Barry Collins

Barry has 25 years of experience working on national newspapers, websites and magazines. He was editor of PC Pro and is co-editor and co-owner of BigTechQuestion.com. He has published a number of articles on TechFinitive covering data, innovation and cybersecurity.

Joined: 14 Feb 2023
Articles: 222

Hardware

What is unified memory?

Considering buying a new Mac but are not sure what unified memory is? We explain how unified memory works and how much to go for

Hardware

How do you show seconds on the Mac clock?

Want to show the time more precisely on your Mac's clock? We reveal how to show the seconds on the Mac clock

Hardware

Can I use an Amazon Echo as a Bluetooth speaker?

Find out how to use your Amazon Echo as a Bluetooth speaker with our simple step-by-step guide. It will take you less than a minute!

Hardware

What does Make Alias mean on a Mac?

Find out how to make use of the Make Alias feature on the Mac to create shortcuts to your commonly used files or folders

Hardware

How can I switch off the monitor when I close the MacBook lid?

If, like me, you’re a long-term Windows user who converted to Mac, you might have been caught out by one of Apple’s quirks. If you have an external monitor connected to a Windows laptop and shut the laptop’s lid, the…