Apple updates environmental progress for 2014

Apple’s latest Environmental Responsibility Report shows that it’s not easy being green, but it’s worthwhile anyway. The company has updated its progress report for 2014, adding more details to the information it released around Earth Day in April.

How to make two-factor authentication less of a pain

You probably know by now that you should never use the same password in more than one place, and that each of your passwords should be strong enough to resist an automated attack. Perhaps you use iCloud Keychain, or a third-party password manager such as 1Password or LastPass to generate random passwords, store them, and fill them in automatically.

Three smart tricks for managing printers in OS X

Nearby printers The first one is the simplest: You probably know about adding new printers in the Printer & Scanners preference pane.

Tips for using System Preferences in Mac OS X Mavericks

Sometimes to do what you need to do on your Mac will require accessing System Preferences. Those new to the Mac may be wondering what is System Preferences on the Mac and where can I find it.

Yosemite's 'Handoff' will work only on Macs less than 2-3 years old

Apple's "Handoff" -- one of the key new features of iOS 8 and OS X Yosemite -- will work only on newer Macs that support Bluetooth 4.0 and the Bluetooth LE (low energy) technology, according to an Apple engineering manager.

Foxconn CEO blames past worker suicides on breakups, family disputes

Four years after a string of suicides brought unwanted attention to his company, Foxconn Technology Group's CEO said none of the deaths had to do with poor working conditions at its factories.