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Software

Safari 6: Delete to go Backwards

by Stretch

Previous to Safari 6, you could hit the Delete key to act as a back button. For some reason, when

Mac Hardware

HDD and SSD Explained

by the8thark

A lot of people are asking the question is getting SSD worth it? Or should I stick to the traditional

Uncategorized

Simple Print Server using Automator and Dropbox

by vansmith

By the end of this article, you will have set up a folder action for a Dropbox folder such that anything added to it will be printed. With this set up, you’ll be able to print documents from anywhere in the world and/or print content from mobile devices that are supported by Dropbox.

iPad Accessories

Wake Up Folio by Cooler Master

by Stretch

Like the idea of the iPad’s Smart Cover but decided it doesn’t provide enough protection? You want a full protective case for your iPad with Smart Cover capabilities? Cooler Master’s Wake Up Folio case may be what you are looking for.

Mac OS X

Make The Most Of Spotlight

by Stretch

Spotlight can be a very useful tool but it can be a little daunting for a beginner. Simple math equations, file searches, launch applications; it can all be done from Spotlight. To get started, either click the magnifying glass in the top right hand corner of your screen or push Command+Space on your keyboard.

iPad Accessories

Cooler Master ARC Review

by pigoo3

I just received Cooler Master’s ARC stand for MacBooks, MacBook Pros, and iPads. It’s a device that allows the placement

iPad Software

Cargo-Bot, the iPad Game Programmed on the iPad

by Stretch

Cargo-Bot – a new iPad app by the developer Two Lives – was coded, tested, and finished, all within the Codea iPad app.

Mac Apps

Playing YouTube Videos in VLC

by vansmith

For this week’s quick tip, we’ll explore one of VLC’s more “hidden” features. More specifically, you’ll learn how to play YouTube videos in said media player. This is quite simple and involves only a few steps.

How tos

Learning the Command Line (Part One)

by vansmith

You may have stumbled across the Terminal application, having little knowledge of what it was for, you ignored it. I don’t blame you – for 98% of Mac users, it is of little value. Or is it?

Software

Multitasking Probably Isn’t Killing Your iPhone’s Battery

by Sylvester Roque

Recently one of our iPhone 3GS units began needing to be recharged before the end of the day. Quite unusual given that we were only sending a handful of text messages a day from that phone and hadn’t taken any phone calls on the day we noticed the problem.

Mac OS X

It’s All About Options and Preferences

by Sylvester Roque

I’m not a keyboard shortcut junkie. I use cut, copy, and paste all the time but most others escape me just when I need them. Here are a few though that I’ve been using a lot lately.

Mac OS X

Lost Hard drive Space?

by Stretch

Where is my space going? I don’t know what is taking up my hard drive, please help. I have tons of “Other,” how do I delete it? My hard drive is full and I can’t find what is using it. We see these questions all the time on the forums.

iPad

Apple iPad Event

by matt

Right now Apple is announcing their latest product release, revealing details of what is to be the latest iteration of the iPad! We’ll keep this short in favor of press coverage at the event itself. Follow the streaming coverage from the Wall Street Journal…

iPad Accessories

Review: Zagora Colca Sac MacBook Sleeve

by razormac

The Colca Sac line of protective sleeves are handmade by elves (just kidding–at least I think I am) by Zagora in Salt Lake City, UT USA.

iPad Accessories

Review: Cosmonaut pen for iPad

by Aptmunich

The Cosmonaut is a capacitive stylus that was launched to much hype last Spring on Kickstarter. Created by the same guys that made the Glif tripod adapter for the iPhone. Its creators promised an unparalleled writing experience on the iPad, but does it live up to the hype? Let’s find out…

iPad Accessories

Review: TinTac Hoxton messenger bag

by Aptmunich

Inspired by the area in London with the same name, the TinTac Hoxton is designed as an everyday commuter or casual bag. The Hoxton is a casual messenger-style bag that is big enough to carry a 13” MacBook or iPad.

Networking

Review: Eye-Fi Pro | X2

by Aptmunich

What’s the most annoying part of digital photography? That’s right, fiddling around with the memory card or USB cable to copy your photos to your computer. Well the Eye-Fi cards promise to have a better solution for copying photos: these cards can transfer your digital snaps wirelessly!

Accessories

Review: Waterfield Cargo bag

by Aptmunich

Waterfield bags are designed to be very tough (not surprising as the company was founded by a former bicycle messenger), so I was keen to take a closer look at the Waterfield Cargo bag.

iPad

Review: Dodocase for iPad 2

by Aptmunich

The first accessory every iPad 2 owner buys is one of Apple’s Smart Covers. But as elegant as the Smart Covers are, they do not offer much in the way of protection – my iPad already has a number of alarmingly deep scratches on the back from being in my bag with my keys and camera.

How tos

Basic Mac Troubleshooting

by cwa107

While Macs tend to be very reliable and require little maintenance things can sometimes go awry. This guide aims to

Networking

Wireless Networking FAQ

by cwa107

With more people buying notebooks and setting up home networks, we field quite a few questions related to wireless technology.

Mac OS X

Review: Sparrow

by Aptmunich

A shiny new Mail client for OS X has been making the rounds recently — Sparrow for Mac. Sparrow first caught

Photography

Review: Sony NEX-3

by Aptmunich

I recently was given the opportunity to test Sony’s new NEX-3 camera – a compact camera featuring a full-sized APS-C

Predictions

Apple, Music and iTunes

by the8thark

If you ask someone what has made Apple so successful in the first decade of this century, you may get