One way we can help you when you have a question or problem with your Mac computer is to utilize the Mac’s built-in software for sharing your computer screen. This has been a great way for us to continue providing tech support during these stay-at-home days. In this video we show you how to [Read More…]
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iCloud, Photos & Syncing
When we ask people if they are syncing their photos with iCloud, we often hear hesitation in their responses. We’ve encountered clients who believe they are syncing, but when we dig into things we discover they are not. Or folks who don’t want to use iCloud for syncing and are surprised when we show them [Read More…]
How to set up and start using ‘Control-click’
In this video we explain a little more about how to use the ‘Control-click’ (aka ‘Secondary-click’ and ‘Right-click’) on your Mac. When you can’t figure out how to do something and you can’t find it in the drop-down menus at the top of the screen, you might just find what you’re looking for in the [Read More…]
Make friends with ‘Control-click’ on your Mac
Also known as ‘Right-click’ and ‘Secondary-click,’ pressing the Control key and clicking the mouse brings up a ‘contextual’ menu — a list of shortcuts — for many of the things you do on your Mac. Watch our video to learn how to use Control-click. Soon we will upload another video with more explanation and information [Read More…]
Computer cookies explained
A frequently asked question we receive is about computer cookies — what are they and what is their purpose? Are cookies safe? Should I accept cookies when a website asks me to? Watch this video to understand a little more about cookies and what they do and don’t do. Website cookies are also deposited on [Read More…]
Should I put my Mac to sleep or shut it down?
When you are done using your Mac at the end of the day, do you put it to sleep or shut it down? In this Mini Byte video we briefly explain the difference between “Sleep” and “Shut Down” and offer our recommendation for when to use each. Do you have questions or requests for future Mini [Read More…]
Introducing Apple’s Voice Control
We’re excited to show you Apple’s new Voice Control feature, which allows you to operate your iPhone, iPad or Mac computer using only your voice. This goes beyond “Hey Siri” and the Dictation feature you may already be familiar with. Watch this brief demo and let us know if you have questions about Voice Control [Read More…]