Monthly Archives: July 2011

Now that Lion is out, the obvious question that comes to mind is “Should I upgrade?”  The answer (of course) depends.  I’ve been running it for a few days and I’ve been pleased with it so far.  Here are a … Continue reading →

Spotify has recently launched in the United States and I got my account invitation this morning.  With instant access to over 12 million songs, Spotify will change the way you think about music.  Instead of buying albums, you rent free … Continue reading →

I frequently get asked how to safely dispose of old computer equipment. There are a few key steps: 1) Retrieve any data you might need. 2) Securely erase the device. 3) Sell, donate or recycle the device. For step one, … Continue reading →

If you dislike how Gmail clumps messages together, you can disable this feature.  Google refers to this as the “Conversation View” – just look for it under Gmail’s settings and turn it off. With it disabled, your messages will come … Continue reading →

It’s always a good idea to verify that your backups are working correctly.  To check on Time Machine backups on the Mac, click on the Time Machine icon in the menu bar as shown.  As long it displays a recent … Continue reading →