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Old Mac malware gets a facelift

In yet another sign that Apple computers are no longer being ignored by hackers, a successful piece of Windows-based malware has been rewritten for MacOS. Instead of encrypting data and holding it for ransom, OSX.Dok skips the extortion and simply steals your bank account information. Read on to learn what you can do to prevent… Continue reading Old Mac malware gets a facelift

Beware the Mac malware stealing bank info

With a name like OSX.Dok, it’s hard to feel confident about staying ahead of the recent MacOS malware. The cryptic letters foreshadow countless pages of complicated code that most computer users don’t understand at all. Fortunately, avoiding this cyberattack doesn’t require any programming know-how whatsoever. OSX.Dok isn’t new, but it has been improved Originally, this… Continue reading Beware the Mac malware stealing bank info

Malware targeting MacOS steals bank logins

Although ransomware has stolen the limelight recently, there’s another type of cyberattack targeting your bank account. Thanks to some horrifying ingenuity, being infected by OSX.Dok can result in victims directly handing their bank account information to hackers. Take a minute to find out how it works so you can avoid making a costly mistake. OSX.Dok… Continue reading Malware targeting MacOS steals bank logins

Looking at OS X Yosemite

Earlier this year Apple introduced OS X Yosemite, the next version of their popular desktop operating system. In mid-October the company released Yosemite into the wild, and with it comes a wide number of updates and features that business users will benefit from. Here is an overview of the most useful extras for businesses. Upgrading… Continue reading Looking at OS X Yosemite

OS X Yosemite released

In mid-October, Apple launched their much-awaited update to their popular desktop operating system, OS X. This new version, named Yosemite after one of the most beautiful National Parks in the US, brings about a number of new changes and features that business users can benefit from. Here is an overview of the most useful developments.… Continue reading OS X Yosemite released

Apple releases OS X Yosemite

In mid-October, Apple released the much anticipated next version of their popular operating system OS X. This year’s version of OS X is named after America’s most popular National Park, Yosemite. This latest version, like many before it, sees a number of new changes introduced. Here is an overview of the major changes incorporated in… Continue reading Apple releases OS X Yosemite

Looking at OS X Energy Saver

Both desktop and laptop computers are essential to any business, but many of us know that these devices can use a lot of power, especially laptops which also need to charge batteries. While these machines are getting more and more energy efficient, many developers like Apple have introduced energy saving functions. If you use an… Continue reading Looking at OS X Energy Saver

OS X 101: Energy Saver

Over the past decade or so, Apple’s laptops have become increasingly popular with business users. From the svelte Macbook Air to the powerful MacBook Pro, you can guarantee that at least one person in your office has a Mac laptop in the house. As with all laptops you will want to configure how the device… Continue reading OS X 101: Energy Saver

Saving energy on your Mac

From the Macbook Pro to the light Macbook Air, Apple’s laptops have become a popular device for many business users. As with all other laptops, these devices can run on battery power and being able to conserve this is worth knowing about. In fact, with all Apple computers there is an energy management feature that… Continue reading Saving energy on your Mac

Taking better screenshots

As a business owner or manager there will be times when you need to take screenshots. While many of us know how to take a simple screenshot on our Macs, there are actually steps you can follow to take even better shots. If you have ever struggled with capturing an image, here are four tips… Continue reading Taking better screenshots