Macintosh Articles

Everyone’s got their own ideas about how to ensure their personal files are kept safe from disaster, but is there truly a “perfect” backup solution? Here is what I do to keep the photos, music, and other files on my Mac intact — what’s your…

Unlike Windows, the Mac operating system does not make it easy to view the hidden files on your computer. Apple does this for our own safety since messing with hidden files can get ugly, but in certain cases it still needs to be done. Although just…

If you’ve always wanted a simple way to combine movies into a single file, look no further than QuickTime Player. There’s no need to buy the Pro version — the bundled free version is fully capable of handling the task. A lot of times when you’re…

When Mac OS X automatically generates thumbnails for your videos, sometimes it gives you a dud. If you want to choose a frame that better represents the contents of a video, it’s easy to do using Quicktime. Browsing the videos saved on your…

The fourth and final segment of MacYourself’s Mac login window tricks series helps make your Mac your own. Ditch the login screen’s default background in favor of a custom image of your choice. One of the first things many people do when they get…

For the 3rd installment of our 4-part series of Mac login window tips and tricks, we’re going to show how to hide user accounts from displaying. This can be particularly useful when you have a number of users who don’t log in very often. There are…

Number two in our 4-part series about tweaking your Mac’s login window focuses on setting up a special greeting of your choice. Although it might seem trivial at first, adding a few lines of text to the login screen can serve a number of purposes. Have…

You may not realize it, but the login window on the Mac offers a useful mix of system information that is accessible without even needing to sign in. The reason most folks are probably not aware of this (unless you’re a hard-core user) is because Apple’s…

The bundled Mail application in Mac OS X is fantastic and definitely one of the programs Mac users work with most throughout the day. Staying organized is key to maintaining your sanity, so make your life easier with folders for your email and RSS…

As a follow-up to our popular list of 12 must-have Dashboard widgets, here are 8 more that are sure to appeal to just about anyone who loves trying these awesome little apps. I used to think most people with Macs were not huge users of Dashboard…

Have you ever been in a situation where you had multiple devices that needed to connect to the internet, but only one available source (like an ethernet cable or cellular card)? Sharing your internet connection is only a few clicks away. Although free…

So you’re the one who always misses birthdays and anniversaries. It’s so bad your family, friends, and co-workers have come to expect it by now. Take advantage of iCal and Address Book on your Mac and surprise them by never forgetting again! Right…