Tag Archives: HELP DESK

Macworld HELP DESK 01.03.2014

Just in time for the new year, Dr Breen presents 5 resolutions for a better digital life. Master the command line: Navigating files and folders provides a good introduction to dealing with UNIX, the workhorse behind the pretty OS X … Continue reading

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Macworld HELP DESK 12.27.2013

Got a new iPhone? Take a look at Get started with the iPhone 5c and 5s. What a compendium! And don’t neglect the subsequent pages. The weather outside is frightful, and if a digital Yule log on your HDTV is … Continue reading

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Macworld HELP DESK 12.20.2013

Hoping for a new Mac under the Christmas tree this year? Mac buying guide: How to pick the right computer runs through all the current Mac offerings, to help make the decision bright, er, right. Make sure not to miss … Continue reading

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Macworld HELP DESK 12.13.2013

First off, in keeping with this month’s program, Dr Breen continues his iMovie series with Exploring iMovie’s editing options, wherein he waxes eloquent on lots of ways to spiff up your initial iMovie efforts (two pages). And now that you’ve … Continue reading

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Macworld HELP DESK 12.06.2013

Apple’s seeming desire to eliminate optical discs from the face of the Earth notwithstanding, Automator workflow of the month: An easier way to burn movies to DVD offers an easy-to-follow workflow to get your video efforts onto DVD. Contemplating adding … Continue reading

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Macworld HELP DESK 11.29.2013

I’m still waiting (in vain, I’m sure) for handwriting recognition, à la the Newton, but until then, it *is* nice to have a good choice of styli: iPad stylus buying guide: Find the perfect tablet accessory. Keep snooping relatives out … Continue reading

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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

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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

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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

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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

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