Many MacBook owners frequently connect their laptop to an external mouse or wireless trackpad. You can prevent accidental cursor input while in this configuration by disabling the MacBook’s built-in trackpad while your external mouse or trackpad is connected.
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?
The Mint Cases Rustic MacBook Air Leather Slip Case
We love unique and high quality cases for our computers and devices, and one of the nicest cases we’ve ever seen is the Rustic MacBook Air Case from Mint Cases. Read on for our full review of this beautiful leather case for MacBooks and iPads.
Apple Addresses Data Loss Issue with 2012 MacBook Air Flash Storage Update
Apple has discovered a serious issue affecting 2012 MacBook Air flash storage drives which could result in data loss. Owners of the mid-2012 Air are encouraged to run a firmware update to fix the issue, and Apple has promised free replacements for those with affected drives.
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Analyst Predicts 12-inch Retina MacBook Air, Budget iMac for 2014
A new report from Apple-focused analyst Ming-Chi Kuo claims that Apple will revamp its Mac lineup next year to combat the declining PC industry. Reportedly on track for 2014 are a new 12-inch MacBook Air with a Retina Display and a cheaper “budget” iMac.
Pushing It To The Limit: 2013 MacBook Air Battery Life Tests
When Apple released the 2013 MacBook Air in June, the company leveraged the increased power efficiency of the Haswell platform to provide significantly improved battery life. After spending some time testing the new MacBook Air’s 802.11ac Wi-Fi performance, we turned our attention to power efficiency. Just how accurate are Apple’s impressive claims for the 2013 MacBook Air battery life? Testing Hardware We’re testing an entry-level 2013 13-inch MacBook Air, with a 1.3GHz Core i5 CPU, Intel HD 5000 GPU, and…
An Overview of Apple’s Best WWDC in Years
At Apple’s WWDC keynote today in San Francisco, the company unveiled a number of new products and services including major updates to OS X, iOS, and Mac hardware. Here’s an overview of the major announcements. OS X 10.9 Mavericks In a surprising move, Apple abandoned the cat naming convention for its next line of desktop operating systems, instead choosing to focus on iconic locations in California. For 10.9, the company chose to highlight Mavericks, a popular surfing location outside of…
Keep Tabs on Your MagSafe 2 Adapter with KeyBit
When Apple introduced the MacBook Pro with Retina Display last year, the company unveiled MagSafe 2, a thinner and longer connector for Apple’s innovative magnetic power cord. The company said that the reduced height of the new MacBook design simply didn’t allow enough space for the standard MagSafe connector that powered the MacBook lines since 2006. Users were happy to have a thinner Mac, but frustrated by the fact that their existing power cords, and the power cord that comes…