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Locating and opening a file, folder or application isn’t exactly difficult, but since it’s one of the most common tasks you’ll perform on your Mac, anything that can make this process even slightly easier is going to be a real time-saver. Alfred is a productivity app that lets you locate and launch any file, folder, […]
Most of us keep the same email address for years. If you take a peek at your email account, then chances are you have a few hundred, or perhaps even a few thousand emails cluttering up your inbox – but if you use macOS’ Mail app, then there might also be a few thousand email […]
Creating regular Time Machine backups is essential for ensuring you never lose access to your important files and data. Previously, we’ve covered how to create a Time Machine backup, how to check that your backups aren’t corrupted, and even how to use your Mac as a networked Time Machine drive, but what should you do […]
Your Mac’s battery has a limited lifespan and will degrade over time. There’s plenty of techniques you can use, to ensure your battery remains healthier, for longer, but if you really want to get the most out of your battery, then you’ll need to monitor its health over time. This type of long-term monitoring helps […]
When your Mac is running low on memory, you’ll do anything to free up some disk space, but have you ever considered deleting unnecessary language files? Even if you’re bilingual, chances are you only ever use your Mac in one language, so why do you need to have a tonne of language files cluttering up […]
Macs may have a reputation for being resilient to malware, but no technology is immune to the ever-increasing range of digital dangers. If your Mac’s battery is draining faster than usual, the fan sounds louder, or the casing is getting hot for no readily apparent reason, then you may be feeling the affects of the […]
Your Mac’s menu bar is perfect for providing quick and easy access to your favourite apps and utilities, as well as important information such as the date, time, and whether you have an active Internet connection. However, it’s easy to get carried away! If you’ve added so many items that your menu bar is starting […]
Macs have a reputation for being difficult to hack, but if someone has physical access to your laptop, then all of your passwords, encryption, and anti-malware software may not be enough to keep your data safe. The thought of someone sneaking into your hotel room or office, logging into your Mac, and copying all of […]
Your Mac has a media access control address (confusingly for Mac users, it’s called the MAC address) that uniquely identifies your laptop. This string of letters and numbers is hard-coded into your device in the factory, so it’s impossible to change on a permanent basis. However, you can change this fingerprint temporarily, using a technique […]
Typing out SMS messages on your iPhone can quickly become frustrating, especially if you have lots to say, or you’re in the middle of a long conversation. Or, perhaps you’ve always struggled with the smaller, virtual keyboard available on your typical smartphone, and are sick of friends and family teasing you about all your typos […]
Privacy is a huge concern for most of us, but even if you encrypt all of your data, your Mac might still be leaking important information, via QuickLook’s cache. In this article, I’m going to explore this worrying security loophole – what it is, why it happens, and what you can do to ensure QuickLook […]
Is your Mac no longer performing as well as it once did? Sometimes the problem will be obvious – if your Mac is constantly complaining about running low on disk space, then it’s pretty clear what’s causing your Mac to slow down! However, the reason for a drop in performance isn’t always so obvious which is […]
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