Activating Microsoft Office for Mac 2011 is tricky but doable. If you've upgraded machines, or changed hard drives, you need this.
How to activate Microsoft Office 2011 for the Mac
Keyboard Shortcut of the Month: ⌘-Delete
Clicking dialog box buttons from the keyboard is a great time-saver. Here's a button-clicking shortcut I just "discovered" last week.
How to fix “Unable to start Parallels services” issue on a Mac
Updating Parallels can lead to a broken Parallels installation and an error message "Unable to start Parallels services." Here's the fix.
The Mac Calculator: three calculators in one!
The Mac's Calculator app does more than basic math. It knows trigonometry, square roots, exponents, natural logs, scientific notation, etc.!
Five hidden features in the Mac Mail app
Five hidden features in macOS Mail that will save you time and trouble! A secret menu, keyboard shortcuts, Smart Mailboxes, and more.
iCloud calendars not synching? Here’s a solution.
Here's how you can solve the "my Mac is not synching with iCloud" problem. If you see a spinner in Calendar that never stops, you need this.
How to find the settings you want in the Mac’s System Preferences
The Mac's System Preferences has zillions of settings. Here's how you find the one you want, using the built-in Search feature.
Quickly see your reply to an email
Stop searching for your email replies! Just click the reply arrow next to the message. It's more than an "indicator"-- it's also a button.
Top 10 Mac Keyboard Shortcuts
You should be using these shortcuts many times, every day. The time and trouble you save adds up! Pass these on to your new Mac friends.
Tips for searching in the Mac Mail app
Finding the one email you want can be tricky... unless you know how the Mac's Mail app works. Here are tips and shortcuts to help you.