HoudahSpot 5: Search on Steroids for Mac

Sometimes, you don’t realize you need a specific application until you start using it. Then you can’t imagine using your Mac without it. That was the case for me while …

 
What It Means When your APC UPS is Beeping

Investing in technology goes hand in hand with investing in methods to protect it. To keep my Mac mini and assorted computing gear safe from brown-outs, power surges, and power …

 
Welcome back, GraphicConverter!

GraphicConverter has a bit of a reputation as the “Swiss army knife” for working with images on your Mac. If you work with and process images with any regularity, you …

 
Review: SoundSource 4

I’m no audiophile, but I know for my needs – the default Sound preference in macOS is… lacking. I want more control. And that’s where Rogue Amoeba’s $29 SoundSource 4 …

 
Mac mini 2018 Bluetooth Connectivity Workaround

Suffering Bluetooth connectivity woes on your 2018 Mac mini? Apparently, you’re not alone. a cursory search online will show that many Mac mini users are suffering from the same issue. …

 
First Impressions: OWC Thunderbay 4

It’s a sad moment when an old computer has outlived its intended purpose. Such was the case with my venerable 2008 Mac Pro. Since I purchased a 2018 Mac mini …

 
Booting into Recovery Mode on Mac mini 2018

There comes a time in a Mac user’s life where it’s necessary to boot your new Mac into Recovery mode to run diagnostics and/or repair a drive. For me, it …

 
Rock n Roll Comic Covers

Long time no blog. I wanted to share a few things I’ve been working on that have given me a lot of pleasure. I’ve combined two of my favorite interests …

 
My Favorite Mac Productivity Apps for 2019

One of the best things about the Mac has always been a robust selection of polished third party utilities. Here are a few of my must-have favorites that I can’t …