Work From Home Essentials: Illustrator Alternative – Affinity Designer

As with photo editing applications, there are several vector illustration apps on the market that offer an alternative to Adobe Illustrator, such as Corel Draw. For many creative professionals, switching away from a workhorse like Illustrator will r…

AKiTiO Node Titan: A Game-Changing eGPU for Desktop-Class Performance in a Laptop

Enjoy Pro-Class Gaming, Professional AR/VR Video Editing, Out-Of-This-World VR Realism, and More Introducing the AKiTiO Node Titan, an external Graphics processing Unit (eGPU) that lets users transform their notebook or other slotless computer (Mac …

How Jam in the Van Keeps Live Streams Going With OWC

In the wake of COVID-19, concerts have shifted online and live-streams are the new normal. But how do you set your production apart in a sea of notifications? The answer: quality. That’s why Jam in the Van integrates OWC’s Envoy Pro EX into their li…

How to Force the Finder to Restart in macOS Catalina

Catalina Quick Tip If your Mac is misbehaving, you may need to restart the Finder. But don’t confuse the Finder with the Desktop.  The Finder is the first thing that you see when your Mac finishes starting up. It opens automatically and stays open a…

OWC RADiO: John Moore – A Western Fiction Novelist

At times like this, we are able to spend more time with family, tackle projects around the house, cook, garden, play music or sing and check social media. Many of us are reading more and one of the most popular genres is classical Western fiction. J…

How to Simplify Your Organization’s Security and Compliance

Security and compliance can be complicated to manage, especially if you work in an industry that’s heavily regulated. So how can you keep things simpler while still performing all the functions your organization needs? Choosing the Right Software Yo…

How to Set Your Preferred Email Client in macOS Catalina

Catalina Quick Tip When you click a link for an email address, your Mac opens the app you’ve set for that kind of link. Mail is the default email app, and it works just fine for me. However, if you install other email apps, you might want to set the…

David Barrett on NCAA Championship Anthem “One Shining Moment”

Today is April 6, 2020 – the day that the NCAA Championship was scheduled to be played. But like virtually all sporting events in this country, March Madness has been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Today is also the birthday of one of my fav…

Work From Home Essentials: Photoshop Alternative – Affinity Photo

Photoshop is no longer the only heavy hitter on the block. We chose to look at Affinity Photo because it is available on Mac and PC (as well as a capable iPad edition), includes a professional feature set, and offers an affordable perpetual license …

Capturing Data with Forms in Numbers for iPhone and iPad

Our iPhones and iPads are perfect for data collection in the field; they’re portable, don’t require the use of a keyboard, and can connect to the cloud from almost anywhere. Apple’s free Numbers spreadsheet app is a perfect tool for analyzing data t…

Pro Audio: Mixing Tips

For many artists and home audio enthusiasts, the mixing process can seem like a daunting task. If you feel unsatisfied with your mixes and they don't hold up the way you like when compared to commercial releases, here are a few tips that can go a l…

The Other World – Episode 234

How to Access Special Characters and Emojis in macOS Catalina

You can do fun things with your Mac, such as typing accents, emojis, and symbols. macOS Catalina includes features that make it easy to find and type special characters and currency symbols. You can use the Character Viewer to insert smileys, dingba…

Work From Home Essentials: Get More From Your Printer

Printing from a Mac is as easy as pressing Command + P or selecting Print from an app’s File menu. But what if the default printing settings aren’t exactly what you need for a particular print job?  If you just started working from home, there will …

Stuck at Home? Be Creative. Write a Song. Win Some Gear.

With the world hunkering down amidst the global coronavirus pandemic, OWC is partnering with the John Lennon Bus to sponsor the “Stuck at Home” songwriting contest. Because creativity knows no bounds when you’re stuck at home. Enter the John Lennon…

OWC Unveils Newest Mercury Elite Pro External Storage Solution

OWC announced the latest edition of its legendary Mercury Elite Pro external storage system for Mac, PC, Linux machines, Smart TVs, and PS4 and Xbox consoles. The 3.5-inch USB 3.2 5Gb/s hard drive system is a modern-day workhorse, delivering real-wo…

Work From Home Essentials: Use a Dock or Hub With Your Computer

I posted an article last week called “What You Need (And Need to Know) to Work From Home Successfully,” which has been getting quite a bit of traffic. But we have come to a point with the COVID-19 outbreak that in just a few days, the conversation h…

How to Share Files Using AirDrop in macOS Catalina

Apple’s AirDrop feature is a great way to share files with macOS Catalina. It lets you send documents, photos, webpages, map locations, and more to anyone near you, wirelessly. You can send and receive items between Macs and iOS devices that are on …

Apple Releases New iPad Pro, MacBook Air; Updates Mac mini

Apple surprised many fans on Wednesday with the unexpected announcement of the 2020 iPad Pro models and a new MacBook Air, along with new accessories and an update to the Mac mini. Here is Rocket Yard's first glance.

Live Stream: Learn to Mix and Master Audio with Jam In The Van & OWC

Join us at 5:30 PM CST on March 18. We will be in the studio for an in-depth mixing tutorial live stream with Jam in the Van’s mixing engineer Sean P. Jones! Ask your questions and learn from the best as he teaches us how they mix Jam in the Van ses…

OWC Announces SoftRAID Support for Traditional Chinese Language

OWC has announced the availability of SoftRAID 5.8.3, adding full Traditional Chinese support. The SoftRAID software platform now supports seven languages, which are automatically displayed based on each Mac’s language settings. Additional languages…