Tag Archives: HELP DESK

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

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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

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Macworld HELP DESK 10.11.2013

It’s coming, it’s coming, and if you’re holding your breath and counting the microseconds, get cracking on Get(ting) your Mac ready for Mavericks (OS X 10.9)! And you might be surprised to discover that your Mac very well might be … Continue reading

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Macworld HELP DESK 09.13.2013

Salvation!! Even though I’m using iCal under Leopard, and even though I wasn’t having this problem (iCal wasn’t backing up properly), Dr Breen’s suggestion in Cure for a corrupt Calendar application has things back in order. Whew! Next, we have … Continue reading

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Macworld HELP DESK 09.06.2013

In lockstep with Monday’s presentation, Chris Breen pontificates on What every iPhoto user should know about image editing: “Let’s cut to the chase, already. Show me how to edit my pictures!” Take control of startup and login items and get … Continue reading

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Macworld HELP DESK 08.30.2013

Got an Apple TV? Wanna view your photos (been on vacation, perhaps?) on it, but you don’t have Photo Stream? Chris Breen has the answer: How to view your iPhoto images on an Apple TV (even if you’re still using … Continue reading

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Macworld HELP DESK 08.16.2013

Get started with Getting started with iPhoto. Chris Breen starts his iLife exposé with Apple’s digital image manager. Keep your iPhone and iPad (and iPod, too, I’m guessing) going and going. Fact or fiction: Nine iPhone and iPad battery-saving techniques … Continue reading

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Macworld HELP DESK 08.09.2013

Safety first, yours and others’: Amber Alerts on your iPhone: Invasive, frustrating, necessary. Interesting batch of comments… Have a third-party USB power adapter for your iDevice(s)? Not terribly interested in a potential electricity accident? You’ll be glad to hear that … Continue reading

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Macworld HELP DESK 08.02.2013

Traveling overseas? Wondering what do with/about your computers and other equipment? Look no further: What to do (and not to do) when traveling overseas with Apple gear. And speaking of travel, you’re taking a camera (either standalone or in your … Continue reading

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Macworld HELP DESK 07.26.2013

I had the same question Chris Breen’s Aunt Vilma had: “Why should I buy an iPad?” And I can tell you, from experience, that the first observation in his answer, “…you don’t truly understand how useful an iPad will be … Continue reading

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