November 26, 2014
If, like me, you used Windows for many years before switching to OS X, you probably keep discovering OS X's hidden practical features over time. Today's tip is about copying the folder path of an open Finder window into the "Open", "Save" or "Save As" dialogs. In many of the apps I use during the day, I often use commands like "Open" and "Save", usually found under the File menu.
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November 24, 2014
"I'll save it to the desktop and sort it out later" That line from the title is something I often tell myself while working on a project, presentation or proposal. Between images downloaded from the internet, Excel tables for the presentation, charts and quotes, my desktop ends up looking something like this: Discipline and Order Are a Must Today's operating systems come with very powerful search…
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October 29, 2014
Screensavers may no longer do the job they did back in the '80s, but plenty of people still like to have a pleasant one running when they step away from the computer. The monitor isn't running at full brightness, and it adds a different feel to the room. If you'd like to try something other than the screensavers that come with OS X, here's a simple, stylish one that just shows the time.
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October 25, 2014
ISTANBUL – My homeoffice workspace Setup: 24″ iMac Early 2008, MacBook Air Late 2012, Time Capsule, WD MyBook Studio II Desk: IKEA Galant Used for: Personal video editing, photo editing
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July 18, 2014
What Is Evernote Good For? I'm not obsessive about it, but I do like working in an organized way. More than liking it, actually, I need that order to be productive.
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February 11, 2014
Have you heard of Plex? If, like me, you enjoy watching films and series at home, and you want to keep your film collection organized in digital form and reach it from apps on your tablet and/or smart TV, Plex Media is made for the job. If I find the time, I'd like to write a detailed review of Plex, but for now anyone curious can learn more on the software's website.
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February 7, 2014
Until something happens to us, we tend to act as if it never will, and we look the other way. Take a moment right now to look at your computer's desktop and imagine every file on it is gone. That should be a nightmare!
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September 24, 2013
The internet takes up more of our lives every day, and as a result we spend far more time in front of a computer or with a smartphone or tablet in hand. Information is so easy to reach and we stay "connected" around the clock, which brings higher expectations for responsibility and productivity. To keep up with them, we find ourselves thinking about concepts that have only recently entered our l…
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