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RIP Seymour Papert
I’m in my mid-40s, so I’m lucky enough to be among the first generation of kids who grew up with computers in the home and at school. For many of us who came up during that time, Logo was an essential computing experience. I learned through friends on Twitter earlier today that one of Logo’s […]
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How to play Pokémon GO without annoying everyone: Shut off the camera
I love Pokémon GO but the novelty of actually having to find my Pokémon by looking through my smartphone’s camera wears thin quickly. There are only so many times I stop, lift my smartphone and “look around” to find my Pokémon before it feels intrusive and, quite frankly, a bit rude to the people around […]
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Worried about malware on the Mac? Try this
Mac users can’t turn a blind eye to malware and adware. You can adjust system settings and download software that will protect you. Here’s how.
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Twenty years
A lot of what I post here are how tos or tutorials, so I hope you’ll forgive me for a bit of self-indulgence. But an announcement posted on the web this week has me looking back at the last 20 years in the Apple ecosystem and on my own career.
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Will your Mac support macOS 10.12 “Sierra?” Here’s how to find out
The release notes for the rechristened “macOS” 10.12 “Sierra” indicate a change in minimum system requirements. Older Macs got a stay of execution last year; El Capitan’s minimum requirements didn’t change from Yosemite. This year, Sierra ups that to Macs built since late 2009. If you’re not sure about the age of your Mac, here’s […]
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How to post to Instagram right from Photos on the iPhone
Instagram now supports iOS Share Sheets. Find out how to export to Instagram from Photos and other iOS apps without the Instagram app.
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How to quickly see the emoji keyboard on OS X
If you’re looking for an easier way to use emoji on your Mac, here are two practical tips to get you started.
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How Dropbox works with Backblaze cloud backup
It’s important to understand the differences in cloud-based file sync and backup services, so you can make sure your data is as safe as possible. In my latest blog post on Backblaze, I take a look at one of the most popular sync services, Dropbox: How Dropbox works with Backblaze cloud backup. While you can back […]
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How to add Pixelmator’s new Retouch extension to Photos
Pixelmator adds a new Retouch extension for Apple Photos. Here’s how to turn it on.
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How to update your AirPort networking hardware
If you have an Apple AirPort Extreme base station, an Apple Time Capsule or an AirPort Express networking device, you should probably check to make sure it’s running the latest firmware. Apple this week released new firmware for all of its 802.11n and 802.11ac-based network routers – that goes back 7 years. The update “improves the […]