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How to add your country flag in Mac menu bar

Are you feeling patriotic or just want to give your Mac a personalized touch? Then follow the instructions below to add your country flag in the Mac menu bar. While the method we are going to show you...

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How to install Mac apps from unidentified sources

Every Mac user knows that if you try to run any app downloaded from a source other than the Mac App Store, you get an error saying the app can’t be opened because it is from an unidentified developer....

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NoteBurner iTunes DRM Audio Converter lets you convert Apple Music and iTunes...

Every iOS device user is bound to use iTunes for managing music and other data for their device. As a result we tend to stay in Apple’s music ecosystem, that includes both iTunes Store and Apple Music....

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How to enable Do Not Disturb mode on the Mac with a keyboard shortcut

The Do Not Disturb mode on OS X is no less than a blessing. Whether you are working on a document, watching a movie or showing your photos collection to a friend, continuous notifications can not only...

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How to Shutdown, Restart, Sleep or Log Out on Mac with Keyboard shortcuts only

One of the biggest advantages of using a physical keyboard is that you can perform different tasks quickly by pressing combinations of keys typically known as keyboard shortcuts. On the Mac you can...

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How to stop certain apps from opening automatically on Mac startup

When you turn on your Mac and sign in to your user account, you might have noticed that certain applications start automatically. While this behavior is useful if you want to use those apps right away,...

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How to configure your Mac to open certain apps automatically on startup

We recently wrote about how you can prevent certain apps from opening automatically when you turn on your Mac. In this post we will do the opposite, as here you will find instructions on how to...

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What is KeRanger Mac Ransomware and how to protect your Mac from it

Apple Macs were recently hit with a type of malware that is commonly known as Ransomware. The news came as a shock to Mac users, who unlike Windows users are not used to of anticipating a malware...

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How to add your signature to Mac and insert it into a PDF

OS X has so many hidden gems that it never seizes to surprise even those who have been using it for years. One super useful feature of the Preview app allows users to add their signature to the Mac,...

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Separate photos taken from different cameras in Mac’s Photos app (tip)

The redesigned Photos app of OS X, which is heavily inspired by the iOS Photos app, allows users to view and manage their photos more effectively. Using the app you can import your photos and organize...

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How to watch Apple’s iPhone SE event live

Today is an important day in Apple’s history as the company will take the stage to announce the new iPhone SE. In addition to the budget iPhone, Apple is also expected to launch the new iPad Pro...

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First developer betas for iOS 9.3.2, OS X 10.11.5, watchOS 2.2.1 and tvOS...

Apple has today seeded new betas for all of its major software platforms and they are now available for download. If you are a registered Apple developer, then you can head to the dev center and...

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Macphun apps for Mac make photo editing as easy as anything

No matter if you are a professional photographer or a casual iPhonegrapher, having a good photo editing tool at your disposal is crucial. Many users stay away from the editing part of photography as...

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Get Apple Watch’s Watch Faces on your Mac

One of the things that Apple was very proud of when they announced the Apple Watch was the watch faces. They said that they took a lot of time researching to create them. And you must admit, they look...

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How to play classic MS-DOS games on a Mac

If you grew up with a Windows computer in your house, then you would have played those classic MS-DOS games that were simple yet so much fun. Those MS-DOS games really set the foundation of today’s PC...

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How to enable native notifications in Chrome for Mac

If you are a Chrome for Mac user, then you would have noticed that the browser sends you notifications whenever you are using some other app. So when you receive a message from a web app that is opened...

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Quick Tip: Have your Mac wallpaper cycle

If you are an user with multiple displays for the Mac, you are probably familiar with the fact that you can have different wallpapers for each display. However, have you ever wanted to take that to the...

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Poll: OS X or macOS? Let us know which name you like more

With the upcoming WWDC in June, it has been said that Mac “OS X” could be renamed “macOS”. It has been shown that there is code in OS X that refers to “macOS”. Apple’s website also had that term on one...

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How to Use Your Apple TV 4th Generation Remote on Your Mac

One feature that people loved (or hated, depending on how it worked for them) was using the Apple TV remote to control media on their Apple TV and Mac. Unfortunately, the latest Apple TV remote works...

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How to Quickly Change Sound Output Device on a Mac

I thought of writing this after seeing my friend last night. We were going to watch a movie from his MacBook Pro to his TV via a HDMI cord. Since he wanted the audio to go through his TV’s speakers and...

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