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With so many passwords to remember for various websites and even applications, it’s quite easy to forget them unless you’ve made a note somewhere safe. Unfortunately this isn’t always the case, but Mac OS X comes with a handy utility which stores all your passwords for just about everything. Even if you’ve reset all your […]
If you have an extensive collection of DVD’s lying around, you might be wondering how you can watch them all on your iPad or iPhone. There’s nothing quite like watching a movie whilst travelling or when away from home, and the experience can be even better than playing a physical DVD because movies start instantly […]
An SSD (solid state drive) is one of the most worthwhile for your Mac. They provide lightning fast disk access times because there are no moving parts, unlike a traditional spinning hard disk. The only minor downside is that SSD capacities are usually way below those of regular disks and they can be quite expensive […]
There comes a time when you need to buy additional memory (RAM) for your Mac. It can help things to run smoothly and extend the life of your Mac for another year or two, meaning that you can probably hold off that upgrade a little long (if you have the willpower). It’s important to have […]
It’s never been easier to keep an eye on your home or business remotely. There are dozens of security camera systems available, many of which run on your Mac and can be monitored remotely from another computer or even your phone. Fancy keeping an eye on the cleaner, or checking that the kids have got […]
You know what it’s like when you’ve got a wallet stuffed full of scrunched up receipts – it can be pretty hard to keep track of everything you’ve spent, especially if you need to use the receipts for expense reports. This collection of handy iPhone apps let you stay on top of your finances on […]
Activity Monitor is one of those essential applications which can help you monitor precisely what your Mac is doing. If you have any issues with system performance or wayward processes, Activity Monitor should be the first port of call to analyse what’s going on, and to check whether anything is using too much memory or […]
Every Mac user knows that it’s essential to have your machine running in tip-top condition to keep things speedy and in good shape. One of the most common complaints among the Mac community is that Safari can become slow, but there are lots of easy ways to speed it up slightly. One such method is […]
Most of your Mac’s main settings and preferences can be accessed from System Preferences, which lets you control various things including hardware, security, internet and wireless settings, and much more besides. Most applications also have unique preferences and settings which can accessed from their own menus, but System Preferences gives you access to the majority […]
Every operating system needs a decent amount of free memory to function properly, and without a sufficient amount applications are prone to run more slowly and your Mac will seem more sluggish. Whilst Mac OS is a fairly robust and modern operating system built on a solid UNIX-style foundation (unlike Windows), there are nonetheless occasional […]
Some Lion users have reported occasional problems when trying to shutdown their Mac, such as a grey screen or permanent spinning wheel. But what should you do in this scenario to resolve any issues? It can quickly become a real nuisance – after all, doing a hard reset is not always recommended and probably isn’t […]
If you’re having any WiFi connection issues (such as frequent dropouts, slow speeds or you simply can’t connect) with Mac OS X Lion, there are a few things that you can do to troubleshoot and hopefully restore connectivity to your Mac. WiFi can be the most convenient way to connect to the Internet, but it’s […]
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