With many people still at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s a great opportunity to either start a new podcast or take some simple steps to improve the quality of the audio you’re putting out into the world. In this installment of Pro Audio, we’ll cover some of the gear you’ll need to create high-quality podcast audio on a budget, with additional recommendations if you’re fortunate enough to have extra funds.
I find an external display a great convenience when using my 16-inch MacBook Pro. This is why I have it attached to an LG UltraFine 5K display. (Though I have encountered flickering problems as I talk about here.) Some laptops...
Introducing the new OWC Rover Pro – a toolless, patent-pending, made in the USA design that allows users to add wheels to the 2019 Mac Pro in under two minutes. Factory-finish, matching stainless-steel housings feature 360-degree articulating wheels with non-marring soft rubber tread install and include stops to keep your Mac Pro in place and offer the freedom of mobility when needed.
There's one default Mac app that I'm sure not many Mac users even know about – the Stickies app. You don't need to download it because it comes with macOS. Like the name implies, the Stickies app allows you to...
Some users don't want to disable Secure Boot because they believe it disables all malware protection on their Mac. This belief is not correct, and Apple labeling the setting for disabling Secure Boot as "No Security" in the Startup System Security utiliy doesn't help. In this article, we tell you when and why it's okay to turn off Secure Boot.
macOS’s Contacts app automatically creates a contact card for you—your me card—when you set up your Mac. Information on your vCard — such as your name, email address, or picture (if you add one) — can be used in other...
Perhaps you’ve been working on your home Mac since the pandemic started and are suddenly realizing that you can’t find documents when you need them. Maybe that Mac has been in use for a much longer time and the struggle is even worse. Today, I’ll provide some tips on keeping your digital life organized on your Mac.
The Calendars app in macOS Catalina is automatically backed up if you have an iCloud account and enable this option. However, I like to keep another back-up of my calendar events and urge you to do the same. Here’s how...
As we mentioned in an earlier Rocket Yard post, "Intel Introduces Thunderbolt 4: What Is It and Does It Matter?" Intel released the specifications and expectations of Thunderbolt 4 last week. This has caused quite a stir, initiated a lot of conversation, and even created a bit of fear in those who are heavily invested in Thunderbolt 3.
