How to Encrypt Your Emails on macOS
Without email encryption, your emails can be spied on by any interested observer. This shows how you can encrypt your emails on macOS and send encrypted emails with any email client.
How to Check for 32-bit Apps in Mac
Apple is phasing out support for 32-bit apps on macOS. You probably have at least some 32-bit apps on your computer. This article will show how to check for 32-bit apps on your Mac.
The Best Password Manager for Every OS and Platform
If you’re getting started with a password manager, you’ll want the best password manager for every platform.
How to Change All Your Mac’s Default Apps
The default Mac applications that come with your new Mac work well enough, but they lack certain features you might be seeking. You can change your Mac’s default applications with the instructions here.
Five Free Backup Applications for Mac
Data loss is a constant threat to our technology-heavy lives. For Mac users, you can start backing up your data with these five free backup applications for Mac.
How to Install and Dual-Boot Ubuntu on Mac
It is easy to dual boot Ubuntu on Mac. There might be some problems with the bootloader, but it can be overcome easily. Here are the steps to install and dual boot Ubuntu on Mac.
Why You Shouldn’t Use an Admin Account as Your Main Account
Just about everyone uses an administrator account for their primary computer account. If a malicious program or attackers are able to get control of your user account, they can do a lot more damage with an admin account than with a standard account.
Why CPU Clock Speed Isn’t Increasing
As technology progresses, it seems that even high-end processors have stopped increasing their clock speeds. Will processor clock speed start increasing again, or has that time passed?
How to Read macOS Crash Reports to Troubleshoot Your Mac
If you’re a developer, you need to understand why your app is crashing. Here’s how to read macOS crash reports and sort through the cryptic language.
Understanding the Difference Between a Disk, Drive, Volume, Partition, and Image
In a Unix system you’ll see references to storage devices by many names. Let’s examine the differences between a disk, drive, volume, partition, and image.
Why Is the Mac App Store So Bad?
The Mac App Store is truly bad. If it was just third-party software, the Mac App Store would be laughable. Why is the Mac App Store so bad, and what’s keeping Apple from making the Mac App Store better?
5 Reasons Why You Should Build a Hackintosh Instead of Buying a New Mac
Building a Hackintosh is easier now than ever. Even with new Macs just around the corner, there are still great reasons to build a Hackintosh in 2018.
5 of the Best Ebook Reader Apps for iOS
Carrying a library in the palm of your hand is amazing. And if you can store it on your phone, you’ll never be without a good book. Check out our favorite third-party ebook reader apps for iOS.
Why Does macOS Use DMG Files for New Applications?
With macOS, have you ever wondered why you have to mount the dmg file and drag and drop the content to the Applications directory to install a new application? Let’s find out why.
How to Repair Disk Permissions on Mac
If you’ve ever done much Mac troubleshooting, you’ve probably heard about “repair disk permissions” as a solution. What are permissions, and why should you repair disk permissions on the Mac?
5 Top BitTorrent Clients for macOS
Downloading torrents might not be as popular as it once was, but you’ll still find a ton of content available online. If you are a Mac user, these are the top BitTorrent clients for macOS in 2018.
Why a Telugu Character Is Bricking Apple Devices
A single Telugu character can now cause an iPhone to enter an unbreakable boot loop just by receiving a notification containing the character. Let’s delve in to why a single character can cause such major problems with iOS.
11 Tips for iOS 11’s New Screenshot Capabilities
iOS 11 dramatically upgraded the OS’s screenshot capabilities. Here are some tips to get the best out of your iOS 11 screenshots.
Why Building a Gaming PC Is a Terrible Idea Right Now
Looking to build your own gaming PC? Here are some of the reasons why building a gaming PC is an absolutely terrible idea at the moment.
How to Add, Create and Manage Search Engines in Firefox
Firefox is a heavily customizable browser. One of the many settings you can change are the search engines installed within the browser. Learn how you can add, create and manage the search engines in Firefox.
How to Properly Style Text in Microsoft Word
Styling text in Microsoft Word is one of those things that you can be more efficient in. If you edit Word documents regularly, you’ll want to know how to style them correctly. Here are a few tips to properly style text in Microsoft Word.
iPhone Accessibility Hacks Everyone Can Use
The Accessibility menu of your iPhone is more useful than you might realize. Check out our top five iPhone accessibility hacks here.
The Disappointing Differences in Microsoft Office for Mac
If you are a Mac user and bought Microsoft Office for Mac, you might be disappointed to find that it is not on par with the Windows version. Check out the differences between Microsoft Office for Windows and Mac.
How to Create and Use an Attractive Template in Microsoft Word
If you work with the same type of documents frequently, you can save yourself the trouble by saving an existing Word document as a template. This will show how to create a template in Microsoft Word.
5 Good Habits that Improve Your Online Security Without Software
While you can make use of a good security software to improve online security, the best protection against online scams and attacks is not software but good habits.
What Is bashrc and Why Should You Edit It
There are a number of hidden files tucked away in your Linux’s home directory. One of them is .bashrc up near the top of your hidden files. What is bashrc, and why is editing bashrc useful? Let’s find out.
Why You Need a Trackball Mouse
The vast majority of computer users get by with a standard mouse, but a select few absolutely adore trackballs. If you are wondering if you need a trackball mouse, here are the reasons why a trackball mouse is the perfect tool for you.
6 of the Best Note-taking Apps for iOS in 2018
If you’ve resolved to get more organized in 2018, check out six of the best note-taking apps for iOS that you can use to get there.
The Best Open Source Clones of Great Old Games
One pastime of open source developers is cloning old or unplayable games into open source versions. The following are some of our favorite open source game clones.
How to Write and Create a Basic Chrome Extension
Chrome is easily the most popular web browser on the planet. If you want to cash in on the trend, you can build your own Chrome extension. Here’s how to do so.
Have a Slow iPhone? How to Check If Apple Is Throttling Your iPhone
If you have an older iPhone and it has become slower, here’s how you can figure out if your phone is getting throttled and what you can do to fix it.
Fix Windows and Linux Showing Different Times When Dual Booting
If your system dual boots both Windows and Linux, you might notice that it’s impossible to get the system clocks to sync. Fortunately, there’s a relatively easy fix for that.
Turn Your Mac into a Phone: How to Make and Receive Phone Calls on macOS
If your iPhone and Mac are on the same WiFi network, it is possible to turn your Mac into a phone to make and receive calls from your Mac via your iPhone.
How to Use Touch ID to Authenticate Sudo Commands on a Mac
By default, a sudo command requires you to enter a password before it can run. If you are using a Mac with Touch ID, you can now configure it to authenticate sudo commands.
How to Configure Linux for Children
While Linux is seen as needlessly complex, you can easily configure Linux for children and make it kids-friendly and easy to use.
Block and Send Ads to a Black Hole with Pi-Hole
Tired of seeing advertising in your PC? For Linux users, you can now use Pi-Hole to block ads and send ads to a black hole. Here’s how it works.
Parents: Find Out How to Keep Your Kids Safe Online
The online world can be full of dangers for young children. Let’s look at some ways you can keep your kids safe online.
The Beginner’s Guide to Gaming on Mac
Gaming on Mac has never been a huge selling point, but macOS has more power as a gaming platform than its reputation would suggest. Here are some ways you can game on a Mac.
How to Embed Fonts in Microsoft Word
When you use a custom font in a Word document, your co-worker might not be able to view it. Learn how to embed a font in Microsoft Word so the style is the same everywhere.
How to Detect and Remove Malware from Your Mac
Even if it’s not prevalent, your Mac can still be infected by malware. If you suspect your Mac has malware, here’s how to detect and remove malware from Mac.
The Ultimate Starter Pack for Cord-Cutters
For those who are looking to cut the cord and save some money, here is the starter pack to help prepare before you become a cord cutter.
What Is SED in Linux and How Do You Use It?
Sed is a powerful command in Linux akin to the find and replace feature in most text editors. Find out what sed is and how you can use it to improve your efficiency in the terminal.
Encrypt Your Internet Traffic with VPN Client for macOS
It is always a good idea to encrypt your Internet traffic via a VPN. VPN Client for macOS makes it very easy for you to connect to a VPN. Check it out!
4 of the Best Photo-Editing Apps for iOS
Apple’s built-in photo-editing tools are fairly anemic, calling for a more capable image editor. Here are some of the best photo-editing apps for iOS.
How to Edit the Context Menu in macOS
The longer you use your Mac, the longer the context menu is. Here are some methods you can use to manage and edit the context menu in macOS.
Why You Should Use Safari Instead of Chrome on a Mac
While Chrome is good, on macOS the Safari browser beats it hands down. Here’s why you should use Safari instead of Chrome on your Mac.
5 Uses for Mac’s Applescript to Improve Productivity
Mac’s Applescript might look complicated, but it’s a powerful tool for users to automate their system. Here’re some clever Applescripts to increase your productivity.
How to Run a Java Program from the Command Prompt
If you have downloaded a Java application and are wondering how you can run it, here’s how to compile and run Java from the command prompt in Windows.
The Best VPN Clients for Your Favorite Operating System
When you sign up for a VPN service, you can connect to your VPN provider using your own client. Here are some of the best VPN clients for your favorite OS.
How to Block Intrusive Javascript on Chrome and Firefox
Javascript can be useful and harmful at the same time. Here is how you can block intrusive javascript by selectively blocking certain sources of Javascript.