Windows Update exists to keep Windows and other Microsoft programs up to date, usually with little intervention on our part. This includes security updates that are released on Patch Tuesday. Unfortunately, sometimes one or more of those patches cause problems,… Continue Reading
With IMAP accounts, Mac OS X Mail can use the IDLE command (provided the account supports it). Instead of periodically polling the server for new mail, Mac OS X Mail only waits for incoming messages, which are sent automatically and… Continue Reading
The Android operating system for smartphones and tablets receives regular system updates, as does Apple’s iOS for the iPhone and iPad. These updates are also called firmware updates as they work at a deeper system level than normal software (app)… Continue Reading
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