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How to Delete a Threads Account Without Leaving Instagram

Dec 31, 2023 - 1 Comment
Threads logo

When Threads debuted from Meta (FaceBook), it was intricately linked to Instagram, and initially when you went to delete or deactivate a Threads account, it had the unfortunate side effect of also deleting the related Instagram account. But that is no longer the case. Now you can choose to delete a Threads account without impacting … Read More

Experiment & Explore Fedora Linux on Mac with UTM

Dec 30, 2023 - 1 Comment
Run Linux on a Mac with UTM

Running Linux on a Mac can be a big ordeal, but not with virtualization. By using UTM, you can run Linux in a virtual machine atop MacOS, contained entirely within an app. This allows you to explore and experiment with Linux, without having to go through any complex installation process or setup, it’s just a … Read More

Get a 3D Classic Mac OS Menu Bar with Lickable

Dec 29, 2023 - 2 Comments
Lickable menu bar on Mac brings back a 3d looking classic menu bar

Remember when MacOS (then called Mac OS X) was skeuomorphic, with a three-dimensional looking user interface elements that were fun to look at? Apple called that interface “Aqua”, but over time has slowly flattened and squished the aqua interface out of MacOS and into the flat bright white iOS-ish like interface instead. If you miss … Read More

“Available Software Updates Have Changed” Error on Mac, & How to Fix It

Dec 28, 2023 - Leave a Comment
Available software updates have changed error on Mac

Some Mac users may occasionally experience a peculiar error when attempting to perform a system software update on their Mac, with the error message stating that the “available software updates have changed” and to try again or contact Apple.

Deals: Up to $300 Off M3 MacBook Pro, $250 Off M2 MacBook Air, AirPods for $99, etc

Dec 28, 2023 - Leave a Comment
Amazon deals

Amazon is offering some really great deals on Mac laptops, taking up to $300 off the M3 MacBook Pro series in both 14″ and 16″ display sizes, and $250 off the M2 MacBook Air 15″ base model. Plus, Amazon continues to offer great deals on AirTags, a nice discount on AirPods, and discounts on a … Read More

How to Open a Pop-up Window on Mac in Safari

Dec 27, 2023 - Leave a Comment
Safari icon

While pop-up windows have long been the bane of the web, some websites require the use of pop-up windows for various reasons. Safari for Mac will automatically block pop-up windows, but since some websites require the usage of popup windows, you may end up in a situation where you need to open a pop-up window … Read More

Deals: AirTags 4-pack for $80, M2 MacBook Air 15″ for $1049

Dec 27, 2023 - Leave a Comment
Amazon deals

Amazon continues to offer excellent deals on Apple products, with some great discounts on the MacBook Air 15″ model, AirTags, and more.

How to Reverse Function Keys (F1, F2, etc) on MacOS Sonoma

Dec 26, 2023 - 6 Comments
How to reverse function keys on MacOS

Some Mac users have noticed that after updating to macOS Sonoma, or various macOS Sonoma updates, their function keys are reversed. A common example of this is that when you tap on the F1 or F2 key to adjust the display brightness, nothing happens. Or you may press F10, F11, or F12 to adjust audio … Read More

How to Track Santa from Mac, iPhone, iPad, PC, Android, etc

Dec 24, 2023 - Leave a Comment
Track Santa with NORAD

Want to track Santa’s progress as he delivers gifts around the world? You can do that, thanks to NORAD.

Daily Deals: Gift Cards, Apple Watch Series 9 for $329, iPad Air for $499, etc

Dec 24, 2023 - Leave a Comment
Gift Cards

Shopping for some discounted Apple products? Amazon continues to amaze with not only great deals, but some of their offers are available with same-day delivery, meaning you can still get gifts in time for Christmas… if you act quickly! Amazon stock moves fast so you may need to explore different color options and sizes for … Read More

How to Send Full Quality Images & Video on WhatsApp

Dec 23, 2023 - Leave a Comment
Whatsapp iOS Icon

WhatsApp now offers the ability to send full original quality photos and videos over the messaging service. You may already be familiar with sending HD photos on WhatsApp, but now with a new feature addition and change, you can send full quality photos and videos, meaning there’s no compression at all, over WhatsApp too. Sending … Read More

Daily Deals: Apple Watch 9 for $329, Apple Watch SE2 for $199, iPad mini for $399, etc

Dec 23, 2023 - Leave a Comment
Amazon deals

Christmas may be two days away, but Amazon still has a handful of Apple products that can ship today or arrive in time, depending on your location anyway. Treat a loved one, or yourself, there is still time! Amazon item stock changes quickly so you may need to check different colors, sizes, bands, etc for … Read More

5 iPhone Tips for the Holidays & Christmas

Dec 22, 2023 - Leave a Comment
iPhone tips for the holidays

The holidays are here, so let’s cover a few iPhone tips that will help you get the best use of technology over Christmas and New Years. From capturing and sharing moments, making sure your device lasts through the festivities, getting festive, to staying connected to those you’re apart from, let’s use your iPhone well this … Read More

Deals: Apple Watch 9 for $329, MacBook Air 15″ for $999, iPad mini for $399, Delivery for Xmas!

Dec 22, 2023 - Leave a Comment
Amazon deals

Amazon continues to offer great deals on Apple products, with many still being available to ship immediately and arrive in time for Christmas. If you’re shopping for yourself or someone else, you’ve still got time! Plus, Amazon is continuing to sell Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2, and both at nice discounts, … Read More

Download Over 900 eBooks of Classics Free from StandardEbooks

Dec 21, 2023 - 1 Comment
Free ebooks from Standard Ebooks

If you’re interested in doing some reading of the classics, you may appreciate the Standard Ebooks project, which offers free high quality ebooks that are well-formatted, proofread, and professionally designed using style manuals. Standard Ebooks focuses on books that are in the public domain and without copyright restrictions, which is how they’re able to offer … Read More

Deals: Last Minute Christmas Apple Deals Still Available! Apple Watch 9, iPad Air, iPad mini, MacBook Air, & More

Dec 21, 2023 - Leave a Comment
Amazon deals

Christmas is fast approaching, with an increasingly small window available to shop online for various gifts and have them delivered in time for the holiday. Fortunately, Amazon continues to offer a variety of great Apple products at discounted prices with delivery in time. Keep in mind that stock and delivery time estimates can vary quickly … Read More

Deals: M2 MacBook Air 15″ for $999! ($300 Off!!)

Dec 21, 2023 - Leave a Comment
MacBook Air 15" starlight

Amazon is offering a whopper of a deal on the M2 MacBook Air 15″ base model in Silverlight or Midnight color, taking $300 off the MSRP of $1299, and bringing the price of the 8GB / 256GB model to just $999. The M2 MacBook Air 15″ features the speedy and efficient M2 processor, a 15.3-inch … Read More

How to Set the Finder Default Folder in MacOS

Dec 20, 2023 - 2 Comments
How to Set the Finder Default Folder in MacOS

Finder is the native file manager on macOS which is running pretty much all the time once you log in to your system. It allows users to organize and locate all the files that are stored on their Macs. By default, launching the Finder window shows you all the recent files, but this can be … Read More

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