Articles by Christopher Breen
Devices disconnecting? It’s about the hub, bub
Do USB devices disconnect when you attach an additional device? Mac 911 provides some powerful insight.Dropping Dropbox: Exploring alternatives
When Dropbox just won't do, where do you turn--OneDrive, Google Drive, SugarSync, Box.com? Chris Breen details his journey.How to stream your musical performances across the Web
Seems like today would be a good time to play "The Stars and Stripes Forever" for your friends and family across the country. Chris Breen explains how.
These are human people you’re playing with
Serenity Caldwell and Chris Breen discuss the tech news of the week including Facebook's seeming disdain for privacy, Apple's Pride, Aperture hubbub, and iTunes U improvements.rniReal Pro for Mac review: A harmonious practice tool for musicians
If you lack a regular backup band to help you practice your soloing, give iReal Pro a go.When auto-play videos play anyway
You believe you've blocked videos that auto-play in your browser, yet they continue to force themselves upon you. Chris Breen offers a solution.How to sync both ringtones and iTunes Match music
iTunes syncing can be confounding, particularly when some media is from an iTunes library and the other from iTunes Match. Here's a bit of clarity.How to remove unwanted utilities from your Mac
Ridding your Mac of unwanted antivirus utilities isn't always a simple matter. Chris Breen explains how (and when) to remove it.Understanding the limitations of a Mac’s microphone
A Mac's internal mic is fine for FaceTime and other light audio chores, but not something you want to record your musical performances. Chris Breen discusses options.Treating a processor-hogging Chrome browser
Certain elements within Google's Chrome browser can eat up your Mac's processor in a hurry. Chris Breen offers tips for giving your CPU a rest.How to connect an Apple TV to analog speakers
Your Apple TV has a digital audio output and your powered speakers bear an analog audio input. How do you make the two see eye-to-eye? Chris Breen explains.Apple’s HomeKit hub may already be in your house
HomeKit--a set of tools for controlling your home's devices from your iOS device--looks promising. But what about control from a remote location? Chris Breen has some thoughts.A cure for too many contacts
If you have 10,000+ contacts you may have some difficulty syncing them with your devices. It may be time to become less social or whittle down your lists of acquaintances.
Ringo stars
Serenity Caldwell and Chris Breen discuss news of the week including five iOS 8 features we want now, link bait from the New York Times, and Tesla and open patents.Finding yourself when your Mac can’t
The issue: Your Mac lacks Wi-Fi circuitry and Maps relies on such circuitry to report its location. Chris Breen explains your options.How to set up a replacement iPhone
Your old high-capacity iPhone is about to take a trip to the shop. In the meantime, you're given a much lower-capacity loaner. Here's how to set up the replacement.How to rip a Blu-ray disc
Not content with the Ultraviolet digital copy bundled with the Blu-ray disc you just purchased? Rip the movie for greater iOS compatibility.