Mac OSX

These tips are primarily for Mac OSX (Lion) users, but some touch on earlier versions of Mac OSX.
10.7: Lion | 10.6: Snow Leopard | 10.5: Leopard | 10.4: Tiger
10.3: Panther | 10.2: Jaguar | 10.1: Puma | 10.0: Cheetah • See also Wikipedia 

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Desktop - keep it clean!

One reason to keep your desktop clean and uncluttered is that every file and folder you store on the desktop uses memory and CPU resource

 
 
 

What's next after Lion?

Below are a couple of links to articles about the next Mac OS X after 10.7

 
 
 

Bluetooth - Wifi Interference

Some MacBook Air users have reported a problem (under Mac OSX Lion) that affects Skype and other wifi connection-critical applications.

 
 
 

How can I take a snapshot of the screen?

Do you use Shift-Command-3 to capture your Mac screen from time to time?

 
 
 

Use the Mac Finder's Help Center!

Where can you find the help you need without spending a penny?

 
 
 

History of Mac OS and Mac OS X

When exploring many Mac-related topics, you inevitably come across references to the different "cat" code names for the versions of Mac O

 
 
 

Filling your Mac's Hard Drive - Don't!

Mac OS X needs at least 10% of the startup drive's capacity for temporary system use.

 
 
 

Handling security threats

Though several months old, this article pres

 
 
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