Using An External Monitor at Full Resolution with your MacBook
One of the unfortunate downsides of an Apple MacBook is that you can’t use an external monitor at full resolution without first tricking the operating system. Apple doesn’t provide a control panel that allows you to select this option. Instead follow these steps: 1. Plug your MacBook into a power source 2. Set the external monitor to the desired resolution (it won’t show up that...
Read MoreMonthly Maintenance for your Home Mac
So you just got a new Mac, congrats! What’s that you say, its you’re very first one?? Welcome to the light side of the force! There’s lots you can do to get started. Check out my blog entry on How to Pimp Your Mac for some great free must-have applications. Once you’ve got everything installed and set up, here’s your prescription to keep your home Mac a happy...
Read MoreNew MacBook and MacBook Pro Don’t Have FireWire 400 Ports
With the release of Apple’s latest laptop lineup, Apple has quietly removed FireWire 400 ports from their lineup. Released in 1995, FireWire has long been the preferred standard for attaching external hard drives, high-speed card readers, camcorders, and other devices. Even the mighty iPod once used FireWire to connect to the computer. The advantages included faster speeds, and increased...
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