Tag Archives: Macworld

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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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!)

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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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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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