If your Mac is running slow, and refusing to do what you ask in a reasonable amount of time, Activity Monitor can help you pinpoint what apps are hogging the most CPU.
How safe is your Mac? Not as safe as you think.
While the Mac offers ease of use and simplicity, some of those “features” could actually be exposing you to security risks. One such feature is in Safari that automatically opens “safe” files as soon as they are downloaded. According to Apple’s definition “safe” consist of package-installer and disk image files, which could contain malware.
Having a stuck CD or DVD can be frustrating. If you have a disk that refuses to eject, here’s a simple solution to force a stubborn disk out.
iPhoto can get sloppy with duplicate images, or even thumbnails. Especially for those who migrated from PC to Mac and used the auto import function of iPhoto. Brattoo Propagando has you covered with their offering called Duplicate Annihilator and Thumbnail Annihilator.
This section will describe the process to create the encryption keys to replace the standard, insecure password authentication and how to setup port forwarding on your router.
iPhoto is convenient way to download your photos to your mac, not to mention the default. However many users prefer to download pictures and movies to a folder. Mac has a wonderful utility called Image Capture which will download your photos, movies, and music. Which will allow you to manage your media “the old fashioned way”, I find this handy because I prefer to add images into iPhoto manually while having a backup or originals in one location.
Did you ever want more detailed information from the iTunes bar graph when you plug in your iPod? Here’s a quick tip on how to see your iPod utilization differently.
Heres a list of the common Mac OS X keyboard shortcuts. A keyboard shortcut is a way to invoke a function in Mac OS X by pressing a combination of keys on your keyboard. These can help you to significantly speed up daily computer tasks.
Using some simple settings under System Preferences you can have your Mac turn itself on or off according to your schedule saving power or having the computer ready and waiting when you get to your office.
Did you ever need to access your home or office computer while on the road? Concerned about security using public services? Now you can securely access your Mac from anywhere on the Internet using SSH and Public Key Authentication.
