The Problem to be Solved When Apple came out with the 14” MacBook Pro models, it created a problem for screencasters like those of us at ScreenCastsONLINE. The problem is that the displays are a 16×10 aspect ratio, while video on just about every platform is 16×9. If I produce a video using the display […]
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Even More Sindre Sorhus Apps — ScreenCastsONLINE Tutorial
A few months ago, I created a ScreenCastsONLINE tutorial about three apps from the prolific developer Sindre Sorhus. I taught how to use Dato, Aiko, and Velja. I’m back with four more small but powerful apps from Sindre. Plain Text Editor for Mac, iPad, and iPhone gives you a place to get your thoughts down […]
Continue readingSecurity Bits — 20 July 2025
❗ Action Alerts Calls to action, if any stories in this section are relevant to you, there is some action you should take. Microsoft July 2025 Patch Tuesday fixes one zero-day, 137 flaws — www.bleepingcomputer.com/…, krebsonsecurity.com/… & isc.sans.edu/… Most important patches for typical NosillaCastaways are Office zero-click exploits (triggered by previewing a document) Most important […]
Continue readingMacstock 2025 — Learning, Teaching, Laughter, and Joy
Every year, Steve and I make the pilgrimage to the Chicago area to attend Macstock, and every year, I struggle with how to describe it to you. If I gush too much and talk too long about it, it will be like your Aunt Edna showing you photos of her trip to Niagara Falls on […]
Continue readingMacstock 2025: Chain of Happiness – Share Your Knowledge
This presentation was given by Allison to attendees at Macstock 9 held in Crystal Lake, IL, on July 13, 2025. No matter how much you know, someone knows more than you. But no matter how little you know, someone knows less than you. You may not feel like you’re an expert, but if you’re at […]
Continue readingMacstock 2025: Unleash the Power of Apple Photos on macOS
This presentation was given by Allison to attendees at Macstock 9 held in Crystal Lake, IL, on July 12, 2025. Many people ask Allison what tool she recommends for editing photos, and she almost always suggests Apple Photos on the Mac. When she shows them the power inside the editing tools for Apple Photos, they’re […]
Continue readingPSA — SOS Button for Apple Watch Fall Detection is a SLIDER!
It’s a SLIDER, not a button! I want to make a public service announcement. Some of this you’ve heard about, but I wanted this to be a standalone article for people to share with their friends and family. A few weeks ago, I told you about how I tripped on a walk with my dog, […]
Continue readingCan You Add (Good) CarPlay and Android Auto to Older Cars with the 7″ LAMTTO Display?
While I’m a big proponent of electric vehicles to help save the planet, one of the best things you can do is continue to drive your current car. The environmental impact of having a new car created for you is pretty high. If you’ve got an older car, but you crave the cool gadgets in […]
Continue readingAnker MagGo Wireless Charging Station — By Sandy Foster
Hi, I’m Sandy Foster. A couple of years ago, I reviewed the Tech Zebra 3-in-1 Foldable Wireless Charger and liked it. However, one of our grandsons is a firefighter and needed a solution for his devices while at work, so I gave him this one; he needed it far more frequently than I did. Still, […]
Continue readingAstrophotography by Stealth Part Four — by Brian Hoffman
Astrophotography by Stealth, from looking up at the night sky, to hanging a picture on the wall which takes your breath away. Astrophotography by Stealth Part One — by Brian Hoffman Astrophotography by Stealth Part Two — by Brian Hoffman Astrophotography by Stealth Part Three — by Brian Hoffman Hello and welcome back. I’m Brian […]
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