OS X Yosemite’s new system font, Helvetica Neue, can look a bit fuzzy on non-Retina displays. While it may not work for everyone, one quick fix might be disabling OS X’s font smoothing feature. Here’s how to do it and a preview of what it looks like.
How to Use the Windows Print Screen Key with Your Mac in Boot Camp
When it comes to taking screenshots in Windows, the Print Screen key is crucial. Most Windows-based keyboards have a Print Screen key, so it’s usually not an issue. But what if you’re running Windows on a Mac via Boot Camp? Apple’s compact keyboards don’t have a Print Screen key so, absent third party software, how do you take screenshots when booted into Windows on your Mac?
How to Hide the OS X Yosemite Update Banner in the Mac App Store
Mac users not running the latest version of OS X are shown a large banner in the Mac App Store urging them to upgrade. If you’re not ready or willing to upgrade to Yosemite, here’s how you can hide its prominent banner, keeping it out of the way until you’re ready.
How to Change the OS X Yosemite Ringtone for iPhone Calls
iPhone calling in OS X Yosemite is a cool new feature, but the default ringtone can be annoying and startling, especially when you’re not expecting a call. Thankfully, just like iOS, you can change your OS X iPhone calling ringtone. Here’s how to do it.
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How to Authorize and Deauthorize iTunes on Your Mac or PC
Heavy iTunes users with multiple computers will quickly run into an issue due to the fact that users can only authorize iTunes on five computers at once. Thankfully, there are some tricks and best practices that can help you navigate this limitation. Here’s how to manage iTunes authorizations on your PC or Mac.
Here’s a One-Click Solution That Lets You Quit All Open Mac OS X Apps at Once
Sometimes it’s best to quit all of your open Mac apps, be it for troubleshooting, to free up system resources, or just to prepare to log off at the end of the day. If you have many open apps, however, it can be a pain to close them one-by-one. A solution is to use the power of Automator to create a small app that will close everything for you in one click. Here’s how to do it.
How to Use an Xbox One Controller with a Mac
It’s easy to connect a PS4 controller to your Mac, but what about the Xbox One controller? The good news is that it works great, but the bad news is that it requires a bit more setup thanks to Microsoft’s use of proprietary wireless technologies. But don’t worry, Xbox One gamers, we’ll show you how to get up and running with an Xbox One controller and your Mac.
How and Why to Tell Your Mac to Start Up Automatically After a Power Failure
By default, most computers are configured to remain off after power is restored following an outage, but Mac users can configure OS X to automatically start their Mac up again once power is restored. Here’s how and why you’d want to enable this option, plus an explanation of why it’s not always safe to do so.
How to Reveal the Secret Image Format Export Options in OS X Preview
Preview in OS X lets users convert and export their image files to six default formats: JPEG, JPEG-2000, OpenEXR, PDF, PNG, and TIFF. These formats cover the needs of most users, but Preview is a powerful application that is hiding support for many additional image formats. Here’s how to find and access these hidden image formats, giving you complete control over your exported images.
Fight Spam and Protect Your Privacy by Disabling Remote Content in Apple Mail
Despite continued improvements in spam detection and filtering, spam email is almost unavoidable these days, and while you likely won’t ever be able to stop it completely, there are steps you can take to minimize it. One of those steps is disabling remote images and content in the OS X Apple Mail app. Here’s why and how to do it.