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.

How to Clean Your Mac When “System” Storage Takes Too Much Space

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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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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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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The Best Mac Cleaner Software

After 30+ hours of research and testing 14 apps, here's the most informed list of the best Mac cleaning tools to help you gain more disk space.
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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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15 Free Data Recovery Software

After testing 50+ data recovery programs on my PC (Windows 10) and MacBook Pro (Mojave), here's a list of truly free recovery software.
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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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iMobie PhoneRescue Review

An honest review of PhoneRescue - we show you the pros and cons after testing both PC and Mac versions. Read this before you try or buy.
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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 Extract an Image in Google Slides and Save It to Desktop

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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CleanMyMac 3 Review

Do you really need CleanMyMac? In this review, I show you the pros, cons and my honest opinion about the app - free of any influence from MacPaw.
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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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How to Screenshot Entire Webpage? 8 Methods That Still Work

If you are looking for how to capture a full web page screenshot, check this. I've tried many tools and techniques before putting together this writing.
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How to Backup Mac to an External Drive

You should backup your Mac on a regular basis (especially before a major macOS update). Here's how to backup your Mac to an external hard drive.
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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? See our scenario-based test results.
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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 Format or Partition an External Hard Drive for Mac

In this step-by-step guide, we show you how to format an external drive to a Mac-compatible file system: Mac OS Extended (Journaled).
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8 Quick Ways to Download All Your Facebook Photos and Albums

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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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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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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MacPaw Gemini Review

Gemini 2 is an app that can help you find lost of duplicate and similar files on your Mac and external drives, but do you need it?
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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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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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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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How to Fix Memory Card Errors: The Definitive Guide

Is your camera SD card acting with weird errors? Check out this guide for fix solutions. Bonus tips included on how to avoid such errors.
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Where is Trash on iPad? How to Delete or Recover iPad Files/Apps

Wondering if there is something called a recycle bin on iPad so you can remove or recover your files? Check out this article to learn more.
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MacBook Pro Overheating? Top 10 Fixes (& Pro Tips to Prevent It)

It's natural for a MacBook Pro (or any Mac) to warm up during normal use. But if your MacBook is running super-hot, it's worth investigating.
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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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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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