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Resize the Large Buggy Open / Save Dialog Windows in OS X Yosemite

Dec 8, 2014 - 45 Comments
Resize a huge window off screen in OS X with a Shift Click and Drag

OS X Yosemite has a rather peculiar bug with Open and Save dialog windows, where the file selector or saver dialog window shows up as inappropriately large. Sometimes the Open / Save window gets so big that it goes underneath the users Dock or even off screen, effectively preventing the dialog window from being resized. … Read More

How to Permanently Remove a Photo from iPad & iPhone Instantly

Dec 7, 2014 - 27 Comments
Confirm to permanently delete photos in iOS instantly

A side effect of iOS including an extraordinarily convenient way to easily recover deleted photos is that pictures are not completely removed from an iPhone or iPad immediately, at least unless the user takes specific action to delete a picture permanently. That’s what we’re going to cover here, so that if you have a photo … Read More

How to Remove a Card from Apple Pay on iPhone

Dec 6, 2014 - 4 Comments
Apple Pay being used with iPhone

Apple Pay is an undoubtedly convenient and easy way to pay for purchases using just your iPhone, and Apple Pay securely holds a credit card or debit card that has been added. But all cards expire, card rewards programs change to be better or worse, and personal shopping habits and card preferences change too, so … Read More

How to Stop Showing OS X Beta Software Updates in Mac App Store

Dec 5, 2014 - 16 Comments
OS X Yosemite Public Beta now available to download

Some time ago, many Mac users signed up to participate in the OS X Public Beta program to try out and beta test OS X Yosemite before it was released to the wider public. Since then, being included in that public beta program makes those Macs also receive beta software builds for other updates to … Read More

How to Change the Default Safari Search Engine on iPhone & iPad

Dec 4, 2014 - 1 Comment
Where to change how Safari searches the web and with what Search Engine, including Google, Yahoo, Bing, and DuckDuckGo

When you tap on the URL bar in Safari on your iPhone or iPad and enter a phrase or term to search for, that search gets carried over to a search engine to find results, and on you go (unless you’re opting for on-page search). Many users don’t realize this, but you can actually customize … Read More

How to Sign Documents with Mac Trackpad Using Preview for Mac OS X

Dec 4, 2014 - 22 Comments
Preview in Mac

The Mac Preview app has long included the ability to digitally sign documents with a signature, but up until the most recent versions of Mac OS X, users had to basically sign a piece of paper and then use the Macs front-facing camera to ‘scan’ and digitize the signature. That has changed with modern releases … Read More

How to Access Attachment Files in Messages App from Mac OS X Finder

Dec 3, 2014 - 14 Comments
Messages attachments folder in Mac OS X

When you send or receive a picture, audio message, gif, video, or file in the Messages app of Mac OS X, it obviously appears within the conversation window of that particular message, but those attachment files are also stored locally in a caches directory that can be accessed through the traditional file system of your … Read More

Search the Manual Page Index for String Matches in Terminal for Mac OS X

Dec 2, 2014 - 2 Comments
apropos command matches in Mac OS X Terminal

Many command line users are familiar with the ‘man’ command that will open a manual page for a specific command, but what if rather than a specific commands man page, you’re looking for a string match within all man pages? That’s what this tricks is for, so whether you’re trying to learn more about a … Read More

Send an Audio Message to an iPhone or Mac from Messages in Mac OS X

Dec 2, 2014 - 2 Comments
Record an audio message in OS X Messages app

The Messages app in the newest versions of Mac OS X and iOS support audio messaging, meaning you can quickly record and send an audio message or verbal note to someone right from the messages app on the Mac. Perhaps even better, the recipient of the audio message does not need to be on the … Read More

How to Stop Apps Sending Alerts & Notifications to iPhone or iPad

Dec 1, 2014 - 11 Comments
Disable Notifications for an app like the App Store

If you’re the type of iPhone or iPad user who prefers to strictly control what alerts and notifications get pushed to their iOS device, you may be bothered by an unsolicited notification coming to your lock screen or the Notifications panel of iOS. Many apps will try to send you notifications by default, and even … Read More

Number Keypad Not Working on a Mac Keyboard? It’s a Simple Fix

Dec 1, 2014 - 76 Comments
Uncheck Mouse Keys if the number pad is not working on keyboard

Many Mac users go with the full sized Apple wired keyboard rather than a wireless keyboard so that they can have a dedicated number keypad on their keyboard. Sometimes that numeric pad seems to randomly stop working though, and suddenly numbers don’t type at all, which can be frustrating to say the least. To further … Read More

Take a 3D Tour of Major Cities with Flyover in iOS

Nov 30, 2014 - 9 Comments

Apple Maps in iOS includes a fun feature that allows you to take a 3D tour of major cities around the world, complete with rendered landmarks, buildings, and terrain. Called 3D Flyover, you can also choose to navigate around in the three dimensional view, to zoom, rotate, and tilt the viewing angle as desired.

Clear Recent Web Browsing History in Safari for Mac OS

Nov 28, 2014 - 19 Comments

The Safari web browser has always included an ability to delete all web history, site data, searches, and cookies on a Mac, but the latest versions of Safari for Mac OS make this task even easier and offer a bit more control with four possible options, allowing users to perform removal of web browsing history … Read More

How to Delete a Third Party Keyboard in iOS

Nov 27, 2014 - 5 Comments
Delete a keyboard from iPhone Settings

Many of us explored the array of new keyboard options available now that iOS supports third party keyboards, but if you’re anything like me you probably settled on one that worked for your typing needs (if not the iOS default and QuickType) and now your iPhone or iPad has multiple unused keyboards laying about. While … Read More

Cooking with Your iPad or iPhone? Follow These 3 Simple Kitchen Tips

Nov 26, 2014 - 13 Comments
iPad in a zip lock bag

Many of us use our iPhones and iPads in the kitchen to assist with recipes or even entertainment while cooking, and they work wonderfully for this purpose. But electronics and turkey gravy don’t mix well, and to have a hassle free experience you’ll want to follow a few simple tips to help prevent frustrations, a … Read More

How to Start & Stop MySQL Manually in OS X El Capitan & Yosemite

Nov 26, 2014 - 9 Comments
MySQL Start and Stop server

Many developers require MySQL on their Macs, but if you’ve tried to install MySQL in OS X El Capitan and Yosemite, you likely noticed that you’ll get an “installation failed” error during the process. That error sounds worse than it is, because you can avoid it entirely by choosing not to install the startup item … Read More

Start or Request Screen Sharing from Messages in Mac OS

Nov 25, 2014 - 19 Comments
Start or Request Screen Sharing in OS X

Messages app is generally associated with conversations, but new to Mac OS is a feature which allows Mac users to initiate screen sharing with another Mac user directly from an active iMessage window. This is great for remote collaboration, showing off something on your computer, a file transfer between remote Macs, or even for quick … Read More

How to View a Full Desktop Website in Safari for iPhone

Nov 25, 2014 - 37 Comments
Mobile vs Desktop sites shown in Safari for iPhone

Want to see the full desktop version of a website when browsing the web with Safari on iPhone? It’s easy when you learn how. Most iPhone users like to read and use websites specifically designed for mobile usage, which tend to simplify the user experience and focus attention a bit more. Since many websites detect … Read More

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