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A Dozen Essential Mac Accessories

Whether your Mac has just been unboxed or you’ve had it for years, there are some accessories that every Mac owner should consider indispensable. Today we’ll take a look at a dozen of these accessories and how they can assist you in your daily work.

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Use the Finder in macOS Catalina to Back Up an iPhone or iPad

Recently I've noticed a number of software developers taking advantage of macOS Catalina users who previously used iTunes to back up their iPhones and iPads. How are they taking advantage of these folks? By charging up to $100 for apps that essentially perform a function that is built into Catalina. In this article, I'll show you just how easy it is to use the Finder in macOS Catalina to back up an iPhone.

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Quick Tip: How to Show & Hide the Menu Bar on a Mac

When Mac OS X El Capitan debuted in 2015, it was the first time with a Mac operating system that you could hide the menu bar. This continues in macOS Catalina. I’m not sure why you would want to, but if you do, here’s how to hide the menu bar on a Mac...

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Pro Audio: The Best Compressor Plugins

In this Pro Audio Series article, I'll introduce you to a few popular hardware compressors along with my favorite plugin emulations. Almost every plugin in this post is available as a demo, so don't just take my word for it. I'd recommend that you download them all and compare them to see if one stands out for you. Whether you're an experienced engineer or just getting started, this is all about personal taste. There's a lot to digest here, so let's dive right in.

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How to Use Gestures in Mail in macOS Catalina

Starting with Mac OS X El Capitan, the Mail app added support for more gesture controls than before. Add your accounts to Mail and you’ll be able to access all your email from one place, then use swipe gestures to...

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Using Activity Monitor Part 1: CPU and Memory

Activity Monitor is one of my favorite apps, although when my Mac is running as it should, I hardly ever use it. But when there’s a need to troubleshoot problems, check performance, or see if an upgrade, such as additional RAM or...

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A Year in Review: The 10 Most Popular Rocket Yard Posts of 2019

As many are wont to do, we here at Rocket Yard like to take some time to reflect at the beginning of each new year. We look back at what went well and what hurdles we encountered. We celebrate the victories and learn from the challenges. In 2019, we saw our readership grow by 29% – that’s a fantastic increase that we can only attribute to you. And for that, we thank you!

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CES 2020: A Sneak Peek at New and Upcoming Products from OWC

CES 2020 kicks off January 7th in Las Vegas and runs through the 10th. But if you think the coolest thing you'll see is the Charmin RollBot, you'll be wrong because OWC is exhibiting a lineup of new hardware and software products. Here is a preview of several new and exciting things currently in the OWC pipeline and a few other choice pieces of gear to be showcased this week at CES that are already available at MacSales.com!

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Guide to Family Sharing: Managing Sharing Options

In part one of our Guide to Family Sharing, we learned how to set up the service. In part two of our Guide to Family Sharing, we’ll take a look at how to share various purchases and subscriptions, and make use of shared Photos and iCloud storage!

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