We have previously seen how to Run Windows 8 on Mac, but this method consists of installing a new OS on your Mac using Parallels. One of the most off-putting factors of a Mac to a Windows user is its incompatibility with a lot of software. Recent years have seen the Mac make up some good ground with the likes of Valve backing the platform with Steam for gaming, ...

There could be any number of reasons why you want to take a screenshot on your PC, and if you're using Windows then the chances are then your computer has a dedicated button, 'print screen' for example, which will take one for you. A Mac, however, has no such button, and therefore we Mac users have to find another way. Thankfully, there are a couple of efficient ways of taking screenshots in Mac OS X, so read on to find out how.   Keyboard Shortcuts I guess this ...

Following the release of their music player app for Android, Nullsoft, the company managing Winamp released their first application for Mac - Winamp for Mac. Still in beta state, this application provides a seamless way of synching music for Android phone owners who have installed the Winamp for Android app. Honestly, I was surprised to find out how amazing, pretty useful and true it is, to what it says it can do. And that is sync music or iTunes Playlists ...

Back when Apple announced the latest version of its OS X operating system, 10.7 'Lion', back in October of last year, one of the many key new features was AirDrop, adding to the ever growing list of 'Air-' products that define Apple's wireless product range. The purpose of AirDrop, is to offer the user the ability to transfer files wirelessly over their home network, between Macs. Read on for a little look at how it works and how you can use it.   How Does It Work? AirDrop is embedded into the standard Finder in OS ...

How do you read RSS feeds on your Mac? If you are in search of an advanced app, you will definitely enjoy Shrook. It is a feature-rich RSS feed reader, without ads or spyware, that also lets you access your feeds on your iPhone, iPad as well as any other Mac or Web browser (via Shrook.com). Feed items are automatically synced and updated every five minutes as long as you're connected to the Internet. However, this advanced syncing feature comes at a small price ...

Although the update to Mac OS X Lion brought with it a new look login screen, which is actually somewhat of an improvement over the previous ones in my opinion, you might still like to make it a little more personal by adding your own background, for example. Well in Lion, not only can you quite easily do that using a third-party application, there is actually a built-in preference to add personalised text to the screen too. Keep reading to find out how.   Customizing the Login ...

If you're like me, then you'll revel convenience. Anything to cut down the amount of clicking, the amount of searching and waiting, I will do. So if you're also someone who has a server that you want to stay connected to, then here's a little tip for you. Mac OS X can automatically mount that network drive for you, every time you login. Here's how.   Step by Step - Mounting the Network Drive Firstly, you need to click on Finder, so you can bring it up on ...

Have you ever wished that there was an easier way to monitor your system resources on your Mac? Meet OS Track, an app that monitors your system quietly in the background. This OS X Lion compatible app supports full screen view, is very easy to use, and best of all it is free. "OS Track is a highly advanced monitoring system for your computer that allows you to analyse your use of the resources of your OS over ...

Like any other operating system, OS X can slow down from time to time. When you are restarting your Mac, booting it up, or shutting it down, you probably notice how slow it is running than you would at any other time. Just like in Windows, having too many applications startup when you restart, boot up or log in will reduce the performance of your Mac noticeably. The easy way to speed up your Mac’s startup process is to reduce the number of applications that ...

If you're someone who uses iCal or Apple Mail on the Mac to manage and keep track of your tasks, you know how frustrating it can be. You either have to leave one of the 2 applications open all day or open them when you need to see your tasks. While there are various Mac apps that can help you manage your tasks, very few are as simple and easy to use as Anxiety. Anxiety is super-lightweight to-do list app for Mac OS X that will simplify your ...