By admin on Sep 30, 2015 | In Apple, Mac OS, Security | 1 Comment »
Why bother creating partitions on Mac hard drive? Actually, partitions assist in managing stored data in an efficient manner. With more partitions users can install multiple operating systems on a single hard drive. You can get both 10.9 Mavericks and 10.10 Yosemite back-to-back on a single Machine. Imagine that!! There are more benefits of creating partitions, like optimizing free spaces so that Mac runs smoother.
In order to create, modify or remove existing partitions out of Macintosh HD, user needs to navigate to an inbuilt application called Disk Utility app. This is available with all Mac systems. This free app includes all the required modules to modify partition tables of a Mac drive with ease.
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By admin on Sep 20, 2015 | In Security | No Comments »
If you have security system that you can vie remotely, it can be reassuring to check in from time to time. It is well worth the extra money it will take to purchase one of these systems for your peace of mind. Being able to view things remotely will make you feel safer. There are numerous security apps and tools available now, so all this has become much easier. Here is how you access your security system remotely.
Once you have made the investment, it may be necessary to set it up with your home network. You also will need to download an app if you plan to use an iPad, iPhone, or Android device to remotely monitor your home.
You can remotely view your security cameras using Google, Internet Explorer, or another browser on a desktop computer, or via your smartphone. Here is how it works in general. Launch your security system software. You will need to click on a CONFIGURE button on the main console. From there you can start the live and playback services.
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By admin on Sep 15, 2015 | In Apple, Security | 2 Comments
Having your phone stolen isn’t a good experience to say the least. You lose important data, your contacts, and messages. But you know what? 23% percent of us have been through this in the past year. And, out of the total phones that were stolen, 50% were iPhones. The good news is, this has become a situation in which the digital age proverb “there’s an app for that” fits quite well.
I’m always talking to you guys about how you can use technology smartly to solve your everyday life matters. Today, I’m going to tell you the story of 2 people who are doing just that.
Sarah Maguire Confronts Thief
The first story is of a 26-year-old yoga instructor woke up to find that her phone was missing. She checked in with her roommate. Hers was missing too.
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By admin on Aug 29, 2015 | In Hardware | 2 Comments
With the current trend for TV streaming services, more and more people are watching television via their computers, but why waste that TV sitting in the corner? Let’s discuss how to use HDMI to connect your computer to the television so that streamed content can be viewed on a larger screen.
Getting Started
Getting started is fairly easy. All you are going to need is a computer that has an HDMI port, an HDTV and an HDMI cable. You might find that you have a choice of different types of HDMI cable – a chunkier one that you probably already have connection your cable box to the TV, or a slimmer unidirectional style. Either type of cable is going to be just fine for this purpose, so you are fine to just use whatever you already have at hand if you don’t want to go out and buy something especially.
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By admin on Jul 22, 2015 | In Security, Software, Viruses and Spyware | 1 Comment »
2015 is almost half gone and it’s time for all security software companies to start testing and rolling out new products for the new year. Bitdefender is no different. The company is bringing out a new version of its flagship security product Bitdefender Antivirus, one of the most efficient and reliable antivirus programs. I have used Bitdefender myself for some time before trying out other antivirus products, and I was always very satisfied with its performance. It is constantly ranked at the top of lists of best antivirus and firewall programs.
At the end of the month, Bitdefender Antivirus is releasing Bitdefender 2016 Beta home edition. If you want to be one of the first people to download and test the new software, go to http://www.bitdefender.com/subscribetobeta and add your email address to the waiting list. Once Bitdefender Beta is released, you’ll be among the first people to download and play around with the brand new version. If you have a blog and you feel like writing about it, even better – test the software and publish the results along with your feedback on your website.
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