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People sell their computers all the time. Unfortunately for the buyers, this is often done improperly, leaving the buyer with a junk computer that isn’t working properly… sometimes even containing malware! For the seller, such improper preparation is a danger as well, as the buyer may be able to access sensitive data left unknowingly on…

For whatever reason, you have decided that you want to reinstall the system from scratch, restoring your machine to an “out-of-the-box” state. Regardless of the reason, this is not something to be undertaken lightly. The possibility of data loss looms any time you erase your primary hard drive. Further, if you do the job wrong,…

Okay, I’ll admit that Windows has a leg up on Mac OS X in one area: uninstalling software. On Windows this is easy (in theory) for anyone to do through the control panel. Mac OS X, however, does not provide any systemwide features for software removal. As a result, there are many myths and uncertainties…

Every time Apple releases any system update, online communities go wild with reports of problems. These problems are always blamed on bugs by some, and discussions degenerate into vitriolic arguments. The truth is that, although bugs can and do happen, there are many common problems that recur frequently and have nothing to do with bugs.…

You have deleted one or more files that you really shouldn’t have, and you don’t have a backup of that data, so you’re freaking out. Everyone’s been there at some point. If that is what has led you here, my advice to you is simple: stop reading right now! Yes, I’m totally serious. Shut down your computer…

An oft-asked question by many Mac users is “How do I clean my Mac’s system?”  The advice they frequently receive involves things like deleting log files, clearing caches, removing cookies and all manner of other things.  There are dozens of utilities that help users do these tasks.  So, which one is best?  The answer may…