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Control a Mac With Siri-Like Voice Commands
While Siri hasn’t yet made its way to the Mac, it’s still possible to replicate some of the functionality provided by Apple’s digital personal assistant with...
Alex Arena
26 Mar 2015
Computer Skills
How to Create a Retina-Ready DMG-Based App Installer
While the Mac App Store is a great option to distribute your application, thanks to a variety of Apple-imposed restrictions, it's not for everyone. In this...
Alex Arena
18 Jul 2014
Computer Skills
Quick Tip: How to Write to NTFS Drives in OS X Mavericks
Although both operating systems have made great progress, there are still a few glaring issues that prevent OS X and Windows from working together as well as...
Alex Arena
3 Jul 2014
Computer Skills
How to Child-Proof the Web on a Mac
For parents, the internet's open nature can be scary. In addition to objectionable material which children might seek out on their own, in many cases they...
Alex Arena
25 Jun 2014
Computer Skills
Quick Tip: Recording Skype Calls, for Free, on a Mac
Whether you're a budding podcaster or just looking to keep records of important conversations, in this tutorial I'll show you how to create high quality...
Alex Arena
16 Jun 2014
Computer Skills
Quick Tip: Backup iCloud Documents With Hazel
In this Quick Tip, I'll show you how to easily create a backup of your entire iCloud documents folder. The backup you create is a great way to give you some...
Alex Arena
13 Jun 2014
Computer Skills
How to Create a Static Blog Using Wordpress and MAMP
If you've been holding off on turning your blog into a static site, hesitate no longer. With the help of MAMP and a plugin called Really Static, you can keep...
Alex Arena
9 Jun 2014
Computer Skills
How to Create Micro-Screencasts With GIF Brewery
In this tutorial, I'll shatter any preconceived notions you might have about GIFs and show you how to create tiny, seconds long, screencasts which might just...
Alex Arena
2 Jun 2014
Computer Skills
How to Access Screen Sharing From the Dock
Screen Sharing is an incredibly powerful tool but, unfortunately, it's hidden deep in the OS X Core Services folder. In this Quick Tip, I'll show you how to...
Alex Arena
27 May 2014
Computer Skills
How to Convert Vinyl to MP3
While having a sizable vinyl collection is great, keeping those records in iTunes has its benefits, too. It will allow you listen to them wherever you are...
Alex Arena
21 May 2014
Computer Skills
Quick Tip: Remap Keys to Become a Keyboard Power User
With the help of some built-in functionality on your Mac as well as a free application, I'll show you how to take control of your keyboard. In the next five...
Alex Arena
19 May 2014
Computer Skills
Quick Tip: Change the Icons on a Mac
Changing the icons for folders, drives, and applications is a great way to give your Mac a personal touch. In this tutorial, I'll guide you through every...
Alex Arena
16 May 2014
Computer Skills