The sudo command, short for “superuser do,” is the most powerful command prefix you can use in Terminal. It elevates your account privileges temporarily, allowing you to run commands that would typically be prohibited. With this power, you can do serious damage to your system if you’re not careful. Always exercise due caution before using […]
Archives for December 2017
Best Apps for Your New Mac or iPhone
An iPhone or Mac is only as good as the software installed on it. If you unwrapped some shiny new tech this year, get ready to load it up with some must-have apps. Here are the best apps for your new Mac or iPhone. Best Apps for Your New iPhone Microsoft Outlook There are a […]
The Cord Cutter’s Starter Pack for Mac and iPhone Users
With terrible business practices and awful customer services, cable providers have never been a favorite of the American public. And now that the vast majority of content is available through streaming services, ditching cable TV while keeping Internet coverage has become a more attractive option for many Americans. This so-called “cord cutting” requires a little […]
9 Tips to Keep Kids Safe Online
The online world can be full of dangers for children. As a parent, you need to know how to protect your kids. You need to take the approach that works best for your unique children, but let’s examine the basic ways to keep kids safe online. 1. Talk About Online Safety Early The rules for […]
Free iOS Apps Today: Download Paid Apps for Free, December 18, 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.)
A Beginner’s Guide to Mac Gaming
Gaming on macOS has never been a huge selling point. And considering how small the Mac market is in comparison to the PC market, few developers have provided native support for macOS. But macOS has more power as a gaming platform than its reputation would suggest. There are six major ways you can game on […]
17 Apple Gifts for Apple Fans Under $50
Do you have buddies that love everything Cupertino? Get the tech fan in your life in some great Apple gifts without breaking the bank. Carabiner Lightning Cable – $29.95 Do you have a friend that always asks for a charger? Clip this to their pants so they shut their dumb mouths. 8bitdo SNES Controller – […]
Free iOS Apps Today: Download Paid Apps for Free, December 11, 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.)
Remove Malware from Your Mac with Malwarebytes
Thanks to a smaller market share, Macs are not as susceptible to malware infections as their Windows counterparts. However, it’s still possible to find your Mac infected with malware. This often happens to users that aren’t careful about where they download files from, or users that blindly click through installation prompts for free software and […]
Why are there so many macOS and iOS bugs?
If you’ve been paying attention to the Apple-sphere recently, you might have noticed that complaints about macOS and iOS bugs seem to be flooding all channels. Issues with iOS 11 and macOS High Sierra abound, and many commentators have wondered what’s gotten in to Apple this release cycle. While it does seem like bugs abound […]
