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May 30, 2017 Tech Update

Monitor Memory Usage

It is important to monitor the memory (RAM) usage on your Mac, especially if you do not have a lot of RAM. Here is an article on how to monitor

May 29, 2017 Tech Update

Memorial Day Holiday

Today is Memorial Day. I will be taking the day off to be with friends and family. Hope you are able to do the same! Doug

May 26, 2017 Software

Moom Keyboard Controls

I have been using the Moom window controller app for quite a while now. They keep updating it and I keep liking it more and more. I wanted to cover

May 25, 2017 Tech Update

Finder Image Preview

It seems people always need to preview images in the Finder in the macOS. This video presentation by Gary at Macmost.com covers just about every way possible to preview images

May 24, 2017 Tech Update

macOS 10.12.6 Beta

As you know I run a Beta of the macOS. I just installed 10.12.6 Sierra Beta. Apple does not tell you much about these beta releases other than there are

May 24, 2017 Software

Accessibility Zoom

There are all kinds of settings in the Accessibility Preference Pane. One that I use from time to time is the “Zoom” feature. If you eyes are not too good,

May 23, 2017 Tech Update

Preventing Photos & iTunes From Opening

Sometimes having the Photos and iTunes apps open automatically when we plug our iOS device into our Mac is a bit annoying. Maybe you are like me and use a