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How to Set a Default Folder for a New macOS Finder Window

If you often work with files in a specific folder, then it's worth designating the folder as the default folder with which every new macOS window automatically opens.  But first, a reminder not to confuse the Finder with the Desktop. The Finder is the first thing that you see when your Mac finishes starting up. It opens automatically and stays open...

Read This Before Buying a 2020 27-inch iMac to Save Big!

There's no doubt about it. As we noted in an earlier post, Apple's new 27-inch iMac 5K for 2020 is a beast of a machine. With 10-core availability, all Solid State Drives, True Tone Retina display with a nano-texture glass option, faster GPU, T2 chip security, and up to 128 GB of RAM, you may finally be ready to make the leap into a new machine. It's completely understandable. But before you do, do yourself a favor and consider the one thing that is still user-upgradable after your purchase: the memory.

How to Become a macOS Calculator App Power User

Recently, I showed readers of The Rocket Yard how to become power users of the macOS Stickies app. Now that you have your graduate degree in Stickies, it's time to move onto something even better – becoming a macOS Calculator...

How to Use Your Mac Laptop in Closed-Display (Clamshell) Mode

You can use your Mac laptop in closed-display mode (also known as “clamshell” mode) if you have an external display attached. Sometimes closed-display mode isn’t convenient. For instance, I have a 16-inch MacBook Pro connected to a 27-inch LG UltraFine...

OWC Goes to Space and Wants to Take You With!

Have your creative content included on a rocket launch to space and back! The OWC Envoy Pro external SSD will be going into space – and returning – with a leading space exploration developer’s upcoming launch. OWC is holding a...

[VIDEO] Unboxing & Teardown: The 27-inch iMac 5K (2020)

The new 27-inch iMac 5K arrived today quite unceremoniously, and we took no time jumping right in, opening it up, and voiding the warranty so you don't have to. You're welcome. Here's what Apple has to say about their newest...

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