How to Add New Fonts to Your Mac

Install fonts for Mac OS

You can use different fonts to make a text optic, to organize it, and to make it better (or worse) readable. For example, A headline to the eye-catcher.

On Mac OS, there are various ways to install a font. Here are three, which cover all eventualities:

1. Install by double-clicking
   A double-click on the font file in the Finder opens the "collection" program, which displays the font. Click "Install". The font file is automatically installed in the "Library" folder in your user directory of Mac. So you only have access to this font and only you can use it. If you want to share the font with other users on your computer, follow option 2 or 3. 
2. Install with the help of the collection
   Start the "Literary Collection" program. You can report this to Spotlight; CMD + Empty button and then "Literary collection" or from the program folder by double-clicking do. The font can now be installed by drag'n'drop to the respective "collection" in the right column. Fonts in the "Computer" collection are available to all users. You can only use fonts in the "user" collection. 
3. Install by copying
   Mac OS has various font directories. Where you install a font, who determines who has access to it and who can use it.

Copy your desired font file to one of the directories listed below.

Changes to font directories are immediately effective. Sometimes, however, it is necessary to restart the program in which the font is to be used.

Font types

Similar to the fact that the operating systems are continually developed for computers, there are of course also changes and improvements in the font formats. The most important font types you should know are listed below.

OpenType fonts

OpenType is a standard developed by Microsoft and Adobe for fonts and the most recent font format. OpenType is an extension of the TrueType format, which means that both formats are very similar. Depending on how the data is stored for the fonts, OpenType fonts are subdivided into TrueType (.ttf) or PostScript-flavored (.otf) OpenType fonts. These can be embedded in the TrueType format as square splines or in the PostScript CFF format as cubic splines.

TrueType fonts (.ttf, .ttc)

TrueType is a standard for fonts developed by Apple ("real font" or "real letter"). It was developed several years after the PostScript format and is integrated into the operating systems Windows and Mac OS. In general, TrueType fonts can be said to be worse than PostScript fonts, because the format does not theoretically allow a perfect circle.

PostScript fonts (.ps)

PostScript uses its own font formats, the glyphs of which are described with PostScript, which differs in particular from the current TrueType format.

PostScript fonts are better in comparison to TrueType fonts, more accurate, rounder and softer. If you want to know more about font-types, typography.info is recommended.

For Windows:

Microsoft Office already offers a very large selection of fonts. Maybe the right one is just not there yet. Here's how to try new fonts:

Surf a website that offers fonts for download. Locate and download a font (the location is not relevant yet). The files are usually compressed using WinRar. Open the RAR file and drag and drop the files to the desktop or folder.

Open the folder "Fonts". You can find it under "C: \ Windows \ Fonts"

Copy the unpacked font files into them by simply dragging them with the mouse and dragging them to the folder.

For fonts search, check for more options and tick the box "Fonts with accents only". If the possibility exists that you use the new font also for commercial purposes, do not forget the donation to the authors. In case of doubt, you can also check "Public Domain" or "100% free" before the Fonts search, then you are on safe ground with regard to the rights of use.

If fonts are zipped (file ending ZIP), the files can be easily unpacked by right-click. If, on the other hand, you are dealing with RAR files, you need an additional tool. 7-zip, a sleek but powerful open-source program for unpacking a wide range of formats.

How to Save Battery on Apple iPhones

Smart ways to save battery on any smartphone from any manufacturer

It’s really frustrating to watch the phone battery down with no charging port in view. Luckily there are some smart ways which can help in saving battery or to be more precise prolong the battery life across the smartphone regardless the make and manufacturer. A smartphone expert from smartphone firm called Three has given out nine effective tips to enhance battery life on the smartphone. This also means that from now on you wouldn’t have to worry charging the device overnight to get enough juice to last next day. Now follow these exciting tips in your everyday life.

1. Turn off the auto-brightness and control it manually as per your requirements. Auto-brightness is notorious for getting away with considerable amount of battery. 
2. When you perform heavy duty task on your phone like gaming or running power hungry applications then it gets hot. Phone also gets hot when you are charging and playing games simultaneously. It is advisable to give the phone some rest and let it cool down before you use it again as this helps in saving the battery drain. 
3. Nowadays phone comes with high quality display which is also notorious for draining the battery. It is better to change the screen resolution in order to save the battery and this feature is only present in some of the modern devices from manufacturers like Samsung and Huawei. 
4. If you don’t need GPS then it is better to turn it off and save the battery. The best way here would be to turn on the battery saving mode which helps in utilizing the wifi and mobile networks only for the location fetching purpose.
5. It shouldn’t come as a surprise that the notifications and vibrations also tends to drain battery life. It is better to set the notification light and do away with the vibrating and ringtone based notifications for once and all.
6. Having a high screen time out is certainly not a good choice if you want to have a longer battery life. Just set the screen time out in between 15 to 30 seconds and this will ensure that your phone turn off quickly when not in use. 
7. Get rid of the bloatware and unwanted apps which every smartphone comes pre-loaded with. It has been found that these kinds of apps tend to run in the background using up the device resources and battery in the process. Just uninstall or disable them and if you need them back then you can downloaded it again from the app store anytime. 
8. Ever heard of battery bank or battery cover? Its high time you start investing one of the such commodity as these cases are designed to enhance the battery life. 
9. .If you really need a lot of battery to go through the day then opt for smartphones with massive battery like Lenovo P2 which comes with a huge 5100mah battery.

Utilizing these smart steps you will be able to get more juice out for a battery life instantly.

Apple Gives Away Beats Headphones

Students and teaching staff can save a little while buying the company's products in Apple's edu store. Now, an order is again clearly more attractive. In the context of a new action, Apple will give some of the beats, if you choose an iPhone, iPad or a Mac. After Apple had started its back-to-school-action in the USA at the beginning of June, the discount action now comes to many european countries. As of now, when you buy certain Apple devices, such as an iMac, a MacBook, a MacBook Pro, an iPad Pro, an iPad Air 2, or an iPhone in the company's education store, there are free beats headphones available. Mac shoppers receive a Beats Solo2 wireless headphones, iPad and iPhone buyers get Powerbeats2 wireless headphones.

From now on, Apple's back-to-school action is also available in some european countries. The summer action will run until 5th September 2016. The company from Cupertino gives Beats Solo2 wireless headphones to every customer who purchases Apple's MacBook, a MacBook Air, a MacBook Pro, an iMac, a Mac Pro or a Mac mini in the Apple Education Store. If you buy an iPad Pro (both sizes), an iPad Air 2, an iPad mini 4 or an iPad mini 2, Apple Powerbeats2 provides wireless headphones. Also, when purchasing an iPhone 6, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus or an iPhone SE, there are free Powerbeats2 wireless headphones.

Apple's back-to-school action goes on for almost three months

In the current promo for students, Apple lures with beats wireless headphones and discounts on Mac and iPad. Students who are now buying a qualified Mac, iPad or iPhone for the university get discounts on the wireless headsets of beats. The Beats Solo2 Wireless headphones allow users to choose from black, blue, red, white, gold, rose gold, silver, or space gray. Also the colors yellow, blue and red from the Active Collection are available.

The Powerbeats2 Wireless Headphones are available in red, black, sport black, sport white or also from Active Collection in red, yellow and blue. Alternatively, buyers of an iPads or iPhones can also buy the Beats Solo2 Wireless headphones. However, in this case, they must pay the price difference between the headphones, 100 euros. Anyone accessing Apple's back-to-school summer action should not be confused. After the selection of the Mac, iPads or iPhones and the headphone, the price of the headphone is included in the total price.

According to Apple, this offer applies to purchases made between June 15, 2016 and September 5, 2016 by individuals from the education sector in a participating Apple Store or participating Apple Online Store. If the Mac is returned without the beats headphones from this offer, the amount to be refunded will be reduced by the full purchase price of the headphones. The other case: if the headphones are returned, the Mac must be returned to return the full price. There is only one pair of headphones for every qualified product category. This offer is valid while stocks last.

Learn About the Best MacBook Accessories

Are you in the market for a new Apple laptop? If so, you may want to search through some of the best Apple laptop deals. Perhaps you’d rather find the most sought-after accessories, so you can start using your MacBook with ease and style. Visit your nearest MelroseINC location (an Apple premier partner) to see an ever-changing selection of mice, software, stands, keyboards and bags. Until you can visit in store, check out some of the top accessories on the market.

Aukey USB C Hub

Whether you’re on the go, at work or at home, you may have other Apple devices you want to hook up to your MacBook. The USB C Hub provides plenty of extra space, so you can connect all of your devices. The four USB 3.0 ports give you space for iPads, iPhones and flash drives. The additional HDMI port allows you to simultaneously hook up a second monitor, so you can watch movies on a bigger screen or give a presentation at work. Finally, the USB C port gives you a spot to charge your MacBook Pro at the same time.

Magic Mouse

If you’re over the touchpad on your MacBook, you may be looking for a wireless mouse. The Magic Mouse integrates multi-touch technology, which allows you to seamlessly interact with all of your Apple devices. So long as your MacBook has Bluetooth wireless technology, you will be able to use the new Magic Mouse, which makes it a great option whether you’re looking for MacBook Pro or MacBook Air accessories.

Maxoak 36,000 mAh Power Bank

When you have to take your computer on the go, it can be a hassle to find an available plug in. The Power Bank, however, gives you the option to charge your MacBook without the hassle of finding a place to plug in. The portable battery pack offers 36,000 mAh of capacity, which means you will be able to simultaneously charge your MacBook, iPhone, iPad and other devices if you need to. This device also comes with a carrying case you can use to store the batter pack.

Apple has Some iPhone Tricks Up Its Sleeve

Since the time of its invention, Apple products have always soared high and above and will continue to do it. With the market being competitive and lot of new launches, iPhone still is one of the highest selling phone worldwide with its customers ranging from everyone class and country. iPhones have developed a lot over the years with upgraded versions released every year.

The latest product, iPhone 8 too holds a lot of expectations and speculations. iPhone 8, like the other iPhones will have various versions and differences in its updates. Particularly its screen features and security features. Losing this gadget might be bit of a task with the multi layered security features it offers.

Rumours and rumours-

According to a lot of rumours, iPhone 8 may omit the fingerprint feature and add face recognition or camera sensing for the phone. It would definitely be a revolutionary update for the gadget.

There have been speculations of changing the screen technology too and make it more advanced, however the wait might be a little long. It would be worth the wait though. The new face recognition feature apparently works really fast and smooth, strengthening the security features of the phone by three folds.

Another exclusive feature Apple OS introducing is OLED. This would mean the screen would be more advanced, colourful and better graphics. Mostly every iPhone to be released will have this feature. It is another advancement towards Apple’s adventure.

The next update would be coming from the news app by Apple. Now publishers have the freedom to post their own ads on the news app, making it more user friendly and flexible. This would leave to newer and broader perspectives and opportunity of more competition and advancements for other companies too.

Apple products, specially the latest in the queue, iPhone 8 has a lot of surprises in store for their customers with updates which may leave people astonished. The surprises will hopefully be for the better and worth the damage done financially. The legendary technological inventions- Apple has tough competitors but it doesn't seem to be of the type which would lose the game so soon. Instead it will attack back with better plans.

The newest addition of face recognition is perhaps the best. It will create the usual excitement among customers who are eager to explore the new features and own the smart gadget. iPhone 8 will have state of the art technology and updates and of course the superior camera features that it boasts of since its invention.

Apple will keep progressing and even though the prices may soar, the people who are regular iPhone fanatics will do invest in buying them with blind faith. After all, the features do get better with time and last a long-lasting life.