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MacBooks and MacBook Pros contain lithium-polymer batteries. They’re powerful and should last you at least 2-3 years without issues as long as you take appropriate care of them. However, there’s a really common way to destroy your Mac’s battery if you aren’t careful. Continue Reading…
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Once upon a time all of us were Mac newbies. How did we get to know so much about OS X? Sure, reading is fun but for me – I learned all about OS 9 and OS X through exploring. Apple doesn’t make it obvious but they do create some great tools and tricks to allow you access into OS X’s nether regions where you can explore (and break..) your Mac. Here are seven great ways to get a Mac newbie learning all about OS X.
Warning: Proceed at your own risk. Be prepared to re-install OS X if you mess anything up and make sure you have a current backup! Continue Reading…
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You know you need to backup. Time Machine makes it easy and you have a nice external hard drive to use with it. What happens if you lose your laptop while on a trip and it’s been a few days since the last backup? Let’s say you brought your backup drive but it was in your laptop bag and both were stolen. What if something happens at your home and your backup drive is ruined?
Not to worry, you can plan for this with an “off-site” solution. Continue Reading…
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