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Top 5 Best Antivirus Software for Mac

September 29, 2014May 1, 2013 by Guest Blogger

Years ago, Mac systems were said to be the safest ones in the world because no one could get inside. There were no malicious scripts or viruses designed for them. In 2008, Apple came out with a shocking announcement – antivirus programs and software are required for a good functionality. In other words, the Mac systems have been broken in.

These days, Mac users should be more careful while surfing the net because viruses, malwares, trojans and other online threats for Mac have increased a lot, and are just around the corner waiting for the perfect time to infect their systems.

What to do After You Have Deleted Data From Your Mac Hard Drive

February 19, 2013 by Guest Blogger

Why My Data Hard Drive Errors Didn't Affect Me

We have all been there and felt the sinking feeling in our stomach when we realized we emptied the trash with a file we desperately needed.

Here are some simple steps to follow after you’ve mistakenly deleted data from your hard drive.

After you have realized you deleted files by mistake, you need to limit your activity on the hard drive. Even web browsing writes data to the drive, meaning you could be writing over the deleted files you want to get back. It goes without saying that downloading files is definitely a no no.

How Apple Almost Ruined my Business Model

August 9, 2013November 20, 2012 by Guest Blogger

It was 4 days before the launch of my new website and super-mobile friendly website, before disaster hit hard. I had done the regular testing on Chrome, Firefox, and Safari on my Macbook. I dusted off my old Windows based Netbook to test Internet Explorer. To my surprise, there were only a few small display errors. I expected it to almost turned upside down on I.E.

Feeling confident, I decided to check it do a quick test on my iPhone. Hey, it worked for Safari on my Macbook so, technically speaking, it should work on my iPhone as well, as it is just a mobile version of Safari. I got to the part of my website where I upload photos, and the upload button was disabled (grayed out). I thought there must be a simple fix to this. That’s where I was dead wrong.

Steps to Activate ‘Find My iPhone’ for iOS 4

August 9, 2013July 13, 2012 by Guest Blogger

Most Apple products are expensive and valuable. It’s not for the technology alone that people buy it, it tends to represent something greater, an acquisition. People tend to get emotionally attached to their iPads, iPods and iPhones more than they ever have been with their other gadgets.

Perhaps it has something to do with the fact that it is an Apple product. Perhaps you’ve saved for a while to be able to buy it. Maybe it’s all the information you’ve got stored on it, and all the connections you’ve made with the Apple Cloud, or even the sleek design.

Macintosh Applications for Small Business

September 29, 2014June 29, 2012 by Guest Blogger

The subject of small business involves many aspects. Traditionally, small business is known to be a considerable part of any separate countries’ economics in general, and millions of people are involved into it.

And not in vain – after thorough thinking we have to confess that small business has a few very significant pluses that make it much more profitable than many kinds of regular employment, and by simplicity and amount of income a few different spheres of small business bring larger profit and less headache than a single sphere of middle-sized business.

How to Recover Lost or Deleted Photos From Your Mac OS X Hard Drive

August 15, 2013March 14, 2012 by Paul Salmon

Mac OS X has drawn the attention of a range of users worldwide and this the reason why people are now switching from Windows to Macintosh. It is definitely a clear leader on the safety front and has a unique architecture that makes any type of network invasion practically impossible on Mac. Its simple yet intuitive graphics make it the first choice of photographers and designers.

The beautifully designed applications not only make its users more productive, but enable them to have fun while working in such an environment. It works with almost all digital cameras and other peripherals without the need of drivers. Therefore, unlike other operating systems, Mac OS X is less prone to corruption or errors.

5 Cool Mac OS X Apps You Can Now Find in the Apple Store

August 2, 2012February 1, 2012 by Guest Blogger

Apple’s Mac OS X is one of the most popular operating systems in the world, and by most accounts, it’s better than the more widespread Windows. In fact, the only reason it doesn’t have as many users as Microsoft’s OS is that it only works on Mac computers, and they simply can’t compete in volume with the dozens of PC and laptop models out there.

6 Tips for Printing Photographs on a Mac

August 16, 2013August 15, 2011 by Paul Salmon

With the popularity of social networking sites like Facebook and the ease of attaching images to emails, printing photographs isn’t nearly as popular as it used to be. However, there are some pictures that are just too perfect not to print and for special events like Christmas, printing photos to send to friends and family is still a great idea. Follow these simple tips for printing photographs on a Mac to get great, high quality prints.