How to clear DNS cache on your Mac computer

Clearing DNS is not a common thing but it’s required when you can not open websites, a website slows down and unexpectedly. Old / Corrupt DNS record cache might be the reason for this problem. The most common problem that occurs due to DNS cache problem is 404 webpage not found error. Resetting DNS should [...]

How to Downgrade Mac OS X Lion to Snow Leopard

After installing Mac OS X Lion if you facing any trouble like some apps are not working, stuck with a Lion beta version or you just don’t like it and want to downgrade lion to snow leopard then here is the guide to do that. OS X Lion doesn’t allow to downgrade easily so follow [...]

How to Use Bluetooth Headset with Mac

If you have a bluetooth headset for your mobile phone then you can use the same headset with your Mac computer as well. So to use Bluetooth headset with Mac computer follow the method written below. This guide is created using Mac OS X Snow leopard. Use Bluetooth headset with Mac Step-1 Click on “Mac” [...]

How to Open CHM File on Mac

CHM file type usually i found this used for the application manual purpose on Windows. I was searching for a CHM file reader for Mac to read a PHP manual file. When you try to open .chm file on Mac OS X you will get this message: So i found Chmox a very useful open [...]

Create Password Protected Disk Image on Mac

On Mac OS X, Disk Utility provides an option to create a password protected virtual disk image which could be used to place important data files on system or user can burn that image on CD/DVD. So, in following you can find the method to know that how you can protect your files on Mac [...]

How to Remotely Access Mac From PC

If you have both Mac and PC and want to control Mac form PC here is the simple and easy way to do that. This guide is written using Mac OS X Snow Leopard and Windows 7 and both computer are on same network. But you can use other Windows version like Vista or XP [...]

How to Access Mac Files from Windows 7

If you have both Mac and PC at home or Office and I am sure you want to either access Mac files from PC or access PC files from Mac. In this guide, you will see how to share Mac files for Windows using Mac OS X Snow leopard and Windows 7. This process is [...]

How to Set a Screensaver as Desktop Background on Mac

For the folks who wish to apply fascinating screen savers as desktop background on Mac may follow the simple instructions written below to do that. Although this Mac tip works temporary until your system is ON and on next session you have to perform the steps again to set screensaver as background. Anyway, still its [...]

How to Open RAR Files on Mac

RAR is one of the most commonly used file format which is used to compress files or folders to make one file and send trough email or share with anyone and reduce their sizes as well. If you are Mac OS X user and have some RAR files to work with, then to open RAR [...]

How to Turn Bluetooth Off on Mac

Turning Bluetooth off can save your MacBook battery, so if you are not using Bluetooth then its a good idea to turn it off. Turn Bluetooth off on Mac OS X Snow Leopard Click on Apple menu and select “System Preferences”. Click on “Bluetooth” icon under “Internet and Wireless” section. Uncheck the “On” checkbox if [...]

Show Only Active Applications In Mac OS X Dock

Suppose if there is a huge mess on Dock due to so many applications icons then it become hard to identify the running active applications quickly. Here, a simple method which you may adopt to view only active applications on Mac dock and also the method to bring back all application icons. you can also [...]

How to Mute Startup Sound on Mac

When you are working in silent office environment or in a study room then you may want to turn off startup sound of Mac. So, here we are writing the process which you may follow to control or completely turn off startup sound. Control startup sound on Mac OS X Step 1 Download and install [...]

How to Setup Gmail in Apple Mail

Setting up Gmail in Apple Mail is very easy process, and it takes just a few minutes. Before starting the process we just remind as a prerequisite that you must have a Gmail account to do that, or in case if you have not Gmail account then first create your account on Gmail and then [...]

How to Install Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard

Apple has released Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard on 28 August. So, here we bring the installation guide of new Mac OS X Snow Leopard for users. Before starting the process of installation we recommended to back up your important data. Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard Installation Process Close every thing on your [...]

How to Check Macbook Battery Health

A new 13.3″ Macbook system can run approximately 10 hours on battery with single charge and up to 1000 recharges according to Apple, but as your system gets older or increase the charging cycles, its battery life also reduces. These rechargeable batteries of Mac have discrete number of cycles, which represents to their life time [...]

How to Create New Smart Folder in Mac OS X

Smart folder is a very helpful feature of Mac OS X. Smart folder is a very easy way to manage the contents like files, folders, software etc…. quickly and easily on Mac. It allows a user to apply different criteria to find and see their documents, images, folders and other stuff on their system. You [...]