Mac

CCleaner for Mac: As Good as Windows?

CCleaner, a popular utility for Windows, is now available for Mac. Is CCleaner for Mac as good as the Windows version? Let’s find out.

5 Cool Things You Can Do with Your Old Apple Computer

Have an old Apple computer? Don’t get rid of it! Instead, use these five tips to revive it and make something cool out of it (such as a TV box).

Polymail – The Ultimate Email Client for Mac and iOS

Polymail is a great email client for Mac and iOS. It has unique features like tracking, scheduling, snoozing, send cancellation and one-click unsubscribe. Check it out.

DeskConnect – Send Files Easily Between Mac and iOS Devices

DeskConnect is an app that lets you send files between Mac and iOS devices. From text to clipboard contents to websites links to map locations to documents, it has you covered.

Delete Enhanced Dictation Files and Free Up Storage Space on Your Mac

Do you use the dictation feature on your Mac? If not, that means the files are taking up valuable space. Here’s how to delete the enhanced dictation files.

How to Place iTunes MiniPlayer on Top of All the Windows on Your Mac

The MiniPlayer is a small version of iTunes. If you always want it in the front, here’s how to place iTunes MiniPlayer on top of all your windows on Mac.

Roccat Browser 5 for Mac: A Viable Alternative to Your Default Browser

In this article we take a look at Roccat Browser 5 for Mac. Does it have what it takes to become your new default browser? Let’s find out.

How to Erase and Remove a Partition on Your Mac

If you have a partition on your Mac that you don’t use anymore, you may want to reclaim that space. Here’s how to erase and remove a partition on your Mac.

Import Data into Safari from Another Web Browser

Want to switch from your current web browser to Safari without losing bookmarks, history, and passwords? Here’s how to import data to Safari from another browser.

QBlocker Helps You Stop Quitting Apps Accidentally

How many times have you accidentally quit an app on your Mac? Tired of this happening? Try QBlocker, a free app to help you stop quitting apps accidentally.

Find and Delete All .DS_Store Files with One Simple Command

If you want to remove all instances of the “.DS_Store” files in your folder, here is how you can delete “.DS_Store” files with a simple command.

How to Add a Trash Icon to the Desktop on Your Mac

By default, the trash icon isn’t on the Mac’s desktop. Luckily, you can add a trash icon to the desktop in just a few short steps. Here’s how.

How to Automatically Back Up Contacts in OS X

Did you know that Automator on Mac is a great way to automate your workflow? You can even use it to back up contacts in OS X. Here’s how.

How to Lock Apple Notes With Touch ID and a Password

If you’re using the Apple Notes app, you may want to protect your info from prying eyes. Here’s how to lock Apple notes with Touch ID and a password.

How to Speed Up Your Mac Using the Purge Command

Sometimes the easiest way to speed up your Mac is by clearing the cache and RAM contents. Best of all, you can use the purge command to do so. Here’s how.

Lacona – Mac Launcher with Natural Language Support

Looking for an alternative to Spotlight? Lacona is a free Mac Launcher that is currently in beta stage. It also has a few nice surprises worth checking out.

How to View the Source Code of a Webpage in Safari on Mac

Safari on Mac lets you view the source code of a webpage but not like in Chrome or Firefox.You’ll first need to unlock a hidden menu. Here’s how.

How to Enable Chrome’s Native Notifications on Your Mac

If you would prefer Google Chrome send you notifications natively on a Mac, here’s how to enable Chrome’s native notifications for better functionality.

Capto – The Ultimate Image and Video Screen Capture App for Mac

Capto is a screen capture app for Mac that can capture any screen image and record videos of screen activities. Here’s a closer look at its features.

Remove Your Name from the Menu Bar of Your Mac

Tired of your account name taking up extra room on your Mac’s menu bar? Here’s how to remove your name from the menu bar to get your space back.

Tired of the Default OS X El Capitan App Icons? Here’s How to Change Them

If you’re tired of the default OS X El Capitan app icons and want to give them a new look, here’s how you can customize them using built-in Mac tools.

How to Remove Audio from a Video File Using iMovie on Mac

If you want to remove an audio track from a video file on you Mac, here’s how you can use the iMovie app to do so without the use of any other apps.

How to Open a File in Different Apps on Your Mac

The Open With and Always Open With options on Mac are extremely useful because they allow you to open a file in different apps (or a single preferred app). Here’s how these features work.

macOS Sierra – What’s New and a Compatibility List

The OS X we once knew and loved is gone. From now on it will be called macOS, and Sierra is the name of the newest version. Here’s what’s new.

How to Sync a Calendar Subscription Across Apple Devices Using Your Mac

Looking to have iCloud sync your calendar subscriptions across your Apple devices? Here’s how you can do so using your Mac.

How to Show Only Unread Emails in the Mail App for Mac

If you’re using the Mail app for Mac and want to show only unread emails, here’s how you can do so using the Smart Mailbox feature.

How to Securely Delete Sensitive Documents and Files on Your Mac

If you want to make sure that your sensitive documents and files are completely removed from your Mac, here are a couple of ways to securely delete them.

How to Delete All the Photos on Your iPhone Using a Mac

By default, you cannot delete all of the photos on your iPhone at once. This tutorial will show you how to delete photos on your iPhone using your Mac.

How to Easily Create a PDF on Your Mac

Did you know that you can create a PDF file using the print menu on your Mac? It’s much like printing but instead uses the “Save as PDF” option.

How to Turn a Website Into a Screen Saver for Your Mac

Have you ever wanted to display a website as your screen saver? You’re in luck. WebViewScreenSaver is a Mac app that turns any website into a screen saver.

Getting the Most Out of the Notes App on Your Mac

Apple has made significant changes and improvements to its Notes app since it first arrived on the scene. Here are some ways you can get the most out of it.

Doo – A Fun and Delightful Reminder and To Do App for Mac and iOS

Looking for a fun reminder and to-do app for both Mac and iOS? Meet Doo, an app that aims to make productivity fun for its users.

6 Ways to Quit an App on Your Mac

There are multiple ways to quit an app on a Mac. Here are the six ways you can use to exit out of an app on a Mac.

How to Switch the Control and Command Keys in Mac OS X

If you have just started using Mac and can’t get used to the Command key, here is how you can switch the Control and Command keys in Mac OS X.

Easily Create and Mount an Encrypted Folder in Mac OS X with EncFSGui

Looking for a GUI tool to automate the mounting of your EncFS-encrypted folder? Check out EncFSGui for Mac OS X.

How to Quickly Resize Images on Your Mac

Did you know that you can use the built-in Automator app on your Mac to create a service to resize images to specified values? Resized images are available instantly!

Alternote – A Clutter-Free and Powerful Evernote-Based Note-Taking App For Mac OS X

Alternote is an Evernote-based note-taking and organizing app that retains your collection while giving you more features and a better writing experience.

How to Set Gmail as the Default Mail App in Various Browsers on Your Mac

If you’re looking to open the Gmail website whenever you click on email links in various browsers on your Mac, here’s how to set the Gmail website as the default mail app.

How to Easily Convert a DOCX File to PDF in Mac OS X

There are multiple ways to convert a DOCX file to a PDF file on your Mac. However, this is one the most convenient and fastest ways because it only requires right-clicking on a Word file.

How to Automatically Quit or Hide Apps After Inactivity on Your Mac

Quitter is a Mac app that helps you automatically quit the apps that have been open for some time but are not used to help free up resources. Here’s how it works.

How to Schedule Emails in the Mail App on Mac

You can’t schedule emails in the Mac Mail app natively, but with a little trick and an Automator script, scheduling emails is a snap. Here’s how it’s done.

How to Create a Blank Disk Image on Your Mac

Want to create a blank disk image on your Mac for your storage? This guide will help you do that so that you can add and delete files as needed.

How to Create and Use Smart Albums in iPhoto and Photos for Mac

Besides regular photo albums, iPhoto and Photos for Mac allows you to create Smart Albums to organize photos in a much smarter way. Here’s how to create and use them.

How to Create a Reminder for an Email on Your Mac

Did you know that the Mac Reminders app allows you to easily create a reminder for emails so you don’t forget about them? Here’s how to do that.

How to Install Command Line Tools without Xcode on Your Mac

Want to run UNIX commands on your Mac via the Command Line Tools utilities? You can do so with our without Xcode. Here’s how to do it without.

How to Remove Adobe Flash from Your Mac

If you find Adobe Flash on your Mac to be a threat to the security of your machine, you can follow this guide to get that utility removed.

How to Set the Default Calendar in OS X and iOS

If you have several calendars for different purposes, you may want to set one of them as the default calendar. Here’s how to set the default calendar in OS X and iOS.

How to Lock the Notes on Your Mac

Want to keep the notes on your Mac private? Here’s how to lock them so that only you can see what’s in them and no one else.

How to Hide a ZIP Archive in an Image File on a Mac

If you have files you don’t want nosy eyes to see on your Mac, this tutorial shows how to hide files (zip archive) inside another file (image). Users only see the image file and not the zip archive.