Lance Whitney

Lance Whitney is a freelance technology writer with a background in IT. He's written for a host of sites and publications, including TechRepublic, PCMag, Macworld, AskWoody, Time, and AARP Magazine. He’s also the author of two books for Wiley & Sons: "Windows 8: Five Minutes at a Time" and "Teach Yourself Visually LinkedIn."

Articles by Lance Whitney

10 tweaks to make your Mac safer and smarter

Here are several key options you’ll want to tweak on a brand new Mac.

By Lance Whitney 1 year ago

MacKeeper review: A convenient security suite saddled with a shady past

A suite of tools that aims to clean, protect, and enhance your Mac’s performance.

By Lance Whitney 1 year ago

Get to know Keychain Access on your Mac

The Keychain Access utility can store your most sensitive information.

By Lance Whitney 2 years ago

Uncover vital Mac details with the System Information app

The System Information tool can provide in-depth data about the hardware and software on your Mac.

By Lance Whitney 2 years ago

How to master Activity Monitor

Activity Monitor can show you which apps are chewing up the most CPU resources, memory, disk activity, and network bandwidth.

By Lance Whitney 2 years ago

Get to know Disk Utility on your Mac

You can turn to Disk Utility to view info, reformat, and troubleshoot problems with your hard drive.

By Lance Whitney 2 years ago

3 super-cool ways to control your Mac with your Apple Watch

Your Apple Watch isn't just for filling activity rings—you can also use it to control your Mac. Here's how.

By Lance Whitney 2 years ago

How to remotely control your iPhone's camera

If you want to snap a pic with your iPhone without using your hands, there are several options.

By Lance Whitney 2 years ago