Mac Morsels and Other Useful Stuff
Intel-Based Apple Portables: Troubleshooting a computer that will not power on
There are some simple troubleshooting steps you should try if your MacBook, MacBook Air or MacBook Pro won’t turn on.
Via: Apple Support
Continuing in the series of useful support articles to have close at hand, this one provides tips on troubleshooting a cranky portable that doesn’t want to start up.
Image courtesy of Brian Solis on Flickr.
Startup key combinations for Intel-based Macs
Learn about the startup key combinations you can use with Intel-based Macs. Products covered: Mac Pro, Mac mini, MacBook, MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, iMac
Via: Apple Support
Another one of those handy Apple Support articles to have on hand when you need to know what keys to press to start your Intel-based Mac for troubleshooting purposes.
Image courtesy of Jessica Garro on Flickr.
Misconceptions About iOS Multitasking
There is one iOS “tip” that I keep hearing and it is wrong. Worse, I keep hearing it from supposedly authoritative sources. I have even heard it from the lips of Apple “Geniuses” in stores.
(Via Fraser Speirs.)
I know several people who think they have to kill all the apps that are listed in the iOS multitasking bar (like Android users have to do). Fraser tells them otherwise.
If your phone battery is draining quick, it’s more likely the culprit is a runaway process, and the only real thing that will fix it is shutting down your phone and restarting it after waiting a few minutes.
Apple billing e-mail scam making the rounds
Last week we warned that people be aware of potential Christmas scams, especially those involving Apple’s products as the company has become exceptionally popular in the past few years.
Just a quick reminder here, ALWAYS question emails you receive which mention ANYTHING about billing status or other personal information, and NEVER, EVER, EVER click a link in one of those messages. If in doubt, as the article says, browse to the company website by typing the URL yourself and log into your account from there.
Yasu 2.7.6 has been released to the public. This new version addresses the following:
As always, the latest version can be downloaded from the Yasu page, or updated by selecting “Check for Updates…” in the Yasu application menu.
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