How to hide your Mac from a network By Bryan Clark published January 9, 2021 Hiding your Mac from a network keeps it somewhat invisible from those you share the network with. It’s not foolproof, but if you want to stay stealthy, here’s how it’s done.
How to get the Catalina menu bar back on macOS Big Sur By Bryan Clark published December 23, 2020 Missing your old menu bar? Change the transparency for a Catalina-like look.
How to Set Up a Metered Internet Connection in Windows 10 By Bryan Clark last updated December 22, 2020
How to save a text from Messages to PDF on macOS By Bryan Clark published December 20, 2020 Snagging a screenshot of a conversation in Messages is a great way to archive or share it. But if you want to save everything, moving the thread to a PDF makes a lot of sense.
macOS tips: How to store files, photos and messages in iCloud By Bryan Clark published December 5, 2020 Apple isn’t exactly generous when it comes to disk space. But rather than springing for an upgrade, why not try moving more of your files and data to iCloud?
How to always keep a Mac (and your apps) up-to-date By Bryan Clark published November 22, 2020 Apple makes it easy to install macOS and App Store app updates. Third party updates take a little bit of work, but keeping your entire system up-to-date keeps it safe and secure.
macOS Big Sur review By Bryan Clark published November 19, 2020 Editor's Choice MacOS Big Sur is Apple’s biggest update in years, and if your system can support it, we highly recommend making the upgrade. Here’s what’s new in Apple’s first macOS 11 release.
How to empty trash automatically in macOS By Bryan Clark published November 16, 2020 Though not the most customizable tool in the world, Apple’s option to delete your trash every 30 days could free up gigabytes of space that are currently using space on your drive.
How to tag and find files using keyword search in Spotlight By Bryan Clark published November 8, 2020 Here’s how to use Spotlight to find just about anything on a Mac with its keyword search feature.
Intel vs. ARM Macs: What's the difference and which should you buy? By Bryan Clark published November 7, 2020 Apple plans to outfit all laptop and desktop PCs with new, custom-made, ARM-based chips within the next two years. Is it worth the wait?
How to quit Chrome immediately (without holding down Command + Q) on macOS By Bryan Clark published November 1, 2020 A quick tap of the Command + Q shortcut doesn’t shut Chrome down like it does other programs. Instead, you have to hold the button. Here’s how to get it to behave like all other apps.
8 new features in iOS 14 you’re really going to love By Bryan Clark published November 1, 2020 It’s safe to say that this might be its best update so far.
How to install Python on macOS By Bryan Clark published October 24, 2020 Python is easy to install and use, and year-after-year it remains one of the most popular coding languages. Here’s how to install Python’s standard library on any PC running macOS.
How to compress a JPEG on macOS using Preview By Bryan Clark published October 17, 2020 Shrink large images down to size with a powerful tool built right in to every PC running macOS: Preview
How to backup (and restore) your desktop icons By Bryan Clark published October 11, 2020 Desktop icons are a very personal thing. Here’s how to make sure that you, or someone else, can’t mess with them
How to install plugins for Apple Mail By Bryan Clark published October 4, 2020 Beef up your Apple Mail experience with third-party plugins
How to enable or disable hot corners on macOS By Bryan Clark published September 21, 2020 Hot corners allow you to assign a specific action to each corner of your screen. To activate them, simply move the mouse into that corner.
How to change the default screenshot save location By Bryan Clark published September 14, 2020 Apple’s default screenshot tool is one of the best I’ve ever used. It’s effective, but simple, and there’s little to complain about. But who likes a desktop full of screenshots?
How to change folder icons or color on a Mac By Bryan Clark published September 8, 2020 Organize your folders with new colors and icons
How to change the text on your macOS lock screen By Bryan Clark published August 31, 2020 Apple users can pick their own wallpaper, photo, and text to display on the lock screen. Here’s how it’s done.
macOS Big Sur: Everything we’re excited about By Bryan Clark published August 23, 2020 Apple promises nearly 100 updates to the biggest macOS version in years, and the first iteration of macOS 11. Here are all the features worth talking about.
How to batch rename files in macOS By Bryan Clark published August 22, 2020 Importing photos from an external source usually results in some rather long and complex file names. You can change these into something more recognizable using built-in tools found in Finder.
How to securely wipe and prepare your Mac for sale (or recycling) By Bryan Clark published August 15, 2020 Selling your Mac should always start with a thorough wipe to erase sensitive data -- whether files, photos, or text documents -- and log out of commonly used apps and services.
How to enable (or disable) the two finger right-click on macOS By Bryan Clark published August 10, 2020 Two finger clicking takes a bit of practice, but it’s worth it
