Enable Trim When Using A Third Party SSD On Your Mac
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Install An SSD Into An Early 2008 iMac
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Fix Error “Photoshop Could Not Save File Because Write Access Was Not Granted”
I use Photoshop CS5 on a 2015 MacBook Pro. The version of OS X is 13.6. CS5 and I are old friends, so I
Selecting The Right Type Of Hard Drive For Your Needs
When selecting the right type of hard drive for your needs, beyond speed, capacity, reliability, and any manufacturer preference, you should consider how
Run speedtest.net From the Command Line With speedtest-cli
For years, my “goto” source for measuring internet speed has been speedtest.net. Pointing my browser to speedtest.net, and a with few mouse clicks, I
How To Launch An OS X GUI App From The Command Line
Sometimes, to launch an OS X GUI app is easier than working with its command line counterpart. For example: Though I like “nano”, a
Homebrew-Install And Update Mac Programs From The Command Line
What Is Homebrew? Homebrew for OS X is a command line program manager, similar in functionality to “apt-get” found in some Linux distributions. By
Seven Steps To Secure Your Mac 2017
Secure Your Mac. Step 1: Know Thy Enemy The first step to secure your Mac is deciding just how much security it needs. Let’s
Review Monoprice USB 3.0 3 Port Hub With Gigabit Ethernet
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