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Computing Computing Accessories

Elgato Thunderbolt 2 Dock Review

Elgato’s Thunderbolt 2 Dock makes it easy to connect a range of peripherals to your Mac with a single Thunderbolt cable. Is it worth it? Here’s my review.

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Apps & Software Mac OS X Sponsor

WiFi Explorer For Mac: Scan, Monitor & Troubleshoot Wireless Networks (Sponsor)

A big thank you to WiFi Explorer for sponsoring Let’s Talk Tech this month.  WiFi Explorer is a popular Mac utility that allows you to scan, monitor, and troubleshoot wireless networks. It gathers configuration and capability information about all the networks it discovers and presents it on an easy-to-use, intuitive user interface. Information includes network name (SSID),…

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Apps & Software iOS Mac OS X News

MacID Lets You Unlock Your Mac Using iPhone’s Touch ID

Logging in and out of my MacBook Pro has edver been a real problem. I mean let’s be honest, there’s nothing particularly complicated about punching in a password every time you want to log on and off your computer. (Unless you keep a long, super-secure password, in which case it’s going to be a real…

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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 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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Bags Computing Accessories Reviews

Be.ez LE Bag Pro Review: Maximum Protection in a Streamlined Bag

Premium craftsmanship and materials, modern look and excellent protection and comfort make the LE Bag Pro a no-brainer if you’re looking for a great bag.

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Apps & Software iOS Mac OS X Reviews

GoodTask – Elegant and Powerful Reminders

In many aspects, GoodTask offers a better experience when working with Apple’s Reminders. It’s the ideal blend of simple and minimal while still offering great power for tweaking every minor detail of your task.

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Apple Apps & Software Computing Computing Accessories Hints & Tips Mac OS X

BetterTouchTool: Easy Way To Use A Windows Keyboard On A Mac

BetterTouchTool is a free Mac app that essentially allows you to configure gestures and controls for your trackpad/mouse, Apple Remote, Leap Motion and keyboard.

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Computing Computing Accessories

Belkin Thunderbolt Express Dock Review

That’s where the Thunderbolt Express Dock by Belkin comes in: a beautiful looking docking station that offers access to eight other connected devices via a single Thunderbolt connection.

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Apps & Software iOS Mac OS X Reviews

Ember: A Powerful Digital Scrapbook for Mac and iOS

If you’re in the market for a top notch annotation tool, that allows you to capture and curate both on the go or from the comfort of your Mac, then your best bet would be Ember for Mac and iOS, a smart, powerful & cross platform solution for all your annotation needs.