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How to boost the size of the mouse cursor on a Mac or Windows PC

How to boost the size of the mouse cursor on a Mac or Windows PC

by ben patterson | Feb 16, 2018 | desktops, how-tos, laptops

Updated! Having a hard time spotting that itty-bitty mouse cursor on your PC or Mac display? You’re not the only one. Indeed, as computer displays get bigger and sharper, on-screen mouse pointers keep getting tinier and tinier. Will they eventually shrink down to...
Mac tip: 6 essential Safari toolbar buttons you need to install

Mac tip: 6 essential Safari toolbar buttons you need to install

by ben patterson | Dec 14, 2017 | desktops, how-tos, laptops

If you haven’t tried customizing the Safari toolbar buttons on your Mac yet, you’re in for a treat. Find out how to drag new buttons into the Safari toolbar, as well as which buttons to pick. First things first, though… What’s the Safari...
Mac tip: 10 handy tips every MacOS user should know

Mac tip: 10 handy tips every MacOS user should know

by ben patterson | Oct 18, 2017 | desktops, how-tos, laptops

From snapping screenshots to signing PDFs with your fingertip, your iMac, MacBook or Mac Mini has scores of useful—and in some cases, well hidden—tricks up its sleeves. Read on for 10 gotta-know tips that every MacOS user should have under their belt. Take a...
Reader Mail: Do I need to replace my MacBook Air battery?

Reader Mail: Do I need to replace my MacBook Air battery?

by ben patterson | Jul 6, 2017 | how-tos, laptops

Nadine writes: I have a Macbook Air I bought at the end of 2013. I find lately that when I’m using it on battery just to do normal chores and not streaming, the battery dies very quickly. Is it time to get a new battery? How much do they cost? Hi Nadine! I feel...
Mac tip: An easy way to save your open Safari tabs in a bookmark folder

Mac tip: An easy way to save your open Safari tabs in a bookmark folder

by ben patterson | Jun 29, 2017 | desktops, how-tos

So, let’s say you’re doing a little shopping, performing some online research, or otherwise digging around the web, and you want to save all the tabs you have open. Instead of creating bookmarks for your open tabs one-by-one, try a two-click Safari feature...
Mac tip: How to move the mouse pointer with your keyboard

Mac tip: How to move the mouse pointer with your keyboard

by ben patterson | May 10, 2017 | desktops, how-tos, laptops

Maybe you mousing hand needs a break, or perhaps you need to move the mouse pointer one teeny-tiny pixel at a time. In either case, there’s a way to move the Mac mouse pointer with the keyboard rather than nudging the mouse or swiping your trackpad. The trick:...
Mac tip: 7 neat & tidy spring cleaning tips for your Mac

Mac tip: 7 neat & tidy spring cleaning tips for your Mac

by ben patterson | Mar 22, 2017 | desktops, how-tos, laptops

Whether it’s spring cleaning time or you’re simply in the mood to clear out some clutter, there are plenty of easy ways to clean up your Mac. Read on for seven ways to give your Mac a deep digital clean, from tidying your desktop icons to organizing the...
Mac tip: Never tried Mac folder tabs? Here’s 4 tips to get you started

Mac tip: Never tried Mac folder tabs? Here’s 4 tips to get you started

by ben patterson | Feb 15, 2017 | desktops, how-tos, laptops

Annoyed by the clutter of windows on your Mac desktop, or just looking for an easier way to drag files from one folder to another? Time to try one of the Mac’s most overlooked features: folder tabs. Just like the Safari web browser, each Mac folder window is...
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