Posted: May 6, 2017
Java is a modern programming language that is needed to to run certain programs on the Apple Mac. Here’s how to install and uninstall Java, and essential apps for bloggers and website owners.
|
Posted: May 2, 2017
Can you tell a bibliopole from a bichon frise? The web is full of wonderful words, but also strange ones you may not know. Apple and Google both have browser dictionaries, but which is best?
|
Posted: April 29, 2017
Any list of web development tools is bound to be personal and everyone has their favourites. These are the tools I use on an Apple Mac to build and maintain this website. They are all free!
|
Posted: April 25, 2017
Anyone that has a blog or a website, or is simply curious as to how other websites are built, will find these four Safari extensions invaluable. These free tools reveal other site’s secrets.
|
Posted: April 22, 2017
Apple Pages on the Mac has a great feature that enables you to create bookmarks in documents that let the reader quickly jump to new sections. Here’s how to use Bookmarks in Pages.
|
Posted: April 18, 2017
Apple Macs and Windows PCs are very different computers and if you need to share files between them, how do you go about it? It turns out not to be that hard. Here are your options.
|
Posted: April 14, 2017
If you struggle to type foreign characters, special symbols, emoji, checkmarks, tickboxes and more. Here are the shortcuts and tricks you need on your Mac. How to type any character you want.
|
Posted: April 10, 2017
Dragging apps to the Trash on the Apple Mac leaves many files behind and they use disk space and might even cause problems. App Cleaner & Uninstaller cleans and uninstalls apps more thoroughly.
|
Posted: April 7, 2017
Using a cloud storage service means handing over your files to someone else. If this makes you uncomfortable, the solution is to create your own cloud service using your own computer. Here’s how.
|
Posted: April 3, 2017
Apple just released a new version of macOS and there are several ways to download it and install it. Why? Which is best? Here’s how to download anything from Apple, plus a look at what’s new.
|
Posted: March 30, 2017
Do you want to run your internet connection at maximum speed, or a bit more slowly, but more reliably? With a VPN (Virtual Private Network) on your computer, you have the choice. Which is best?
|
Posted: March 26, 2017
This post describes easy ways to revive a failed Time Machine backup. Users are encouraged to try Mac cloning to preserve their Mac data against loss.
|
Posted: March 21, 2017
There are many places to share your photos on the web, such as social media, your blog or website. Each has an optimum size for best results and Preview on the Apple Mac can prepare your photos.
|
Posted: March 17, 2017
Double click a file and the Apple Mac runs an app to open it, but which app opens which file type? How can you change which app opens a file? Here are 2 ways to change file associations in macOS.
|
Posted: March 14, 2017
The whole purpose of a VPN (virtual private network), is to provide privacy and security when using the internet, but this is no use if it slows down the net too much. So how much does it slow down?
|
Posted: March 11, 2017
Do you know where your photos are stored on the Mac? Can you find photos on your MacBook or iMac? How do you back them up? It is not as simple as it seems and there are pitfalls to catch you out.
|
Posted: March 8, 2017
The Messages app on the Apple Mac is useful for chatting with work colleagues, friends and others. It can send read receipts to everyone or to only those people you select. Here’s how.
|
Posted: February 28, 2017
Would you like to know who is using your Mac at home or work? Want to watch your pets at home or see the office at work? You can, just by using the Mac’s built in camera and your phone.
|
Posted: February 18, 2017
If you have AirDrop enabled on your MacBook and you are using it in a public place, such as at a Wi-Fi hotspot, you could be at risk from malware and other threats. Turn it off to stay safe.
|
Posted: February 15, 2017
Sometimes you need to show someone the location of a place, perhaps for a business meeting, a trip or even a holiday. Here’s how to annotate it using markup features and email it on the Apple Mac.
|
