This post was originally written in 2013, it's updated here to reflect new apps, new settings and services. Since this post was first written in 2013, solid-state storage has become ubiquitous in all of Apple's laptops and a relatively affordable option in their iMacs. In is nascent years, abundant flash storage was prohibitively expensive. Now most people can afford the storage they need in [...]
It's a new year, so it's time for new behaviors to keep your data safe and your life simple. We've prepared our list of Tech Resolutions for 2018 that should help you stay on track for the year ahead. As always, if you need help with anything, don't hesitate to reach out - we're always here to assist. [...]
This week alone I've had to remove malware from at least seven Macs - all of which could've been prevented had people followed one simple rule: if a website you visit instructs you to update your Adobe Flash Player - don't do it. While I strongly advocate updating software whenever possible for the optimal user experience, these alerts to update Flash are what can best be [...]
Tired of your Mac always connecting to the wrong WiFi network? Does your Mac connect to the neighborhood WiFi network before it connects to your home network? Is the downstairs Starbucks’ WiFi connecting all the time instead of your office WiFi? If you’re facing these or similar issues, fortunately there’s a very easy fix: setting your Mac’s WiFi priority order. […]
Every time I get a call from an agitated client about one of these somewhat legitimate looking emails, my advice is always the same: just delete it and get on with your life. Why? […]
We all love the flash storage on our MacBook Airs and our Retina MacBook Pros - the problem comes when we can only afford so much storage (or are constrained by Apple's offerings) and find our storage space filling up faster than we'd like. One of the big culprits here are iOS backups. While you're likely using iCloud to backup your iPhone and iPad, [...]
PDFs are fantastic, and OS X's ease in creating them can't be beat. Or can it? Here's a way to make PDF creation even easier by making a keyboard shortcut. Keyboard shortcuts are simple key combinations (like typing "⌘+P" to print) that provide easier access to Mac/application functionality. While there are obviously a multitude of keyboard shortcuts built into OS X and your apps, part of [...]
With 2015 upon us, it's best to close out 2014 with some important housekeeping for your Mac, iPad and iPhone. It begins where it always begins, and we know we sound redundant at this point, but it warrants repeating: back up your equipment. One of our most common service calls is for data loss, and often the data is not able to be replaced because either [...]
With all the recent security breaches, hacking stories and concerns over online privacy, no doubt you've been hearing a great deal about 2-factor authentication (2FA) lately. Also, chances are that despite all the news coverage, you still may have no clue what 2FA is, much less how to actually use it. Well, that's about to change. In the simplest terms, 2FA adds an additional layer [...]
Yesterday Apple released patches for their three most recent operating systems (Mavericks, Mountain Lion and Lion) to secure your computers against potential Bash/ShellShock security exploits. It's highly recommended that you download and install the appropriate patch for your Macs ASAP. If you're interested in learning what the ShellShock/Bash exploit is all about, here are a few detailed articles on it: Ars Technica, Symantec. OS X Bash Update [...]
