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Can Other People See the Tweets I've Liked?
You might think that Retweets are public and Likes are private.
How to Create a Bootable USB Installer for macOS High Sierra
The Mac App Store is the default way to upgrade or install macOS, but it doesn't work for everyone.
How to Upgrade Your Mac to High Sierra
Curious about the new features in High Sierra, but not sure how to actually update your operating system? Don't worry: it's easy.
What's New in macOS 10.13 High Sierra, Available Now
The next version of macOS is out now, with improvements to Safari, Mail, Photos, and a lot under the hood.
Safari Now Disables Auto-Playing Videos. Here's How to Allow Them for Certain Sites
You're trying to do some reading when you hear it: a video playing somewhere off-screen.
16 Finder Shortcuts Every Mac User Should Know
The Finder seems pretty basic, but there are all kinds of things hidden just below the surface.
Stupid Geek Tricks: Convince Your Friends You're a Hollywood-Style Hacker with These Tools
Hacking in the movies is crazy exciting: fingers fly across the keyboard, and the screen is an ever flashing array of cryptic characters.
What Is "coreaudiod," and Why Is It Running on My Mac?
So you saw something called "coreaudiod" while browsing Activity Monitor.
Four Simple Timers That Remind You to Take Breaks from Your Computer
Whether you work at your computer or just enjoy the occasional long gaming session, it's important to take breaks regularly.
The Best Free Video Channels for Your Roku
If you've got a Roku, odds are you've already connected your Netflix, Hulu, or Amazon account for streaming.
Instantly Search Your Terminal History With a Keyboard Shortcut
Everyone who regularly uses the command line has at least one long string they type regularly.
tldr Converts man Pages Into Concise, Plain-English Explanations
Command line users know to how read the manual: type "man" followed by the name of a command---you'll see a detailed explanation.
How to Create Custom Trackpad Gestures on Your Mac With BetterTouchTool
One of the best things about MacBooks are the many trackpad gestures you can use.
Screen Savers Haven't Been Useful For Decades. Why Are They Still Here?
I was walking through the dorms in 2003 when I saw it: a desk with three computer monitors, all with a Matrix screen saver scrolling green text.
How to Securely Send Large Files to Anyone With Firefox Send
We may be living in the future, but sending large files over the web remains.
What Is opendirectoryd, and Why Is It Running on My Mac?
You're checking Activity Monitor, seeing what's taking up resources on your Mac, when you notice a process called opendirectoryd.
Quit and Hide macOS Apps from the Command+Tab Interface
Command+Tab is the main keyboard shortcut for switching applications in macOS.
Why Microsoft Dropped 3D Pinball From Windows (and How to Bring It Back)
Forget Solitaire and Minesweeper.