Category Operating Systems
MacOS 10.15.3 upgrade issue
Having recently upgraded to the latest MacOS Catalina, I discovered that the Apple App Store and Apple News no longer worked. Those two apps would just hang and a Force Quit would be required. After numerous tests including a complete…
How to Remove Programs from the “Open With” Context Menu in Windows
If your “Open With” right-click menu is getting a little cluttered, why not get rid of entries you don’t use? With a little Registry hacking, it’s easy to do. The “Open With” menu is an undeniably handy feature when you…
Apple iOS 10.0.1 Update
Creating a Staff Calendar in Outlook
Updating Keychain Login Password
How to Track Your Windows 10 PC or Tablet If You Ever Lose It
Windows 10’s first big update in November 2015 added a device-tracking feature. You can now enable GPS tracking and remotely locate a lost Windows 10 tablet or laptop just like you’d track a smartphone, tablet, or MacBook. Previously, this required…
PC Versus Mac: Whoever Wins, We Lose
The release of Windows 10 is imminent, and the hype machine is in full flow. Meanwhile, Apple’s busy beavering away on Mac OS X El Capitan. Queue up the tribal camps for the latest round of Apple vs Microsoft bashing.…
Understand Privacy and Security Settings in OS X to Keep Your Data Safe
[dropcap]I[/dropcap]f you use OS X, you probably have perused its security preferences on several occasions. These preferences are fairly straightforward, but there are some notable features about them that merit further exploration. System security should always be one of a…