With Safari 8, introduced with OS X Yosemite, Apple made a quiet change that is causing a bit of frustration for users. The latest version of Apple’s Web browser now clears all website data when a user elects to clear their browser history. In previous versions of Safari, history and website data — items such as cache and cookies — were cleared separately via two different methods. Apple’s new approach of clearing both history and website data together is an issue…
OWC Announces SSD Upgrades for 2013 Mac Pro
The 2013 Mac Pro has finally received a third party SSD upgrade. OWC today announced the Aura for Mac Pro, a 1TB or 2TB SSD upgrade for Apple’s latest flagship Mac Pro. The drives are available for pre-order today, and will ship in late December.
How to Enable and Disable OS X Yosemite Dark Mode with a Keyboard Shortcut
Dark Mode gives a cool new look to OS X Yosemite, providing users with a dark background for the Menu Bar and Dock. You can easily enable dark mode via a checkbox in System Preferences, but Mac power users are always looking for faster and cooler ways to do things. With that in mind, why not enable a keyboard shortcut that will let you toggle dark mode on the fly? Here’s how to do it.
The Curious State of Apple RAM Pricing
We’ve recently discussed the terrible 2014 Mac mini update, and while many factors contribute to the system’s sorry state, a big one is soldered RAM. Apple has been moving away from user repairable and upgradeable components for some time now, and soldered Apple RAM has been the norm on the company’s MacBook line for the past several years. While it’s disappointing to have soldered Apple RAM on the MacBooks, most Apple customers accept the limitation as a fair trade for slimmer…
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How to Use TextEdit Plain Text Mode by Default in Mac OS X
TextEdit is a free word processor included in OS X that offers powerful rich text formatting options. But sometimes it’s best to use TextEdit to handle plain text documents. Here’s an overview of the differences between rich and plain text, and how to use plain text in TextEdit.
The New Mac mini is Quickly Turning into a Disaster
Fans waited years to see Apple’s new 2014 Mac mini, and they were rewarded with soldered RAM, slower processors, and a lack of new features. Is the 2014 Mac mini an unsalvageable disaster? Or are there a few key features that make the system a good buy for some users?
How to Enable the Expanded Save Dialog Window by Default in OS X
Most apps in OS X utilize both condensed and expanded versions of the Save window. The condensed save box is great for quickly saving a document to a default or frequently used location, but if you want to see exactly where you’re saving something, or navigate subfolders, you’ll want to stick with the expanded save dialog. Here’s how to enable it by default with a quick Terminal command.
How to Batch Rename Multiple Files in OS X Yosemite
A consistent file name structure, including information such as the date, project, and description, can often be the best way to properly organize and locate digital data. But if you haven’t been applying such a file naming strategy from the get-go, you’ll likely find yourself faced with the daunting task of renaming large numbers of existing files. Thankfully, Apple has recently introduced a new feature in OS X that makes this process much easier.
How to Send Large Email Attachments with Mail Drop in OS X Yosemite
Have you ever had an email bounce because the file attachment was too big? There are lots of ways to work around email file attachment size limits, but Apple hopes to make the process simple and seamless for users with the introduction of a new iCloud feature called Mail Drop in OS X Yosemite. Here’s how and why you should be using it.
Classic Games Like Tetris and Pong are Hiding on Your Mac
If you’re bored and looking for some nostalgic fun, don’t head to the Mac App Store and purchase a new game. Instead, fire up Terminal and locate one of several arcade classics that are hidden right on your Mac in the Emacs text editor.