Mac OS X
iA Writer for OS X Review
This is my first full-on article writing attempt about iA Writer. It’s is a pretty straightforward writing program that enables you to forget about everything else and just put your thoughts down in text. iA Writer is currently available at the Mac App Store for US$9.99. What struck me as the most interesting when I [...]
Does Google Chrome Work with Mac OS X Lion?
LockerGnome.net user IAmPayDayJ asks: “Is Google Chrome stable enough to run properly on OS X Lion?” Chris Pirillo answers: “If you’re not a fan of Mac OS X, it’s okay; this question is really going to be answered in relation to Google, which I’m sure many of you are happy enjoying. “I’ve been a Google [...]
Five Ways to Geek Your Mac
Being a Mac can often mean being unfairly grouped into a trendy group of would-be artists who spend all day hanging out at coffee shops. While yes, many of us here at LockerGnome spend more than our fair share of time at coffee shops, we are die-hard geeks at our core. Being tech savvy doesn’t [...]
Corel Painter Essentials 4 Lets You Turn Photos into Works of Art
You’ve probably seen more than a few programs out there that claim they can turn a photo into a painting with a single click. For the most part, these applications all work pretty much the same. Unfortunately, it’s far too easy to tell them apart from actual art created by the hand of an experienced [...]
Create Unique and Interesting Art Using Fumy
Like many art lovers, I have little to no actual talent when it comes to putting my creative passions down on paper. I’ve tried several incredible art apps available on a multitude of different platforms. From 3D modeling to photo mastering, I had yet to find a way to take something I’m passionate about doing [...]
How to Activate a Firewall on Your Mac in OS X Lion
Taking your Mac with you to the local coffee shop, or just around the town for day-to-day needs can be an excellent way to stay connected on the go. Unfortunately, not every network is locked down and secured. In many cases, you are unknowingly trusting a completely unsecured network to keep your system safe from [...]
How to Remove Apps from Launchpad in OS X Lion
OS X Lion has been out for a while now, and users are beginning to make the switch in droves. Early adopters and cautious users alike are finding the increase multi-touch functionality and various improvements made in Lion reason enough to make the upgrade. One of these changes is the addition of Launchpad, an iOS-like [...]
How To Open Your Library Folder In OS 10.7 Lion
A lot of the changes Apple made in Mac OS 10.7 Lion have had to do with making the overall experience easier for computer newbies — Launchpad makes it so you don’t have to find and use the Applications folder, “All My Files” hides the file system and just shows you documents you may need, [...]
What Was Your First Mac?
The Apple community has long been known for being a world unto its own. This community includes tech enthusiasts, artists, and just about anyone who gets excited about any of Apple’s products. While I wouldn’t say that companies like Microsoft or HP don’t have an enthusiastic following of their own, the so-called “Cult of the Mac” phenomenon is in [...]
Steve Jobs Resigns: Five Products That Make Apple Great
On Wednesday, Steve Jobs stepped down as the CEO of Apple Inc. following an extended leave of absence in order to focus on his health. During this time, Tim Cook (Apple’s Chief Operations Officer since 2004) has been acting as interim CEO, handling day-to-day business. While it could be argued that some of Apple’s greatest [...]
