Category Archives: Tips
Macworld HELP DESK 11.22.2013
Working with iWork apps, particularly with older and newer documents? How to work with iWork’s new file formats will help out. If you’re traveling over the holidays (or any other time, of course), make sure you read How to find … Continue reading
***** PRIOR-TO-MAVERICKS INSTALLATION WARNING *****
TO ALL: It is very important to do backups, as we have discussed in several prior meetings, and I, as well as others, have STRONGLY suggested that anyone do the proper backups prior to major upgrades in addition to a … Continue reading
Macworld HELP DESK 11.15.2013
Got a 15″ MacBook Pro from 2010? Check out Cures for a panicking mid-2010 MacBook Pro (hopefully yours isn’t one of the bad boys). Mavericks may not be *all* that different from Mountain Lion, but Dr Breen has found that … Continue reading
Macworld HELP DESK 11.08.2013
Getting my cardboard and tin foil out of the cupboard! Fact or fiction: What affects Wi-Fi speed?; check it out. Make iPhone actions easier with Launch Center Pro helps makes dealing with iOS easier. If you’ve upgraded to Mavericks, Bugs … Continue reading
Setting Up (or Not) Your Desktop
From Macworld today: How Mac experts set up their desktops. Interesting article, with the various setups. How does yours compare? Mine’s not *even* close!! (But that’s OK, because it works for me!)
Macworld HELP DESK 11.01.2013
Wind up your speakers: Chris Breen and company share their latest Mavericks podcast, Our favorite Mavericks tips and tricks. Save your Internet bacon with two-factor authentication, and the chocolate, and sandwiches… Traveling out of country? Take a moment prior and … Continue reading
Macworld HELP DESK 10.25.2013
Gack!! Are you having as big a heart attack as I am? Advice from an Apple tech: Got a Mac? Get a Dremel! :::running away::: Easily add movies from one Mac to another Mac’s iTunes library, OTOH, is a straightforward, … Continue reading
A Bit Confused about Which MacBook Pro to Get?
Wired’s Mat Honan has a few thoughts that might help you figure it out. (or not.) PYBT: This Is the MacBook Pro to Buy
Cool iPad/iPhone Tricks!
And most of them work on iOS 5! And some under iOS 4, even… To feast your eyes on all of these miracles of modern technology, PYBT: 19 Mind-Blowing Tricks Every iPhone And iPad User Should Know.
Macworld HELP DESK 10.18.2013
First and foremost this week, How to keep your real name and face out of Google’s ads. What will they think of next?? A little lost in the vast everything-ness that is the Internet? Check out Ten essential tips for … Continue reading
