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1Password Watchtower

Have you read news about major breaches of online account login data? In the most recent report, we learn that even verification codes sent via text message are regularly interrupted. Such breaches are becoming more commonplace and also more severe. They often lead to identity theft and other havoc wreaked against account holders. For [...]

2025-06-22T23:17:25-07:00June 23rd, 2025|Mac Mondays|

Organizing Documents

There are many strategies people employ to organize their documents, from ways to view and sort them in a window, to informative naming schemes, plus opportunities to navigate folder hierarchy and drag effectively. Previously, I’ve published Desktop Reflection about decluttering the Desktop, I Spy about using aliases, and Are You a Finder or a [...]

2025-05-26T00:52:30-07:00May 26th, 2025|Mac Mondays|

Watermark a Document

A watermark is generally a superimposed image or textual identifier atop a document. It may serve to maintain control of a document’s security, track its usage, and/or reinforce brand identity. Since macOS 13, there is a built-in ability to add a watermark via the Print dialog. It’s important to remember that printing may involve [...]

2025-05-11T22:35:55-07:00May 12th, 2025|Mac Mondays|

Decluttering Downloads

In 2016, I posted Downloads: A Digital Wasteland. The article includes insights about why files tend to accumulate in the Mac’s Downloads folder, wisdom about what types of items don’t need to stick around, and best practices for how to manage this experience. It’s time to update this with the same theme as other [...]

2025-05-05T00:10:45-07:00May 5th, 2025|Mac Mondays|

Watch Workouts

My lifestyle is in no way short on exercise, even if tracking workouts wasn’t always part of my experience. I use my bicycle as my primary means of personal transportation, including visiting clients, shopping for food, and doing other errands. Plus, I have a daily stretch routine that I started October 23, 2023, and [...]

2025-04-21T07:30:07-07:00April 21st, 2025|Mac Mondays|

Emergency • • • – – – • • •

In a nightmarish world of political upheaval and declining social welfare, you might be called to participate in public protest. If you find yourself concerned about your safety or end up in a dangerous situation of your own, you can quickly and/or discretely make an emergency call using a simple gesture. As I mentioned [...]

2025-04-07T14:13:32-07:00April 7th, 2025|Mac Mondays|
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