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Mac tip: How to sign a PDF without a printer or a scanner

Mac tip: How to sign a PDF without a printer or a scanner

by ben patterson | Jul 11, 2012 | desktops, how-tos, laptops

Got a contract or some other document that you need to sign and return via email? Well, you could always print it out, sign on the dotted line, scan the newly-signed document, and then send the new version as an email attachment—an effective, if cumbersome process....
Mac tip: How to pin an app to a specific Mission Control desktop

Mac tip: How to pin an app to a specific Mission Control desktop

by ben patterson | Jun 20, 2012 | desktops, how-tos, laptops

Tired of your various Mac apps winding up in the wrong virtual desktop? I know the feeling. Well, good news. You can, in fact, assign an app to a specific desktop in Mission Control—perfect for keeping your programs in their proper “spaces,” particularly...
11 spring cleaning tips for your PC or Mac

11 spring cleaning tips for your PC or Mac

by ben patterson | May 1, 2012 | desktops, how-tos, laptops

Is your PC running out of hard drive space? Has it been ages since you backed up your Mac? Ready to declutter your desktop? Get your system back under control with these 11 tips and how-tos. 1. Back up your Windows PC Windows 7 boasts an easy-to-use utility that’ll...
How to set your Mac to check for updates automatically

How to set your Mac to check for updates automatically

by ben patterson | Apr 10, 2012 | desktops, how-tos, laptops

So, quick question: when was the last time you updated your Mac’s system software? Yesterday? A week ago? Sometime last year? Or, worst of all, never? It’s easy to understand why you might only check for Mac system updates once in a blue moon. For one...
Prepping for Facebook Timeline; mobile hotspots explained; “Quick Look” for Mac (week in review)

Prepping for Facebook Timeline; mobile hotspots explained; “Quick Look” for Mac (week in review)

by ben patterson | Jan 28, 2012 | social networks, week in review

Like it or not, your Facebook wall is about to get the Timeline treatment. Don’t let the upcoming change to your Facebook profile catch you by surprise. Once you’ve learned the basics and snagged some must-know security tips, be sure to learn how to limit...
How to bring the Mac’s virtual desktop “spaces” to a Windows PC

How to bring the Mac’s virtual desktop “spaces” to a Windows PC

by ben patterson | Jan 18, 2012 | desktops, how-tos, laptops

One of my favorite features on Apple’s Mac operating system is “Mission Control,” which lets you create and easily switch between multiple desktop “spaces”—perfect for anyone who, for example, wants one virtual desktop for work and...
5 tech tips to kick off the New Year

5 tech tips to kick off the New Year

by ben patterson | Jan 3, 2012 | desktops, laptops, phones, privacy, security

A new year means a new start—for both you and your gadgets. Get off on the right foot in 2012 with these five essential tech tips, from backing up your hard drive (you are backing up your hard drive, aren’t you?) to taking charge of your pile of passwords. 1....
10 tips for taking control of your new Mac

10 tips for taking control of your new Mac

by ben patterson | Dec 29, 2011 | desktops, how-tos, laptops

Excited about your new MacBook or iMac? Sure you are. But even with its easy-to-navigate desktop and intuitive menus, mastering the myriad settings and controls in the Mac operating system can be a little intimidating. Here’s a few tips and how-tos to get your...
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