The Best Diagnostic Tools for Mac
03-12-19 by Patrick Hearn
For those of us that hail from the land of DIY
How To Make a Bulk App Installer For a New Mac OS Install using HomeBrew
03-08-19 by Mark O'Neill
Then you can walk away and have a cup of coffee
How To Add a Menu Shortcut To Shutdown MacOS Finder
03-07-19 by Mark O'Neill
Handy for when it has one of those freakout moments
How To Make a MacOS Installer On a USB Stick
All you need is 8 gb
If you want to download the latest version of macOS, you simply have to go to the Mac App Store and download it. But what if you are an IT […]
How to Use Apple Home to Bring Your Living Spaces to Life
Your iPhone is already connected
Everyone knows about virtual assistants like Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant as well as smart speakers like Amazon Echo and Google Home. Forward-thinking homeowners are using these technologies to control […]
How to Make it Harder For Someone to Hack into Your Mac
Start with adding a passcode
When I was at Frankfurt airport recently, I saw a businessman leave his very expensive MacBook Air laptop on the table to go and get coffee. He was gone for […]
How To Scan Documents On MacOS Using Only Your iOS Device
Continuity camera makes it appear on your computer like magic
It used to be a novelty that you could scan documents using your smartphone. Now, it’s become so common that people just say “meh” when a new scanning app comes […]
10 Augmented Reality Apps Available for iOS Worth Downloading
It's much more than just Pokemon Go
You’re pretty familiar with augmented reality (AR) if you’re one of the millions of Pokémon Go enthusiasts who has spent the past two years hunting down and snapping photos of […]
The Best Way to Edit PDFs on Mac
The built-in tools are the most effective method
We all love a good PDF editor. But while there is an abundance of options for PC users, Mac users are left with one simple question: What’s the best way […]
How to Fix a Slow MacBook in 5 Easy Ways
These are the most common issues
Is your slow MacBook driving you nuts? We may have the answer to speeding up your computer’s performance. The problem can usually be blamed on one of five common issues: […]
How to Record Professional Quality Video on Your iPhone
Up to 4k 400 MB at 60 FPS
High-quality video is available to anyone with a modern smartphone. Gone are the days when you needed a DSLR and $10,000 worth of lighting equipment to capture great shots and […]
How To Create Shortcuts On An iOS Device
Why do something in 3 clicks that you can do in 1?
We’re all looking for ways to shave some time off our day. This is why you really need to embrace the concept of automation in your daily life. Automation is […]
GeekTool – A Rainmeter Alternative
It's actually easier to use than it looks
The bland default desktops of Windows don’t hold a candle to the beautiful displays RainMeter can create, but Mac users find themselves left out in the cold. RainMeter doesn’t support […]
How To Make Your iOS Passcode Longer In Case The Cops Confiscate Your Phone
10 digits could take up to 25 years to crack
In many countries, especially the United States, a police officer can confiscate your phone and demand the PIN code to open it up. But iOS devices come with a four-digit […]
How to Record Using Two Different Microphones in GarageBand
Hint: you create an aggregate device
Does this sound familiar? You want to start a podcast. You’re on a budget. You’ve already decided to use GarageBand and found the perfect mic, but after a little bit […]
The Best Mac OS X Keyboard Shortcuts
Plus how to create your own
No matter what you’re doing, efficiency helps—and what better way to be more efficient than with keyboard shortcuts? MacOS has dozens of keyboard shortcuts that help you perform simple tasks […]
Use Custom DNS Servers on Cellular in iOS with DNS Override
Increase privacy, remove censorship and speed up load times
When you type the name of a website into your browser’s address bar, it gets referred to a DNS or domain name system server, which translates the friendly web URL […]
Sync Apple Watch To Your Fitness App
Use it with MyFitnessPal and LoseIt
The Apple Watch has grown from a niche device into an essential health and fitness companion for many satisfied users. The new year is a great time to take advantage […]
How to Use Apple AirPods On a Windows PC
It's a little more involved but only takes a few minutes
Apple AirPods are one of the hottest gifts of the holiday season, and they’re great headphones for those who want to listen to their tunes while exercising or while on […]
Enable Display Accommodations On iOS
Can be customized to suit anyone's needs
iOS devices are extremely user-friendly by default, which makes them an attractive option for buyers who are looking for a capable phone or tablet that works well right out of […]