According to some reports, Apple is mulling a stability release, delaying new features in their software to work on improving their existing features. Is this a good idea, or is Apple just failing to innovate, as critics regularly charge? What’s a stability release? Apple has just recently been reported change the focus of the next […]
Archives for January 2018
What Is Web DRM and How Does It Affect You?
Just recently the standards body for the Web approved a new form of Web-based DRM. This system, built specifically for handling DRM-protected video, was approved by the W3C after a contentious debate over the technical and ethical value of such a system. What does this Web DRM mean for you? What Is Web DRM? […]
Here’s How You Can Speed Up Your Sluggish Mac
Have you had your Mac for a few years? Has it become slow and sluggish? It’s not unusual for a Mac to slow down as its operating system (OS) becomes outdated and years of use eat up its storage capacity. When your Mac starts slowing down, is it time to get a new one? Not […]
Home: the Apple Vision
The Internet of Things is a technological trend that some have predicted will ultimately prove as influential as the PC and mobile phone. It refers to the proliferation of non-traditional devices with internet connections of various kinds and to the many possibilities these present. For Apple’s characteristic take on the Internet of Things, look no […]
Free iOS Apps Today: Download Paid Apps for Free, January 25, 2018
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.)
Pro Terminal Commands: Editing bash_profile
There are a number of hidden files tucked away in your home directory. On macOS, you’ll find a file named “.bash_profile” up near the top of your hidden files. The bash_profile file can be used to customize and control your Terminal commands, adding shortcuts and adjusting how commands are run. If you’ve used Linux, it’s […]
Why Your Mac Needs a Trackball Mouse
Apple has made some truly terrible pointing devices in its time. Apple’s puck mouse was so bad that it was rated one of the worst tech products of all time. The current Magic Mouse might not be that bad, but it’s hardly short on flaws. It’s uncomfortable to hold. It’s difficult to click correctly, causing […]
2018’s Best Note-taking Apps for iOS
In the post-paper world, digital note-taking happens on smartphones. If you’ve resolved to get more organized in 2018, check out five the best note-taking apps for iOS that you can use to get there. Apple Notes While iOS 11 brought many major changes, the most obvious was to Apple’s own Notes. This was especially the […]
Why Mac Users Need a VPN Service
While the macOS security profile is markedly different from Windows, users don’t typically require dramatically different security protocols. macOS has the benefit of being a far more controlled, “locked-down” OS, with a far slimmer market penetration. Thanks to Windows’ comparative dominance and macOS’ significant differences, very few custom-built attacks are found for Macs in the […]
Free iOS Apps Today: Download Paid Apps for Free, January 15, 2018
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.)
Rip DVDs with VLC on Your Mac
VLC is a powerful and well-loved application. You’ve probably used it to play media files on your Mac for when QuickTime doesn’t work properly. However, few users realize it can do more than just play files. If needed, you can rip DVDs to your Mac with VLC. This allows you save non-copy protected DVDs to […]
Fix Windows and macOS Showing Different Times When Dual Booting
If your system dual boots both Windows and macOS, you might notice that it’s impossible to get the system clocks to sync. No matter how you change the clock in one OS, it doesn’t fix the problem with the other OS. This is because of a disagreement about time-keeping methodology between Windows and Unix-based operating […]
Free iOS Apps Today: Download Paid Apps for Free, January 8, 2018
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.)
Why Your Default Mac Security Isn’t Enough
When it comes to best security practices, Mac users are often branded as having a passive approach. This is the result of popular rumors such as “Macs can’t get viruses”. Many people are under the impression that Macs are somehow impermeable to security breaches and are allegedly protected from hackers. Unfortunately, the reality of default […]
Is Apple Throttling Your iPhone? You Can Check
Apple has been catching some heat for throttling CPU performance on older phones with weaker batteries. If you have an older iPhone, you’ve probably realized it’s slowed down over the years. But how can you be sure it’s the battery? Here’s how you can figure out if your phone is getting throttled, and what you […]
