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Macworld HELP DESK 02.07.2014

As Fact or fiction: What does (and doesn’t) actually speed up your Mac notes, a faster Mac is always a better Mac. Click the link to see what actually will speed things up. C’est fini! Maestro Breen wraps up his … Continue reading

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Macworld HELP DESK 01.24.2014

Getting as tired of all the ads, and videos that start automatically, and unasked-for windows when you browse the Web as I am?? Dr Breen’s How to block the Web’s worst clutter has some great suggestions. Tame your Twitter feed … Continue reading

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Macworld HELP DESK 10.25.2013

Gack!! Are you having as big a heart attack as I am? Advice from an Apple tech: Got a Mac? Get a Dremel!    :::running away::: Easily add movies from one Mac to another Mac’s iTunes library, OTOH, is a straightforward, … Continue reading

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Macworld HELP DESK 10.11.2013

It’s coming, it’s coming, and if you’re holding your breath and counting the microseconds, get cracking on Get(ting) your Mac ready for Mavericks (OS X 10.9)! And you might be surprised to discover that your Mac very well might be … Continue reading

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Macworld HELP DESK 09.13.2013

Salvation!! Even though I’m using iCal under Leopard, and even though I wasn’t having this problem (iCal wasn’t backing up properly), Dr Breen’s suggestion in Cure for a corrupt Calendar application has things back in order. Whew! Next, we have … Continue reading

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Macworld HELP DESK 05.10.2013

Looking for a control center for all those CDs, DVDs, streaming media, iTunes/amazon downloads, etc., etc., etc.? Take a look a Chris Breen’s solution: The computer in the living room: setting up a Mac mini media center. Don’t know about … Continue reading

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