Apple has frequently said that Macs don’t get infected by viruses. This is true, but not because macOS is inherently better than Windows. While the operating system does have some protections that can make viruses less powerful, that doesn’t mean macOS is airtight. And while Macs are rarely targeted by viruses, it pays to be careful. Reputable malware scanning software or antivirus software is a good […]
Archives for September 2017
Boot Option Shortcut Keys Cheatsheet for macOS
To access some specialized Mac features, you’ll need to hold down one or more keys during startup. These specialized boot option shortcut keys are crucial for troubleshooting and diagnosing your Mac. To use any of these boot keys, hold down the listed key or key combination as soon as your press your Mac’s power button. […]
Top Casual iPad and iPhone Games of 2017
Casual games are everywhere—literally; modern tablets and mobile phones make gaming accessible in any location. The App Store is filled with great titles for iOS. Below are eight of the best iPad and iPhone games to play in 2017. Or findable all the web on plenty of free online game platforms. Some of these games […]
Free iOS Apps Today: Download Paid Apps for Free, September 25, 2017
Here is your weekly dose of free iOS apps to download. Have fun! 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.)
How to Fix Cellular Data Problems on iPhone and iPad
Sometimes your cellular data will stop working on your iPhone or iPad. Of course, you might just be in a bad coverage area. But assuming this is not the case, there are a few things we can do that will often fix cellular data problems on your iPhone or iPad. First, restart your device If […]
Get Ready for Your New Phone With Totallee iPhone 8/8 Plus Cases
I don’t know about you, but in spite of the negative noise surrounding the iPhone 8/8 Plus’s demand, I am pretty sure that it will still fly off the shelves when it comes out. Sure, the iPhone X has its appeal (though I am still on the fence about it, to be honest), but considering […]
How Does Face ID Work?
Apple’s new Face ID technology appears only in the flagship iPhone X. This replaces Touch ID on that device, instead unlocking the phone via facial recognition. This has sparked some concern with users who have grown used to the speed and reliability of Touch ID and seen similar face recognition technologies fail, as well as […]
Free iOS Apps Today: Download Paid Apps for Free, September 18, 2017
It’s a good day for mobile gamers as most of today’s apps are games. Here is your weekly dose of free iOS apps to download. Have fun! 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.)
Create a RAID Array on macOS Sierra
While the feature was removed in El Capitan, native software RAID has returned in macOS Sierra. You can access it through Disk Utility, and the graphical interface makes it easy to configure either RAID 1 or RAID 0. Which RAID? RAID stands for Redundant Array of Independent Disks. It’s a protocol that allows users to […]
Why Do People Get Disappointed By Apple?
Today’s Apple launch event was the first held in the new Steve Jobs Theater. The sole purpose of the new auditorium seems to be holding Apple keynotes, according to Tim Cook’s touching introductory ode to Steve Jobs. It was an anniversary event in many ways, held ten years after the iPhone changed the smartphone business […]
Free iOS Apps Today: Download Paid Apps for Free, September 11, 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.)
Repair Hard Disks with fsck on macOS
When your hard drive starts to fail, Disk Utility might not be powerful enough to save you. Instead, you might want to turn to one of the big guns: fsck. fsck, which stands for “File System Consistency Check,” is a command-line tool that reviews and repairs the underlying structure of a hard drive. If you’re […]
5 Awesome Note-taking Apps for College Students
College is a heady time. New places, new friends and new beginnings come with new challenges. Despite (or perhaps because of) excessive warnings about how “different” college will be from educators and parents, new college students are often overwhelmed by the new expectations. If you don’t want to succumb to stress, you’ll need some apps […]
5 Ways to Upgrade Apple Devices Without Spending Much Money
So you’ve already got the full Apple kit – from a MacBook to the earbuds – but you’re still not satisfied. Your Mac is already a few years old, your iPhone is chipped, and there’s a new model right around the corner. But as tempting as it is to stay on top of every new […]
Free iOS Apps Today: Download Paid Apps for Free, September 4, 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.)
