Computers are built to make repetitive tasks easier. And yet, all too often human operators spend hours on tasks that could easily be automated. If you have to manage a ton of data or files, you can improve your productivity with regular expressions. This guide will already assume you’re familiar with the basics of regular […]
Archives for August 2017
The Best iOS Apps for Team Managers at Every Level
Building an effective team takes more than just rounding up a random group of individuals. You need the best people, with the right set of talents and skills, and you need to be able to get them together at the right place and time, consistently. You also need to get the members of your team […]
Ultimate Safari Extensions for Mac Users
Top web browsers have a lot of similarities. In addition to speedy operation and high security, the best web browsers also include extensions or add-ons. These let users expand the functionality of their browser with mini programs downloaded from a central repository. Look at Chrome or Firefox’s extension library and you’ll find a impressive variety, […]
Free iOS Apps Today: Download Paid Apps for Free, August 28, 2017
Here is your weekly dose of free iOS apps to download. Note: These apps are free as of this writing; they may go back to their regular price anytime so download the apps for free while you can.)
What Happened to Mac Gaming?
On the surface, Mac gaming should be easy. The graphical hardware inside of most Macs should be up to the task, especially on higher-level models. But that’s not all we need to run games successfully. We also need compatible software, which isn’t easy to make. Let’s consider the issues holding back Mac gaming. Expensive and Difficult […]
Integrated vs Dedicated Graphics: Which MacBook Should You Get?
Some MacBooks use integrated graphics, while others offer dedicated graphics. In integrated vs dedicated graphics, what’s the difference, and which MacBook should you get? It depends largely on your needs. But how did it end up this way? Integrated vs Dedicated Graphics: The History Once upon a time, every computer component was a separate card. […]
iCloud and EU’s New Data Protection Laws: A Guide for Consumers
If you haven’t heard of the GDPR yet, you surely will have by this time next year. The General Data Protection Regulation, the new cornerstone of EU’s data protection legislation, is currently set to come into effect on 25 May 2018 and will radically change the data protection landscape both within the EU and outside […]
Win 2 MacBook Stickers of Your Choice from “Decals for MacBooks”
The beauty of Apple products lies in their simplicity, how sleek they look. There’s really no need to bling them up. In fact, in my opinion, accessories which may actually be necessary (like a protective case for the phone or 12-inch MacBook) can take away from the look and feel of the gadget. However, there […]
Free iOS Apps Today: Download Paid Apps for Free, August 21, 2017
Here is your weekly dose of free iOS apps to download. Note: These apps are free as of this writing; they may go back to their regular price anytime so download the apps for free while you can.)
Just Because You Have a Mac Doesn’t Mean you Should Ignore Protection
Macs are far superior to PCs in many ways. The whole Apple ecosystem – from hardware to the software – is easy to get lost in. Macs have also been known to be more reliable in terms of security, something that makes us sleep better at night. However, just because there’s less chance of […]
5 Best Screenshot Apps for macOS
By default, macOS contains a pretty impressive collection of screenshot capabilities. But if you take a lot of screenshots, you might start to notice limitations. For example, the built-in capability doesn’t make it easy to take the same sized screenshot repeatedly, and it’s difficult to adjust where files are saved or what format they’re saved […]
How to Record iPad Screen Videos
Typically, people want record videos of their iPad’s screen so that they can use the footage to create video guides involving mobile apps or games, or to save online videos, video calls, and so on. The one problem with that is that it isn’t possible to directly record videos from the screen of any iOS […]
Why is HEVC Better than H.264?
In High Sierra and iOS 11, Apple will be implementing a new video encoding process called High Efficiency Video Coding, or HEVC. It promises to shrink video size by a huge margin, supporting new high-resolution content while saving disk space. But what makes HEVC better than H.264, the video codec it plans to replace? HEVC, […]
Free iOS Apps Today: Download Paid Apps for Free, August 14, 2017
Here is your weekly dose of free iOS apps to download. Note: These apps are free as of this writing; they may go back to their regular price anytime so download the apps for free while you can.)
Why Apple POS Systems Are Becoming More Popular
You’ve probably seen an Apple POS systems, even if you din’t realize it. Just stop in at any hip coffeeshop and take a look at the counter. Do you see a while plastic case cradling a tablet on a rotating stand? Inside of that stand is an iPad. Many of these iPads were initially provided […]