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Apple’s iPhone 7 release is just around the corner and as is typical for Apple, it looks like they’re removing the use of a loved peripheral in the humble 3.5mm headphone...

Apple’s iOS version 8 was released in mid-September to glowing reviews and happy consumers. What are the new features introduced in version 8 and should you upgrade? Can you...

The threat of a malware explosion on Mac OS X has been low until recently, when more and more threats have been identified. With Mac use increasing, scammers are now targeting OS X...

If you own an Apple computer and want a display that shares your computer's design, you only have two very similar options, one of which is Apple's 27" Thunderbolt display...

The late Steve Jobs was well-known for his compelling, passionate presentations and speeches. Here are the 10 greatest oratory moments of his amazing career.

Three years on from the launch of the amazing MacBook Air, the computer is now beginning to show its age with Apple once more refusing to increase the hard disk capacity...

When Apple released iOS 5 and Lion 10.7.2 they also released iCloud. While these operating systems are required to use iCloud on an iOS device and/or a Mac you can also get at the...

Using the iPad in education may seem a bit taboo to older generations, but many studies have shown that the touch-tablet actually has the chance to become the center of education tools...

Siri, the voice recognition and personal assistant software for the iPhone 4S, may be one of the most impressive things to hit smart phones since the original iPhone, but what if they...

Have you heard of SlideShark, the new free app that lets you run PowerPoint presentations from your iPad? Here we look at some pros and cons of using the app, and whether or not...

Siri, the voice recognition and personal assistant software for the iPhone 4S, may be one of the most impressive things to hit smart phones since the original iPhone, but what if they...

AppleTV is great, when it works right. Here are some AppleTV troubleshooting tips so you can hopefully avoid a trip to the Apple Store.

Do you access the programs on your Mac by placing your Applications folder on the Dock? If so, you'll find the free AppMenuBoy application from Google to be a small but handy...

Apple TV is a great gadget that delivers entertainment to your home audio/video system and TV but what about playing content from YouTube, your cell phone and other sources?...

This quick tutorial will show you two easy ways to find the MAC address of your Apple TV's wireless adapter. This is important if you want to secure your wireless network by using...

Searching for the best solution for a home theater media center setup? Two Apple products, the Mac Mini and the Apple TV, are both great possible solutions. However, there are pros...

Apple TV makes your TV watching experience richer. View your photos and videos on a high definition screen, listen to your playlist and much more with Apple TV.... It doesn’t...

Running out of space on your AppleTV? The AppleTV debuted with a 40GB or 160GB internal hard drive. Below you will find a step by step tutorial detailing how to upgrade the internal...

Do you email photos through iPhoto? If you do, you might have noticed some major changes in iPhoto '11. How do you email photos in iPhoto '11? Can you email photos the...

In versions of iPhoto before iPhoto '11 you could start a project with a blank book and drop the photos you want to use into the book. iPhoto '11 removed that feature and you...

Here is a look at a few common issues that come up with iMovie plugins, and how you can repair them.

With this simple how-to guide, we are going to see how to use Tidy Up! to find duplicate flies in your iPhoto library.

The "no matching video" error can occur without warning in iMovie, and can prove particularly frustrating when you have already used the clip previously!

It might appear slightly confusing at first, but it is a straightforward task to import images from your scanner into the iPhoto application.

One of the often forgotten advantages of Apple's computers is the iLife suite, a comprehensive collection of programs for video, photo and audio editing. iLife is known to be powerful...

iPhoto is great for organizing your photos, but it can be used for organizing other image files as well. Read on for how to turn iPhoto into an image organizer for your files.

Need more space on your Mac's hard drive? Considering moving your iTunes and/or iPhoto libraries to an external drive.

You can share your snapshots and favorite pictures from iPhoto to your Facebook account easily. Just download and install the free Facebook Exporter for iPhoto and follow this step...

Itunes is the preferred and only music player for those listening to music on their iPhone or iPod. But how much do you really know about the software? This is your chance to test...

Personal music libraries can get pretty big and unwieldy. Here's where you can get started on taking control over your music collection with iTunes.

Uninstalling iTunes and the files associated with the iTunes application is not as easy as it first appears. Here's how to remove iTunes and all files associated with it.

QuickTime is the obvious media player for watching video clips in Mac OS X - but sadly this doesn't natively support the DivX format. So what are the alternatives?

By removing your iTunes library you can start from scratch and discard the previous database of tracks - but is it worth doing?

Ever had a Quick Time movie, video or song that you wanted to use in a format that would not accept Quick Time? With this simple tool and these directions you can do just that....

So you were wondering how you can copy iTunes library to a new computer? If you were looking for a way or ways to copy your iTunes library to a new computer, you are on the right...

As people discover more and more the benefits of using a computer, they also begin to discover the limitations. One such limitation is the need to convert many files into other files...

Everybody likes their mix CDs to look nice, so why not go through the little bit of extra trouble and print out some professional looking CD covers to put in those jewel cases?...

In this article we'll take a look at a few reasons that iMovie may be running slow and some ways to troubleshoot those issues.

If you're using an Apple Mac, there is nothing forcing you to use Microsoft Office products when you have the choice of a perfectly good alternative in iWork. Pages is an excellent...

While viewing a PDF on Mac OS X might be relatively simple, there are many other ways in which you can create, edit and manipulate portable document format files on an Apple computer!

Getting your presentation right is important, so preparation is imperative. With the right tips - from understanding your Keynote software to what is required in a presentation and...

There are many suitable office applications for Mac OS X that can be used in a small or medium-sized business, from huge office suites to accounting software and other tools.

One of the best places to find information on the Internet are forums. Apple Pages forums are no exception however, you must be careful where you obtain your information. These two...

Are you fed up of the preinstalled templates that come with iWork Numbers? Do you wish you had additional iWork Numbers templates for different tasks? Then read on to find out...

Do you need more Apple Pages templates than the program comes with? Perhaps none of those templates are exactly what you need for your project. This article will give you some great...

If you are looking for awesome sources for iWork templates especially Apple Pages business templates, then you need to read this article because it is going to show you some pretty...

Have a look at this article to find the five best templates that will make your presentation stand apart from all the presentations in your office. After all, everyone who owns a Mac...

Do you need to convert your Apple Pages document to a .doc Word format? This article will guide you step-by-step how to save a Pages document as a Word file.

Three years on from the launch of the amazing MacBook Air, the computer is now beginning to show its age with Apple once more refusing to increase the hard disk capacity...

So you are in the market for a new MacBook laptop but you also want to find the cheapest possible price. There are ways to cut back on the cost but you have to look around a little...

While the age of the PowerPC Apple might finally be at an end, there is still plenty to gain from this superb generation of computers. Mac OS X Lion might not be an option, but there...

The battle between Apple's white-and-silver clad warriors and the vast sea of PC boxes has been waged for decades. In this article, however, we'll address a very specific point...

The clasp is the one thing on your PowerBook or on your MacBook Pro that quite literally holds your system together in one place. If either the catch or the clasp itself fails to engage...

Video capturing, be it a clip of a TV show or a section of a video game, is becoming massively popular alongside the rise of the Internet. If you have a Mac and you want to do some...

So your internet stopped working, and you're pretty sure you need to replace the AirPort extreme card in your MacBook or MacBook Pro. Well, thanks to pretty similar architecture...

If you own a Mac Pro, the chances are you spent around $2000 on the computer, so spending the same again to upgrade might not be an attractive option. However, as you will see,...

Looking for a way to use Microsoft Access on your Mac? Here are some options you have, as well as alternatives to the program that will (hopefully) suit your needs just...

Apple recently updated its iMac product line, bringing in 2 stock options for both 21.5- and 27-inch iMacs 2011. Here we review the stock or entry-level 21.5-inch iMac. Read on to find...

If you own an Apple computer and want a display that shares your computer's design, you only have two very similar options, one of which is Apple's 27" Thunderbolt display...

VMWare Fusion is a powerful program that lets Mac users install operating systems such as Windows 7 onto their computers without the need to buy an entirely new computer. Here's...

Whether you have come across minor connectivity issues such as temporary outages or a full-blown problem where you're unable to connect to the web, email or even the iTunes Store...

Having printer problems after installing OS X Lion on your Mac? Read on for some troubleshooting tips to help get your printer back up and running.

In this article we look at MacBook Pro models and options to help you determine the right configuration for your use. Model, processor, memory, hard drive; these are all factors...

Whether you're using a Mac or Windows, the Safari browser is a popular option. On Mac OS X, the web browser offers an unparalleled browsing experience, and it is so easy to use...

Think you know all there is to know about Mac OSX Lion? Here's a quiz to test your knowledge in the latest OS for the Mac.

If Mac OS X 10.7 Lion is baffling you, or you've been struggling to get to grips with the new features, then worry not - we've got everything you need to get used to the latest...

Do you find yourself wanting to save website links for later use but don't want to clog your bookmarks list with temporary links? Apples new Reading List feature might be the...

Mac hardware is a peculiar subject as many wonder what is so special about it. This guide aims to explain the many questions and provide an in-depth view into the world of Mac hardware...

If you are in an office environment or a household with multiple Mac computers it may be advantageous to setup a central Mac OS X print server. Let's discuss how to do just that...

Whatever your reason for doing it, running Mac proxy servers can be an extremely useful tool for speeding up your internet connection, bypassing blocked websites, or any number of other...

Do you want some great open source software applications for use with your Mac OS X Snow Leopard Server? There's a variety of great open source analysis and configuration tools...

Here is a look at both iMovie and Final Cut Express and how to choose between the two.

Did you know that Mac OS X comes with a powerful public web server? It runs on Apache and you might just be able to host your website from your very own computer!

Laptops are one of the easiest pieces of technology to customize and upgrade, partly due to their size, and partly due to how personal they are to an individual person. Here's a...

Whether at home or at the office, personalizing a device to fit your needs and interests is something that can turn a meaningless hunk of metal into an object that you're proud...

The world is rough out there, so ready your iMac to withstand the toughest trips. In this article check out some of the best iMac travel cases, which give your iMac protection as well...

The first generation of Apple's Bluetooth keyboard line is called the A1016, and it's been on the market for over eight years. Originally released in 2003, if you still have...

Looking to hook your Mac mini up to your new DVI monitor? Depending on what model Mac mini you own you will need either a standard DVI cable or a Mini-DVI to DVI adapter to accomplish...

If you need more hard drive space for your Mac Pro, it's a good idea to learn how to attain that without having to move all of your data from one hard drive to a new one. Here's...

Hooking up a printer to your Mac should be pretty straightforward, but there are various reasons why a password might be required...

Docking stations are rapidly becoming very popular, and if you want to keep up with trends, you'll need to buy one yourself. Here are the best Macbook Pro docking stations.

Putting a new hard drive into your MacBook Pro is like giving it a new lease of life. Not only will the added storage space allow you to store more, it will also let you get more mileage...

Before every single computer had wireless cards built into them there were things called "Network Adapters", and while much of their use is diminishing, they do come on handy...

The threat of a malware explosion on Mac OS X has been low until recently, when more and more threats have been identified. With Mac use increasing, scammers are now targeting OS X...

Available as part of iLife, iPhoto is a fantastic app for anyone who wants to keep their digital photos organized. Offering image editing and other useful tools, the application can...

There are different ways to share data between a Mac and a PC. You might use Ethernet or wireless networking, restrict yourself to swapping files between devices using a USB stick or...

iCloud is Apple's replacement for MobileMe. It takes some MobileMe features and adds to it. What are these old and new features and how much will it cost you? Read on to find...

Apple Devices "just work" with each other, but what if you have to use a non Apple device or phone for whatever reason? No problem. Here's how to get everything to play...

You want to give Mac-related gifts to the Mac users in your life to show how much you care. However, you use Windows; you may not understand the Mac way of life. The gift ideas...

We worked hard to bring you a fun yet slightly challenging quiz to see just how much you know about the Mac. We guarantee you'll learn something...painlessly!

Think you've got what it takes to take home the Mac super-user crown? Take this brain-bending quiz chock full of tough yet fun questions to test your knowledge.

If you're new to Mac OS X, the secret to success is forgetting everything you have learned on Windows...

MacBook Pros are a big investment compared to other laptops. What if something inside it breaks? Luckily, you've come to the right place! Check out these article for how...

Apple’s iPhone 7 release is just around the corner and as is typical for Apple, it looks like they’re removing the use of a loved peripheral in the humble 3.5mm headphone...

Apple’s iOS version 8 was released in mid-September to glowing reviews and happy consumers. What are the new features introduced in version 8 and should you upgrade? Can you...

Tim Cook has a huge task ahead of him as the replacement for the late Steve Jobs, the scale of which is eerily familiar. Back in 1985 Jobs left Apple and the company foundered for 11...

Assigning inordinate importance to celebrities is a matter of course for most in the media and many people at large. Tech writers and users are not immune by virtue of geekdom, and...

When one of your major income streams comes from legal action and you're planning to build a spaceship-style HQ, you have to take a step back and wonder if things are getting a...

Whether you're looking for help with Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Outlook, our guides to Microsoft Office: Mac will provide you with all you need to get to grips with the Mac...

Software for Mac is available in the plenty but you have to know where to look for it. Luckily we made the search a bit easier for you with this guide to software for Mac. Read on for...

Mac OS X users can take advantage of various virtualization environments, from VMware Fusion and VirtualBox to traditional emulators.

Don't pay more for software just because you own a Mac! It's time to join the ranks of computer users who enjoy powerful, free software applications. You will find this...

Whether you're writing a letter for a new job, to send to a company you do business with or simply to send to a friend, you don't have to use expensive apps - OS X features...

While there is no full Mac OS X client for pcAnywhere, the remote desktop application now provides a client for Macs, allowing Windows-based technicians to remote connect and resolve...

Parental control software can be expensive - but despite the limited options for Mac OS X you will find several useful freeware tools to help you keep an eye on your family's Internet...

If you're bad with money or you just need a little extra boost when managing your finances, look no further than your computer. Here are some great Mac OS freeware (or shareware!)...

If there is some reason that you need to access Internet Explorer on your Mac rather than use the native Safari browser, there are a handful of ways in which you can use this old and...

Free things are hard to come by in this day and age, especially when you're talking about the stock market, but fortunately a couple of companies will come to your rescue if you...