J.P. Zhang - SoftwareHow

J.P. Zhang Founder / Writer
JP has been passionate about new technology ever since he got his first laptop since 2007, while he was still a MIS student in university. He loves exploring all kinds of technological innovations such as Google Glass, even though it’s a legacy product. He currently uses a Mac (Apple Macbook Pro), a PC (HP Pavilion), an iPhone and iPad, and he’s become the go-to guy for many of his friends who have computer and mobile device related problems.

Best Mac Cleaner Software and Optimization Utilities

After spending 30+ hours testing 16 apps, here's our most informed list of the best Mac cleaning apps.
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How to Screenshot an Entire Webpage on Mac or Windows

Do you want to take a full page screenshot, or scrolling screenshot on Mac? Check out some of these methods with detailed steps.
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ScreenFlow for PC Isn’t Available Yet (8 Alternatives You May Like)

Looking for ScreenFlow for Windows? There isn't a PC version available yet, but you may like one of these alternative options.
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5 Quick Ways to Extract and Save Images from Google Docs

Google Docs doesn't allow you to directly copy images from a file and use them in your computer’s clipboard. Here's how to solve the problem.
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How to Save an Image from Google Slides

Google Slides doesn’t allow us to directly download images or extract them to a local folder, but there’s a way to get around that.
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How to Change Color of Visited Links in Chrome, Firefox, Safari?

For the color-blind, it's hard to tell the difference between the colors of visited and unvisited web links if they are not set properly.
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How to Open RAR Files on Mac? 10 Free Extractors That Still Work

You tried to open a rar file on Mac but got a weird error saying the file couldn't be opened? See how to fix it with an unarchiver app.
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MacBook Pro Overheating? Top 10 Fixes (And Pro Tips to Prevent It)

It's natural for a MacBook Pro to warm up during normal use. But if your MacBook is running super-hot, it's probably not okay.
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5 Ways to Record iPhone/iPad Screen Video

It's quite easy to record screen video on a computer but what if you want to capture on-screen activities on your iPhone or iPad? See more.
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How to Delete Duplicate Photos on iPhone (Review of Gemini Photos)

A step-by-step guide on how to quickly find and remove unneeded photos (duplicates, similar files, blurred pictures, etc.) on an iPhone or iPad.
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macOS High Sierra Slow? 8 Common Issues (How to Fix or Avoid Them)

Is your Mac slow after updating to High Sierra? Does it freeze during installation? Read our findings and observations, learned the hard way!
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26 Reasons Why a Mac Computer is Running Slow [Infographic]

If you ever wonder why your MacBook or iMac is running slower, check out this infographic (26 possible causes) to get hints and fixes.
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How to Clean “System” Storage That’s Taking Huge Disk on Mac

Your Mac is running out of storage, but what's taking up your disk space? "System" may occupy way more space than it should.
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7 macOS Mojave Slow Performance Issues (And How to Fix Them)

Is your Mac running slow or facing performance issues after updating to macOS Mojave? Here are some possible causes and fixes.
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CleanMyMac 3 Review

Do you really need CleanMyMac? In this review, I show you the pros, cons and my honest opinion about the app.
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The Best Duplicate File Finder

After days of intensive testing, here's an informed list of apps that help you quickly find and remove duplicates on a Mac or a PC.
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MacPaw Gemini 2 Review

Gemini 2 is an app that can help you find lost of duplicate and similar files on your Mac and external drives.
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Dr. Cleaner Review

Is Dr. Cleaner safe and effective on your Mac? Is the Pro version worth it? See the pros, cons, and our final verdict in this review.
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7 CCleaner Alternatives Worth Considering (Free + Paid)

Looking for an alternative to CCleaner? Here is a list of cleaning software for you to consider, covering both PC and Mac options.
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Stellar Data Recovery for Mac Review

Stellar claims to be capable of recovering data from all Mac devices. Does it live up to its promises?
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PhoneRescue Review

An honest review of PhoneRescue where we show you the pros and cons after testing both its PC and Mac versions.
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16 Free Data Recovery Software (Updated 2021)

After testing 50+ data recovery programs on my Windows PC and MacBook Pro, here's a list of the best free programs that have no catch.
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Where is Trash on iPad? How to Delete or Recover iPad Files and Apps

Wondering if there is something called a recycle bin on iPad so you can remove or recover your files?
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How to Download ALL Photos from Facebook

After testing a handful of web tools and extensions, here is a list of methods that still work to backup Facebook photos and videos fast.
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How to Format or Partition an External Hard Drive for Mac

We show you how to format an external drive to a Mac-compatible file system: Mac OS Extended (Journaled).
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How to Back up Mac to an External Drive with Time Machine

Do you want to back up the entire Mac data to an external hard drive? I'm going to show you how to do it with Time Machine.
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How to Fix SD Memory Card Errors: The Definitive Guide

Is your SD card not working in a camera or showing error when connected to a computer? Find fixes from this guide to solve the problem.
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Apple Magic Mouse Troubleshooting Guide for Mac & PC (8 Issues)

If your Magic Mouse isn't working properly, not scrolling, won't pair, disconnecting, etc., see this guide for how to fix it.
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Broken Culture at WeWork Thailand: WeBroke a Whiteboard and WeGot a $1,219 Bill

It's clear that WeWork's culture is broken from the boardroom all the way down to the boards in the room.
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Top 100 Best Blogs for iOS Developers

If you are looking for insightful and educational iOS development blogs, you've come to the right place. Here are the best and active iOS blogs.
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Developing 7 Mobile Apps in 7 Weeks: Interview with Tony Hillerson

An interview with Tony Hillerson on his book "Seven Mobile Apps in Seven Weeks: Native Apps, Multiple Platform".
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