Sasmito Adibowo

Why Macs are Lost Prone (and how to keep it safe)

Congratulations on your new Mac – this is a prized possession for some and a swiper’s prime target. If you’ve got your misplaced your Mac – or somebody stole it — you’ll want to get it back don’t you? Then you’ll need to go through this checklist while it’s still safe on your hands, or just be prepared to kiss it goodbye.

How to Increase the Resolution of a Picture Without Getting a Rough Look?

When you enlarge a drawing it tend to result in a “rough look” since pixels are copied over to their respective neighbors during the enlargement process. The resulting image essentially has the same number of pixels, only “larger pixels” since all pixels are replicated horizontally and vertically. Wouldn’t it be great if you can increase the resolution of pixel drawings without getting that pixelated look?

Speech Timer 2.3 Supports Dark Mode

Version 2.3 of Speech Timer for iOS adds dark mode and accessibility improvements. This is an application for use in Toastmasters speaking sessions

Is Your Phone Line Secure?

A high-ranking bank executive had an unsolicited $30K loan made under his name. All of this because he mis-placed his phone for a few minutes. Setting a strong passcode on an iPhone only secures the phone, however the cellular line is a totally different matter.

Your iPhone may be secure, with 7-digit passcode, biometric lock, and Apple’s strong on-device encryption. However is your SIM card secure as well?

If someone stole your iPhone, it may well be they can’t access your data. Thanks to activation lock, they probably won’t be able to re-sell the device as it is – best case is to make use of its screen, battery, and enclosure as spare parts.

But if the stolen iPhone has an unlocked SIM card, it may well be significantly more valuable than the iPhone itself. How? By stealing your identity.

Speech Timer 2.2.3 for iOS Improves iPad Support

This version improves support for the iPad, notably in split view and slide over modes.

How can I increase the resolution of a JPEG photo?

The best way to make a 240p photo into 360p or better and still get good-looking results. This is not your usual upscaling routine.

Migrating from MacJournal to Day One

Have Day One’s Import MacJournal File feature failed on you? If you’re using a 32-bit version of MacJournal, the days are numbered before your journal becomes inaccessible since the next version of macOS won’t support the app. Migrate soon before you upgrade.

BiggerPicture 1.1.7 Release Notes

This release fixes an issue on small upscaling operations. BiggerPicture increases image resolution without getting a pixelated result.

Printing in 300dpi or 72dpi?

One of our readers had an “assignment” (not sure whether it is academic or professional) and couldn’t determine what resolution she should create the artwork. She drew it at 72dpi and worried if the image would get pixelated. Would it? Read on to find out more.

Speech Timer 2.3.1 for macOS adds Dark Mode Support

This release provides full support for macOS’ Dark Mode introduced in Mojave – including adaptive colors for timer lights and flags, while preserving compatibility with macOS Yosemite.

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