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How to Print to PDF easily in Mac OS X in two keystrokes!

I used to be able to do this and then upgraded and lost the ability and, frankly, had not thought I needed it again. But am collecting information on a topic and wanted the functionality again. I found this excellent,... Read more →

De-Cluttering....

I'm on a mission to de-clutter & simplify and as I do so, am having a great time! First, I found a letter from my 7th grade math teacher, who I have a strong memory of, and wrote to her... Read more →

Be sure to check the Publications link/dropdown of my Law blog.

I have over time written several articles about the use of Mac computers [and iOS devices as well] and have posted them in the Publications area for reading and/or download. All were written for and with the assistance of the... Read more →

So, if you freeze/lock your Credit Reports, what then?

As I explained in my post a few days ago, I had an incident of identity theft and quickly moved to lock or freeze all my credit reports, which means I have to personally approve a possible lender or whatever... Read more →

Identity Theft attempt....fair warning.

Window, Le Monastere des Augustines Well, I finally was bitten by the Bad Security Bug. I received an email message from AT&T, my cell phone carrier, which indicated that someone had used my Social Security number to create a new... Read more →

Amazing how "history" repeats itself...

President Abraham Lincoln called a meeting to order in his office, a meeting which included secretaries of his cabinets well as leaders of Congress. They discussed the Civil War and its effect upon the economy and our standing among the... Read more →

Using a longer passcode is an excellent security idea

I opened my iPhone in front of a friend and she was curious about my using a longer passcode than the usual 4 digit = I’ve done that for several years. A 4 digit passcode [pin] is statistically quicker to... Read more →

End-of-the-Year cleaning & Planning for the New Year

Kenilworth Gardens, DC Dedicating the end of a year to cleaning up things, particularly on computers, is a good plan. I don't always succeed fully, but at least make the effort. I go through my passwords and update some of... Read more →

Spam Catcher tool for the Mac

I don't exactly know why but over the past few days I've gone from about 30-50 spam emails a day to, just now, 250! But, thanks to SpamSieve, I don't have to mess with them, other than to quickly scan... Read more →

Yet another scam method = this was news to me.

I just received an email purportedly from eFax [a legit company which will send/receive faxes for you and get them to you by email] - I knew it was fake because the phone # is wrong [not enough digits ]... Read more →