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 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.
The new Twelve South BookBook cases are in stock for the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus! Kenneth from our Kirkland location took some time to review this product for us. Serving as an iPhone case, wallet and iPhone stand - the BookBook case is a versatile and functional case for those looking to protect their new iPhone 6 or 6 Plus.
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.
We review Cookpad Recipes, an iOS app where everyday cooks can upload recipes for everyone to see. Cookpad has over 150,000 recipes to chose from and more are being added each day. You can even send messages to the original author if you have questions about a recipe. Browse recipes, create shopping lists and improve your cooking chops with Cookpad Recipes!
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.
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.
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.
We review the Beats Pill XL - Beat's jumbo-sized, portable wireless speaker. With wireless Bluetooth technology, 15 hours of battery life, backup charging capabilities and a built-in microphone, the Beats Pill XL is perfect for anyone who wants to experience their music on-the-go without sacrificing audio quality. We also discuss how to setup the Beats Pill XL and pair it with your devices via Bluetooth. CityMac is now an Authorized Retailer ans service provider for all of your Beats product needs.
When you’re single, Valentine’s Day is usually not a day you look forward to. While you typically save a lot more money compared to your coupled friends, you are forced to watch the mushy display of gift-giving and lovey-dovyness that surrounds February 14th. Just because you don’t have someone to share Valentine’s Day with doesn’t mean you shouldn’t enjoy it yourself! Here are some great gift and app ideas for all the lone soldiers on Valentine’s Day.
