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How to back up external hard drives with Time Machine on Mac OS X

Even though my Mac Mini has 250GB of very fast SSD storage, I rely on my external Brinell SSD to store my large video files. It frees my Mac’s internal storage and allows me to grab the drive if I ever want to work away from my desk. Of course, as with any important files, I like to…

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F-Secure SAFE: Simple Internet Security For All Your Devices

Our thanks to F-Secure for sponsoring Let’s Talk Tech this month. Once upon a time, when our only computer was a chunky old PC that was prone to viruses and internet hacks, getting internet security software was a must. The trouble is that nowadays we own so many internet-connected devices, and when you think about the stuff we’re able to do with…

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Irvue For Mac: Free Gorgeous Wallpapers For Your Mac Every Day

Although I like Apple’s default selection of wallpapers for Mac, I find myself growing bored of them rather quickly. That’s why I was really glad to come across an app called Irvue by developer Igor Savelev. Instead of wasting time browsing through ‘HD Wallpaper’ websites, Irvue pulls photos from Unsplash.com — a website with a…

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How To Access The Wi-Fi Scanner In Mac OS X El Capitan

Just a few days ago, the general public was able to download Apple’s newest desktop operating system: OS X El Capitan. For those of us wanting to find out the best wireless channel to use for our network, you have to trawl through a few settings just like with OS X Mavericks and Yosemite. In this short guide, we’ll…