Apple routinely releases updates to OS X that are available through the software update process or the Mac App Store, depending on the version of OS X you’re using. These software updates, available from the Apple menu, often offer the… Continue Reading
Bookmarks, bookmarks, Apple seems to be having a hard time deciding what to call frequently viewed website shortcuts in the Mac’s Safari browser. But no matter what you call them, losing your bookmarks, favorites or Top Sites can be an… Continue Reading
With all its power, Apple introduces its Mac Studio to rival the great desktops and say, “here I am to completely reimagine the segment that has always worked so well.” It’s all a punch on the table. A plus for… Continue Reading
Time Machine has many tricks up its sleeve to ensure error-free backups, as well as backups that take as little time as possible to complete. In some cases, these two goals can force Time Machine to take a long time… Continue Reading
Planning an OS X Lion installation involves choosing an installation type to use, as well as preparing your Mac for installation by making backup copies and creating bootable Lion installers. OS X Lion offers all the usual installation options, including… Continue Reading
Aperture 3 provides a Library First Aid utility to troubleshoot and repair common problems with the Aperture database and image libraries. Because library and database corruption can prevent Aperture 3 from starting, you will need to invoke a startup key… Continue Reading
The Apple Hardware Test (AHT) is a comprehensive application that can help diagnose hardware-related issues you may have with your Mac. Some Mac problems, such as those related to startup, can be caused by software or hardware issues. A good… Continue Reading
Disk Utility’s First Aid feature can check the health of a drive and, if necessary, perform repairs on the drive’s data structures to prevent minor problems from becoming major problems. With the arrival of OS X El Capitan, Apple made… Continue Reading
Screen sharing on the Mac is a delight. With Mac screen sharing, you can communicate and help fix a problem, show a remote family member how to use an app, or access a resource that isn’t available on the Mac… Continue Reading
iTunes can play a wide range of media files, including those you purchase from the iTunes Music Store. More often than not, this ability to play purchased music seamlessly is just that: seamlessly. But from time to time, iTunes seems… Continue Reading