Archive for October, 2008
Rebuild your iPhoto library to fix common errors or missing pics
Most of the common problems Mac users have with iPhoto are easily resolved by rebuilding the program’s corrupt library. You’ll be up and running in no time. Apple’s award-winning iLife suite is known for its simplicity and ease-of-use…
Download CrossOver Mac for free – offer only available 10/28!
The developers of the software, which lets you run popular Windows applications (including some games) on your Mac without needing to purchase a copy of Windows, are kicking their normal $69.95 price tag to the curb today…
5 not-so-obvious Finder features new Mac users might not know
Getting used to Finder for browsing files is one of the biggest adjustments new Mac users have to make after switching from Windows. Once you’ve got the basics down, check out these tips to bring yourself to the next level. You might have…
Ways to turn Parallels for Mac into a lean, mean virtual machine
Users who run Windows in a virtual machine via Parallels for Mac software don’t get all the speed of a native installation (such as Boot Camp), but there are a couple ways to improve performance. When I’m running Windows XP…
Mac Marketing 101: The brilliance of Apple’s “Get a Mac” ads
Microsoft attempted to fire back at Apple’s “Get a Mac” television campaign with their “I’m a PC” ads, but have again been put in their place by the latest round of the Mac-maker’s commercials. Since mid-2006, the “Get a Mac” series…
Keep your Mac’s volume settings (and startup chime) under control
Adjusting the volume on your Mac is pretty straightforward with the designated keys on your keyboard or the speaker icon on the menu bar. Did you know there are more helpful ways to improve your control of audio volume?
Handy guide for Time Machine tricks and troubleshooting tips
Time Machine is a simple and intuitive program for automatically backing up your files, but sometimes it can get a little picky. Next time it throws a fit, check out these easy steps to help set it straight again. “Unable to complete…
12 must-have Dashboard widgets for the average Mac user
Most Dashboard widgets are useless pieces of crap. With that said, a good widget can be both fun and useful. Our list of 12 must-have widgets covers a wide range of categories, which should appeal to pretty much everyone looking to…
Tired of reading? Let your Mac do it for you with Text to Speech
If staring at a computer screen takes a toll on your eyes, if reading that long document is growing tiresome, or if you’re just plain lazy, Mac OS X’s built-in Text to Speech feature is perfect for you…
Reformat your USB flash drive to access its full storage capacity
Reclaim lost storage space by getting rid of the hidden files and junk that accumulates on your USB flash drive over time. Nearly everyone has a USB flash drive for portable data storage nowadays, and for the most part they work…
- How to reset your Mac OS X password without an installer disc
- Solution to Finder "Error code -36" in 10.6 when copying folders
- How to choose your own video thumbnails in Mac OS X with QT
- Mac keeps ejecting discs? Don't replace it quite yet
- How to lock your Mac screen with a keyboard shortcut
- How to reset password for Mac OS X 10.7 Lion
- How to resize a window on your Mac's screen that's too big to drag
- Make a bootable USB flash drive to run & repair Mac OS X
- Reformat your USB flash drive to access its full storage capacity
- Mac login window tricks, Part 3: Hide certain user accounts
- 10 moves Apple made to change the computer industry forever
- 13 surprising quotes that prove Steve Jobs can predict the future
- Solutions for fixing a Mighty Mouse that won’t right-click reliably
- A slew of Exposé tips & tricks to show off to your Windows friends
- Classic Apple Mac commercials that relentlessly bash PCs
- 7 utilities to transfer music & videos from iPod or iPhone to Mac
- Keep your Mac safe from snoopers on public WiFi networks
- iPhone 3-way conference call feature not working? The fix is in!
- Text message fails on iPhone: “Error invalid number” notification
- Handy guide for Time Machine tricks and troubleshooting tips
- My Photo Stream not updating in Mac Photos app?
- Mac running slow after upgrading to OS X 10.10 Yosemite?
- How to delete and forward individual text messages on iOS 7
- How to lock your Mac screen with a keyboard shortcut
- 5 simple ways to secure your Mac
- What Gatekeeper means for users of 10.8 Mountain Lion
- iPhone intermittently loses data connection despite full signal
- How to arrange and sort files in Finder using Mac OS X Lion
- Free Mac Bundle Giveaway! Dropzone, Socialite and Compartments
- iTunes “now playing” notifications with song title and artist name
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