5 Ways to Have Fun with a Graphics Tablet and Mac OS X

If you have never used a graphics tablet with Mac OS X, you have missed out on some enjoyable ways to work with Mac OS X. A graphics tablet and Mac OS X can let you write on your screen just as you might on paper, control and access menu items, draw with better precision, and replace your mouse.

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4 Alternatives to a Mouse for Mac OS X Users

If you work for long hours on a computer, you might be concerned about wrist injuries that can occur as a result of continually using a mouse. There are some alternatives available that can give your wrist a rest while still letting you use your Mac computer efficiently.

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5 Ways to Start the Year with a Faster Mac

Since updating to Mac OS X 10.5.6, I've noticed a slowdown with my old PPC Mac Mini. I'm not sure if the update is to blame, but I did a few maintenance tasks that seem to have improved the situation. Here is my short list of ways to speed up that tired old Mac and start off the new year with a revived, faster Mac.

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12 More Good Reasons to Buy a Mac Computer

As promised in my earlier posting, I have 12 more reasons that you can use to persuade someone to buy you a Mac computer this holiday season.

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12 Good Reasons to Buy a Mac Computer

I live in a country where Mac computers are not commonly used and most of my friends aren't familiar with Macs. Yet, they respect my opinion about computers so they often ask me why they should buy a Mac instead of a cheaper PC. Over the years, I've increased my list of reasons for buying a Mac, and in this posting and the next one, I'll expound on those reasons.

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6 Reasons to Partition a Hard Drive

A question that often shows up on Mac forums is "Should I partition my hard drive?" Many users have strong opinions on this question and they're quick to answer with a definite no or definite yes, but I've noticed that it is rare for someone to explain why they respond as they do. Those against partitioning a hard drive usually say it's not necessary and those for it usually respond with "I do it." Clearly, those responses aren't very helpful to the person who posed the question. In today's list, I give my reasons why I think partitioning a hard drive, especially an external hard drive, is a good idea.

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