Keep your Mac safe from ransomware attacks

In 2017, WannaCry and Petya ransomware infected hundreds of thousands of Windows computers around the world. If you're a Mac user, you may be thinking "I'm safe from ransomware attacks." Unfortunately, that's not the case. Here are some security best practices to prevent ransomware attacks on your Mac.

Connecting your Mac to an external monitor the fast and easy way

If you want an extended view of your Mac screen to be more productive at work, you need to connect it to an external monitor. This article will walk you through the steps on how to configure and connect your Mac to an external monitor.

Check the ports on your Mac and monitor

Before connecting your Mac to a monitor, take note of the ports each device has and whether you need any adapters to make them compatible.

The benefits of upgrading your Mac with an SSD

If your once snappy Mac now feels like it’s dragging its feet, a solid-state drive (SSD) upgrade could be just the thing that will breathe new life into it. But even if your Mac is still running pretty well, the benefits of an SSD upgrade may convince you to make the switch from a hard disk drive (HDD). Here’s a look at some of the key advantages of SSDs over HDDs.
SSDs are more reliable
All types of disk drives are more likely to fail with age, but SSDs are more resistant to age-related degradation than HDDs. This is because most modern SSDs use NAND flash memory, which is not as susceptible to the wear and tear that HDDs experience with their spinning disks.

Thinking of jailbreaking your iPad? Think again

If you’re looking for ways to install unofficial apps on your iPad or change its default operating system, then you’ve probably heard of jailbreaking. But before you have your device jailbroken, here are some important facts you need to know.
What is jailbreaking?
Jailbreaking or rooting is the process of removing manufacturer and/or carrier restrictions from an iPad.

Be more productive with these Mac keyboard shortcuts

Pointing and clicking with a mouse is great, but there are times when doing so can disrupt your focus. At times like these, using these shortcuts on your Mac’s keyboard may actually be more efficient.
Minimize or dock the front app window: Command + M
If you have several open apps, browsers, and Finder windows, use this shortcut to minimize the front window to the Dock.

Keep your iPhone battery alive with these tips

There’s nothing worse than having a low iPhone battery when you’re working remotely without an outlet nearby. Luckily, there are several tips you can use to extend your smartphone's battery life. Here are six that prove invaluable.
1. Activate Low Power Mode
When you switch on Low Power Mode, it automatically adjusts several settings to extend the life of your battery.

5 Settings every new iPad owner should change

Apple’s iPadOS has been through countless updates over the years. It can be difficult to keep up with all the new features and settings, so we don’t blame you for feeling overwhelmed when setting up your new iPad. Although every user has different preferences, there are at least five settings most people should be using.

Simple ways to defend against Mac ransomware

Although most ransomware attacks usually target Windows PCs, this doesn’t mean Mac computers are completely safe. Ransomware attacks for Macs have occurred before, and are becoming more widespread over time. So how can you prevent ransomware from infecting your Mac? We’ve compiled some helpful security tips for you.