Tag Archives: Mavericks

More Mavericks Excitement

Ars Technica’s readers responded, en masse, about their “favorite” Mavericks issues; how do yours match up?

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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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Mavericks in (In)Action

Mavericks has been out about a month, now, and to no one’s big surprise, it’s not perfect. In After a month of use, we dish out our biggest gripes with OS X Mavericks, the Ars Technica crew achieves (I hope) … 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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***** 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

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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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Reminder: Mac Class at Di-No

Tomorrow, at 2:00p, is the Intro to Mavericks class, focusing on OS X 9 Mavericks, at Di-No Computers. Di-No Computers 2817 E. Foothill Blvd. Pasadena, CA  91107 (626) 795-6674

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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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