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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 […]
Whenever you access a URL on the Internet your Mac checks the address against a list of IP addresses stored in the hosts file. Normally your Mac doesn’t find what it’s looking for in the hosts file and quickly moves on to resolving the web address via the DNS (Domain Name System) server.
Nearly everyone knows by now that the next version of the Mac operating system – OS X Mountain Lion (which is actually OS X version 10.8), is scheduled to be released sometime this summer. At the moment however, it’s still only a developer preview that’s not quite ready for prime time, and contains quite a […]
It can sometimes be necessary to change file and folder permissions on your Mac, usually because you want to restrict access to certain users and groups. Even though it’s possible to set the file permissions using Finder, Terminal gives you slightly more control, and of course can also be used in Automator scripts for a […]
So you’ve bought a new iPhone and taken lots of stunning pictures, but how do you get them onto your Mac so that you can edit, browse and send them to friends? You’re probably already familiar with iTunes as a method to sync photos and albums between your computer and the iPhone, but the method of […]
Anybody that has both a Mac and a PC will understand that it’s sometimes very convenient to setup shared folders that can be accessed from either machine, to save copying files to external media such as USB drives. There are several ways to share folders, and the process is actually quite simple. However, it’s not […]
The spam filters in Mail already work pretty well at keeping out unsolicited junk mail from your precious inbox, but there are times when you might want some added protection. There’s nothing more annoying than receiving hundreds of mails that you didn’t ask for (imagine if your postbox at home was deluged in the same […]
The past few days have seen the emergence of one biggest Mac malware attacks in recent years in the form of the Flashback trojan. It exploits Java vulnerabilities in non-updated versions OS X to infect the Mac. Luckily there are very simple ways you can find out firstly if you have it, and then how […]
The Mail application on the Mac is a fairly decent email client, and it has some useful features to keep you organised and on top of the never-ending stream of emails and spam. However, some desirable features are notably absent – but this is where Mail add-ons come into their own. Add-ons provide additional functionality […]
Extensions are one of the best and most convenient ways to add new functionality to Safari. They’re simple to find (just go to the Apple Extensions website and look under the various categories), and can be installed with just one click – you don’t even need to restart Safari. If you’re one of those people that […]
The Mac App Store is an excellent way to obtain software for the Mac; it’s quick, convenient, and means that you don’t need to mess about with installation disks. Whenever you want to re-download an application you’ve previously purchased, it can be done in just a few clicks. Many people don’t have a credit card, […]
Using iCal for reminders on the Mac is a great way to keep track of all the little tasks that you need to complete, especially if you synchronise with other Apple devices using iCloud. Add a reminder on one device and it synchronises automatically with the Reminders app on the others.
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