Tip: Enabling ‘native’ NTFS read and write support on Snow Leopard, at your...
If you’re use both Mac and Windows workstations, then you’d probably also have a bunch of removable hard disks that’s formatted as NTFS laying around. And you’d also obviously know that OS X does read...
View ArticleTip: Calibrating the MacBook and iPhone battery to maximize it’s life
Everyone knows that the battery on the new MacBooks and iPhone are built-in and non-replaceable. Therefore, it’s extra important to try and maintain the battery to maximize its lifetime. And since both...
View ArticleFix: Parallels iPhone Service won’t start
Here’s a quick tip to fix for those of you Mac users who are using Parallels 5 as the virtualization solution. Support came back to me with the following steps to fix the problem. First, quit Parallels...
View ArticleTip: Best network setup to co-exist 802.11G and 802.11N
If you just gotten a 802.11n wireless router to upgrade your existing 802.11g router, I bet that you would be wondering how you should set it up to ensure co-existance with older devices and still get...
View ArticleHow to get your own email domain name with Gmail
Ever wanted to get your own domain name for your email address? What if I say that's really a simple process and you can get the email service for FREE! Yes, you just need to register your domain name...
View ArticleFixing the OS X Lion bluetooth pairing after sleep issue
Having trouble getting your Bluetooth devices to pair in Lion after it wakes from sleep? Try this fix that I've found to see if it works for your too.
View Article3+1 Reasons why Parallels 7 wins VS VMWare Fusion!
Just got that nice MacBook Air with the roaring Lion, then figured out that you need to run some Windows apps still? Fret not, here's how you can do just that and between the usual choice of Parallels...
View ArticleKeep your MacBook alive with an SSD upgrade
If you really want a fast and responsive machine, instead of buying a new system, consider upgrading with an SSD storage. You will be surprise how responsive your MacBook can be just by using an SSD!
View ArticleA newbie’s guide to OS X: 10 must have software to install
Just switched over from Windows to the Mac OS X platform? Welcome on-board the best operating system in the world! But it can definitely be much better too! Here's a quick guide of what I'd consider as...
View ArticlePath Finder 6: The ultimate OS X Finder replacement
The default OS X Finder does its job ok. As long as all you need is simple file management capabilities, then it provides you with everything you need. But if you find yourself using Finder on a daily...
View ArticleHow to compress PDF for free on your Mac
I'm sure you've encountered this situation before. You scan a document with your scanner and save it as a PDF document. And when you need to send it over as an attachment in an email, lo-and-behold,...
View ArticleMule Recipe: Dynamically set Mule HTTP Request path
With the HTTP Request connector on Mule, you will notice that you cannot use Mule Expression Language (MEL) on the Path configurations. The connector evaluates that config literally and would assume...
View ArticleEnable Two-Factor Authentication for multiple Apple IDs on a single device
Yes. you can absolutely do that! There are many reasons why you might have to do that. Some of you might use different Apple IDs for development work and personal use, while some would... The post...
View ArticleReset the Epson L355 ink pad counter to extend end of service life
After using the Epson L355 printer for a few years, you would inevitably get the “ink pad is at the end of its service life” error. You know this when the printer’s error and... The post Reset the...
View ArticleSurprisingly simple way to extend MacBook battery life
A lot of our devices today runs on lithium ion batteries. This, of course, includes the MacBook and therefore the ongoing pursuit to find out how best to extend the MacBook battery life. Most... The...
View ArticleCustomise and Tune AirPods to Sound Better on iOS
Ever wished if you can get the Airpods to sound a little brighter? Here is how you can tune your Airpods to sound better on iOS. The post Customise and Tune AirPods to Sound Better on iOS appeared...
View ArticleSet Apple Podcast to play from earliest episode
Yes, you can indeed get Apple Podcast app to play from the earliest episode of a podcast series. Find out where that settings is in the app! The post Set Apple Podcast to play from earliest episode...
View ArticleHow to wait for an app to quit in a macOS bash script
Shortcuts now runs on macOS since the Monterey release and there’s always been AppleScript as well. However, I just still prefer the simpler bash scripts for all the automation of tasks. You can...
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