically live off my iPhone 6...
View ArticleHow to correct Autocorrect on your iPhone
I like buttons. Ever since I was a kid I discovered and pressed buttons of all shapes and sizes: Yellow buttons Green buttons Clear buttons Red buttons Buttons Buttons Buttons And that’s part of the...
View ArticleHow to hide files and folders in Mac OS X
How do you hide a file or folder in Mac OS X? In Windows it’s easy. Just right click a file or folder and put a check in the Hidden box. In Windows 8 and 8.1, you can also select… Read more › The post...
View ArticleHow to find the best Wi-Fi channel for your Router in Yosemite
Mac OS X is full of surprises and today I’m going to share one trick that can save you a lot time. The next time you’re noticing slow internet connectivity on your Macbook Air, Mini, or Pro, check out...
View ArticleHow to make the delete key on a Mac act like a PC
My primary computer is a Windows 8.1 Pro PC but I’ve had to pack it away in storage for a few weeks so I’ve been using a Macbook Air running Mac OS X Yosemite. And this is the thing: I… Read more ›...
View Article3 tips to help Windows users love their Macs
Switching from a PC to a Mac is like switching from an automatic transmission to a manual. Everything is different and it can mess up your equilibrium. On the one hand, you love your PC because it’s...
View ArticleHow to merge all windows on your Mac with one keystroke
I’ve got a secret to confess: the more I use my Macbook Air the more I freggin’ love it. One of the newest features in Mac OS X Mavericks and Yosemite is something called Merge All Windows. It does...
View ArticleHow to disable the HD iSight webcam on your Mac
Have you ever wondered if someone might be illicitly staring back at you through your webcam; watching your every move; all without your knowledge? Cynics have known this for ages, but people who...
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