Erik Eckel is a managing partner at Louisville Geek and president of Eckel Media Corp. He previously served as Executive Editor at TechRepublic. He received Microsoft Engineer accreditation from Sullivan University and earned his Bachelor's Degree in English from the University of Louisville. He's earned Network+, Windows NT 4.0 MCP+I and MCSE, and Windows 2000 Professional MCP accreditations.
Mac and iOS users needing to install previously purchased Apple App Store programs just need to know where to look. Here’s how to reload such apps on new and reformatted Macs, iPhones, and iPads.
This resource guide covers everything you need to know about the Apple Watch Series 2, including why it matters, and what impact it may have on enterprises.
A single wireless radio is often insufficient to cover all the floor space a SOHO requires. Here’s how to add an AirpPort Express to extend an AirPort Extreme-anchored wireless network.
Modern life requires balancing a multitude of appointments, meetings, and events for work and home. Here are several options for managing multiple calendars using Macs, iPhones, and iPads.
Bluetooth provides critical connectivity for Mac keyboards, mice, trackpads, speakers, and more. Here’s how to add, configure, and troubleshoot Bluetooth devices on a Mac.
A variety of Mac applications compress files, but two simple commands native to macOS fulfill the same functionality–often more quickly and for less expense.
Users new to Macs don’t need to sweat learning microphone, equalizer, and sound settings. Here’s a quick tutorial describing each sound element’s location and operation on a Mac.
Adobe’s Creative Cloud simplifies purchasing and maintaining Photoshop and other popular creative programs in Mac environments. Here’s a primer on purchasing and installing some of these Adobe apps.
Microsoft released an early 64-bit version of its Office for Mac suite. Here’s what it offers, and how to access 64-bit Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, and Outlook for Mac.
Some TechRepublic editors and bloggers highlight their favorite app in this 12 Apps of Christmas series. The seventh app, recommended by Erik Eckel, is Twitter.