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Sync Safari Bookmarks Using Dropbox

You can easily sync Safari bookmarks using Dropbox, or one of many other cloud-based storage services. In this guide, we will take you step-by-step through the process of syncing your Safari bookmarks with Dropbox. When you're done, all of your Macs will share a common bookmarks file.

Sync Your Mac's Address Book Using Dropbox

Using Dropbox, you can easily sync Address Book on multiple Macs to ensure you always have the same contact lists available. You can use this guide with multiple versions of OS X; it does not require the use of iCloud.

Use Dropbox to Sync iCal

If you're not planning to upgrade to iCloud, but you still want to be able to sync iCal data between your Macs, this handy guide will take you through the process of creating your own iCal syncing service.

Use Dropbox to Sync Mac Keychains

iCloud doesn't offer keychain syncing for the Mac, but with just a bit of your time, and a Dropbox account, you can recreate the keychain syncing service you've come to rely on in MobileMe.

Set Up Microsoft SkyDrive for Mac

Microsoft SkyDrive is a cloud-based storage and syncing service that you can use to keep documents and files up to date, as well as easily share them with multiple computers and mobile devices.

Set Up Google Drive for Mac

Google Drive is a cloud-based syncing and storage service from Google. With a Google account and this step-by-step guide, you can get Google Drive installed and working on your Mac.

Setting Up Dropbox for the Mac

Dropbox is one of the most popular cloud-based storage and syncing services for Macs, PCs, and mobile devices. If you haven't used Dropbox before, this guide will take you through the process of installing the service on your Mac.

Add Your Favorite Applications to the Dock

The OS X Dock, which serves as an application launcher, comes pre-populated with many Apple applications. You can also add your own favorite apps to the Dock.

Remove Unused Applications From Your Dock

The Dock, which acts as an application launcher, comes pre-populated with Apple applications. It's easy to remove any that are just taking up space.

Widgets on Your Mac Desktop

You can make Dashboard widgets appear on your Mac desktop by using Terminal to invoke Dashboard Development mode. Once you enter development mode, you can drag individual widgets from Dashboard to the desktop.

Capturing Screenshots of Individual Elements

Capturing Screenshots of Individual Elements: There's a screenshot keyboard combo that's often overlooked, yet it's by far the most powerful. This keyboard combo lets you capture a screenshot of a particular window element. When you use this keyboard combo, each window element will be highlighted as you move your cursor over it. Click the mouse and you can capture just that element. The beauty of this method is that the captured image requires little or no cleanup.

Use Calculator to Convert

Use Calculator to quickly convert from one popular unit of measure to another.

Make the Most of the Finder Sidebar

The Finder sidebar is a handy place to store frequently used files, folders, and applications. It's also easy to customize.

Mac Stalls on Gray Screen at Startup

When your Mac stalls on the gray screen as it starts up, there's a wide variety of possible causes. This guide will take you through the process of troubleshooting the Mac gray screen startup issue.

Install Lion Using a Bootable DVD

I'm going to show you how to create a bootable version of the OS X Lion installer. I'll also show you how to use the bootable DVD to erase a hard drive, and then install OS X Lion on it.

Macs and Home Theater: Connect Your Mac to Your HDTV

That big-screen HDTV is just begging to be connected to your Mac. This guide will take you through the process of connecting your Mac to your HDTV.

Troubleshooting OS X Kernel Panics

When your Mac unexpectedly tells you that you have to restart, that's a kernel panic. Use this troubleshooting guide to resolve OS X kernel panic issues.

iMac Upgrade Guide

iMac Upgrade Guide: When is it time to buy a new iMac? When is it time to just upgrade your iMac? Those are difficult questions, because the right answer varies from individual to individual, depending on needs and wants. The first step in making the right decision about whether to upgrade or buy new is to become familiar with the upgrades that are available for your iMac.

Hook Your Mac Up to Your HDTV

Your new big-screen HDTV probably has more video connections than your old TV. Why not use one of them for your Mac?

Configuring Messages

After you finish installing Messages Beta for Mac, you will need to configure its settings. This guide will take you through the process step by step.

Mac Battery Tips

How long can you run your MacBook, MacBook Pro, or MacBook Air on a single charge? Much longer than you think with this collection of energy management tips for your Mac's battery.

Save Your Mac's Battery - Spin Down Your Drive's Platters

You can increase the battery performance on your Mac portable by changing how long your Mac waits before putting its hard drives to sleep.

Guide to Installing Messages Beta in OS X Lion

This is a step-by-step guide to installing Messages Beta for OS X Lion. Besides the installation guide, you will also find a few tips on getting ready to use the new Messages service.

OS X Memory Usage

Using Activity Monitor to Track Memory Usage: It can sometimes be difficult to get your head around OS X memory usage, especially when it comes time to consider upgrades for your Mac. Will adding more memory provide a significant performance increase? That's a question I often hear, so let's discover the answer together.

Resetting the SMC (System Management Controller) on Your Mac

Resetting your Mac's SMC unit can fix quite a few common problems, as well as some uncommon ones.