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Even though viruses thankfully aren’t very common on the Mac, from time to time there are some legitimate threats which could compromise the security and performance of your computer. The recent spread of the Flashback trojan proves that the Mac isn’t necessarily as invulnerable as we Mac users may think. Therefore, it’s probably a good […]
So you’ve bought a new iPhone and taken lots of stunning pictures, but how do you get them onto your Mac so that you can edit, browse and send them to friends? You’re probably already familiar with iTunes as a method to sync photos and albums between your computer and the iPhone, but the method of […]
The night sky holds a fascination for many people, and what better way to learn about the cosmos and planets than with an application on your Mac. Zoom around the solar system and read all about our celestial neighbours, and then venture further afield to experience the structure of the galaxy. The Mac App Store […]
Anybody that has both a Mac and a PC will understand that it’s sometimes very convenient to setup shared folders that can be accessed from either machine, to save copying files to external media such as USB drives. There are several ways to share folders, and the process is actually quite simple. However, it’s not […]
The spam filters in Mail already work pretty well at keeping out unsolicited junk mail from your precious inbox, but there are times when you might want some added protection. There’s nothing more annoying than receiving hundreds of mails that you didn’t ask for (imagine if your postbox at home was deluged in the same […]
The past few days have seen the emergence of one biggest Mac malware attacks in recent years in the form of the Flashback trojan. It exploits Java vulnerabilities in non-updated versions OS X to infect the Mac. Luckily there are very simple ways you can find out firstly if you have it, and then how […]
While the classic flight simulator is perhaps slightly less mainstream today than it was several years ago, there is still a huge audience for them. What’s more, with the appearance of iOS, this category of game has been transitioned to mobile devices, with considerable success. Let’s take a look at one of the best for […]
The Mail application on the Mac is a fairly decent email client, and it has some useful features to keep you organised and on top of the never-ending stream of emails and spam. However, some desirable features are notably absent – but this is where Mail add-ons come into their own. Add-ons provide additional functionality […]
Extensions are one of the best and most convenient ways to add new functionality to Safari. They’re simple to find (just go to the Apple Extensions website and look under the various categories), and can be installed with just one click – you don’t even need to restart Safari. If you’re one of those people that […]
The Mac App Store is an excellent way to obtain software for the Mac; it’s quick, convenient, and means that you don’t need to mess about with installation disks. Whenever you want to re-download an application you’ve previously purchased, it can be done in just a few clicks. Many people don’t have a credit card, […]
You might not think that Safari could help you to be more productive, but there are in fact many productivity related extensions that can improve the way you spend your time online, or stop you procrastinating and getting distracted. Here’s our brief guide to some of the best productivity extensions that can help you make […]
Most Mac users occasionally use the dashboard to keep track of things like the weather, stocks and shares, and keep the odd note or two. There are nearly 4000 Mac widgets available that can help you do all manner of things, such as become more organised and productive. This guide covers some of the more […]
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