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There’s all kinds of reasons why you might need to take a screenshot on your Mac. As the saying goes, a picture is worth a thousand words, so if you’re getting tech support remotely or reporting a bug then it’s often quicker to take a snap of what you’re seeing, rather than trying to describe […]
Whenever you’re online, your Mac has an active IP address that’s assigned to it automatically. Most of the time, any hardware or software that requires this information will be able to access it automatically, but occasionally you may need to know your Mac’s IP address, for example if you’re talking to tech support over the […]
Sometimes when you download a piece of software, you get the choice to download the 32-bit version or the 64-bit version. For Mac users, this choice is about to become a thing of the past, as High Sierra has the honour of being the last release of macOS that supports 32-bit “without compromises.” As of […]
Most of us have experienced the pain of buyer’s remorse at some point, but chances are you’ve rarely made the effort to physically go back to the store, speak to customer service, and get your money back. The great thing about regretting a digital purchase, is that you can often get a full refund simply by […]
Did you know that you can use macOS’ text-to-speech tools to convert any RTF (Rich Text Format) or TXT (Text File) into audio? It’s kind of like creating your own audiobook! If you can overlook the slight creepiness of macOS’ various robotic voices, then this can be a handy trick for helping you revise and […]
In this article, I’m going to show you how to run macOS directly from an external hard drive. Not only does this let you switch between operating systems, but it’s also a great way to experience different versions of macOS without permanently changing anything on your Mac. For example, if your favourite app only runs […]
Batch converting a bunch of text files is no-one’s idea of fun. Maybe someone’s sent you a tonne of documents that only open in a program you don’t have access to, or you need to share some Pages documents with a colleague who’s a die-hard Windows fan. While you could work your way through these […]
If you’re going to create any kind of home automation network, then your system needs to recognize when you arrive home, and when you walk out the door. Whether you want your security camera to start recording when you leave for work in the morning; the front door to unlock when you pull up outside; […]
Converting a file to a different format isn’t exactly a complicated process, but if you’re dealing with a large number of files then it can quickly become one of those tedious, time-consuming tasks that no one enjoys doing. Maybe you want to post some images to a website that has strict rules about the formats […]
Your Apple ID is how you access many important Apple services, including iCloud, Messages, FaceTime and the App Store. Naturally, you’ll want to do everything you can to keep your Apple ID secure, and with data breaches happening all the time, simply creating a password is no longer enough! Two-factor authentication can provide an additional […]
Your Mac has a media access control address (confusingly for Mac users, it’s called the MAC address) that uniquely identifies your laptop. This string of letters and numbers is hard-coded into your device in the factory, so it’s impossible to change on a permanent basis. However, you can change this fingerprint temporarily, using a technique […]
In our Getting Started with Samsung SmartThings article, we installed the SmartThings Hub, setup the mobile app, and added our first smart device to our home automation network. We also created a rule that sends you a smartphone notification in response to different events that are happening in your home, so you can keep up […]
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