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Mac USB Problems
I’ve been having USB issues with my MacPro3,1. I’ve had the Mac Pro for about four years, but it’s otherwise been running like a champ. A while back, I started having issues with a USB hub that was plugged into the back of the Mac. I replaced the cable, and things seemed to be fine. [...]
PC vs. Mac – The Truth
“Better” is a relative term. So is “best.” It’s rare that I jump into the middle of a PC vs Mac debate (hasn’t it been settled already?!). However, this morning I watched a tweet from @Windows float by. On the other end of that link sits Microsoft’s own “PC vs. Mac” page, and it’s so [...]
Mac Malware on the Rise
Newsflash: your Apple machine actually can become infected. Wait, what? You didn’t already know that? Seriously? I’ve been telling you for years that it’s possible. Other writers have attempted to educate you. Your Mac is not a steel wall against malware, people. It’s always been possible for an Apple computer to be infested with some [...]
How to Switch from Windows to Mac
Add to iTunes | Add to YouTube | Add to Google | RSS Feed Long-time community member and contributor Lamarr has long been a die-hard Windows fan. However, as evidenced in this video, he is beginning a switch over to the other side. Whether Apple is the Dark Side or not remains to be seen. [...]
How to Capture Your Screen in Mac OS X
Add to iTunes | Add to YouTube | Add to Google | RSS Feed A community member named Angie recently asked Lockergnome writer Matt Ryan if there is an easy way to do screen captures within OS X. In fact, there IS such a feature and it’s one that not everyone knows about. Mac OS [...]
10 Reasons I Don’t Like the Mac App Store
I realize the Mac App Store workflow is designed for the “average” Mac user, but I happen to download Mac apps from across the Web. Does that make me an edge case? I’ve just found the Mac App Store to be a bit… disappointing. Yes, I like that Apple is making it a bit easier [...]
Lock Your Screen in OS X
Add to iTunes | Add to YouTube | Add to Google | RSS Feed Matt Ryan of The Frugal Geek blog on Lockergnome shows you how to lock your Mac OS X Screen using a password protected screen saver. From the Desktop & Screen Saver settings in Mac OS X, be sure you have turned [...]
Does a Mac Need Security Software?
Add to iTunes | Add to YouTube | Add to Google | RSS Feed A chat room visitor asked me if it’s necessary to have an anti-virus program installed on Mac OS X. Most people will tell you that it isn’t needed, but I have a feeling my assistant Kat won’t agree with that assessment. [...]
How to Optimize OS X
Add to iTunes | Add to YouTube | Add to Google | RSS Feed Someone in chat asked if there are tips and tricks to fine-tune OS X. Why yes, young grasshopper, there are actually many ways you can optimize your Mac! I recently came across MacKeeper. If you’re interested in this software, I can [...]
Do You Want an iMac?
Add to iTunes | Add to YouTube | Add to Google | RSS Feed Brandon asked in chat the other night if an iMac is a good investment. I don’t know if I can view any computer as an “investment.” Yes, I think the iMac is a good computer. The issue I see with a [...]
iPhoto 11 Review
Add to iTunes | Add to YouTube | Add to Google | RSS Feed Out of the entire iLife suite, iPhoto is likely the app that’s most frequently used. I’d have to say, these improvements are most welcomed. Then again, when are software improvements admonished? There are several noticable changes, including the Facebook integration: To [...]
What are Your Predictions for the Next OS X Version?
On Wednesday, Apple issued invitations to the press for an event on Wednesday October 20, 2010 at 10PM PST. Named “Back To the Mac,” the invitation shows an Apple logo slightly rotated with a lion lurking behind it. The lion image was plenty of clue that there will be a new operating system to Apple’s [...]
A New Parallels Mac Download – for Your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch
Add to iTunes | Add to YouTube | Add to Google | RSS Feed On the heels of Parallels 6 being launched, the team behind the software today announced their new offering in itunes: the Parallels Desktop 6 for Mac Mobile App. The app will allow users of Parallels 6 or Parallels 6 Switch to [...]
Parallels 6
Parallels 6 is being released on September 14th to much fanfare and blowing of Vevuzelas. Wait… I’m still hearing echoes of those in my head. Real Networks was a sponsor during Gnomedex a few weeks ago, and they were kind enough to give one of those lovely little noisemakers to each conference attendee. The Parallels [...]
Parallels Makes the Switch to Mac a Simple Process
Add to iTunes | Add to YouTube | Add to Google | RSS Feed Not long ago, one of our community members received a Macbook from me as a gift. UncleJohn has been a member of our corner of the world for many years, and has been helping me convert and process my videos for [...]
