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Apps & Software Mac OS X

FilePane For Mac: A Quick-Start Automator Alternative

The Good: Shallow learning curve, good automation features, good looking. The Bad: Slightly puzzling UI. The Bottom Line: A great introduction to automation, with an occasional cause for initial confusion. Trusty old Automator. It has been a steadfast ever-present in OS X since Tiger 10.4, offering to make instant workflows out of the repetitive tasks…

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Apps & Software Hints & Tips Home & Entertainment Mac OS X Networking

How To Access The WiFi Scanner In Mac OS X Yosemite

Want to change your wireless channel for a better network connection? Here’s how to use the WiFi Scanner on OS X Yosemite to find the best one for you.

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Apps & Software Competitions & Giveaways Mac OS X

[Closed] August Mac App Giveaway: Win 1 of 3 copies of MacPaw’s Hider 2

Courtesy of the guys over at MacPaw, we’ve arranged to give away 3 copies of Mac app, Hider 2 — an app that makes it easy to encrypt your files and keep private data, private!

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Apple Apps & Software Mac OS X Reviews

Hider 2 – Strong Encryption, Simplified

I consider myself a security conscious user and working in IT means I often need safeguards in place to protect sensitive data, whether it be mine or a client’s. Therefore, when [MacPaw][1] released version 2 of [Hider][2] — a Mac app that reduces the complexities of hiding and encrypting data on your Mac — I was keen to put it through it’s paces and see how it performed.

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Apple Apps & Software Hints & Tips Mac OS X

How To Use Facebook Chat On Mac OS X’s Messages App

Maintaining an ongoing conversation on Facebook is annoying and there’s one reason why; you need to be logged in and have your web browser open whilst doing it! As much as Apple has tried to integrate Facebook and Twitter features in to OS X, being able to chat to your friends and family isn’t one…