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About Michael McConnell

Michael didn't use a Mac when they were doomed, but he can code in Applescript. He has degrees in Computer Science and English; he's been writing about Mac, iOS, and video games for a while now; and he's been a daytime IT monkey for over a decade, specializing in scripting and virtualization.

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Classic Mac OS Software Lives On at the Internet Archive

The Internet Archive's new collection of classic Mac software should help to scratch your nostalgia itch.

Make Videos for Any Social Network With Apple Clips

Apple has a new iOS app for making short videos to share on social networks, but is it any good?

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Back Up, Restore, and Clean Your Mac Contacts With These Easy Steps

The Contacts app feeds information to the Mail, Messages, and Calendar apps on your Mac, so keeping it accurate can make your life easier.

Apple IDs, AirPods, and APFS: What's New in iOS 10.3?

Apple ID management, AirPods support, and the debut of APFS -- wondering what all of that means? Let's take a closer look at iOS 10.3.

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How to Restore Deleted iCloud Drive Files

If you delete a file on your iCloud drive, how do you restore it? The answer depends on what device you're currently using!

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iOS Productivity Tool Workflow Is Now Free: Why You Should Care

Apple has bought iOS productivity powerhouse Workflow and made it free on the App Store, which is great news if you're looking to do more with your iPhone or iPad in less taps.

5 Big Name iOS Apps That Break Sensible Design Rules

Facebook, YouTube, Gmail -- some of the most popular iOS apps miss key features, from developers who really should know better.

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How to Fix a Damaged iTunes Library

Is your iTunes library damaged? Don't panic just yet, there are a few ways to fix the problem.

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Troubleshoot Mac Apps the Old Fashioned Way With POSIX Signals

POSIX signals are a result of the Unix foundation at the heart of macOS, but why are they there and how can you still use them?

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12 Electronics Kits to Spark DIY Creativity

We've found the perfect electronics project kits that are engaging, easy, and will satisfy your DIY itch.

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4 Transmission Alternatives for Mac BitTorrent Users

Transmission was struck with malware twice in one year, so you might want to consider a new Mac torrent app.

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Clean Your Mac's Storage With Sierra or Just Use Automator

Whether you want to increase available storage using the cloud or take matters into your own hands, here's how macOS Sierra can help lighten the load.

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Customize Your Mac Command Line With These Terminal Alternatives

One of the best ways to make macOS your own is to customize the command line, either through alternative apps or just tricking out the Terminal app.

Getting Started With Raspberry Pi On The Mac

Apple users can get in on the Raspberry Pi game pretty easily, but there are a few different ways to image a microSD card using your Mac.

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Mac CLI Simplifies Your Command Line So You Can Work Faster

The Terminal is a powerful and fast way to work but it can be intimidating for many users. Mac CLI makes it much easier to find and use the commands line using simplified syntax.

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20 Echo Skills That Show Alexa's Not Always So Smart

Despite all the things that you can do with Alexa out of the box, its extensibility via Skills is far more intriguing. Here are 20 Echo Skills that may surprise you!

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What Are Travel Routers & How Do You Set One Up?

When traveling to hotels, you probably waste lots of time connecting devices to the hotel's Wi-Fi. Travel routers can help you get around that and make your life easier.

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How to Set Up Your Own VPN Server Using DD-WRT

Whether you want to crank up home network security or connect to your home network remotely, you'll need your own VPN. Here's how to set one up for free using DD-WRT.

The AIs Are Winning: 5 Times When Computers Beat Humans

Artificial intelligence is getting good. In fact, computers are now beating the best and brightest minds that humanity can offer. What does that mean for us?

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5 Ways to Browse the Web If You're Blind or Visually Impaired

Computer usage can be a pain if you have eye problems or visual disabilities. However, these important tech options can extremely useful for such cases!

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