We hear it time and time again from our customers. A computer runs just fine, then is upgraded to the latest operating system, OSX 10.11 “El Capitan”, and suddenly starts running slowly. Why does El Capitan make some Macs run so slowly and perform worse than before? It all comes down to the type of …
There seems to be a lot of confusion over the proper use of terms like “memory,” so I thought it would be a good idea to post a super simple article on what the different terms mean. Memory. Memory normally refers to RAM (Random Access Memory). RAM is a very fast storage medium that is …
While touch screen devices are very convenient and excellent for simple tasks, a device with a keyboard that allows keyboard shortcuts will be faster for completing tasks! As a mac user, there are a lot of excellent keyboard shortcuts that can increase your productivity and decrease the amount of time you spend looking for your …
Ever wonder what could possibly be filling up your hard drive on your Mac? Apple’s About This Mac provides some information under the Storage tab, but what if you want more detailed information? What if you want to know what “Other” is? My favorite program for this question is OmniDiskSweeper. OmniDiskSweeper works with OS 10.8 and …
“I was browsing online and suddenly I get a dialog box that says my mac has been compromised and to dial an 800 number right away. I even hear siri saying alert. I try to close the window but I can’t, it just keeps coming up. So I quit safari but when I reopen …