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Virtual private networks (VPNs) use data encryption and tunnelling to help keep you safe online. Having your own VPN can be invaluable if you regularly use unsecured public networks such as Wi-Fi hotspots, as you can use the unsecured network to create a secure connection to your VPN. VPNs can also be handy for connecting […]
Whether you’re sat in front of your computer at home or at work, chances are your smartphone is within easy reach – even if you really shouldn’t be answering SMS messages during working hours! Smartphones can be a serious distraction. Even if you just glance at your smartphone screen, realise it’s only a Facebook notification, […]
Every time you switch on your Mac, it’s pretty much guaranteed that you’ll use the Finder at some point. The Finder may not look all that exciting or powerful, but it has a tonne of functionality, hidden beneath the surface. In this article, I’m sharing 12 tips, tricks and techniques for getting more out of […]
Is your Mac complaining about the lack of space on your Time Machine drive? While you could solve the problem by investing in a bigger, better hard drive, you can often save some money by taking a critical look at exactly what you’re including in your Time Machine backups. Most of the time, you can […]
The Terminal is one of macOS’ most powerful and versatile utilities, but with over 1,400 commands to choose from, even if you use the Terminal on a day-to-day basis, it’s unlikely that you’ll be able to memorise all the Terminal commands. Regardless of whether you’ve encountered a command for the first time, or just need […]
Even if you’re a die-hard Apple fan, chances are you’ve heard of Android, the popular mobile operating system from Google. Today, it’s pretty standard practice for mobile apps to be released across all major mobile platforms simultaneously, but occasionally you may still encounter a mobile game, service or application that’s only available on Android. If […]
Does it feel like you’re being bombarded by adverts every single time you log onto the Internet? Very few people actually enjoy adverts, but sometimes it feels like websites are deliberately trying to annoy you with intrusive, excessive advertisements. Some websites may even cram so many adverts onto a single page that it affects how […]
Concentration can be a difficult thing on the Internet – especially when websites insist on bombarding you with adverts, popups and auto-playing videos. To help Safari users focus, Apple recently introduced ‘Reader Mode,’ a new feature that extracts the text and images from an article and then displays them in an overlay that slides over […]
Do you want to speed up your Internet connection? Maybe it seems like web pages are taking longer to load, or maybe you simply like the idea of a faster Internet connection (and let’s be honest, who doesn’t like the idea of a faster Internet connection?) One of the most effective ways of cutting the […]
If you’re a fan of Mac articles and tutorials, then sooner or later you’re going to run into the term “Homebrew” – but what is Homebrew exactly? In this article, I’m going to provide a complete introduction to Homebrew, including demystifying what Homebrew does, and why you need it in your life. By the time […]
Many of us switch between multiple computers on a regular basis – for example, maybe you have a computer at home and a Mac you’ve been assigned at work; or an older MacBook that you’ve kept as your personal laptop and a shiny new Mac that’s setup as the communal, family computer. If you regularly […]
Does your MacBook never seem to reach 100% battery, no matter how long you leave it plugged in? Perhaps a full charge isn’t lasting anywhere near as long as it used to, or maybe your Mac is refusing to charge at all. If your MacBook is struggling to hold a charge, then it can quickly […]
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