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.
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.
Your Mac can connect to a variety of network interfaces, but most users only use a single interface at a time. Here’s how to manage your network service priority when you connect to multiple networks simultaneously, such as Ethernet, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth.
It’s easy to connect to a network drive in OS X on demand, but if there’s a particular network drive or volume that you use frequently, you may want to have it mount automatically every time you boot your Mac or log in to your user account. Here’s how to do it.
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Stacks, introduced way back in OS X Leopard, can be a great way to quickly access your most important files right from your dock. Here’s a quick and easy Terminal command to make navigating Stacks more intuitive and visually appealing.
The new dark mode in OS X Yosemite might be too dark for some users, but a dark Dock only offers a slick new look. Unfortunately, Apple doesn’t currently give users the ability to mix and match dark mode elements, but that doesn’t mean you’re out of luck. Here’s how to use Terminal to hack your way to a dark Dock and light Menu Bar.
The new Get Info window in iTunes 12 may look nice, but it’s a bit trickier to use, especially for longtime iTunes fans. Thankfully, the old Get Info window interface is still hiding in Apple’s latest version of its popular media software; you just need to know where to look. Here’s how to find and use the old Get Info window in iTunes 12.
OS X Yosemite features a slick new design that incorporates lots of transparency effects, but some users prefer a simpler opaque interface. Here’s how you can configure this new design to suit your needs, and reduce transparency effects throughout OS X Yosemite.
Are you having trouble getting SMS relay set up between your iPhone, Mac, and iPad? The issue may have something to do with your iCloud email address. Here’s a potential fix.
Want to share something cool from your iPhone or iPad screen? Don’t use a camera to record the screen, just upgrade to OS X Yosemite and iOS 8 and use QuickTime to capture a high quality video of your iDevice output, great for demoing apps, creating tutorials, or showing off some amazing gameplay. Here’s how to do it.