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Downloading torrents
Torrents are a great way of downloading large files from the internet. Our article will teach you how torrents work and how to use Transmission — a popular torrent application.
Screensaver Password Protection
If you keep your Mac in a public place like an office or a university, you should definitely add a password to your screensaver. It only takes a minute!
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New video: Browse Files and Folders
New blog postsWe produced a new video! Learn how to browse all the files and folders on your Mac. Hope you like it!
Great Productivity Apps for Mac Users
New blog postsWith a steady increase of potential interruptions, the challenge today is not to stay up-to-date, but to stay focused. How do one shut out all the disturbances? We’ve made a list of some of our favorite productivity-boosting apps.