Unfortunately, Qobuz.com is not available in the United States. The nominating info should be updated to reflect this fact...

I recently stumbled upon these browser extensions and it’s been an eye-opener to see how Amazon compares with other online retailers.

Hands Off! and LittleSnitch are paid apps that allow you to monitor and control outgoing and incoming network traffic. Yes, it’s a bother to click the pop-up window options for creating access rules... But these apps make it possible to find malware that is missed by your anti-virus software.

That’s a question for Google or the official Apple support forum... Unfortunately, I doubt that you will find a satisfying answer to this common problem.

The question I have is why you are using separate Apple IDs on two Macs that you own?

My wife and I use BusyCal on our Macs and Fantastical on our iPhones to do what you want. Our calendars/reminder lists reside in our iCloud accounts so everything stays synced automatically.

Average drive lifespan data is all well and good but the fact of the matter is that a drive can fail at anytime... That’s why a combined local and offsite backup plan is essential, not a luxury.

I’m going to turn 61 next month. I bought my first Mac in 1995 and my first smartphone was an iPhone 3S. I’m currently using an iPhone 5S (we upgrade every two years and I sell our mint unlocked 16GB iPhones on CraigsList for $250-$300), a 13” 2011 MacBook Pro (it’s mostly used by my 68 year old spouse...) and a 2012…

Some bags have dual zippers that can be locked together. I secure the zips on my Baggallini Messenger Sling Bag using small metal locking caribeners. The caribeners require several twists to lock/unlock and it’s best to use both hands. The caribeners can be purchased at travel, outdoor and hardware stores. Small…

The last time I wore a tux was for a high school prom over 40 years ago. What I remember most is that the rental store gave me shoes that were two sizes smaller than my actual size. I actually wore and danced in those shoes the entire evening; it’s amazing what you can do when you are 17...

Dropbox is really intended for syncing files, not backing-up data. There are advantages to using an online data backup service. And if you want to backup more data than you have free space, Dropbox is more expensive with fewer features than services such as Crashplan...

I haven't found Consumer Reports to be a reliable source for audio gear reviews. There are much better review websites that specialize in headphones and audio websites with a headphone section. A quick Internet search will find what you need.

When we bought our 1+ acre semi-country place 25 years ago it was overrun with snails... Every night there was a huge snail orgy in our yard! We tried the age-old beer trap method but it simply was too little, too late for our situation. (If you do try the beer method forget using cheap light beer or any low-carb…

Kinja deals are great but let's face it... Kinja cannot track all app deals.

Kinja deals are great but let's face it... Kinja cannot track all app deals.

A cheap and easy way to refresh down pillows and comforters is to place them outdoors on a hot sunny day. (We prefer a wool comforter, which is warm in winter and cool in summer. Wool comforters shouldn't be laundered because it strips away the natural lanolin in the wool.) The intense heat kills the dust mites that…

I've been a Fantastical user since it was introduced but like others posting here I am done with the OS X version. I will continue to use the iOS app unless they also raise its price to an unreasonable amount.

I use Scrivener, a program that is similar to Ulysses. Scrivener combines word processing, project management and a built-in corkboard/outliner. Research materials can be imported and viewed within the program while the original files remain in their original location. Scrivener also integrates well with…

The raspberry canes are poking through the compost I applied a few weeks ago. Last year was their third growing season and we harvested over 90 pints from 100 square feet. We have been using the techniques found in How to Grow More Vegetables (and Fruits, Nuts, Berries, Grains, and Other Crops) Than You Ever Thought…

Most of my "first drafts" start out as "brain drafts." I do the outlining and flesh-out my basic ideas while doing some mundane task such as mowing my lawn or working in my garden. Our brains are the world's best word processors and I try to use mine to its fullest potential. Cutting and pasting is effortless and I…

Seven years ago I began a diet using the Sonoma Diet book and cookbook. Prior to that I had tried just about every diet you have ever heard about with limited success. (There was a reason for that I will get to later...)