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How to Use Parallels Desktop to Run macOS High Sierra as a Virtual Machine
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How to Use Parallels Desktop to Run macOS High Sierra as a Virtual Machine

John Martellaro · 6:16 PM EDT, May 17th, 2018 · 4 Comments

A virtual machine environment on the Mac allows one to run a licensed copy of Windows or some popular distributions of Linux. John shows us how to also run macOS as a virtual machine guest OS inside macOS as a host.

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Accessible Tools for Global Accessibility Awareness Day

Andrew Orr · 5:28 PM EDT, May 17th, 2018 · Add Comment

As part of Global Accessibility Awareness Day, we want to provide some resources for accessible tools.

macOS: How to See Where a Download Came From
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macOS: How to See Where a Download Came From

Melissa Holt · 8:00 AM EDT, May 17th, 2018 · 7 Comments

So you’ve downloaded files to your Mac. What’s an easy way to see where they came from if you forget? Or how can you tell where your dad got that pirated copy of Microsoft Office? In today’s Quick Tip, we’ll tell you how to see that info…and maybe help you call out your dad’s terrible computing habits.

macOS: How to Access iCloud Drive in Terminal
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macOS: How to Access iCloud Drive in Terminal

Andrew Orr · 2:14 PM EDT, May 16th, 2018 · Add Comment

If you prefer the Terminal over the GUI, or just want a different way to create and move files and folders, this is the tip for you.

Cool Stuff Found
  • This Decentralized Messenger Claims to be Quantum-Resistant
  • Tripp Mickle's Book 'After Steve' Covers Apple's Rise to Trillions
  • 'The Matrix Resurrections' Now Available to Rent or Buy on Apple TV
  • Apple TV+ Releases Trailer For "The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey” Starring Samuel L. Jackson
  • Get a Wooden Photo Print With New Offering From Mimeo Photos
  • Apple TV+ Makes 'The Afterparty' Premiere Episode Available on YouTube
macOS: Use These Keys to Keyboard Scroll Through Apps
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macOS: Use These Keys to Keyboard Scroll Through Apps

Andrew Orr · 1:04 PM EDT, May 16th, 2018 · Add Comment

There’s a particular key combination that lets you keyboard scroll through any macOS app. Here’s how to get started.

Cracking the Code: How to Improve Apple Music Recommendations
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Cracking the Code: How to Improve Apple Music Recommendations

Andrew Orr · 2:16 PM EDT, May 15th, 2018 · 1 Comment

Every Friday the For You section is updated with what the algorithms think you’ll like. For a while Andrew Orr didn’t like his recommendations. But he thinks he discovered a way to improve Apple Music.

How to Format an SD or Micro SD Card on Your Mac
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How to Format an SD or Micro SD Card on Your Mac

Jeff Gamet · 11:40 AM EDT, May 15th, 2018 · Add Comment

If you have an SD or micro SD card you want to reformat with your Mac it’s a pretty easy process. Read on to learn how.

How to Open Recently Closed Safari Tabs on iPhone and iPad
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How to Open Recently Closed Safari Tabs on iPhone and iPad

Melissa Holt · 9:11 AM EDT, May 15th, 2018 · 4 Comments

Today’s Quick Tip is about opening recently closed tabs in Safari on the iPhone or iPad! So did you just accidentally close out of a site (or a bunch of sites) you wanted to keep handy? Need to get things back? We’ve got the scoop on how.

macOS: Prevent Overwriting Files by Locking Them
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macOS: Prevent Overwriting Files by Locking Them

Andrew Orr · 1:50 PM EDT, May 14th, 2018 · Add Comment

By locking a file, it’s possible to stop your system from overwriting files, if you have a few that need to remain unchanged.

Video Tips
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How to Protect Yourself from the Efail Encrypted Email Security Flaw
How-To

How to Protect Yourself from the Efail Encrypted Email Security Flaw

Jeff Gamet · 12:04 PM EDT, May 14th, 2018 · Add Comment

If you’re using S/MIME, PGP, or GPG encryption for messages in Apple’s Mail app or other email client apps, you could be susceptible to what’s being called Efail. You can protect your messages until app updates addressing the flaw are released, and it’s easy to do.

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