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OS X Mountain Lion (note that it’s not called “Mac OS X” any more) has just been released and the first thing many people will have done is to install Apple’s fabulous new version of the Mac operating system. Every new OS should be more refined, feature-rich and responsive than the last, but it’s not always […]
Occasionally, Apple releases important firmware upgrades for the Mac which help to resolve critical hardware issues or simply add support for new features. Firmware can be considered as the system beneath the operating system, as it provides more lower-level functionality for your Mac, and it actually resides on a memory chip rather than being read […]
iTunes is one of those applications which people either love or hate; besides accusations that it’s too bloated and tries to do too much, it’s nevertheless a pretty decent music player which contains a host of useful features. If you’ve taken the time to rate your entire music collection, iTunes is especially useful in creating Smart […]
When you have just splashed out on a new Mac or wish to stress test your old machine (for example before and after a memory or SSD upgrade), there are a variety of easy ways to accomplish this and see just how your Mac stacks up. It’s always a good idea to see how well […]
When you’re on holiday and have taken your beloved Mac with you, there’s often nothing better than catching up on a bit of British telly on the BBC iPlayer or even using a dedicated app. But how can you watch live and on-demand TV abroad and also circumvent the rather annoying geo-blocking techniques that broadcasters […]
In recent years, dozens of superb tools have become available that let you create stunning Mac and iOS applications. The Mac is an ideal platform because independent developers can control the entire process and release apps to the mass market through the app store.
You may have heard the term virtual memory used in the context of your Mac, but what exactly does it do and why is it necessary? There are many mechanisms used by Mac OS X to manage the system resources of your computer, and virtual memory is just one of those techniques. This article provides […]
You’ve booked a ticket and are ready to head out on a brand new adventure; before you go however, take a look at these 10 essential travel apps for Mac OS X that can help you to monitor flights, look for hotels, work out how much currency to take, check the local weather and even […]
FaceTime is a cool video calling app built into the iPhone which lets you call other users when they’re on a WiFi network (and over mobile in iOS 6). It’s also possible to install the app on the Mac to make and receive calls with other iOS devices such as iPhones, iPads and even other […]
Mac OS X makes it possible to launch webpages as standalone apps from Finder without the need to open Safari. This can be quite handy to get to websites quickly and does away with the usual Safari controls for bookmarking and entering web addresses. Besides this, it’s actually quite cool to see a webpage viewed […]
If you’re one of the lucky people that own an Apple TV, it’s possible to mirror what’s your Mac screen on your HDTV using the default apps that are already installed. This feature is however limited to sharing movies (played from iTunes or the QuickTime player) and photos, but there’s a great little app called […]
The right-click menu on the Mac is full of useful little features that appear specific to any item you’ve selected in Finder. For example, if you select an image and hit right-click, you’ll see menu options such as Set Desktop Picture. For almost every item type there’s a list of corresponding menu options that let […]
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