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Have you ever wanted to try out a completely different operating system? If you’re curious to see whether the grass really is greener on the other side, then you don’t need to do something drastic like purchase a new computer. You can actually trial many different operating systems (OS) on your Mac, and can even […]
Thinking of selling your Mac? Or maybe you’re planning to do a good deed and pass your old Mac along to a friend or family member? Regardless of whether you’re gifting or selling your Mac, no one’s going to be thrilled to find that their new computer is packed with someone else’s content and data, […]
The Internet has completely revolutionised the way we access information. When you’re connected to the World Wide web, it often feels like you have all the information in the world at your fingertips, but the Internet does have its downsides. In recent years many users have become particularly concerned that their online activities may be […]
Ask anyone to name their biggest Internet pet peeve, and odds are they’re going to say spam. Spam has always been annoying, but nowadays spam is no longer confined to your inbox, as junk-mailers are constantly finding new and creative ways of forcing you to look at their adverts – and the latest trick is […]
Whether you’re sending an important email to a work colleague or simply dropping a friend a quick reminder about what time you’re meeting for lunch, email has become a crucial tool for helping us keep in contact with the people in our lives. However, emails aren’t immune to digital eavesdroppers. Your typical email account contains […]
The latest release of macOS Sierra (update 10.10.2, if you’re counting) saw an interesting change, as Apple removed a long-standing feature of the Mac user interface. If you’re running the latest version of Sierra, then try clicking the battery icon in the menu bar: you’ll notice that the ‘Battery time remaining’ estimate is no more. […]
Your typical Mac comes with a wide range of built-in keyboard shortcuts that can seriously boost your productivity and generally make using your Mac more enjoyable. However, when it comes to tweaking these built-in keyboard shortcuts to better suit your needs, by default macOS isn’t as flexible as some other operating systems. In this tutorial […]
Webcams are a great way of keeping in touch with friends and family, and may even come in handy for taking the occasional photo – but could someone with malicious intent be using your webcam to capture videos and images of you? The thought that someone might be spying on you through your webcam may […]
Smartphone cameras have come a long way in recent years, to the point where digital camera sales have dropped off dramatically – and iPhones are no different. If you own an iPhone, then you pretty much have digital camera-worthy software and hardware within arm’s reach, all day, everyday. It’s no surprise then, that we’re all […]
Notifications are crucial for keeping you informed about events that are happening across your Mac, but also across the World Wide Web. Notifications can give you a head’s up about everything from breaking news on your favourite media websites, to a new ‘like’ on your latest Facebook post. Even better, notifications provide all this information […]
AirPlay (formerly called AirTunes) provides Apple users with a way of streaming media from one device to another over a local network, typically their home Wi-Fi. Using AirPlay, you can stream audio from a Mac or iOS device to any AirPlay-enabled audio system, or stream video from your Mac or iOS device to an Apple […]
Never run out of memory again! We’re all guilty of clogging up our computers with things we don’t really need. No matter how large your Mac’s built-in memory, if you keep creating files then sooner or later you’ll need to spring clean your Mac in order to free up same space – and that’s where […]
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