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Kenny is a seasoned writer with a wealth of experience in technical journalism. He has an in-depth knowledge of computers, especially Macs, software, and peripherals. As a deputy editor at MacUser magazine, he significantly contributed to the magazine's development. He helped bring tech news, Mac tutorials, and tips to readers. Kenny deeply understands the technology industry and is a skilled analyst of Mac products and Apple software.

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How to download music for free: Best tools for downloading music and podcasts to listen offline

October 11, 2022

Update your music library with the favorite songs. Learn on how to download music from websites, YouTube videos, or Torrents free, safe, and fast with Folx app.

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How to sync iOS devices to Mac without iTunes

October 11, 2022

Learn how to easy syncing between your Apple devices, backup or archive your iPhone to you Mac, save snapshots of your iPhone, or copy files between your devices whenever you need to.

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Proven steps to setting personal goals at work

October 10, 2022

Goals can be the stepping-stones to a happier life. By setting goals regularly and pushing towards them, you’ll make sure that you steadily progress at work and enhance your life at home.

Tips & tricks Productivity Lifestyle

Must-have apps for remote workers

October 10, 2022

Working remotely can be brilliant, but it has its own challenges as well as benefits. These are the most essential apps and tools you should be using to build your day the way that works best for you

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How to organize all the photos on your Mac

September 07, 2021

8 steps to master photo organization. How do you organize those and make it easy to find just the one you want when you want it? What about image formats not supported by Photos, like Pixelmator or Acorn? That’s where Pixa comes in.

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How to use mind-mapping apps for note-taking

February 19, 2021

Find out the best ways to leverage mind-mapping apps to excel in your projects, whether it’s for school or work.

Productivity Tutorial

How to create an animated GIF

July 21, 2020

Animated images - known as GIFs - have been around for over 25 years. GIFs started to become mainstream in 2011 and since 2015 have become an increasingly popular way to share stories on social media, in private messages and even workplace emails.

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Productivity VS Efficiency

February 20, 2020

Productivity and efficiency are two of the key goals of any business enterprise. But they are two very different things and often compete with each other. Improved productivity can come at the expense of efficiency and improved efficiency can reduce productivity. But what is the difference between them?

Productivity Lifestyle

Checking Hard Drive Health on Mac

October 10, 2019

Keeping you Mac’s hard drive or SSD healthy is hugely important. By monitoring and checking your Mac hard drive’s health, you can anticipate potential problems and prevent potentially catastrophic crashes.

Tips & tricks Productivity Tutorial

Find duplicate photos: The simplest way to clean up your Photo library

October 09, 2019

Let's tidy up your photo library! When photography was print, it was an expensive hobby or career. A rare few made that leap from taking pictures for fun to making a living from it, which often required talent, a little money, or a lucky first client or two.

Tips & tricks Tutorial Creativity Lifestyle

How to make a mind map: The best mind mapping techniques and tools

September 27, 2019

Everything starts with an idea. Everything that you see around you – your phone, computer, car, coffee mug – all came from someone’s mind. Follow these steps to creating a mind map easily - we'll show you how to make mind map with examples.

Tips & tricks Productivity Tutorial

Top 15 Mac apps for frequent travelers

February 16, 2019

You travel app toolkit should be full of apps that take care of every hurdle on the way to complete relaxation. Read on to get the best ideas on how to use business-friendly travel apps on your Mac.

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