Category: Lithgow and Tech
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You can call me “Mac”: How a computer guy got the nickname
So throughout my life I have had a bunch of nicknames. Being a geek in high school as you can imagine many were not flattering at all. Some I only allow a few people to use. This is the story about how I got the nickname and you can call me “Mac” Working at Apple…
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Mac software repair When its odd pull the plist
I worked a long time at Apple in California as a Software specialist. My job was to investigate the odd cases. When I mean odd I mean the case that make the first two people at AppleCare scratch their heads. So I have some advice for those people who wan to do their own Mac…
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Mac Repairs Blackheath
Mac Repairs Blackheath? Want to drive to Penrith to get an appointment? I did not think so. We are located in Lithgow at 51 Main Street and we do Mac repairs. Now I am not talking about simple turn a screw and call yourself a Mac repair guy kind of repairs I am talking the…
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Apple Mac Repairs Katoomba
Apple Mac Repairs Katoomba .While some places have passed a test and can turn screen and repair a Mac. I am such a Mac geek “Mac” is my nickname. (Long Story). That said I worked at Apple in California for 5 years working at AppleCare before Moving to Bondi to open the Apple Store. I…
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Software updates are important
Hello there! Today, I’d like to talk to you about something that might seem a bit technical but is actually quite important for your MacBook’s health and performance. I’m Kevin C. Mason, the owner of MacMason Training and Repairs, and with my 8 years of experience working with Apple, I’m here to shed some light…
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Apple Repair Programs you should know about.
So what is an Apple Repair Program? Apple Repair Programs is when there is something that Apple Feels they could have done better. This means they are willing to extend their normal warranty to repair these specific issues. Sometimes they are willing to repair a unit even after five years. (Depending on the issue Apple…
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What is the difference between a Hard drive and an SSD?
If you’ve bought a small and lightweight laptop in recent years, chances are it came with a special kind of storage called an SSD. This helps your laptop start up quickly. Some bigger laptops also use this technology now, and only a few older ones use a different type of storage called a hard drive.…
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Being a good Mac tech is more about listening than knowing.
Being a top-notch Mac Tech goes beyond just having knowledge; it’s about being a good listener. Let me share my experience: I spent around eight years at Apple, five of which were in the Applecare T2 iApps support team, and the rest as a Genius and Creative at the Apple Store Bondi. This unique combination…
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Why is my Phone Battery hot?
Hello there, tech enthusiasts and smartphone users! If you’ve noticed that your trusty iPhone or Samsung Galaxy has been feeling a little warmer than usual, don’t worry – you’re not alone. It’s a common issue that can happen to any smartphone, including those sleek iPhones and powerful Samsung devices. I’m Kevin C Mason, the owner…