Excited for the release of OS X Yosemite but need to perform a clean install? Here’s how to create a bootable USB installer for the final public version of OS X Yosemite.
A Resolution and Pixel Density Comparison of Apple’s Retina Displays to Date
With Thursday’s unveiling of the new 27-inch iMac with Retina 5K Display, Apple now offers “Retina” quality displays in all product categories: phone, tablet, laptop, and desktop. While the benefit of a Retina display varies greatly depending on the overall size of the panel and distance from the average user’s eyes during use, we were curious about how the new Retina iMac’s display compared to other Retina displays in terms of pixel density.
Here’s All You Can Do to Customize the Messages Font in OS X Yosemite
There are a lot of great new features and designs in OS X Yosemite, but there are also a few missing features. One missing feature is the ability to customize the look of your chats in the Messages app. Read on to see how Yosemite compares to Mavericks, and what options are left to customize the look and feel of Messages.
How to Disable iPhone Calling in OS X Yosemite
The ability to make and receive iPhone calls on your Mac is one of the great new features in OS X Yosemite, but it’s definitely not for everyone. If you’d prefer to keep your calls private, instead of having your Mac ring loudly throughout your office, we’ll show you how to disable iPhone calling in Yosemite.
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Apple Launches New Mac mini with PCIe Flash, 802.11ac Wi-Fi
Apple today finally updated the long-neglected Mac mini. The new model sports the same design but features improved internals including Haswell CPUs, Intel HD Iris graphics, PCIe flash storage, and 802.11ac Wi-Fi. The new model also gets a $100 price cut and is available starting today at $499.
Apple Announces iMac with Retina 5K Display
Apple announced the long-rumored iMac with Retina Display. The new Mac sports the same basic form-factor as the existing 27-inch iMac but features a new “Retina 5K Display” with a resolution of 5120×2880, for a total of more than 14 million pixels.
Apple Releasing OS X Yosemite for Free Today
The next major version of Apple’s desktop operating system, OS X 10.10 Yosemite, launches today. Users with compatible Macs will be able to find Yosemite on the Mac App Store as a free download later today.
OS X Yosemite: How to Show the Full Website Address in the Safari 8 Address Bar
The new simplified address bar in Safari 8.0 only shows the current webpage’s domain by default, which can be annoying to power users or those who prefer to see the full address. Here’s how to politely decline Apple’s new Safari address bar format and see the full website address in Safari 8.
How to Enable Dashboard in OS X Yosemite
Looking for Dashboard in OS X Yosemite? The veteran OS X feature is still there, but you’ll need to enable it in System Preferences. Here’s a look at how to enable and configure Dashboard in OS X Yosemite.
7 Mac Startup Options Every OS X User Should Know
Apple has a reputation for making products that “just work,” but many Mac users may still need to occasionally troubleshoot their desktop or laptop. Thankfully, there are a number startup options that are available on recent Macs to aid in both troubleshooting and system management. Here’s a look at seven essential Mac startup options that every OS X user should know.