Tag Archives: Macworld

Macworld HELP DESK 06.28.2013

What every Safari user should know tops the list this week. Interesting tips! Do you hate going to a Web site and having to deal with videos that start all on their own as much as I do? If so, … Continue reading

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Macworld HELP DESK 06.21.2013

First in line this week is Exploring Safari’s preferences. Professor Breen gets heavily into Safari under Mountain Lion; even if you’ve been using Safari for a while, you might notice something new. Got kids? Set up a kid-friendly computer can … Continue reading

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Macworld HELP DESK 06.14.2013

Of primary importance this, and every, week, security stuff. How to encrypt your email has some interesting points, and even more interesting comments (and lots of ’em). Continuing in the secure vein, Set up a kid-friendly iPad is a great … Continue reading

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Macworld HELP DESK 06.07.2013

Number One this week? Navigating folders in OS X in Eight easy ways to move between folders in OS X. Some will work better; some, not so much; let me know which you like. And speaking of navigation, Hit the … Continue reading

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Macworld HELP DESK 05.31.2013

First and foremost, just how snoop-proof is your Mac? Chris Breen and the commenters have a lot of interesting things to say about this. Does your calendar rule your life? Does something not exist if it’s not on the calendar? … Continue reading

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Macworld HELP DESK 05.24.2013

Up first is All about About This Mac. In Mountain Lion, About This Mac gets a BIG shot in the arm. Chris Breen discusses several additions; be sure to catch the video, too. How to photograph the moon Ever have … Continue reading

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Macworld HELP DESK 05.17.2013

Leading off this week is Five Dictionary tricks I can’t live without. Wow! I’m psychic! Take photos with your iDevice? Have photos on your iDevice, for that matter? Tips and tricks for iPhoto for iOS has tweaks and tools that … Continue reading

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Getting Your Vocabulary Game On

I’m a big fan of Apple’s Dictionary app, so I had to take a look at Five Dictionary tricks I can’t live without. The really cool tip was #4, Make Dictionary Talk. Which is your favorite?

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Macworld HELP DESK 05.10.2013

Looking for a control center for all those CDs, DVDs, streaming media, iTunes/amazon downloads, etc., etc., etc.? Take a look a Chris Breen’s solution: The computer in the living room: setting up a Mac mini media center. Don’t know about … Continue reading

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Macworld HELP DESK 05.03.2013

Whether you are new to Lion/Mountain Lion, or are making the transition from an earlier Mac OS X version, Introducing Contacts will of great help. Dr Breen goes into great detail explaining the various features and options. Advice from an … Continue reading

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