Outlook Mac high CPU usage: possible fixes
Ian, a MacCrazy reader writes: My MacBook Pro (2.66 GHz, 8 GB RAM, 500 GB HD, OSX Lion 10.7.4) started to be very hot and noisy (fan) immediately after I installed the Microsoft Office for Mac Service Pack 2 (14.2) … Continue reading
Happy 2012 Apple! MacBook Air Sales Jump by 3 Times
MacBook Air sales have jumped by 3 times. This jump has seen Apple sell over a million MacBook Air laptops. What’s fuelled this massive jump? MacBook Air Sales Figures Here’s some important Mac sales statistics: Worldwide from October to December … Continue reading
The Eight Essential Keys to Great Recordings
Do you want to make great recordings? Do you want to get a studio-quality sound? These eight keys cover the essentials to make great recordings. This article is written with the Mac in mind, but I started out recording music … Continue reading
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MacBook Air & Pro External Displays – Tips for Buying & Using
Buying an external display for a MacBook Air or MacBook Pro? Here’s some quick buying tips, including how to find a cheap, thin, full HD screen for $152. Already got an external screen? There’s tips for the best way to … Continue reading
iPhone 4S Prices – Worldwide Guide
Here are the prices for Apple’s new iPhone, the iPhone 4S. Prices of the cheaper iPhone 3GS and iPhone 4 are included for comparison. Most iPhone 4S prices quoted in the article are for an unlocked iPhone 4S, while some … Continue reading
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How to Brighten and Dim a MacBook Screen – with HD Video
Is your MacBook screen dim? Or too bright? Using both photos and video, this article shows you how to increase the brightness of your MacBook screen and how to dim it. The article also explains why the MacBook’s display will … Continue reading
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MacBook Air 2011 Heat and Fan Noise Issues SOLVED
There’s been a number of complaints in forums about MacBook Air heat problems and fan noise or fan running constantly. What causes these heat issues? What’s the fix? Does it affect the i5 model as well as the more powerful i7? This article addresses fan … Continue reading
MacBook Air 2011 Battery Life – 2 hours or 7 hours?
Apple claims 7 hours of battery life for the current MacBook Air 2011 / 2012 model. Upset buyers say the battery lasts 2 hours. What’s the truth? How much battery life will you get? There’s a big range in battery life reported for … Continue reading
Is the MacBook Air i7 really only available online?
Can you really only buy a MacBook Air i7 from Apple’s online store? What if you don’t want to wait 2 to 4 days – perhaps longer – for your MacBook Air i7 to arrive? What if you want to take an i7 … Continue reading
Can a MacBook Air 2011 run a large external display?
Can the latest MacBook Air 2011 / 2012 handle a large external screen? Is the Air powerful enough? How is the response? Is there any flicker? To find out, we tested the new MacBook Air with the 27 inch Apple LED … Continue reading
Awesome New Way to Check Free Disk Space on Mac Lion
Mac OS X Lion includes a awesome new way to check the free space on a disc. I stumbled across this feature by accident. Besides showing the size of the disk and how much free space it has, this method shows … Continue reading
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MacBook Air 11 or 13 inch – which is better?
This article compares the current MacBook Air 11 vs 13 inch 2011 / 2012 models. Read on for facts and experience to help you choose between the MacBook Air 13 and 11 inch models. Oh, and at the end of the article, you … Continue reading
MacBook Air 2011 i5 vs i7 – Is the upgrade worth it?
The latest MacBook Air models were released 20 July 2011, and are the current MacBook Air 2012 models. Both the 11 inch and 13 inch models come standard with an Intel Core i5 processor. For $100 (13″ model) or $150 … Continue reading
