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How to select multiple files in the macOS Finder

Ever needed to select more than one item in the macOS Finder? It’s easy. But first a brief reminder on the difference between the Mac Finder and the Mac Desktop. The Finder is the first thing that you see when your Mac powers up. It’s the computer’s file manager and graphical user interface “shell” that’s designed to, among other things,...

Tech Tip: Keep Your Electronics Warm During Cold Weather

(Cutaway view of internal HDD showing platter and read/write mechanism) Although the end of January is less than a week away, cold weather can still affect parts of the Northern Hemisphere for another three months or so. As unpleasant as...

Data Privacy Day and What it Means to You

Every January 28th, data security groups from around the world host Data Privacy Day events. In the United States, the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) organizes events to raise awareness of data privacy and how important it is in today's...

Using Security Code Autofill in iOS 12 and macOS Mojave

iOS 12 and macOS Mojave have a feature that can make your life easier and keep you protected online. The feature, known as Security Code Autofill, makes it much easier to use two-factor authentication (2FA) on your devices. In this...

Launch Services: Keeping Apps and File Associations Straight

Launch Services is a core service of the Mac OS that enables an actively running application to open other apps, documents, or URLs (Uniform Resource Locators). Launch Services is also used to prioritize which app is used to open a...

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