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Set up automatic Software Updates

If you want it to, your Mac will automatically update its Apple Software. Here’s how to set it up.

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Choose what opens when you plug in an iPhone

If iPhoto opens up when you plug in your iPhone, here’s how Mac users can change that behaviour.

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How (not) to make screenshots on an iPhone

Translucent stripes on the iPhone. I took a screenshot of an empty screen!

Mystified by some of the images in the photo album on your iPhone or iPod touch? Perhaps you’ve accidentally made some screenshots. Find out what happens.

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How to keep files organised the easy way

Tired of having all kinds of files cluttering up your Desktop or Download folder? Hazel helps. Set up a few rules, then sit back and watch the clean-up.

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