Tux the penguin, the official mascot of Linux Linux is an open-source Unix-like operating system that has been available in one form or another since 1991. Many servers operate on Linux, which is probably its primary use case. Early on in...
Passwords. They're one of the banes of modern life. I know I should be using unique and strong passwords for every account or service I use. But when you consider that the minimum requirements for a strong password can include:...
The Mac comes equipped with a number of apps, including Safari, Mail, Photos, Calendar, Contacts, and many more, that are used every day by most Mac users. There's also a class of apps known as utilities that are often overlooked...
At an October 2014 event, Apple introduced a completely new way of paying for goods and services. Apple Pay has since become a popular payment method for millions of users. But only recently – with the release of macOS Sierra and...
In order to address critical vulnerabilities that could potentially allow an attacker to take control of the affected system, Adobe has released a security update for its Flash player. The company issued the update last week for systems including Mac, Windows, Linux...
(Night Shift in iOS 10. The feature was added to iOS last year and will be included in macOS 10.12.4.) Did you know that your Mac can keep you awake at night? It's true -- research over the years has...
It’s so nice to have a new Mac! You turn it on the first time and are usually filled with amazement at how fast the Mac is running. Pretty soon, though, you’re finding that the new Mac is running as...
Rocket Yard Contributor Steve Sande is out of the country on a great adventure, so he’ll be providing readers with a lot of helpful tips over the next month that can help them use their tech gear confidently and safely...
With each new version of the Mac OS come new tips and tricks hidden away in the operating system. While new discoveries are fun to find and share with Rocket Yard readers, it's also fun to rediscover tips for past...
