Connecting your Mac to an external monitor the fast and easy way

If you want an extended view of your Mac screen to be more productive at work, you need to connect it to an external monitor. This article will walk you through the steps on how to configure and connect your Mac to an external monitor.

Check the ports on your Mac and monitor

Before connecting your Mac to a monitor, take note of the ports each device has and whether you need any adapters to make them compatible.

The benefits of upgrading your Mac with an SSD

If your once snappy Mac now feels like it’s dragging its feet, a solid-state drive (SSD) upgrade could be just the thing that will breathe new life into it. But even if your Mac is still running pretty well, the benefits of an SSD upgrade may convince you to make the switch from a hard disk drive (HDD). Here’s a look at some of the key advantages of SSDs over HDDs.
SSDs are more reliable
All types of disk drives are more likely to fail with age, but SSDs are more resistant to age-related degradation than HDDs. This is because most modern SSDs use NAND flash memory, which is not as susceptible to the wear and tear that HDDs experience with their spinning disks.

Thinking of jailbreaking your iPad? Think again

If you’re looking for ways to install unofficial apps on your iPad or change its default operating system, then you’ve probably heard of jailbreaking. But before you have your device jailbroken, here are some important facts you need to know.
What is jailbreaking?
Jailbreaking or rooting is the process of removing manufacturer and/or carrier restrictions from an iPad.

Be more productive with these Mac keyboard shortcuts

Pointing and clicking with a mouse is great, but there are times when doing so can disrupt your focus. At times like these, using these shortcuts on your Mac’s keyboard may actually be more efficient.
Minimize or dock the front app window: Command + M
If you have several open apps, browsers, and Finder windows, use this shortcut to minimize the front window to the Dock.

Simple ways to defend against Mac ransomware

Although most ransomware attacks usually target Windows PCs, this doesn’t mean Mac computers are completely safe. Ransomware attacks for Macs have occurred before, and are becoming more widespread over time. So how can you prevent ransomware from infecting your Mac? We’ve compiled some helpful security tips for you.

Migrate your files seamlessly from a Windows PC to a Mac

Migrating a large amount of data to a new device can be quite troublesome, especially if you’re switching from a PC to a Mac. Fortunately, you can do it easily with Apple’s Windows Migration Assistant. Seamlessly transfer your data and get your Mac set up and ready to go by following these steps.

Can malware affect your Mac?

Malware creators will target anyone and everyone, including Mac users. So even though Apple computers are less vulnerable than Windows PCs, they are not completely impervious to cyberattacks. Read on to find out the different threats you should protect your Mac against, as well as signs that your computer has been compromised.

Ways to connect a Mac to an external monitor

You can’t beat the convenience of having two monitors while working. For one, you don’t have to constantly shift from one window to the other while doing different things all at the same time. Mac users who prefer having open pages side by side will find this guide on how to connect their Mac with an external monitor quite handy.

Secure your Mac before discarding it

Well over half of Americans save account passwords to an application or web browser, and at least as many also store private documents on their computers. That’s fine for people who take active measures to protect their data, but if you give away a computer, you surrender all control over it.