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Magic Eraser + Macbook = New
For those of you that have a white macbook and have had it for any length of time will notice the discoloration of the palm rests. What once was a bright clean white macbook as turned to a rather ugly looking colour. This can be an issue when you are showing off your amazing Macbook […]
Loud Fan and Low Battery — What to Do?
Mikul asks: Hey, our MacBook’s fan has been running really loud lately. It used to not at all, and now it does 100% of the time, even when we’re not running anything. Also, the battery has been lasting for a lot less time than it used to. Any ideas of what it is or what […]
Which MacBook Should I Buy?
Jennifer asks: This ol’ laptop (Dell) of mine is slowly dying (CMOS battery, CD drive is dead, other wonky stuff). So, of course, I’m pondering getting a MacBook before I head back to Africa in February since I’ll be gone for four months. I guess my biggest question is MacBook vs. MacBook Pro (I like the […]
Truly Nerdy Gadget of the Day
If you’ve ever removed & replaced a hard drive from a computer, then wanted to transfer the data from the old HD, chances are you’ve had to use a spare external USB or FireWire drive enclosure to hook the removed HD to your computer. No more! Brando’s USB to SATA/IDE cable connects all 2.5″ and […]
Mac Accessory of the Day
Wow. This minimalist Mac lappie case takes it to the next level:Check it out!http://www.sweetcover.com/
Best Cell Phone
My sister-in-law is looking for advice on a new phone, but I haven’t been in the market for a few years. Could you throw in your opinions in the comments? If we get enough response, I’ll make a post with everyone’s reviews.
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Create a folder containing your current selection by choosing File > New Folder with Selection or by pressing Control-Command-N (⌃⌘N).
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Six Unexpected Uses for the Application Switcher
I didn’t know about half of these.
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