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In 2012, PowerPC Macs are slowly but surely being phased out completely. They are definitely still usable, but their functionality is becoming less and less effective in the fast moving world of consumer electronics, with any new software and operating systems phased out years ago. PowerPC users have to rely on older software, and while […]
When you’re on holiday and have taken your beloved Mac with you, there’s often nothing better than catching up on a bit of British telly on the BBC iPlayer or even using a dedicated app. But how can you watch live and on-demand TV abroad and also circumvent the rather annoying geo-blocking techniques that broadcasters […]
We recently wrote an article telling you all about what exactly virtual memory was in the context of OS X, what it does, and how you can check how much of it you’re using (using the Activity Monitor, as pictured below). If you can’t be bothered to read the article, shame on you, but to […]
In recent years, dozens of superb tools have become available that let you create stunning Mac and iOS applications. The Mac is an ideal platform because independent developers can control the entire process and release apps to the mass market through the app store.
You may have heard the term virtual memory used in the context of your Mac, but what exactly does it do and why is it necessary? There are many mechanisms used by Mac OS X to manage the system resources of your computer, and virtual memory is just one of those techniques. This article provides […]
It is pretty much a law that, no matter how much space you have on your iDevice, you will always manage to fill it. I’ve lost count of the number of times I’ve eagerly waited for a new application to install, only to be notified that I do not have ‘sufficient space’. With that in […]
While many of us bought the iPhone to facilitate our addiction to Angry Birds – admit it! – there are some for whom the device serves as a glass and aluminium complement to their expensively tailored looks. These men about town, whose wardrobes are almost uniquely composed of suits and Burberry pullovers, are the market […]
Ever sat there, staring at the list of numbers on the PDF file in front of you and wishing you could interact with them by changing the file type? This is totally possible – in fact, there are several ways to do it. Using an online converter Some kind programmer has created a completely free-to-use […]
Bookworm for iOS is Popcaps foray into the popular game genre of word puzzles. Popcap the creator of the hugely successful Plant versus Zombies and Bejewelled series have in Bookworm created an addictive yet challenging word game that really encourages you to improve your vocabulary.
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 […]
So, you’ve trotted off to the Apple store and, convinced that their all-in-one workhorse, the iMac, is the right computer for you, have handed over rather a lot of cash. Now to install it in your home. The good news is that, with only one cable, the iMac is pretty much the world’s easiest set-up. […]
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 […]
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