Tech Tips

Streamline Mac Spring Cleaning with Parallels...

Our very own Tom Nelson recently provided some wonderful tips on cleaning your Mac, both inside and out. If you find that some of the “inside” cleaning sounds a...

How to Share Files Using AirDrop...

Apple’s AirDrop feature is a great way to share files with macOS Catalina. It lets you send documents, photos, webpages, map locations, and more to anyone near you, wirelessly....

Work From Home Essentials: Choosing a...

I’ve always used a UPS (Uninterruptable Power Supply) to protect my Mac and peripherals from loss of power, electrical surges, brownouts, and noise and glitches on the power coming...

How To Tell How Many Times...

Did you know that a 2019 study found that the average person picked up his or her smartphone 96 times each day? Millennials, those who were born between 1981...

How to Test an Issue in...

Recently, I had a heck of a time solving an issue with my wife’s (aging MacBook Pro). I finally had to test the issue by creating a new user...

Use Screen Sharing to Troubleshoot a...

Have you ever wished you could help a friend or relative with a Mac-related problem, but trying to chat about it over the phone or in Messages just isn’t...

Should You Upgrade to USB-C?

If you buy a new device or appliance, like a keyboard, mouse, or even a smartphone cable, you may have the option to get a version with USB-C instead...

How to Set Sound Output Options...

I use macOS Catalina on a 16-inch MacBook Pro connected to an LG UltraFine 5K display. When I want to listen to music or watch a video, I want...

How to Move Notifications From One...

I posted an article a while ago, admitting my shameful ignorance when it came to How to Move the Dock from One Monitor to Another on a Mac because...

How to Clear Your Safari Browsing...

Catalina Quick Tip You can remove all records that macOS Catalina’s Safari keeps of where you’ve browsed during a period of time you want. If your Mac and your...

A Dozen Essential Mac Accessories

Whether your Mac has just been unboxed or you’ve had it for years, there are some accessories that every Mac owner should consider indispensable. Today we’ll take a look...

How to Manage Safari Downloads on...

In macOS Safari, you can change where downloaded files are stored, have them deleted after a defined period of time, and open automatically. Here's how!