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How to force quit a Mac program

Posted on September 17, 2023September 5, 2023 by cynmackley

Program locked up on your Mac? Learn how to close it.

Posted in Cyn's Tech Tips, Mac OS, Quick Tips, UncategorizedTagged apple, force quit, mac, osx, task managerLeave a comment

Add Chrome Browser to your Mac

Posted on August 2, 2018July 17, 2018 by cynmackley

Learn how to install Chrome on your Mac computer.

Posted in Computer Terms, Mac OS, Using The InternetTagged browsers, chrome, installing chrome on a mac, mac, osx, using the internetLeave a comment

Clean your Mac

Posted on November 12, 2017November 10, 2017 by cynmackley

We check out a cleanup program just for Macs.

Posted in File & Disk Management, Mac OS, UncategorizedTagged apple, CleanMyMac 3, Disk Cleanup, mac, Mac software, osxLeave a comment

Back To Basics: Browser Vs. Operating System

Posted on June 7, 2017 by cynmackley

We clear up some commonly confused terms and explain why you need to know the difference.

Posted in Android, Computer Terms, I've Always Wanted To Know..., iOS, Mac OS, Using The InternetTagged android, browser, chrome, chromebook, edge, firefox, google, internet explorer, ios, linux, mac, microsoft, Operating System, OS, osx, safari, what operating system am I using, windows4 Comments

Use A VPN To Browse Privately On Your Mac

Posted on May 9, 2017 by cynmackley

Learn how to use a VPN on your Mac for ultimate privacy and security online.

Posted in Mac OS, Security HelpTagged apple, mac, Nord VPN, osx, privacy, security, virtual private network, VPN1 Comment

Free Photoshop Alternatives for Mac OS

Posted on December 26, 2016 by cynmackley

Nifty and free Photoshop alternatives thatl will turn your simple photos into stunning creations.

Posted in App Reviews, Digital Photography, Mac OS, Photo EditingTagged autodesk pixlr, filters for photos, mac os, osx, photo editingLeave a comment

The PC Question You Should Be Able To Answer

Posted on February 1, 2016 by cynmackley

Learn how to identify your operating system.

Posted in Computer Terms, I've Always Wanted To Know..., Mac OS, Windows 10Tagged Operating System, OS, osx, windows2 Comments

Remove Mac Password Prompts After Sleep or Screensavers

Posted on September 10, 2014 by cynmackley

Raymond wants to know if there's anyway to get rid of password prompts on his Mac.

Posted in Mac OSTagged mac, MacBook, osx, password, securityLeave a comment

Hack Your Mac With These Simple Terminal Commands: Part 2

Posted on January 13, 2014 by cynmackley

Hidden within the confines of the elegant Mac OS X, is a powerful Unix based terminal that allows you to fully utilize your system and its resources. In part 2, we look at security.

Posted in Mac OSTagged mac, Mac terminal commands, osxLeave a comment

Hack Your Mac With These Simple Terminal Commands: Part 1

Posted on January 11, 2014 by cynmackley

Hidden within the confines of the elegant Mac OS X, is a powerful Unix based terminal that allows you to fully utilize your system and its resources.

Posted in Mac OS, UncategorizedTagged mac, Mac terminal, osx, Unix5 Comments

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