The Real Reason for the MacBook Pro Delay is Thunderbolt 2
When WWDC 2013 came and went without an update to the MacBook Pro line, many wondered what Apple was waiting for. A radical redesign, just a year after the introduction of the MacBook Pro with Retina...
View ArticleHow to Set a Custom Lock Screen Message in Mac OS X
Mac users on the go will want to take steps to protect their data from loss or theft, such as enabling FileVault, but it's also important to provide some form of contact information so that a good...
View ArticleHow to Use the Windows Print Screen Key with Your Mac in Boot Camp
When it comes to taking screenshots in Windows, the Print Screen key is crucial. Most Windows-based keyboards have a Print Screen key, so it's usually not an issue. But what if you're running Windows...
View ArticleHow to Disable a MacBook’s Built-In TrackPad When Using a Mouse or Wireless...
Many MacBook owners frequently connect their laptop to an external mouse or wireless trackpad. You can prevent accidental cursor input while in this configuration by disabling the MacBook's built-in...
View Article2015 VM Benchmarks: Parallels 11 vs. Fusion 8 vs. VirtualBox 5
The final piece of our annual OS X virtualization benchmark showdown, with exhaustive benchmarks comparing the performance of VMware Fusion 8, Parallels Desktop 11, VirtualBox 5, and Boot Camp.
View ArticleThe Real Reason for the MacBook Pro Delay is Thunderbolt 2
When WWDC 2013 came and went without an update to the MacBook Pro line, many wondered what Apple was waiting for. A radical redesign, just a year after the introduction of the MacBook Pro with Retina...
View ArticleHow to Set a Custom Lock Screen Message in Mac OS X
Mac users on the go will want to take steps to protect their data from loss or theft, such as enabling FileVault, but it's also important to provide some form of contact information so that a good...
View ArticleHow to Use the Windows Print Screen Key with Your Mac in Boot Camp
When it comes to taking screenshots in Windows, the Print Screen key is crucial. Most Windows-based keyboards have a Print Screen key, so it's usually not an issue. But what if you're running Windows...
View ArticleHow to Disable a MacBook’s Built-In TrackPad When Using a Mouse or Wireless...
Many MacBook owners frequently connect their laptop to an external mouse or wireless trackpad. You can prevent accidental cursor input while in this configuration by disabling the MacBook's built-in...
View Article2015 VM Benchmarks: Parallels 11 vs. Fusion 8 vs. VirtualBox 5
The final piece of our annual OS X virtualization benchmark showdown, with exhaustive benchmarks comparing the performance of VMware Fusion 8, Parallels Desktop 11, VirtualBox 5, and Boot Camp.
View ArticleHow to Add a Fingerprint to Touch ID on the MacBook Pro
Even though you only set up one fingerprint when enabling Touch ID for the first time, you can add additional fingerprints, just like iOS. Here's how to add fingerprints to Touch ID on your MacBook Pro.
View ArticleHow to Add a Lock Screen Message to macOS
macOS has the ability to add a custom message to a Mac's lock screen. This can be especially useful for those in multi-user environments or for those with portable Macs as it offers an extra...
View ArticleDockCase P1 Adapter: A USB-C Hub that Connects to Your MacBook Pro Charger
USB-C and Thunderbolt 3 may be the future, but there are still plenty of devices that require USB Type-A. Instead of trying to remember to bring a USB-C hub or adapter with you every time, why not use...
View ArticleMacBook Pro eGPU Benchmarks: Razer Core X & AMD Radeon Vega Frontier Edition
Macs are notoriously limited when it comes to hardware upgrades, but you can still significantly improve the graphics capabilities of your recent Mac by adding a Thunderbolt 3 external GPU. Here's a...
View ArticleHow to Remove Siri from the Touch Bar
Siri is great, even if it lags a bit behind some of the other voice assistants. (We're looking at you, Google.) But on the Touch Bar of the MacBook Pro, its button can take up valuable real estate that...
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