Those who have used Dictation on a Mac will already have experienced how neat it is to have a virtual assistant that does the hard work of transcribing speech into a text document. Apple’s Enhanced Dictation is an accurate and privacy-aware speech recognition tool, but it comes at a cost: storage. And not just a small amount, either: we are talking about gigabytes of space occupied by language files that you may not need. Read More…
Mac Optimization Articles
How to Check the Content of Suspicious Installer Packages
One of the differentiating factors between Windows and macOS operating systems is how users install applications. Claiming that this is one of the key aspects would be an overstatement, but we can all agree that it influences the overall user experience. But do you really know what is happening when installing on your Mac or even where these files will reside? Read More…
How to Stop the CPU Hog PTPCamera Process
It’s happening again: at the exact moment when you need your Mac, you discover that something is mysteriously slowing the machine down. The machine is getting hot since the processors start running at 200%, eating into the battery life and ruining your whole day just because your crippled computer is preventing you from getting your work done. Read More…
How to Optimize Your Mac for SSD
If you have replaced the hard drive on your Mac with an SSD (a very good move!) then you have already experienced how the flash storage enhances the overall user experience. However, to get the most out of your SSD and extend its lifespan, it’s wise to avoid the mistakes that most users make when installing a new flash storage disk. Read on for practical advice on optimizing your Mac for your brand new SSD. Read More…
How to Clean up the Mac’s Launchpad
The most convenient way for users to launch an application is by using Launchpad, the macOS utility that shows all the software currently installed on the Mac system. But the problem is, as the software installed on the Mac grows so do the number of Launchpad pages – and in this case you would probably appreciate knowing how to clean that up. Read More…
How to Run Two Versions of macOS on the Same Mac
So, you want to try out the latest macOS beta but don’t want to lose the stability of the current system? You’re not alone. We also like to get an early look at the latest software, but we‘re also very aware that beta software is often buggy and that the majority of apps used on a daily basis aren’t yet compatible with it, and so overwriting the stable macOS currently being used could potentially cause the unwelcome deaths of millions of neurons. Read More…
Parallels Desktop vs VMware Fusion Comparison
There are two big names in the virtual machine software industry who have both developed high-class, consumer-friendly virtual machine monitor apps and as such are competing directly against one another. These two are Parallels Inc. and Dell’s subsidiary VMware Inc, with the first to launch its software being Parallels in 2006, followed by VMware a year later.
Sold at the same price point in the U.S., both Parallels Desktop and VMware Fusion pack in tons of features that make deploying and managing virtual machines a piece of cake – even for rookie computer users. If they’re both on the top of their separate games, then, how can you even choose between the two? Read More…
Four APFS Problems to Be Aware Of
Developed with newer storage technologies in mind – in particular SSD – and designed to address the faults of the dated HFS+ that was used in Mac OS Extended, the Apple File System or APFS packs in appealing new features such as point-in-time snapshots and more. When it launched in the fall of 2017, every Mac compatible with macOS 10.13 High Sierra and equipped with an SSD was automatically migrated to the new file system. But the transition from HFS+ wasn't that smooth, since APFS included several nasty bugs. Read More…
Boot Camp vs Parallels Desktop Comparison
It's not specifically a virtual machine, but you cannot avoid talking about Boot Camp when it comes to running Windows on a Mac. Boot Camp is Apple's own answer to consumer demand, and as a part of macOS represents a huge advantage as it eliminates the need to download any third-party apps. Parallels Desktop, on the other hand, seeks to solve a widespread demand for running not one but multiple operating systems on a single computer in a secure and trusted environment. But which can cater to your needs, and are there more benefits for one than the other? Read More…
Running Windows on a Mac Without Boot Camp
There are many reasons why you might need to run Windows on a Mac, but the most frequently cited one is the lack of macOS support for specific software. Now, as you may already know, macOS is optimized to run on the hardware that Apple designs and sells, however the Mac is also capable of running other operating systems, including Windows.
For the best overall performance when running Windows there is Boot Camp, a dual-boot utility built into macOS, but its downsides – such as the lack of integration for immediate access to Apple apps, the use of shared folders, and the need to reboot when switching – might force users to search for alternatives. Luckily the options are plentiful for users hoping to run Windows without Boot Camp. Read More…
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