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There are many programs which can take a PDF document and convert it to any format you wish, so you can make changes to it without having to start from scratch or scribble over the top of the original PDF. However, here’s one way to convert these documents for free, using software which comes pre-packaged […]
With QuickTime Player, you are able to rip audio from videos, well providing the format is supported by QuickTime. 1. Hold ‘ctrl’ and click on the video, selecting ‘Open With’ – you need to open your video with QuickTime Player 10 not 7 and if you do not have 10 then you will not be […]
You’ve booked a ticket and are ready to head out on a brand new adventure; before you go however, take a look at these 10 essential travel apps for Mac OS X that can help you to monitor flights, look for hotels, work out how much currency to take, check the local weather and even […]
Safari is in my opinion the best web browser out there. I’ve found it to be faster than others and it also has some really neat features that are overlooked and that not many know about. One of those is the ability for it to read you a webpage out loud, so you don’t even […]
FaceTime is a cool video calling app built into the iPhone which lets you call other users when they’re on a WiFi network (and over mobile in iOS 6). It’s also possible to install the app on the Mac to make and receive calls with other iOS devices such as iPhones, iPads and even other […]
If you’re one of the lucky people that own an Apple TV, it’s possible to mirror what’s your Mac screen on your HDTV using the default apps that are already installed. This feature is however limited to sharing movies (played from iTunes or the QuickTime player) and photos, but there’s a great little app called […]
Online ads can be the most frustrating things. You could accidentally click on them, or they might be distracting, especially if they’re animated. More and more sites use ads as their main source of revenue, so you can’t really avoid them. Or can you? The world of plugins has created some wonderful things, including a […]
The right-click menu on the Mac is full of useful little features that appear specific to any item you’ve selected in Finder. For example, if you select an image and hit right-click, you’ll see menu options such as Set Desktop Picture. For almost every item type there’s a list of corresponding menu options that let […]
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 […]
Having your computer go to sleep immediately, or having a default screensaver come on is boring, just like having a voicemail with no custom message. However there is a solution. OS X allows you to easily create a custom screesaver based off two ore more photos so you have give your Mac that personalised edge […]
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 […]
Apple’s iCloud is pretty cool really. It allows you to store music, videos, apps and more and then lets you share them wirelessly between your devices. Pretty useful, right? However, as Apple is so restricted with what it will allow, it’s useful for apps and not much else as it can’t be used as a […]
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