What is Thunderbolt?

by Tom Nelson You’ve probably been hearing a lot about Thunderbolt lately, in particular, Thunderbolt and Macs. But what exactly is Thunderbolt, and what does it mean to you? Thunderbolt Intel’s Thunderbolt technology provides a high-speed video and data connection for computing devices. Apple was the first manufacturer to use Thunderbolt technology, in early 2011 [...]

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What Happens When You Put Your Mac to Sleep?

by Tom Nelson Macs have had a sleep mode for saving energy and then quickly turning back on for quite a while. Yet, questions about what happens to a Mac when it sleeps remain perennial favorites among frequently asked questions. This is true for both those new to the Mac, and old hands who have [...]

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