Computer / Software

Often overlooked, OS X’s humble Command-Tab functionality could significantly enhance your productivity.

The imminent release of Intel’s latest processor, Haswell, is expected to bring with it improved graphics and lower power consumption.

Discover the advanced features of Mission Control and get your desktop in order.

Windows 8 sales are still disappointing, but at least third-party developers are continuing to improve our user experience.

With lack of driver support for so much perfectly usable hardware, can anything be done to counter built-in obsolescence?

We revisit the world of MIDI networking, inviting multiple devices, and even PCs, to the party.

This month we look at wireless options for passing MIDI between your iOS device and your Mac.

As they scramble to catch up, Microsoft may have priced themselves way out of the tablet game...

Can you record and produce entirely on your iPad? Let’s examine the ins and outs...

Early adopters of the Microsoft Surface could be frustrated by cut-down software and uncertain support from third-party app developers.

Better use of your Mac’s Spotlight feature could save you hours of arduous searching...

Virtual MIDI cables still have a place in the PC musician’s studio, so what should you be using in this 64-bit world?

This month we take a stroll throught the Mac audio editor market and pick up a few bargains along the way.

With the Windows 8 release date fast approaching, we look at real-world performance results from beta users.

In order to back up my Mac, I used a backup utility (Carbon Copy Cloner), in addition to using Time Machine to create incremental backups...

This month, we take a look at some great little apps for problem solving.

Now that Windows 8 supports touchscreen operation, manufacturers are getting inventive with their hardware formats...

With the advent of Lion and Mountain Lion, the way we save and manage documents is changing. But what does this mean for studio musicians?

Windows 8’s new GUI may take some getting used to, but the features it brings should make the effort worthwhile.

If your workflow is a casualty of the closure of MobileMe, it’s probably time to start looking for alternatives...

With a release date for Windows 8 finally announced, should musicians take advantage of upgrade offers?