Category: Mac Technical Tips

  • Using the M1 Mac mini for a few months

    Making the Most of What You Have: Life in the Lithgeek Workshop There is a running joke among people who know me well — I will always find a reason to need a more powerful Mac. And honestly? They are not wrong. But here is the thing: as someone who has spent years pulling apart,…

  • Honest technology help for the Upper Blue Mountains, Lithgow & Bathurst

    Book Tech Training in Lithgow | Group Classes & Personal Training | Lithgeek Lithgeek — Lithgow’s Tech Hub The Tech Desk Honest technology help for the Upper Blue Mountains, Lithgow & Bathurst 85 Main Street, Lithgow NSW 2790 Mon–Thu 9am–5pm  |  Fri 10am–4pm macmason.tech New — Online Booking Now Live “I’m Not a Tech Person.”That’s…

  • Finally Going Apple Silicon

    Starting off I am am far from avoiding upgrading for any reason other than budget. I am one of those people who will go without vs skipping a payment to our staff. They always get paid first. And with the times being tough upgrading past my 2015 Macbook Pro was something I could hold off…

  • How to Keep Your Old Mac Running Like New (Until You Can Afford That M4 )

    Not everyone can afford a shiny new MacBook Pro M4—trust me, I’m right there with you. Every spare dollar I make gets pumped back into the business, not my savings account. So like many of our awesome customers here at Lithgeek Custom Gaming Computers (formerly Lithgeek Custom Gaming Computers), I’m doing my best to make my old MacBook…

  • Skip the Genius Bar: Real Apple Help Is Right Here at Lithgeek in Lithgow

    Let’s be honest—trying to get a Genius Bar appointment in Penrith is like trying to book a table at a fancy restaurant during school holidays. Even if you do manage to find a spot, you still have to drive all the way there. If you’re in Lithgow, Katoomba, or Bathurst, that’s a serious time and petrol commitment. But what if…

  • How to Avoid Scams for Seniors class!

    How to Avoid Scams for Seniors class!

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  • Making Technology Accessible for Seniors: A Tailored Approach

    n an era where technology is increasingly becoming a staple in our daily lives, it’s crucial that everyone, especially seniors, have access to and the ability to use computers. At MacMason Training and Repairs, we understand the unique challenges that seniors may face when learning new technology. That’s why we’ve designed a service specifically tailored…

  • Senior iPad classes: A Senior-Friendly Learning Environment

    Try our Senior iPad classes, In a world where technology evolves at the speed of light, it can be daunting for seniors to keep up, especially with devices like iPads. However, at MacMason Training and Repairs, we believe that age should never be a barrier to embracing technology. Our Seniors iPad classes for seniors are…

  • Unveiling the Magic of Photoshop: A Beginner’s Class

    Discover the World of Digital Creativity with MacMason Welcome to MacMason’s Photoshop Basics class, where the world of digital creativity is at your fingertips! Whether you’re new to technology or have been hesitant to explore the artistic possibilities of your Mac, this one-hour class is tailored just for you. Designed specifically for beginners and seniors,…

  • Teaching “Why” not “How”for seniors who want to learn tech

    I have been teaching Seniors how to use computers in one way or another of over 20 years. I am always trying to find new ways to get the most difficult concepts across. I also spend a lot of time listening to them about why they hate computers and why they think that computers are…