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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

File Messages Faster in Mail in Mojave

January 24, 2019/ Out of the Box IT LLC/ Tom Puls
File Messages Faster in Mail in Mojave

In macOS 10.14 Mojave, Apple exposed a feature of Mail that was useful, but hard to find and use…

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January 24, 2019/ Out of the Box IT LLC/ Tom Puls/
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macOS, Mail
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
January 23, 2019

Why Should You Work with an Apple Professional?

January 23, 2019/ Out of the Box IT LLC/ Tom Puls
Why Should You Work with an Apple Professional?

Now and then a potential client asks why they should work with us. The short answer is that we’re good at what we do, and we can help you solve your tech problems. Here’s the slightly longer answer:

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January 23, 2019/ Out of the Box IT LLC/ Tom Puls/
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macOS, iOS
January 23, 2019

Don’t Freak Out If You Get Blackmail Spam Containing an Old Password

January 23, 2019/ Out of the Box IT LLC/ Tom Puls
Don’t Freak Out If You Get Blackmail Spam Containing an Old Password

Have you received email from a hacker who claims to have taken over your Mac and is backing up the claim by showing one of your passwords? We explain how it happened and what to do about it on our blog.

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January 23, 2019/ Out of the Box IT LLC/ Tom Puls/
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spam, email
November 01, 2018

Apple Finally Updates the MacBook Air and Mac mini, and Revamps the iPad Pro

November 01, 2018/ Tom Puls
Apple Finally Updates the MacBook Air and Mac mini, and Revamps the iPad Pro

Apple has at long last updated the MacBook Air and Mac mini, and the company also released a significantly improved iPad Pro. Head over to our blog for all the details!

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November 01, 2018/ Tom Puls/
September 27, 2018

Tired of PDFs or Other Documents Opening in the Wrong App?

September 27, 2018/ Tom Puls
Tired of PDFs or Other Documents Opening in the Wrong App?

When you double-click a document, macOS uses the document’s file extension to figure out which app should open the file. So, by default, a PDF file called laser-squid.pdf opens in Preview…

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September 27, 2018/ Tom Puls/
macOS
September 24, 2018

Seriously Cool Features of macOS 10.14 Mojave You Won’t Want to Miss

September 24, 2018/ Tom Puls
Seriously Cool Features of macOS 10.14 Mojave You Won’t Want to Miss

There’s a lot going on in macOS 10.14 Mojave, so read on to learn about Dark mode, Dynamic Desktop, Stacks, Groups, Quick Actions, and even four apps that Apple brought over from iOS.

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September 24, 2018/ Tom Puls/
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macOS, mac
September 20, 2018

A Hidden Trick that Lets You Navigate Your iPhone with One Hand

September 20, 2018/ Tom Puls
A Hidden Trick that Lets You Navigate Your iPhone with One Hand

Unless you can palm a basketball, you may not be able to use an iPhone single-handed. But sometimes one hand is all you can spare. If you find yourself in such a situation, give Reachability a try.

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September 20, 2018/ Tom Puls/
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iOS
September 18, 2018

Top Features of iOS 12 to Take Advantage of Right Away

September 18, 2018/ Tom Puls
Top Features of iOS 12 to Take Advantage of Right Away

Apple has loaded iOS 12 with new features, and here’s a rundown of those that will make the most difference in your daily iPhone and iPad experience, including Screen Time, better notifications, improved Do Not Disturb, and more!

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September 18, 2018/ Tom Puls/
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iOS, iPhone, iPad
September 17, 2018

Apple Unveils New iPhone XS, XS Max, and XR, and the Apple Watch Series 4

September 17, 2018/ Tom Puls
Apple Unveils New iPhone XS, XS Max, and XR, and the Apple Watch Series 4

It’s official! Apple has announced the snazzy new iPhone XS, massive iPhone XS Max, and budget-friendly iPhone XR, along with the Apple Watch Series 4, which could literally save your life. Read more on our blog:

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September 17, 2018/ Tom Puls/
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iPhone, Apple Watch
September 16, 2018

When Should You Upgrade to macOS 10.14 Mojave, iOS 12, watchOS 5, and tvOS 12?

September 16, 2018/ Tom Puls
When Should You Upgrade to macOS 10.14 Mojave, iOS 12, watchOS 5, and tvOS 12?

Apple is about to release four major operating system upgrades—macOS 10.14 Mojave, iOS 12, watchOS 5, and tvOS 12. When should you take the leap and install them? Short answer: it depends. Long answer: read on!

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September 16, 2018/ Tom Puls/
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iOS, macOS, watchOS, tvOS, Apple TV, Apple Watch, mac, iPhone, iPad
July 16, 2018

New MacBook Pros Provide More Speed and RAM, plus a Quieter Keyboard and Hey Siri

July 16, 2018/ Tom Puls
New MacBook Pros Provide More Speed and RAM, plus a Quieter Keyboard and Hey Siri

Apple has released updated versions of the Touch Bar-equipped 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Pro. Read on to learn about their improved performance, quieter keyboards, support for Hey Siri, and more.

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July 16, 2018/ Tom Puls/
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MacBook, macOS, Mac
June 07, 2018

Sneak Preview of What’s Coming from Apple This Fall

June 07, 2018/ Tom Puls
Sneak Preview of What’s Coming from Apple This Fall

Apple has unveiled the next versions of its operating systems: macOS 10.14 Mojave, iOS 12, watchOS 5, and tvOS 12. Read on for the highlights of what you can look forward to this fall!

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June 07, 2018/ Tom Puls/
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macOS, iOS, tvOS, mac, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch
May 31, 2018

Here's How to Hide All Windows on Your Mac So You Can Work on the Desktop

May 31, 2018/ Tom Puls
Here's How to Hide All Windows on Your Mac So You Can Work on the Desktop

If your Mac is anything like ours, you end up with lots of apps open, each with one or more windows that obscure the Desktop.

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May 31, 2018/ Tom Puls/
Tips
macOS
May 29, 2018

Overloaded by Work Email? Give the Slack Messaging Tool a Try.

May 29, 2018/ Tom Puls
Overloaded by Work Email? Give the Slack Messaging Tool a Try.

Is email overwhelming your organization? Look to Slack to make your internal communications, faster, more transparent, and more efficient. Here’s the scoop.

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May 29, 2018/ Tom Puls/
Articles
macOS, iOS
May 24, 2018

Fix a Frozen Finder with This Quick Tip

May 24, 2018/ Tom Puls
Fix a Frozen Finder with This Quick Tip

Finder freezes. They shouldn’t happen at all, and they don’t happen often, but it’s not unheard of for your Mac’s Finder to freeze, freak out, or otherwise stop responding properly.

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May 24, 2018/ Tom Puls/
Tips
macOS
May 22, 2018

What Is the Best Hard Drive to Use for Your Backups?

May 22, 2018/ Tom Puls
What Is the Best Hard Drive to Use for Your Backups?

When it comes to losing data, the question is when it will happen, not if it will happen. Everyone loses data eventually. Smart people have backups. Here’s how to pick the right backup drive for your needs.

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May 22, 2018/ Tom Puls/
Articles
macOS, mac, iMac, MacBook
May 17, 2018

Enable Theater Mode to Prevent Your Apple Watch from Lighting Up at a Show

May 17, 2018/ Tom Puls
Enable Theater Mode to Prevent Your Apple Watch from Lighting Up at a Show

Attend any live theater presentation, and someone will ask the audience to silence their cell phones. But what about your Apple Watch? 

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May 17, 2018/ Tom Puls/
Tips
watchOS, Apple Watch
May 16, 2018

Moment Helps You Gauge Your iPhone Use and Offers Parental Oversight Option

May 16, 2018/ Tom Puls
Moment Helps You Gauge Your iPhone Use and Offers Parental Oversight Option

Bothered by how much you find yourself using your iPhone for social media? Use the Moment app to quantify the problem. An added subscription can also help an entire family reduce excessive iPhone use.

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May 16, 2018/ Tom Puls/
Articles
iPhone, iOS, iPad
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