A common problem that arises for Mac computer users is figuring out how to zoom in on the computer screen and resetting to the normal display. Apple built a screen zoom feature into the OS X operating system as both an accessibility and classroom feature. Unlike a Windows computer, the Mac permits the real time zooming in on any application, image, or multimedia file displayed. The zoom feature can also be used while the computer screen is being displayed on a classroom projector or television set. Steps to Zoom In Read More

Warning: Unless deliberately changed, the keychain password is bound to the original administrator password. This originally provided single sign-on capabilities. Using the following method to reset one’s administrator password will require additional steps to also reset the keychain password. Please be advised that this may mean deleting any keychain protected with one’s original administrator password. For more information on resetting a keychain password, please refer to the FAQ entitled How do I reset a Mac OS X Keychain Password? Warning: Utilizing this method to reset one’s password could potentially disable Read More

Launch the Open Firmware Password Application. Click the authentication icon and enter your Administrator credentials. You will be prompted for a password. Locate and click the Change button. This will launch an Open Firmware Password window. In the Open Firmware Password window, locate and click to deselect/uncheck the “Require password to change Open Firmware settings” option. Click the OK button to commit your changes. Locate and re-select the lock icon.

ooVoo is a popular free video sharing and IM client that allows users to have video conversations with each other on a variety of platforms. It started as a simple computer-to-computer video sharing client that required a webcam, but is now available on a variety of smartphones and tablet computers such as Androids, iPhones, and iPads. ooVoo allows users to implement video effects such as morphing and blurring during video conversations, supports up to six persons in each conversation, and can handle video quality of up to 2 megapixels.   Read More

A DMG file is the Mac equivalent of the ISO file. Like ISO files, DMG files are able to store information in a virtual disk and are treated like disks in a standard operating system. DMG files are often used for storing information about multiple programs or keeping track of bootable files on a CD or DVD. DMG files can be burnt to a disk, extracted to a Mac, or even used on a PC with the proper software. While DMG files are not used as commonly as ISO files, Read More

Audacity is an audio recording and editing software that allows users to record audio clips of an unlimited size then edit them by adding in special effects and/or dragging entire clips into different positions. Audacity also allows users to delete clips, enhance specific parts of an audio clip, and change the pitch of voices within an audio clip. Audacity is not considered a “professional” audio editing software nor is it considered a mixing software, but it is considered one of the best free audio recording programs on the market.   Read More

When Apple switched Macintosh computers to the popular Intel based architecture, the same one used by almost all other personal computers, they made it technically possible to run an unmodified Windows operating system on a Mac. This got a lot of Mac users interested in running Windows on their Macs, so in 2006 Apple decided to officially support this capability by launching a beta of Boot Camp. What Boot Camp Does Boot Camp was intended to make it easier to install Windows on a Mac without deleting Mac OS X, Read More

uTorrent is a torrent download software that allows users to download content from other users that have been referenced within a torrent. A torrent is effectively a document that is able to keep track of content as well as all other users who are downloading and uploading that content. uTorrent then uses the information found in the torrent to download content from other users. uTorrent is a 300 KB program that includes its own uninstaller and features many options for controlling how uTorrent accesses torrents and how operations are carried Read More

A common task that arises for converted Mac users (those who have switched from Windows computing) is uninstalling programs on their computer. Mac computers come with OS X installed as their primary operating system and do not have an equivalent to the Windows registry nor the “Add/Remove Programs” helper application found in the Control Panel area of the Windows operating system. Instead, Macs are designed to permit users with the appropriate permissions the ability to move programs to the computer’s trash to delete.  What is a Mac Application Bundle? The Read More

An Apple MacBook can last some time without the keyboard getting damaged. If the keyboard gets damaged (for e.g. a loose key falls out of the setting) or the user simply wants a new keyboard, he/she will need to replace the keyboard in question. The MacBook has a fairly simple case that users with the correct tools can service. Note: Later MacBook computers have a “unibody” construction that gives the appearance of tighter seams that are difficult to pry open. Choosing to replace a MacBook keyboard outside of the warranty Read More