Macs are known to be pretty secure as they don't seem to get viruses and malware as easily as Windows computers do. But the truth is, no computer is completely immune to malicious software. So how can you tell if your Mac has been infected with malware? Look out for these signs.
Whether you want to increase the amount of screen space on your iMac, turn your MacBook Pro into a desktop, or simply enjoy the look of dual screens, connecting an external monitor to any Mac is a quick and easy process. Just follow these steps.
Check the ports on your Mac and monitor
Before connecting your Mac to a monitor, take note of the ports each device has and whether you need any adapters to make them compatible.
If you're a business owner who relies on text messages to communicate with employees, clients, or customers, it's essential to ensure the privacy and security of your messages. Unfortunately, there are many ways for others to go through your texts if they have access to your mobile phone.
Solid-state drives (SSDs) are fast becoming the standard for data storage because of their many advantages over hard disk drives (HDDs). Here are the top five reasons SSDs are better than HDDs for Macs.
SSDs are more reliable
All types of disk drives are more likely to fail with age, but SSDs are more resistant to age-related degradation than HDDs. This is because most modern SSDs use NAND flash memory, which is not as susceptible to the wear and tear that HDDs experience with their spinning disks.
Many iPad users are usually happy with their device, but there are a few who want to install apps that are not on the App Store and even change the performance of their device outside of what Apple allows. The only way to do this is through jailbreaking.
Keyboard shortcuts can enhance users’ productivity and save time, but not everyone knows about them. If you own a Mac, these are the keyboard shortcuts you need to start using now.
Minimize or dock the front app window: Command + M
If you have several open apps, browsers, and Finder windows, use this shortcut to minimize the front window to the Dock.
Employees rely on smartphones to contact clients and coworkers as well as to work on the go. So if your iPhone runs out of battery, it can significantly hinder productivity and communications. Avoid this risk by following these simple battery-extending tricks.
Whether you purchased an iPad for personal use or work, there are several things you need to configure before using it. But if you’re not familiar with the menus on the Settings app, these five tips will help.
Touch ID
The first thing you must change is iPadOS’s fingerprint recognition features.
Windows users are often the victims of ransomware attacks. For example, in 2017, WannaCry and Petya ransomware infected hundreds of thousands of Windows PCs around the world. Unfortunately, ransomware strains that specifically target Macs are expected to grow in number as well.
If you’re switching from a Windows PC to a Mac, and you’re worried about losing years’ worth of data on your old machine, don’t fret. Changing platforms doesn’t have to mean starting over with Apple’s free tool called Windows Migration Assistant.
