Category Archives: Macintosh

New to the Mac? This category will help you make the transition with guides and tips on how to begin using the Mac and how to grow with yours as you become more comfortable in your new environment.

How to remove icons from your menu bar

Posted on July 19, 2009 by Michael

When you first start using your Mac, you may have quite a few items in your menu bar. I don’t feel the need for the Bluetooth or Input menu items and I prefer an uncluttered look, so I’ll remove them. But how do you do that? Continue reading →

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TidBITS Safe Computing: Five Tips for Reading Mac Security Stories

Posted on April 28, 2009 by Michael

The need for computer security long ago passed from a minor annoyance to something that could affect our personal and financial safety. Just as disasters, crime, and tales of tragedy tend to dominate the news, stories of information security failures … Continue reading →

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What is Spotlight?

Posted on March 31, 2009 by Michael

Spotlight is a feature that was added to the Mac a while back with Mac OS X Tiger. It is a way to search your hard drive to find the file you need to work with. This article provides an overview of Spotlight and how to use it. Continue reading →

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Keeping your Mac’s Trash in the corner

Posted on March 23, 2009 by Michael

One of the first things I do on any new Mac is change the Dock so that my Trash is always in the corner rather than floating around as icons are added or removed from the Dock. This makes it very easy to drag items to the Trash because it’s always in the same spot. Continue reading →

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Upgrading memory for the new Mac Mini

Posted on March 13, 2009 by Michael

For those of you that are interested in the new Mac Mini that Apple released, here is some great information on upgrading the memory for it. You’ll have to be adventurous enough to be willing to “crack” open your Mac Mini with a putty knife, so be forewarned! Continue reading →

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