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5 simple ways to secure your Mac

temp — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:14:36 +0000

Mac OS X is already extremely secure out of the box – especially the latest version, 10.8 Mountain Lion. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t at least a few things you can do to help make your Mac even more safe to use. When it comes to technology, the reality is that no device or operating system is 100% impenetrable

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What Gatekeeper means for users of 10.8 Mountain Lion

admin — Sun, 19 Aug 2012 14:53:33 +0000

As users of 10.8 Mountain Lion settle into their new environment, some of the most common questions about the new operating system relate to Gatekeeper – OS X’s newest security feature. While Gatekeeper is a marquee feature of OS X Mountain Lion, there’s still some confusion about what it does and how it affects Mac users in everyday use.

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iPhone intermittently loses data connection despite full signal

temp — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 13:41:35 +0000

Is your iPhone not connecting to the internet even though it shows a full signal to the cell network? By following a few easy troubleshooting tips, you can usually get your iPhone back online within a minute or two

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How to arrange and sort files in Finder using Mac OS X Lion

temp — Mon, 28 May 2012 01:02:18 +0000

With the introduction of OS X Lion, Apple changed the way file sorting works in Finder. Unfortunately, it has left some users confused as to why selecting Arrange By > Name isn’t working in Finder’s Column view.

Free Mac Bundle Giveaway! Dropzone, Socialite and Compartments

temp — Tue, 22 May 2012 15:21:29 +0000

A bundle of three great Mac apps is up for grabs! What’s included? Dropzone, a utility that helps you perform common tasks even faster; Socialite, a convenient way to manage your social networks; and Compartments, the simplest way to inventory and protect your valuables. Thanks to the folks over at Two Dollar Tuesday – a new site that features a fresh crop of discounted Mac apps every week – we have a bundle of three quality Mac App Store titles to give away for free! Together, these apps are normally worth almost $40

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iTunes “now playing” notifications with song title and artist name

temp — Sun, 08 Apr 2012 19:00:15 +0000

When you’re using your Mac and listening to music in iTunes, wouldn’t it be great if a notification popped up to tell you what song is currently playing? Find out how to display the song title, artist name, and even album cover art while using any app! Have you ever watched music videos on TV

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iTunes “now playing” notifications with song title and artist name

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How to format a drive for Mac and PC compatibility

temp — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 05:14:03 +0000

If you have an external hard drive or USB flash drive that you’d like to use on both Macs and Windows PCs, choosing the right file system to format the drive can be confusing. Learn a few ways to make your drive Mac and PC friendly.

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Free Giveaway! Gemini, find & remove duplicate files on your Mac

temp — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:07:17 +0000

A new Mac application called Gemini is looking to get some of your hard drive space back. By identifying duplicate files and folders on your Mac, Gemini helps you delete unnecessary clutter you didn’t even know you had.

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Make hidden app icons translucent in your Mac’s Dock

temp — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 12:04:36 +0000

When looking at the Dock, it can be difficult to tell when a running Mac app has been hidden from view. But with a quick Terminal command, hidden app icons can fade into the background with lowered opacity.

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