The final piece of our annual OS X virtualization benchmark showdown, with exhaustive benchmarks comparing the performance of VMware Fusion 8, Parallels Desktop 11, VirtualBox 5, and Boot Camp.
How to Disable a MacBook’s Built-In TrackPad When Using a Mouse or Wireless Trackpad
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?
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.
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The Real Reason for the MacBook Pro Delay is Thunderbolt 2
When WWDC 2013 came and went without an update to the MacBook Pro line, many wondered what Apple was waiting for. A radical redesign, just a year after the introduction of the MacBook Pro with Retina Display, seemed unlikely, and rumors of the discontinuation of the non-Retina models wouldn’t logically explain a delay in updating the remaining members of the family. Earlier this month, an answer to the mystery finally seemed to drop: Apple was waiting for a custom CPU…