The best Mac backup options
Written by Costbuys As any computer user would know, a hard drive failure can be catastrophic if there is no backup. Mac users are fortunate that they have a built-in backup solution that is as robust as the Time Machine backup. To that end here are the top backup options for a Mac user. Time
How to upgrade to macOS Sierra
macOS Sierra is finally out. Here is a guide on how to install Apple’s latest and greatest on your Mac. The first step is to check compatibility. Only certain devices are eligible for the upgrade. All of them will are from 2010 or newer. However, while the older hardware will still install Sierra. it will
Apple’s rumored Amazon Echo competitor now in prototype testing
According to Bloomberg, Apple is prototype testing their competitor to Amazon’s Echo. News about the Siri-powered device first broke in the run up to May’s WWDC. Back then the rumor was that the device was to be announced and that it might feature a camera to be able to identify household members and friends. There
Rumors are that Apple will leave major redesign of iPhone to 2018
With the announcement and subsequent launch of the 2017 Apple iPhone weeks away, rumors are circulating about what to expect and not to expect from this year’s iPhone. Here is what we know so far: Form factor The 2017 iPhone will maintain the look and the feel of the current iPhone 6S models. The only
How to Review Contracts for Merchant Accounts
In order to accept credit cards, a store owner must enter into a contract with a payment processor. These terms can last for at least one to three years, but may be much longer. It’s important to understand that contracts are fairly standard for most of the industry, because they help the payment processor ensure
What Makes Macs Better for Web Design?
While Windows-based computers outsell their Apple counterparts, web designers and those who work for a search engine marketing agency largely prefer Macs. Here are a few of the reasons why Macs are a better choice for development. Graphical Design Advantages Most Windows-based PCs have 720p and 1080p screen resolutions, but many Mac computers have much
iPhone App Development Tips
There is more to creating an iPhone app than coding and making sure the graphics look good. You have to understand the overall operation of the app while ensuring that it will work on the proper format. A mobile application development Los Angeles company can create apps for numerous phones. Each app that is designed
IDC: Apple increases worldwide tablet lead in Q2
According to data released by IDC, Apple maintained its lead in overall tablet market share during the second quarter of 2016. This follows the numbers released from the Apple earning call where they confirmed sales of 10 million ipads, just a million under the same period last year. Despite this drop, Apple’s market share has
The iTunes Sidebar Returns in 12.4
iTunes is probably one of the few Apple products that gets a negative review from almost anyone you could ask. The complaints range from “difficult to navigate”, bloated and confusing. The addition of Apple Music to the interface only made it worse. Now, it looks like Apple has taken the first of what will be
The Chinese government shuts down iTunes movies and iBooks stores
One of the biggest concerns for the future performance of Apple is the viability of the Chinese market. As the largest remaining market for its high end products, Apple’s ability to continue operating in China has always been questionable. As Google and other western tech companies have discovered, it is only a matter of time