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...
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...
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...
Need to know what your Facebook friends are doing the moment they do it? If so, the Facebook ticker is a wonderful thing; otherwise, it’s one of the most annoying things on Facebook. The good news, though, is that you can—finally!—hide it completely. Want to...
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...
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...
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...
Check out my step-by-step guide for installing “Lion” on your Mac, my top 5 reasons for installing Lion in the first place, and 5 ways in which Lion turns your Mac into an iPad. Also: Find out how to fix Lion’s new, “natural” scrolling...
