I got a brand new portable JBL Flip Essential Bluetooth speaker. I have no problem connecting with my iPhone, playing music and the sound quality is really awesome.  But when … Read more

If you’re a software developer, coder, engineer or you just like to play around with your computer from the command line for fun or as a hobby, then you are … Read more

Like most other Powerbeats 3 owners, you probably use them so much that you don’t even realize that they are such a big part of your daily routine. That is … Read more

If you don’t know what BRCM-LVG is and you are suddenly seeing it under the Shared section in Finder, You might be panicking, wondering if it is some type of … Read more

If you’re an Apple Pay user, you know the convenience and benefits of this wonderful payment method. The only problem is that not all places, especially restaurants will accept it. … Read more

This is a question that has been asked by many and if you go looking for the answer it can be a little unclear and confusing. You may have seen … Read more

Although it may be infrequent, there are times when we need to open a file created by a specific Windows application on our Mac. This can sometimes be difficult if … Read more

If you have somehow gotten ahold of a .msg file on your Mac, you have quickly found that your computer has no way of opening it. That’s because the file … Read more

Walgreens is one of the most popular drug store chains around and you can find one in almost every part of town. I shop there often, not only to pick … Read more

I live about a block from a Safeway grocery store, so I shop there quite often. It’s a great store for groceries and numerous other items I may need to … Read more

As a DIYer and home improvement enthusiast, I often find myself shopping at Home Depot. It’s a great place to find the hardware you need for both large and small … Read more

It’s a common occurrence that happens to almost all of us. We are busily working on our computers, multitasking, doing many different things, and after a while, our screen is … Read more

The convenience of Apple Pay is nice and if you use it frequently you probably like to use it for grocery shopping. While some grocery stores do take Apple Pay, … Read more

If you spend any time using a computer, then you probably know what .txt files are. They are files that contain plain unformatted text and have a variety of uses … Read more

If you are a Costco member or considering becoming one, you might be curious as to whether or not they accept Apple Pay as a form of payment. This non-contact … Read more

You probably love your Powerbeats 3 and why not. The high-quality sound they produce allows you to enjoy your favorite music while exercising, working, riding the bus, or almost any … Read more

The short answer to the question is no, Walmart does not accept Apple Pay. They have their own reasons for this and while it is inconvenient for many Apple Pay … Read more

Do you have some .lnk files and are wondering what they are? You’re most likely unable to open them on your Mac. If you are trying to figure out what … Read more

WMA or Windows Media Audio files are very common on Windows systems but unfortunately, they are not native to Mac operating systems. This means that macOS does not come with … Read more

We use digital images almost constantly in today’s high-tech world. It’s so easy to snap a picture with your phone or take a screenshot on your computer of something that … Read more

AirPods are a wonderful piece of technology that lets you listen to audio wirelessly. One of their great features is that you can also charge them wirelessly. That is, as … Read more

Random shutdowns are something that most Mac users use to make fun of PC owners. While it may be less common with a MacBook Pro, it does happen. This can … Read more

Whether it is for security, to prevent interference such as on an airplane, or that you just don’t want your Mac connecting to Bluetooth devices for some other reason, the … Read more

Uploading an iMovie video to Google Drive is easy! All you need to prepare is a computer (or your iPhone/iPad), the iMovie app, Internet connection, an active Google account, and … Read more

If you have some old archived email stored in a mbox file, and you need some information from it, you may be wondering how you can open that file. In … Read more

Apple’s Magic Mouse is a wonderful device. Going wireless can give you the freedom to move about your desk or wherever you feel comfortable. No cord to tie you down. … Read more

Resizing a partition on your Mac may sound like a daunting task, and for some, it may sound like one that is better left to a technician at the Genius … Read more

While it is becoming less common in today’s tech world, we do still sometimes have paper documents and there is sometimes a need to scan those documents in and possibly … Read more

Like many others who are switching from a PC to a Mac, you are most likely in a situation where you need to get some or all of your personal … Read more

Whether you are selling your MacBook, giving it to a friend or neighbor or you just want to start over with a fresh clean system, you may have a need … Read more

If you have a Mac and either forgot or don’t know the admin user account password, it is not only frustrating but can prevent you from doing many things with … Read more

It’s a common problem, but it is also a very annoying one. For some reason, it seems that one of your AirPods is louder than the other. While it is … Read more

If you are currently facing this dilemma there’s no doubt that it can be a difficult one. You might love your old Mac but it’s no longer performing the way … Read more

If you’re thinking about buying a Macbook and are doing some research, there’s no doubt that you have noticed they are not cheap. You’ve seen PCs with similar specs that … Read more

It may be trendy but it’s also a lot easier on your eyes, which is the reason why many of us have started using dark mode on our Mac applications … Read more

Clearing your browser’s history may be something that you rarely, if ever, think about. On the other hand, some may be thought of as paranoid, which clear it constantly. How … Read more

In today’s world of cybercrime, it’s very good practice to change passwords for your accounts and applications frequently. It’s no different when it comes to Wi-Fi networks. Many of the … Read more

When you first got your new Mac, it was blazingly fast, and using it was a breeze. It probably felt like the best computer money could buy. Now suddenly it … Read more

You’ve had your Mac connected to your wifi network for some time now and it has been working fine, but now you have a new device that you want to … Read more

If you browse the internet regularly, you may be someone who tends to create lots of bookmarks. You see a site you like and don’t want to forget how you … Read more

You love your Macbook Pro but you have noticed lately that it just doesn’t have the processing power that it seemed to have when you first bought it. This happens … Read more

It’s frustrating! You go to use your Mac and the mouse cursor is nowhere to be found in the window you are looking at or even the screen. This can … Read more

The quick answer to this is, yes it is illegal. By creating Hackintosh versions of the macOS, you are violating the End User License Agreement (EULA). Whether or not this … Read more

AirPods are more than a set of wireless earbuds. They have an extraordinary amount of technology built into them. This is the reason they are so expensive and what often … Read more

You probably shelled out a good deal of cash for your Airpods and they sounded great when you first started using them. Now their sound has become muffled. Why are … Read more

Overwatch can be played on Windows, Nintendo Switch, PS4, and Xbox One, but it has not been designed and developed to be played on macOS. While this can be disappointing … Read more

Yesterday I took the plug and upgraded my MacBook Pro to the latest version, finally! I did face one annoying problem – when I plug my headphone into the Mac … Read more

You probably know what an IP address is and how to find it, right? Just type what is my IP address in Google and you’ll see a series of digits … Read more

I’m not super paranoid about Mac security as I haven’t been caught by any virus or malware (yet), since I started to use my Mac. But it seems recent years … Read more

A few days ago, a reader submitted a question for us. It was related to showing battery percentage on her new MacBook Pro. Hey, I just bought a new MacBook, … Read more