Recent content by Randy Singer

I use a couple of different ones. They are both listed at: http://www.macattorney.com/free.html

My pleasure. Just FYI, to make reading the book easier, I downloaded the EPUB and converted it to the PDF format, then I used a free comic book reader program to make things as pleasant looking as possible and easy to navigate while reading on-screen.

I've just done a significant update to my Web site that lists the best free software available for the Macintosh. There are now over 150 products listed! Free Macintosh Software http://www.macattorney.com/free.html There are now free versions listed of just about any kind of common software...

Make Something Wonderful: Steve Jobs in his own words Free downloadable ebook! https://stevejobsarchive.com/book/download

TidBits now has an article on this topic: https://tidbits.com/2023/06/26/how-to-identify-and-eliminate-abusive-web-notifications/

A lot has changed with regard to security. For instance, that example about needing extra security when surfing the Web at a coffee shop (the typical example) is outdated. Just about every Web site now (and certainly Web sites with important data), uses Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure...

Macs don't need firewalls. There have been plenty of arguments about this on various Macintosh discussion lists. It's pretty well settled. See: https://www.howtogeek.com/205108/your-mac’s-firewall-is-off-by-default-do-you-need-to-enable-it/ “In reality, firewalls aren't that useful for...

Since the MacInTouch article, I've been hearing from a number of folks who had the problem, but who didn't know what it was or what to do about it, and they say that they were "losing their minds". It attacks a huge security hole, as the Mac's general notification system ties into your...

My pleasure! It made MacInTouch today: https://www.macintouch.com/post/32888/nasty-notifications-trick-safari-users-and-maybe-others/

I'm starting to hear from more and more Macintosh users that there is a very annoying bit of adware going around. It constantly shows you notifications that your McAfee anti-virus software subscription is up. It will even show you these notifications outside of your Web browser. In almost...

Use your iMac as an external monitor https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/how-to-use-your-imac-as-a-monitor/ https://www.macworld.com/article/348530/want-to-use-an-imac-as-an-external-monitor-you-need-an-old-version-of-macos.html Note: Using 27-inch iMac As Monitor Requires Very Specific Cable...

That's why I asked to be pointed to an inexpensive SSD that wasn't cheaply made. All that you have to do is look at the specs of any given inexpensive SSD to see what they have left out. (Or ask a lot of questions of the manufacturer if they are loath to give out specs.) If you find an...

I understand. Just about all of the close to 10,000 members in my user group are extremely...price sensitive. I look for bargains for them all the time. You are correct in pointing out that there are a number of inexpensive SSD's on the market. I wanted to point out that they are NOT a "good...

I don't think that you know what a cheaply made SSD is. It isn't a matter of "semantics." Those Crucial SSD's that you mention. Take a look at reviews for them. (Not from people who just purchased them, but those who have had them for a few months.) They are only about as fast as a rotating...

Show me an SSD that is inexpensive that hasn't been cheaply made.