Tech Tips

No matter how intuitive Apple products are, you can never expect to know everything. That's where we come in. From setting up your devices to managing settings and features, we've got you covered.

How to Set Up Parental Controls on a Mac

Posted February 24th, 2015 by Nick Markman in Tech Tips

With the amount of information and suggestive material available on the Internet, it is no surprise that many parents want to restrict their kids’ access to their devices and implement parental controls. The built-in parental controls of the Mac OS X operating system allows you to not only restrict access to the web, but also to certain applications. You can even limit the amount of time your children spend on their devices to certain times of the day and week. Here we will provide you with an overview of the parental control options in OS X and walk you through how to set them up.

How to Force Quit Applications on a Mac

Posted February 17th, 2015 by Jason Lazzuri in Tech Tips

Have you ever experienced an application that wouldn't respond while using your Mac? Maybe you've encountered the spinning rainbow wheel icon while using your computer? Don't fear! OS X has a built-in feature called Force Quit. Force quitting an application will help you get unstuck in these situations.

iPhoto 101, Episode 2: Events & Places

Posted February 17th, 2015 by Kenneth Ulstad in Tech Tips

iPhoto 101 covers the basics of iPhoto. In this episode, you will learn how to organize your photos using Events and Places. iPhoto allows you to organize your photos in a variety of ways. Everytime you connect a device to iPhoto and import photos, it automatically creates an event based on that import. Everytime you take a photo on an iPhone or other smart device, the device stores location data within the photo. The Places category within iPhoto shows you the physical locations on a world map where your photos were taken.

Should I Upgrade My Mac to Yosemite?

Posted February 17th, 2015 by Hunter S in Tech Tips

Over time, technology has become simpler to use in general. Upgrading your operating system on your computer has also been simplified. Apple's latest operating system, OS X 10.10 Yosemite, features a design overhaul and new features that allows iOS and OS X devices to communicate with each other in new and exciting ways. If you haven’t already upgraded, you may want to look into the new features of Yosemite before you make your decision considering that Yosemite can slow down older Macs. If you decide to upgrade, here is how you can do it.

How to Store Your iTunes Library on an External Hard Drive

Posted February 11th, 2015 by Nick Markman in Tech Tips

As the years go by and you accumulate more digital photos, videos and songs - you quickly realize how important and precious storage space is on your computer and other devices. If you are someone that has a large iTunes library filled with music, movies, podcasts and more - you might want to consider storing this library on an external drive versus the local storage of your computer. Doing so will free up space on your computer without compromising the iTunes experience you are used to.

How to Customize Icons in Mac OS X

Posted February 6th, 2015 by Austin Carney in Tech Tips

It’s fairly simply to change an app or folder icon in Mac OS X. The possibilities are endless. You could change an app icon to one that looks a little more polished in the dock. You could customize a folder you access often to make it easier to find. Whatever your reason may be, here’s a step-by-step guide on how to do it.

How to Right-Click on a Mac

Posted February 6th, 2015 by Jason Lazzuri in Tech Tips

One of the big differences between a PC and a Mac is that - out of the box - the Mac does not have an obvious right-click ability. When looking at a trackpad, there is only one physical button, not two separate buttons like many PC’s. The good news is that Macs can be changed to be able to right click, just like a PC.

iPhoto 101, Episode 1: Importing to iPhoto

Posted February 5th, 2015 by Kenneth Ulstad in Tech Tips

iPhoto 101 covers the basics of iPhoto. In this episode, you will learn how to import photos into iPhoto. Whether it is from a camera, camcorder, iPhone or iPad - importing photos into iPhoto is incredible easy to do. By simply connecting your device to your Mac via USB and opening the iPhoto app, import options automatically pop up. If you need more guidance, Kenneth is here to walk you through the import process.

How to Use Find My iPhone

Posted January 20th, 2015 by Nick Markman in Tech Tips

We have come to rely on our smartphones and devices for many important aspects of our lives. We store our memories on them in the form of pictures and videos. They contain our music libraries, banking apps, social network profiles, and oh yeah - our phone. That being said, losing your smartphone or device can leave you feeling naked and vulnerable. Luckily for Apple users, the Find My iPhone app is the first line of defense in recovering your lost device.

Icons in iOS 8

Posted January 16th, 2015 by Nick Markman in Tech Tips

If you are new to iOS or are still learning, becoming familiar with the icons used throughout the operating system will help you navigate through apps and get a better grasp of functions and features on your iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch. Some icons are more intuitive than others, so we will provide you with a brief overview of the commonly used icons in iOS 7 and 8. As always, the best way to learn about your device is to play around and experiment with clicking on the various buttons and icons you are presented with as you use it.