With the release of macOS Mojave, the ability to take screenshots underwent a bit of a change. Gone is the old Grab screenshot utility; in its place is the new and improved Screenshot app. And while the new Screenshot app...
World Backup Day is here again! Held the day before April Fool's Day, World Backup Day is a worldwide effort to remind computer users of the importance of making regular backups. Today and throughout the month of April, the Rocket...
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...
Long-time readers of the Rocket Yard have probably heard us mention Apple's FileVault Encryption, which is a way to encrypt the startup disk on your Mac. In this Mac 101 article, we'll take a detailed look at FileVault, how it...
Your Mac's user account password gives you access to all of your user data as well as many services included with the Mac OS. That’s why if you should ever forget the account password, you may be in real trouble; stuck...
Do you travel a lot on the job or for pleasure? If so, pay attention to today's Tech Tip because it can keep you from the embarrassment of showing up early or late for appointments when you are in a...
Safari is the most popular web browser for the Mac, and why not; it's fast, easy to use, and it comes with every Mac. These eight tricks (sixteen, if you count the tip included with each trick) can make you...
Preview, the free PDF viewing app included with the Mac, can do a lot more than view images or open PDF files to view. It includes a number of features and services that can be used for editing PDFs, working...
(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...
