As far as I'm concerned, one of the single best reasons to use Microsoft Outlook with Exchange mail hosting is the concept of categories. It doesn't seem like rocket science, so I don't know why other mail systems don't have anything equivalent. Outlook just allows any contact (or anything else) to ...
Synchronize your Downloads folder with iCloud Drive
iCloud Drive Desktop and Documents sync has been a game changer in terms of Mac users having the same stuff on all computers. Dropbox is probably more reliable and flexible, but it requires that you have a workflow of saving stuff into your Dropbox folder, and some Mac users just don't want to do ...
Use a Time Capsule without attaching it to a router
Every now and then, you need to back up to a Time Capsule, but you don't have access to the router, or a wired network jack. You've got to go 100% wireless. I discovered a way to set it up 100% wirelessly, with no cables attached. You'll need: a Time Capsule (any model; an AirPort Extreme with ...
How to Use the Web Securely When Away from Office or Home: VPN
I just got back from a week in Beijing, China. You may know that China blocks access to many American websites, such as the New York Times. So how did I read the Times online while I was there? The solution is the same one as the one I use when I’m in Starbucks or the library, using their public ...
Printing a PDF on Multiple Sheets of Paper from My Mac
I recently had to print out a floor plan, and it needed to be big enough for me to see all the tiny details. My printer only handles 8.5 x 11” paper. So what could I do, to print the floor plan bigger? A Mac app called SplitPrint made it super easy. I opened my PDF in SplitPrint, and told ...
Thunderbolt triumph when setting up a Mac Mini Server
Unlike most Macs, Mac minis and Mac Pros that are sold to be servers are supposed to come with Screen Sharing (VNC) turned on in OS X, so that you can set them up from another Mac even if you don't have a screen and keyboard attached. This Apple Knowledgebase Article explains how. Except we've now ...