Apple’s GarageBand is a fantastic app that brings powerful audio creation and editing tools to music lovers of all levels. But it’s also a huge waste of space for users who don’t need it. Whether you’re musically challenged like us, or if you already use more advanced software like Logic Pro, Audition, or Pro Tools, here’s how you can delete GarageBand from your Mac, and save several gigabytes of storage space in the process.
Apple Releases Safari 7.0.4 with Security & Memory Corruption Fixes
Apple on Wednesday released an update to the Safari Web Browser for Mavericks, Mountain Lion, and Lion. Safari 7.0.4 for OS X 10.9, and version 6.1.4 for 10.8 and 10.7, addresses several security vulnerabilities and promises to resolve a memory corruption issue.
Yet Another Round of Phishing Scams Target iTunes and iCloud Users
Be warned: there’s a new round of phishing scams targeting iTunes and iCloud users. Emails purported to be from Apple alert customers that their accounts have been locked due to suspicious activity, and demand that they log-in via a nefarious link to “check your information.” Read on to see a sample of one of these emails, and learn how to protect yourself.
A Look at the 4K Display Improvements, and Remaining Flaws, in OS X 10.9.3
Apple introduced better support for 4K displays as part of Thursday’s OS X 10.9.3 update. But with only a handful of displays officially supported, and unforeseen compatibility issues with others, Apple has a long way to go to make a 4K “Retina” experience worthwhile to most consumers.
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How to Create an Out of Office Email Reply with iCloud
Out of Office emails that let friends and coworkers know when you’re unavailable can be handy when used properly. But you don’t need a fancy corporate Exchange server to create your own out of office replies. We show you how set one up in iCloud with just a few clicks.
OWC Optical Thunderbolt Cables Can Revamp Your Workspace, For a Price
Optical Thunderbolt cables are finally starting to hit the market, offering users better distance, reliability, and flexibility. But with a huge price premium over standard copper-based Thunderbolt cables, are the new optical cables worth adding to your workflow? Read on for our overview of the new OWC line of optical Thunderbolt cables.
How to Configure AJA System Test to Measure Network Bandwidth
There are many advanced tools for checking and measuring network bandwidth, but if you simply want to check the speed of the connection between your Mac and a NAS or networked drive, a quick and easy to use utility called AJA System Test can help.
AudioMate Makes OS X Audio Device Management Quick and Easy
Many Mac users may never need to adjust their Mac’s audio device input and output settings. But for the power users, podcasters, and editors who manage dozens of audio devices each day, the constant trips to OS X’s Audio MIDI Setup utility can be a pain. Thankfully, there’s AudioMate, a neat little app that puts all of your Mac’s audio device controls in a handy Menu Bar utility.
How to Set a Custom Lock Screen Message in Mac OS X
Mac users on the go will want to take steps to protect their data from loss or theft, such as enabling FileVault, but it’s also important to provide some form of contact information so that a good samaritan who finds your MacBook can return it to you. Here’s how to provide that information using a custom lock screen message.
How to Change the Boot Camp Icon of an NTFS Volume in OS X
It’s easy and fun to modify OS X with custom drive and folder icons, but one area of frustration has historically been the Boot Camp icon. Modern versions of Windows use NTFS, a drive format that OS X can’t natively modify. But with a little help from some third party tools, we’ll show you how to work around this limitation and make your Boot Camp icon fit right in with the rest of your custom OS X desktop.