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Gaming on a Mac may not be quite as popular as gaming on a PC, but increasingly game developers are taking the time to ensure their titles are compatible with macOS – and we’re even starting to see some games that are designed specifically for Macs! However, if you’ve ever tried gaming on your Mac, […]
For many of us, the amount of personal information companies have access to is a huge and growing concern – but did you know that you can download all of your Apple account data? Depending on how you use Apple’s various products and services, this data can range from your AppleCare support history, to your […]
Did you know that every time you perform a search via the Finder, you’re using the Spotlight search index? By default, the results of a Finder search will be exactly the same as the results of a Spotlight search. However, there’s a number of ways that you can customise a Finder search, that simply aren’t […]
Whether you’re launching an app, searching for a file, or bringing some order to your messy “Downloads” folder, the Finder is one of the most important macOS apps. But, are you really getting the most from your Finder? In this article, I cover all the essential ways that you can customise the Finder, so all […]
Does getting those recommended 8 hours of sleep feel like an impossible challenge? If you regularly use your Mac in the evenings, then blue light might be to blame! There’s plenty of evidence to suggest that blue light interferes with the body’s natural circadian rhythms, with a recent study suggesting that exposure to blue light […]
You may only use it to view images and read the occasional PDF, but Apple’s Preview application is capable of so much more! If you familiarise yourself with some of Preview’s lesser-known features, then you can use it to perform a range of visual edits, such as resizing, cropping, and even removing the background of […]
When Apple released the 2016 model of MacBook Pro, the Touch Bar was the feature that really grabbed the headlines. If you own a MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2016) or later, or a MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2016, four Thunderbolt 3 Ports) and later, then you’ll have access to a thin touchscreen display that replaces the keyboard’s […]
Your Mac’s Dashboard hosts a range of mini apps, known as widgets, that are designed to provide you with easy access to important features and information. However, not everyone is a fan of the Dashboard, with some Mac users preferring to disable the Dashboard entirely. If you’re not keen on the Dashboard but like the […]
Have you ever stopped to think about how strange your Mac’s scrolling behaviour is? If you take a look at the scrolling bar on any window, and then scroll your mouse wheel or trackpad upwards, the scrolling bars will move down. If you scroll up, the scrolling bars will move down. When you really think […]
Have you ever wanted to record something that’s happening on your Mac? Perhaps you’re getting some remote assistance for a technical problem and want to capture that problem in action; maybe you’re breaking some good news to a family member over FaceTime and want to record that magical moment, or perhaps you’re an aspiring YouTuber […]
One of the biggest concerns for many Mac users, is battery life. Making sure each charge lasts for as long as possible, is always the ultimate goal, especially if you’re on the go or regularly use your Mac in locations where access to power is limited, for example in your local coffee shop or on […]
It’s not just your imagination: with Mac’s display is increasing in both size and resolution, your cursor really is getting smaller! This shrinking cursor has the potential to cause problems for all Mac users, but it can be a particular problem if you use multiple displays, or have trouble with your eyesight. Thankfully, Apple seem to […]
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