Likewise, you’ll need another USB port to plug the bootable drive containing the custom OS files, though you can ... their own set of features to the table, and you’ll be surprised at how ...

However, hidden a bit down in Apple's OS X Mavericks Technology Overview document is an interesting tidbit: SMB2 is replacing AFP as the default file sharing protocol for OS X. AFP—Apple Filing ...

file system on disks with a master boot record, but it's unlikely that older Mac OS versions support this. GUID Partition Table: this is how Intel Macs organize their boot disks. You can put ...

Chrome OS is set to gain a new “Trash” folder that will make it easy to undelete a file you may have accidentally deleted. Most operating systems have the ability to undelete files by stashing ...

In OS X, go to the "Sharing" system preferences and check the box next to "File Sharing." The default settings should work fine; however, do enable FTP file sharing in the event the default "AFP ...

Google just released a new Chrome OS application that allows Chromebooks to seamlessly access network file shares created by Windows PCs. This integrates network file shares directly into the ...

Currently, apps such as Google Docs and Sheets (which are the basic apps for Chrome OS) can be used both online and off. In addition, you can save files locally to the laptop’s SSD or ...

The default file-sharing protocol for OS X is Apple's "Apple Filing Protocol" (AFP) service, which is the primary service enabled when you select File Sharing in the system preferences.

Try Apimac’s Secret Folder or Altomac’s Hide Folders. So that’s it: Eight different ways to hide files or folders in OS X. Thanks to writer Steve McCabe for the tips. You’ll find those and ...