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Thursday July 17, 2025. 03:37 PM
Starting up a Mac with a keyboard shortcut can help you troubleshoot issues, reinstall macOS, boot from a different drive, or access diagnostic tools. Depending on whether you have an Apple Silicon Mac or an Intel-based Mac, the key combinations are slightly different —...
Yes, you can create out of office auto-replies on your Mac using the built-in Mail app. Whether you’re using iCloud, Gmail, Outlook, or another email service, there are multiple ways to set up vacation responders. In this guide, we will walk you through each method, using...
Getting better Wi‑Fi on your Apple devices doesn’t require fancy gear. It often comes down to smart settings. These four tips, based on advice from a former Apple Wi‑Fi engineer and Apple’s official guidelines, help improve your home Wi‑Fi performance right away....
You can test your home network speed accurately using a free tool called iPerf. It runs on your Mac and helps you measure the actual performance between two devices on your network, ideal for checking Wi-Fi vs Ethernet speeds or diagnosing slow connections. Whether you’re...
Yes, you can add a Time Capsule or AirPort Extreme to your existing Wi-Fi network using Bridge Mode, and it’s actually pretty simple. Whether you want to use the device for Time Machine backups or to extend your network without router conflicts, Bridge Mode ensures smooth...
Inline attachments in Apple Mail, like images and PDFs, often appear directly in the body of the message instead of as separate downloadable files. While this can be useful in some cases, many users find it disruptive, especially when trying to forward or archive emails. If...
iPhoneography – capturing unique moments of time every day and every place with an iPhone. It goes without saying that your photos are important to you. Many are irreplaceable. Let’s say you are visiting family while vacationing in Italy. You’re using your iPhone to record...
All Mac users should be aware that when they install Google Chrome on their Mac, additional software is installed that is able to conduct automatic updates. In general, this is a Good Thing™, except for two things. 1. The user isn’t notified that the software is being...
Say you’ve lost your account password, you don’t have a system CD on hand, and you didn’t enable root. Say you have no other way to log into that machine. Say you need access to the files on that machine right now. Say you’re in deep you-know-what, bucko....
Blu-ray, disks, however, are not supported directly by this Handbrake/VLC combo, and that makes things frustrating. Typically you need to first rip the Blu-ray into some format that Handbrake will understand and then you can convert/compress from there. MakeMKV is one such...
If you happen to be faced with a package (.pkg) or meta-package (.mpkg) file and want to inspect its contents before you initiate an install, there’s a nifty OS X utility that can dump out the files contained inside for your inspection. Application Packages First, I need to...
If you happen to be faced with a package (.pkg) or meta-package (.mpkg) file and want to inspect its contents before you initiate an install, there’s a nifty OS X utility that can dump out the files contained inside for your inspection. Application Packages First, I need to...
In the early years of OS X, the Mac operating system was sold on a DVD. If a user forgot the administrator password, perhaps the simplest way (of several) would be to use that disc to set a new administrator password and regain control of the Mac. Nowadays, there is no...
In the early years of OS X, the Mac operating system was sold on a DVD. If a user forgot the administrator password, perhaps the simplest way (of several) would be to use that disc to set a new administrator password and regain control of the Mac. Nowadays, there is no...
Here’s a funny thing about Apple: When they introduce new features—like Desktop and Documents syncing under Sierra, say—I think they’re not always the best at communicating what’s going to happen, especially considering that new options are often on by default....
Wednesday July 16, 2025. 08:31 PM
If you’re still using macOS Big Sur, your options for secure browsers are shrinking fast. Google confirmed that Chrome version 138, released in July 2025, is the final update for macOS 11 users. Chrome 139, expected August 5, will no longer run on Big Sur. This shift leaves...
The US International Trade Commission (ITC) has issued a preliminary ruling recommending a ban on the import of BOE-manufactured OLED displays, a move that could impact certain iPhones sold in the United States. This decision stems from Samsung Display’s trade secret case...
If you’re trying to choose the right Apple Watch, or just figure out how all the models differ, you’re in the right place. From the original Apple Watch in 2015 to the newest Series 10 and Ultra 2, we will break down every model Apple has released so far. Apple Watch...
Yes, it’s possible to get a free iPhone 16, but it’s not as simple as walking into a store and grabbing one off the shelf. Most major U.S. carriers offer iPhone 16 promotions that advertise the device as “free,” typically through trade-ins, new line activations, or...
Apple TV+ is Apple’s premium streaming service offering original movies, shows, and documentaries. So, how much does Apple TV+ cost? In the U.S., the monthly subscription is $9.99. Most new users can still get a 7-day free trial, and those who recently purchased a new...
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