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A perfect day might include either reading a good book or enjoying a great movie along with a nice cup of coffee. Before Netflix, this meant going through the hassle of finding and downloading an MP4 file to watch the movie using QuickTime Player. What if QuickTime...

Whether you use the Safari internet browser for your everyday work, school work, online shopping, or simple internet browsing, having it work slowly can be extremely frustrating. This is completely understandable, but don’t worry we are here to help! As someone who...

If you're considering a new MacBook Air, or wondering if your current MacBook Air needs an upgrade, you may be thinking: How much memory do you really need in your MacBook Air? And is 8GB enough?  While 8GB might serve the needs of everyday users, those planning to...

You might be wondering if Google Chrome is to blame if your Mac is running slowly or using too much CPU. The good news is that it is easy to determine if Chrome is at fault, and there is an easy way to fix it. One of the most common Chrome problems is Google Chrome...

We've all been there: you're trying to use your Mac, but your mouse keeps lagging. While this is often an easy fix, sometimes it can point to more serious problems. So what causes a laggy mouse, and how do you fix it? As an Apple tech, I’ve seen this issue plenty of...

If your mouse is working but your cursor stops moving, then you may have software or hardware issues. It’s going to be more challenging to diagnose because you don’t immediately have a working mouse. Still, you should be able to quickly work through the...

Creating landscapes and background imagery in Procreate has never been easier as the number of brushes available to artists is endless. The app comes with some awesome options and there are some really cool alternatives available online. Drawing certain elements of...

I love the selection of pencil brushes that come preloaded in the Procreate app. But there have been times when I’ve needed different styles of textures and grain in my pencil brushes which have led me to explore brushes elsewhere, mostly from other digital artists...

Procreate has over 200 awesome brushes to choose from and many of them are texture brushes. But sometimes you may find that you’re not getting your desired texture and you can’t quite put your finger on it. Then you know it's time to search for external resources....

Hair is one of the most challenging aspects to master in Procreate and using the right brush can make all the difference. Procreate does come with four preloaded hair brushes to work with so you are covered for all the basics but sometimes, that's just not enough. I’m...

Procreate comes with a great selection of ink brushes but sometimes they’re just not quite what I’m looking for. And when you start to browse new brushes available online, you realize the vast potential of expanding your ink brush collection in your Procreate Brush...

Watercolor style drawing is a popular and challenging painting style to create in Procreate.  There are more than 200 brushes that Procreate has to offer, there isn’t quite the perfect watercolor brush so users have no choice but to either make their own brush or...

One of my favorite features of the Procreate app is working with fonts and lettering. This allows me to develop my own graphic design and branding tools without having to crossover with another app. Having the ability to control my own fonts and text is essential for...

To permanently delete apps from iCloud, tap Show All under APPS USING ICLOUD from the iCloud menu and toggle off the switch next to any app you wish to remove. Hi, I’m Andrew, a former Mac administrator, and fellow iCloud user. In this article, I’ll expound upon the...

There's nothing more frustrating than when your computer doesn’t work as you expect. The great thing about computers–aside from the information and entertainment they provide–is their predictability. Computers operate in the same way every time you use them. Except...

While there is no legal way to obtain a full-year subscription to Canva Pro for free, there are a few ways in which you can try Canva Pro for free or gain access to those premium features through their Canva for Education program. My name is Kerry, and I have been...

If you need to run a Windows application, chances are you will have to download and open exe files, which are incompatible with Mac. So how can you open exe files on your Mac? My name is Tyler, and I am a Mac technician with over 10 years of experience. In today's...

Have you ever wanted to check your CPU temperature while gaming? I’ll show you how and it’s easier than you think. Within 10 minutes, you’ll be up and running and able to monitor all sorts of information while you game. All you need is MSI Afterburner and the ability...