Recently, I decided to replace the cable modem/router combo I rent from Xfinity/Comcast, my Internet provider, with two devices I purchased myself: a cable modem and router. This will save me $13 a month in rental fees; plus, Xfinity/Comcast has...
If you’ve been using your Mac for a few years, you’ve probably noticed that it’s getting sluggish. You could buy a new Mac — and Apple would love for you to do that — but there are ways to improve...
After I bought my new iMac (and stuffed it with memory from OWC) I decided to start fresh instead of simply transferring all my data over from my older Mac. Everything went smoothly ... at first. However, when I went...
With macOS, it’s (relatively) easy to encrypt files — that is, you can translate your data into a secret code so others can’t view it without your permission. Encryption is the best way to ensure security and peace of...
You can use Siri, Apple’s “personal digital assistant,” to find files on your Mac (and other places). This comes in handy when you can’t remember the full name of a file or where you saved it. First, you need to...
If you have speakers that are designed to be used with Apple's AirPlay technology, here's how you connect them to a Mac. But you may ask, “What is AirPlay 2?” It allows you to share videos, photos, music, and more...
