The adverts are all over the internet. Their usage is widespread across the entire world. When it comes to internet acronyms, there are too many to list. But there is one that’s very common to many who are more well versed – and that’s VPN. You might have heard a lot about VPNs – or maybe this is the first … Read More

So – you’ve made the decision to buy a Mac. You’ve been researching and exploring the options and you’ve decided on the model you’d like. Finally, you can get excited about your new computer… But wait – that’s not all you need to consider! Apple allows shoppers to customise their new Mac machines when they buy online or in certain … Read More

Do Macs get viruses? Here’s the truth. You’ve probably heard plenty of people claiming that their Mac (or other Apple computer) is immune to viruses. That’s quite a bold claim. Whilst Macs have very good protection system from some viruses built-in, it would be wrong to say they’re not at risk of anything malicious. If you’re in the market for … Read More

If you’re looking to buy a new smartphone, chances are it will be running on one of two operating systems: Google’s Android or Apple’s iOS.  Whilst there are other operating systems on the market, they only account for less than 1% of the market share. Meaning Android and Apple have created quite a duopoly.  Both operating systems are highly tuned … Read More

Apple aficionados will be more than familiar with the usual timetable of new product launches from Apple which sees key new products being unveiled at similar times each year. In more recent years, there have been multiple ‘fall’ (or autumn if you prefer) launches and this year looks set to be the same.  So, if we are still expecting a … Read More

Preventing problems before they cause chaos One of the benefits of the forthcoming XMAC Premium Members Club is the complementary initial health check of your computer which includes: Diagnostic Check Memory Check (Built-in Memory) Memory Check (Primary Drive) Malware and Anti-Virus protection Assessment. Speed Check  Report and Recommendation But do you need a health check if your Apple computer is … Read More

There are many reasons people choose to switch from a Windows computer to Apple. Whatever the reason though there is one thing most people find daunting at first, the differences in their operating systems. Let’s keep in mind that technically Apple computers are personal computers (PC’s) just like Windows machines. So when we talk about the difference in this article, … Read More

Coming soon – the answer to all your Apple questions When I talk to Apple users experiencing trouble with their Apple devices a common complaint I hear is that getting help and support is A) expensive or B) only available from Apple in ways that aren’t always convenient to them. Yet if you run into trouble with your Apple computer, you … Read More