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Most of us have multiple apps, tabs and windows open at any one time. Whether you’re in the bad habit of leaving Facebook open when you’re supposed to be working, or you’re a multi-tasking pro who can juggle several tasks at once, sometimes it can help to have multiple apps visible onscreen. macOS has a […]
If you’ve ever chatted with Siri on your iPhone, then you’re probably aware that Siri doesn’t work quite the same on Mac. On iOS, every conversation with Apple’s virtual assistant starts with a “Hey, Siri,” but on macOS no amount of vocal prodding will catch Siri’s attention. By default, Mac users have to launch the […]
Take stock of everything that’s running on your Mac, and chances are you’ll end up with a long list of applications. Most of us have multiple applications open at any one time, and dip between them throughout the day. Sometimes, this kind of multi-tasking can help you get the job done, for example you might […]
Do you regularly use your Mac at unsociable hours? Or, perhaps you struggle with restless nights, and are eager to try anything that promises to help you get a good night’s sleep? Research indicates that the blue light emitted by electronics can severely interfere with your body’s circadian rhythms, which may be the reason why […]
Every MacBook comes with a built-in keyboard and trackpad, but these can often feel clunky and awkward to use. If you’re craving the extra space of a full-sized keyboard, or you prefer the separate left/right buttons and scrolling wheel of an external mouse, then you could always purchase a wired keyboard and mouse – or […]
Do you miss the days of using post-it notes to remind yourself to pick up milk on the way home? Or to quickly jot down the number of that plumber your friend recommended? Perhaps you’re still a big fan of physical post-it notes, and wish your Mac had a similar feature? In this article, we’re […]
Once you activate macOS’ ‘iCloud Library’ feature, every photo you take using a linked device will be uploaded to the cloud, and then synced across all your connected devices automatically. Similarly, every image you import into your Mac’s Photos application, will be synced across all your linked devices. While this automatic sync ensures you always […]
Microsoft may not immediately spring to mind when you need some extra storage space, but Mac users can get up to 5GB of storage space for free, via Microsoft’s OneDrive service. Once you’ve setup OneDrive on your Mac, you can simply drop files, folders and apps into your local OneDrive folder, and they’ll be synced […]
The thought of someone watching you through your webcam may sound like something straight out of a spy novel, but there’s plenty of evidence to suggest that it’s possible to remotely activate a webcam – often, without even activating that webcam’s LED! The most effective way to prevent someone from turning your webcam against you, […]
Most of the time, taking out the Trash is easy: simply Control-click the Trash icon in your Mac’s Dock and select ‘Empty Trash.’ But from time to time, you may run into problems. In this article, I’ll show you how to delete any file, folder or application, even if the item in question is locked, […]
Your Mac’s Finder may seem relatively straightforward, but some of its best features are hidden by default. In this article, I’ll show you how to enable and use the Finder’s hidden Path Bar menu, which displays the full file path for the folder you’re currently viewing, helping you keep track of exactly where you are […]
Even if you’re a huge MacBook fan, from time to time you may still miss the larger screen available to your typical desktop computer. While you could purchase an external monitor and connect it to your Mac, if you happen to have an old iMac lying around, then why not save yourself some money, by […]
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