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May 11, 2020

Forrester Research and IBM Studies Show Macs Are Cheaper than PCs

May 11, 2020/ Tom Puls
Forrester Research and IBM Studies Show Macs Are Cheaper than PCs

Research shows that Macs are cheaper than PCs! Not upfront, but when you look at the Mac’s reduced need for software licenses, higher residual value, lower support costs, and better security, the numbers show the Mac coming out ahead.

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May 11, 2020/ Tom Puls/
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mac
May 05, 2020

Apple Updates 13-inch MacBook Pro with Magic Keyboard and Twice the Storage

May 05, 2020/ Tom Puls
Apple Updates 13-inch MacBook Pro with Magic Keyboard and Twice the Storage

In the market for a new laptop? Apple has introduced new 13-inch MacBook Pro models with better keyboards and more storage, plus faster processors and RAM.

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May 05, 2020/ Tom Puls/
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MacBook Pro, macOS
May 04, 2020

Audiovisual Tips for Better Videoconferencing

May 04, 2020/ Tom Puls
Audiovisual Tips for Better Videoconferencing

On your video calls, do you look like a shifty character in a low-budget horror flick? With our audiovisual tips, you can level up and make your calls more pleasant, less embarrassing, and more productive.

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May 04, 2020/ Tom Puls/
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macOS, iOS
April 27, 2020

Having Mac Troubles? Running Apple Diagnostics May Help Identify the Problem

April 27, 2020/ Tom Puls
Having Mac Troubles? Running Apple Diagnostics May Help Identify the Problem

If your Mac is acting up and you suspect a hardware malfunction, try running Apple Diagnostics to see if it identifies any issues.

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April 27, 2020/ Tom Puls/
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macOS, Mac
April 21, 2020

Apple Introduces New iPhone SE Starting at $399

April 21, 2020/ Tom Puls
Apple Introduces New iPhone SE Starting at $399

Looking for a new iPhone that won’t break your budget? The new iPhone SE is basically a souped-up iPhone 8 for $300 less than the iPhone 11.

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April 21, 2020/ Tom Puls/
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iPhone
April 13, 2020

What to Do If You Run Low on iCloud Storage Space

April 13, 2020/ Tom Puls
What to Do If You Run Low on iCloud Storage Space

Running low on iCloud storage space? Rather than automatically paying Apple for a larger iCloud plan, check out these tips on how to recover gigabytes of wasted space.

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April 13, 2020/ Tom Puls/
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iCloud, macOS, iOS, iPadOS
April 06, 2020

Troubleshooting Steps for When Your Mac Won’t Print

April 06, 2020/ Tom Puls
Troubleshooting Steps for When Your Mac Won’t Print

Unable to print? Look for a solution in our comprehensive troubleshooting steps.

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April 06, 2020/ Tom Puls/
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macOS
March 30, 2020

How to Choose Between iCloud Photos and My Photo Stream

March 30, 2020/ Tom Puls
How to Choose Between iCloud Photos and My Photo Stream

Apple provides two ways of moving photos from your iPhone to your Mac: iCloud Photos and My Photo Stream. Which should you choose? We run through the pros and cons of each.

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March 30, 2020/ Tom Puls/
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macOS, iOS, iPadOS
March 24, 2020

MacBook Air Update Features Magic Keyboard, iPad Pro Gets a Trackpad

March 24, 2020/ Tom Puls
MacBook Air Update Features Magic Keyboard, iPad Pro Gets a Trackpad

Here’s some good news! Apple has introduced a new MacBook Air with a better keyboard and faster processor for $200 less. And there’s a new iPad Pro with trackpad support. Seriously!

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March 24, 2020/ Tom Puls/
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iPad, MacBook Air, Mac mini, macOS, iPadOS
October 22, 2019

What Does Having a T2 Chip in Your Mac Mean to You?

October 22, 2019/ Tom Puls
What Does Having a T2 Chip in Your Mac Mean to You?

If you have an iMac Pro, or a Mac mini, MacBook Air, or MacBook Pro introduced in 2018 or later, your Mac has an Apple T2 security chip. Read on to learn about what the T2 does for you and the tradeoffs it requires.

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October 22, 2019/ Tom Puls/
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macOS, MacBook Air, iMac Pro, MacBook Pro
October 15, 2019

Everything You Need to Know about Multitasking in iPadOS 13

October 15, 2019/ Tom Puls
Everything You Need to Know about Multitasking in iPadOS 13

Read this article to learn all the ways you can use multiple apps at the same time on an iPad running the new iPadOS 13.

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October 15, 2019/ Tom Puls/
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iPadOS, iPad
October 08, 2019

iOS 13 Makes Editing Text Easier

October 08, 2019/ Tom Puls
iOS 13 Makes Editing Text Easier

Today’s article will make text editing in iOS 13 faster and more fun. Read about important new and improved techniques for selecting, copying, and moving text, plus a new slide-to-type option.

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October 08, 2019/ Tom Puls/
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iOS, iPhone, iPad, iPadOS
October 02, 2019

We Recommend You Delay Upgrading to macOS 10.15 Catalina

October 02, 2019/ Tom Puls
We Recommend You Delay Upgrading to macOS 10.15 Catalina

We’ll be blunt. Do not upgrade to macOS 10.15 Catalina right away! We recommend waiting until at least 10.15.3 or early 2020, whichever comes first. And then contact us for help with making sure Catalina won’t destroy your workflow.

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October 02, 2019/ Tom Puls/
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macOS
September 11, 2019

The Scoop on the New iPhone 11, Apple Watch Series 5, 7th-gen iPad, and Apple Services

September 11, 2019/ Tom Puls
The Scoop on the New iPhone 11, Apple Watch Series 5, 7th-gen iPad, and Apple Services

It’s official! Apple has announced new iPhones with significantly improved camera capabilities, an Apple Watch with an always-on screen, and an improved entry-level iPad. Read on for details of all these and more:

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September 11, 2019/ Tom Puls/
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iPhone, Apple Watch, Apple TV, iPad, iOS, iPadOS
June 05, 2019

Here’s What’s Coming from Apple in 2019

June 05, 2019/ Tom Puls
Here’s What’s Coming from Apple in 2019

Apple has previewed what’s coming with macOS 10.15 Catalina, iOS 13, watchOS 6, and tvOS 13 at its Worldwide Developer Conference, along with unveiling a new Mac Pro and the Pro Display XDR. Read on for what to expect in September!

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June 05, 2019/ Tom Puls/
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macOS, iOS, tvOS, iPadOS, mac, iPhone, iPad, Mac Pro
February 07, 2019

Have You Learned iOS 12’s New Gestures on the iPad?

February 07, 2019/ Out of the Box IT LLC/ Tom Puls
Have You Learned iOS 12’s New Gestures on the iPad?

If you use an iPad with iOS 12, take note of the new gestures that are necessary on the recently released 11-inch and 12.9-inch iPad Pro and available to all older iPads as well. Plus find out what the deal is with those new icons on the right side of the Dock!

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February 07, 2019/ Out of the Box IT LLC/ Tom Puls/
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iPad, iOS
February 04, 2019

Getting Rid of an Old Mac? Follow These Steps to Prep It for Its Next Life

February 04, 2019/ Out of the Box IT LLC/ Tom Puls
Getting Rid of an Old Mac? Follow These Steps to Prep It for Its Next Life

If you’re passing an old Mac on to a colleague, friend, or family member—or returning it to Apple for recycling—follow these steps to prepare it for its next stage in life and ensure that no one will be able to access your data.

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February 04, 2019/ Out of the Box IT LLC/ Tom Puls/
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mac
January 30, 2019

iOS 12 Supports Password Managers for Faster Password Filling

January 30, 2019/ Out of the Box IT LLC/ Tom Puls
iOS 12 Supports Password Managers for Faster Password Filling

For those who rely on a password manager like 1Password or LastPass, iOS 12’s new support for third-party password managers makes it easier to log in to Web sites in Safari and iOS apps. Here’s how:

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January 30, 2019/ Out of the Box IT LLC/ Tom Puls/
Articles
iOS
January 28, 2019

Slow Mac? Here’s How to Figure Out If You Need More RAM

January 28, 2019/ Out of the Box IT LLC/ Tom Puls
Slow Mac? Here’s How to Figure Out If You Need More RAM

Is your Mac slowing down when you have a lot of apps and documents open? It may be running out of memory—learn why and what you can do about it.

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January 28, 2019/ Out of the Box IT LLC/ Tom Puls/
Articles
mac, MacBook, macOS, iMac, MacBook Pro, Mac mini, Mac Pro, MacBook Air
January 24, 2019

Get Stacked: Reduce Icon Clutter in Mojave with New Desktop Stacks

January 24, 2019/ Out of the Box IT LLC/ Tom Puls
Get Stacked: Reduce Icon Clutter in Mojave with New Desktop Stacks

Is your Mac’s Desktop a cluttered mess? If you’d like to clean it up in a flash—and keep it clean—try the new Stacks feature in macOS 10.14 Mojave.

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January 24, 2019/ Out of the Box IT LLC/ Tom Puls/
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macOS, Mojave
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