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Do You Really Have To “Eject” USB Devices?

Do You Really Have To “Eject” USB Devices?

Here’s a question we get asked a lot: does it really matter if you properly eject your USB device before you disconnect it from your computer? Both PC and Mac users struggle with this one.  When you plug in a USB device like a pen drive or an external hard...
Mac Users: What Browser Do YOU Use?

Mac Users: What Browser Do YOU Use?

Picking which browser to use on your computer is kind of like picking a flavor of ice cream: every kind is sweet, each one has different flavors and mix-ins, and you have probably already have your favorite flavor picked in your head.  However, the recipes keep...
Is Your Keyboard Nasty?

Is Your Keyboard Nasty?

Here’s an interesting info graphic from Quill.com: How Nasty is Your Keyboard?  Furthermore, how can you clean it?  This is a great visual to read and act on, but maybe print a copy and leave it on the printer at work so the next guy can benefit from this advice...
Get Rid of QuickTime on Windows!

Get Rid of QuickTime on Windows!

If you’re running Windows, there’s a good chance Apple’s QuickTime got installed on there somewhere along the way.  Whether it was bundled with your iTunes installation, or you needed to play a video from an email a while back…it’s...
Beware Of After-Market Charging Cables!

Beware Of After-Market Charging Cables!

We’ve talked about making sure you have safe, legit charging cables in the past (http://canyonero.org/2014/05/15/are-oem-apple-chargers-cables-worth-it/), but it’s so important, it’s worth mentioning again.  Charging cables are expensive, but...