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Category: MacOS

Blocking pop ups might be your issue

We’ve all been there… you are on a website and all is going swimmingly then you need to download a file or enter your password to buy that ticket and then …nothing. The browser just sits there like a dog who’s been asked to compose a hiku. There is no error, no dialog box… nothing. …

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Apple’s damp squib

When Apple Intelligence was announced, we had visions of an AI superhero swooping in to solve all our digital dilemmas. Apple, known for its slick launches, apparently didn’t get the memo that sometimes it’s wiser to walk before you sprint. Apple, being the overachiever it is, wanted to jump on the AI bandwagon before their …

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Do you still need Zoom and Teams

Ah, Zoom and Microsoft Teams. These, along with FaceTime, were the unsung heroes of the pandemic, single-handedly keeping the world connected while we all huddled in our pajama bottoms. From awkwardly muted team meetings to the inevitable “You’re on mute” chorus, these platforms turned our living rooms into offices, classrooms, and social hubs. But now, …

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The Password App

Update Dec 8, 2024: Apple just released a plug in so Firefox users can have access to the passwords stored in the new Passwords app. This gives it even closer functionality to 1Password…see below. The plug in for Firefox can be found here. Once downloaded, launch Firefox and add the Extension following these steps: “Open …

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Making Safari better

More and more people are buying laptops these days and they have small screens – as well as other deficiencies that don’t make for ideal desktop computers. In addition to this, Apple have, seemingly, abandoned the 27 inch iMac so the biggest screen you can look forward to on a desktop is 24 inches. This …

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