Mary Ivanova
How to check if a PDF is safe
July 27, 2022
Learn whether one of the most used file formats around — PDF — can carry malware and how to scan PDFs for viruses.
About this author
Mary has picked up editorial writing during her studies for her Master's degree in political science and switched to copywriting after getting a second degree in psychology and delving into the world of customer behavior and decision-making.
Mary entered the SaaS scene in 2018 by joining the team of Canva’s competitor Crello (now known as VistaCreate) and later moved to work with a social networking platform for musicians and fans Show4me. She joined the Setapp team at the start of 2021 and has been sharing her expertise on making the best of everyday tools for Mac and iOS since.
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How to use Google Drive on Mac like a pro
July 19, 2022
With Google Drive, you can create and edit documents online. But if you rely on Drive for files backup and sync, it’s much more convenient to use the app. To start using Google Drive on Mac, the first thing you need is a Google Drive account.
Be more productive with life hacks from Setapp team
June 09, 2022
Instead of figuring out real-life productivity hacks on your own, find out some of the best productivity hacks discovered by the Setapp team and implement them in your day-to-day.
Popular productivity concepts — myth or real?
May 16, 2022
Do I really have to get up before 5 AM to be truly productive? Are some days of the week more productive than others? Multitasking — good or bad? Let's see which of them really hold up.
10 weeks of productivity with Setapp
April 19, 2022
Join us for 10 weeks of productivity-centered content for more efficient workflow and tackling daily tasks faster + extended Setapp trial!
How to use Redis as a database
April 19, 2022
Learn how to incorporate a Redis database in your Golang projects with our step-by-step guide for the task.
How to invert colors on a Mac
April 13, 2022
Learn how to easily invert display colors on your Mac through Accessibility settings, keyboard shortcut, Siri, and more.
How to connect PHP to MySQL database
March 24, 2022
Learn how you can connect your PHP script to MySQL database using mysqli and PDO.
How to use Go with MySQL
February 22, 2022
Learn how to use Go when working with MySQL. Explore the setup process with our dedicated step-by-step guide.
How to use Go with MongoDB on Mac
February 15, 2022
Learn how to use doc-oriented database MongoDB with Golang.
Easy ways to sync files between Macs
January 26, 2022
If you use multiple Macs, say one for work and one at home, it’s likely you’ll have files and folders that you need to access on both machines. There are a number of different ways to sync data between two computers, depending on the tools you use to work on the file.
How to easily watermark any photos on Mac in 2024
January 21, 2022
There are few things more frustrating than taking a brilliant photo, sharing it on social media, and seeing it get lots of traction, only for other people to repost it without crediting you. It’s the kind of thing that happens all the time, and there’s very little most of us can do about it once the image is out there.