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. [...]
With all talk of the new MacBook being underpowered, or lacking key connectivity or any of the other usual bashing that accompanies the release of a new Apple product, the only spec that truly matters is if the new MacBook is right for you. Here's what we know: it's incredibly light, has a super-thin new keyboard, a revolutionary Force Touch trackpad, a lone USB-C port, and [...]
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 the advent of flash storage many of us have sacrificed storage capacity for speed, battery life and a low-profile form factor. The fact is that despite a significant drop in cost, a flash drive of comparable capacity to a magnetic drive is still incredibly expensive. For example, a new iMac with 1TB of flash storage costs $1,000 more than one with a traditional magnetic [...]
Here's a simple little tip to keep things operating smoothly: restart your Mac now and then. Many users go weeks without ever restarting their Macs, and while for the most part that's a perfectly trouble-free was to live, it's worth doing a restart once a week to "start fresh" to keep your Mac and apps running as smoothly as possible. Restarting frees up system memory, [...]
Tired of wading through all the spam, daily emails from Target, and newsletters you subscribed to years ago but no longer read - all to find the emails that really matter? Get your email life sorted out by signing up for a few new email accounts. Here's the thing: they're free (and handy as hell in situations like this) and will greatly simplify up [...]
The first lesson is simple: if you’re not backing up, you’re doing it wrong. Today is apparently World Backup Day. Who declared it that, I haven’t a clue, but I fully support their mission. The facts are: hard drives die, computers get misplaced, accidents happen. The best way to insulate yourself against data loss is by enacting a comprehensive backup [...]
While there aren’t many Mac viruses or trojans out there, unfortunately the increasing popularity of the Mac platform makes us more desirable targets than ever before. There’s hardly a need to panic or race out and buy anti-virus software, but there are some things to be aware of as you surf the web. […]
