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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I appreciate ScreenCastsOnline and think the subscription is so worth it. They consistently create new lessons, and the price feels fair for the quality and amount of content. The teaching is... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Wide variety of high quality content presented in a useful and informative manner. Engaging speakers and writers. Every topic may not be of interest. Those that are are well done. Those that aren’t in... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Screen Casts Online has boosted my Apple action and awareness for the past 8 years. Jumping into fresh software or updates can be a task. And you're not always aware of new releases or version upd... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I can' remember how many years I've been a subscriber to ScreenCastsOnline. Too many, I'm afraid. Maybe as far back as Don goes when he started. Whenever I have needed to know more about important pro... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A reliable, no fluff, deep dive into Mac applications and hardware

Don McAllister's ScreenCastsOnline is a reliable, no fluff, deep dive into Mac applications and hardware. I just looked up my profile history on the site, and I have been a member since Oct 2008. That is testament in itself.

11 June 2022
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Wow David, that's a very long time - thanks so much for your 5-star rating and long time support. It really is much appreciated.

Don McAllister

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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I have been very happy with my subscription to ScreenCastsOnline and have learned a lot about my Mac computers and iOS devices!

5 June 2022
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Hi Lynn and thanks for the 5-star review. Glad to hear you're pleased with your ScreenCastsOnline subscription.

Don McAllister

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Nice online resource

Very useful content to discover new apps and learn how to use them or get a refresher on previously owned apps.
The videos are very instructive.
I highly recommend to anyone who does not want to read the bulky user manuals that come with almost every app.
Keep up the good work!

3 June 2022
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Thanks for the 5-star review Pascal. Glad you’re finding ScreenCastsOnline so useful.

Don McAllister

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I continue to enjoy this subscription

I have been a member for quite a few years now. Not all of their topics I am interested in, but for several, that I was previously not interested in, I am now interested because of their presentation. Highly recommend it.

4 May 2022
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Thanks for the 5-star review. We try our best to cover the most appropriate topics but invariably, if something isn't of interest on the publication date, then we tend to find it may become of interest further down the track.

Don McAllister

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Invaluable resource for Mac

Invaluable resource for Mac. My go to aid for Mac apps. Useful advice and tips.

1 May 2022
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Thanks so much for the 5-star review and kind words.

Don McAllister

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Renewal feed-back

Hi. Great variety of subjects. Always happy to find an e-mail from Don in my mailbox. Of course some (many) 😉 shows are above my head but it’s good to see what is available out there. I am more and more focusing on iOS and iPadOS shows. Congratulations to your team. Really. I’m proud to be part of this community for years now. All the best.

17 April 2022
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Hi Robert, Thanks for the great comments and the 5-star review. We do try and keep the mixture of shows varied so that they are appropriate for a wide range of members. Thanks also for your support over the years, we couldn't keep going without members like yourself.

Don McAllister

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thanks to the great team

It is a pleasure and fun to see the new screencasts every week and they are already awaited with anticipation.
Thanks also to the great presenters.

10 April 2022
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Hi Manfred, Thanks so much for the 5-star review. Also, congratulations on being the 1000th review!

Don McAllister

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I continue to enjoy the service and…

I continue to enjoy the service and keeping current or abreast of features, capabilities, and products for the Apple ecosystem. Many many thanks.

6 April 2022
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Hi Jeff, Thanks to you for the 5-star review and ongoing support.

Don McAllister

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Apple geekes who speak plain English…

Apple geekes who speak plain English and help meer mortals like myself get the most out of our apple devices

6 April 2022
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Hi Zola, Thanks so much for the 5-star review. We try our best but don't be so hard on yourself :)

Don McAllister

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Consistently excellent content!

Consistently excellent content!

I have benefitted from Don McAllister's ScreenCastsOnline's superb tutorials for many years. His is a service I happily renew annually. Not only do I learn how to use applications I already have, but also learn of new ones I didn't know about. If you are a Mac-user, I believe a subscription to SCO is a must and well worth the reasonable cost.

5 April 2022
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Thanks James, that's great to hear. So glad we're still providing value to your all many years. Here's hoping that will continue for many years to come.

Don McAllister

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

There is always a topic to wet your appetite

There is always a topic to wet your appetite. I have learnt more about Apple and its apps from 15 years of SCO than anywhere else.

2 April 2022
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Thanks for the 5-star review David, as well as your long standing support.

Don McAllister

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

I 'm one of those who cling as long as…

I 'm one of those who cling as long as possible to an old and perfectly working system and set-up. That's why I gave 3 stars only: I don't benefit much from new posts, for , hah, some yrs now already. Yet I give 3 stars because I 've benefited a lot in the past, and every now and then I look up old screencasts, to learn again about some program, which I like very much.
That's why I keep endorsing; I'd say: keep up the good work!

10 March 2022
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Hi Herman, Thanks for the review. Glad you're still finding use for your ScreenCastsOnline subscription.

Don McAllister

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

SCO is the best way of learning how to…

SCO is the best way of learning how to use your Mac, and is also a great source for discovering new software. All the lessons are clear and comprehensive. Truly great stuff!

16 February 2022
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Thanks for the 5-star review and the kind words Louis.

Don McAllister

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

For years SCO has been my go to place…

For years SCO has been my go to place to get introduced to new software, learn more about the software I have. I love it when they go in to depth on updates to software that’s been around for a while.
Don and crew explain things in a way that the average computer user can use.

I highly recommend SCO.

PS: I love
Dons cats

11 February 2022
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Thanks for the kind words and 5-star review Jim. The cats are still going strong although they are both elderly ladies now - they are both 18 years old!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Highly recommended

I have been a member of Screencastsonline for over ten years now. Starting as someone who knew nothing about Macs. In the early days I found the tutorials invaluable when making the jump from Windows to Mac. The fact that all the historic tutorials are accessible to members is a real boon, it’s great to be able to refer to past items.

The tutorials are really well done, the level is exactly right. Very good at explaining even quite difficult concepts so that they are easy to understand.

I particularly like the new version updates. Whenever a new version of the Mac or iOS comes out, Don and other contributors look painstakingly through and often do several tutorials on things that are new, or have changed since the last update. This saves a lot of time and frustration.

Also great are the in depth items on various apps. This can really make the difference on purchase decisions when you can see if the item meets your requirements, and is easy to use.

In summary Screencastsonline is highly recommended.

2 February 2022
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Hi Marisa, Thanks so much for the detailed review and the 5-stars. Thanks also for your support over the last 10 years, we must be doing something right!

Don McAllister

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Very useful source for reference and…

Very useful source for reference and information, especially on updates and new features in the operating systems and key applications.

It appears that the ScreenCastsOnline magazine app has been removed from the US App Store. How do I restore it to my iPad?

I am about to migrate to a new MBP and I suspect many others will be upgrading to Apple Silicon Macs in the near future. A tutorial or reference on apps that have to uninstalled or deactivated on the old platform such as MS Office and the Adobe CS apps would be very useful. Thank you.

25 January 2022
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Hi Jack and thanks for the review. The magazine has been migrated into the SCO Members App rather than as a separate app. As you have left your email address I will reach out to you and arrange to get you set up on the SCO Members App.

Don McAllister

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing Tutorials

Amazing Tutorials that are entertaining as well as learning

18 January 2022
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Hi Steve, thanks for the 5-star review. We try our best to keep things fresh and interesting!

Don McAllister

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A "must" for Apple users...

An excellent resource. Professional and high-quality videos and articles. Well worth the subscription.

10 November 2021
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Thanks for the kind words and 5-star review Dr Mannock. Much appreciated.

Don McAllister

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Nothing but the highest respect

I have nothing but the highest respect for those at ScreenCastsOnline. Though there are other places in which to get to grips with some other software apps, few do it better than they do here. ;)

8 November 2021
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Thanks for the great review James. We are conscious that other sources are available and we strive to offer an outstanding service.

Don McAllister

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