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How to Use the Apple Freeform App on iPhone, iPad, and Mac

Learn in this guide how to brainstorm with others or on your own using the Apple Freeform whiteboard app on iPhone, iPad, and Mac.

How to Set Up and Use Apple Focus Mode on Mac

When you need to put your head down and work, turn on Apple Focus mode on your Mac to reduce or eliminate distractions.

How to Create Finder Quick Actions in the Mac Shortcuts App

We show you in this guide how you can create Finder Quick Actions using the Shortcuts app on Mac to get things done with a simple click.

How to Use Universal Control With an iPad and Mac

Apple Universal Control is a handy feature for those who own an iPad and a Mac, We show you how to utilize it to use both devices together.

How to Fully Secure Your Mac

Macs are fairly secure by default, but that doesn’t make them impenetrable. These tips will keep your Mac secure as much as necessary.

What Are Apple Passkeys and How to Use Them

Apple is replacing passwords with passkeys. This guide covers what Apple passkeys are and how you can use them on a Mac, iPhone, and iPad.

How to Disable Screenshot Thumbnail Previews on Mac

Free up space on your screen by quickly disabling screenshot thumbnail previews on your Mac in just a few clicks.

How to Fix High CPU Usage on Your Mac

This complete guide shows the steps you should take when a process is consuming high CPU usage on your Mac.

How to Sign a PDF Document on Mac

The next time you need to sign and/or fill out a PDF on your Mac, use the built-in Preview app. This tutorial shows you how.

How to Fix Roblox Not Updating or Downloading on Your Mac

Mac Roblox players will sometime struggle to update or even download the game. Use these fixes to get you back in the game.

Supercharge Your Shortcut Menu With These Mac Apps

Try these third-party apps to increase the functionality of the shortcut menu or right-click menu on your Mac.

How to Install the macOS Beta on Your Mac

Can’t wait for the official release of the latest macOS version? Install the macOS beta to enjoy upcoming features sooner.

10+ Ways to Improve Your Mac Experience With macOS Ventura

macOS Ventura brings several interesting features that will transform the way you use your Mac. Learn more about them here.

How to Enable the Root User on Mac

If you want to gain full control over the macOS file system, enable the root user on your Mac by following the steps outlined here.

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How to Use Accessibility on Mac to Customize Your Experience

This guide shows what Apple’s visual, hearing, and motor Accessibility features are and how to enable them on a Mac.

Movavi Video Editor 23 for Mac Review

Movavi Video Editor 23 for Mac strikes the perfect balance between extensive features and straightforward controls.

How to Fix Mac Wi-Fi Problems and Dropped Connections

Learn to troubleshoot Mac Wi-Fi problems and get your Internet working again on your Apple computer or laptop.

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Mac Unable to Communicate With Your Printer? Try These Fixes

Can’t print on your Mac? Check out these common workarounds when your Mac is unable to communicate with your printer.

Is Your MacBook Trackpad Not Working? Here Are the Fixes!

Frustrated with Apple products that don’t “just work”? This tutorial shows you how to fix the issues with the MacBook trackpad not working.

MacBook Pro Touch Bar Not Working? Here’s How to Troubleshoot

Is your MacBook Pro Touch Bar not working? Learn how to fix the problem if you’re encountering freezes, crashes, or other Touch Bar glitches.

How to Merge Two macOS Accounts Into One

If you have two macOS user accounts and want to merge them into one, this tutorial shows a simple way to merge them.

How to Change the Screenshot File Format to JPG on Mac

The default screenshot file format in macOS is PNG. If you prefer JPG instead, use this trick to change the screenshot file format to jpg.

How to Hide Files, Folders and Desktop Icons on Mac

If you’re looking for a way to quickly hide files, folders, and desktop icons on your Mac, this tutorial will show you how.

How to Check Whether an App Has Been Optimized for Apple Silicon in macOS

If you recently switched to an Apple Silicon Mac, you may want to know which apps have been optimized for Apple’s custom processor.

8 Ways to Fix Unresponsive Apps and System Freezes on Mac

Apps crashing or system freezing on your Mac? While it’s a rare, if it happens to you, follow these methods to fix the freezes on your Mac.

How to Monitor Battery Health on Mac Laptops

Learn how to care for the battery health of your Mac to keep the battery in top shape and extend its lifespan.

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How to Blur Images on a Mac

It is pretty easy to blur images on Mac. Here we show you how to do so using various tools, including a built-in app.

How to Enable Live Captions in iOS 16 and macOS Ventura

The new Live Captions feature in iOS 16 will make life a lot easier for people who are deaf or hard-of-hearing. Find out how.

How to Customize the Menu Bar in macOS

The Menu Bar is a great productivity tool on your Mac. Here you’ll learn how to customize it and make the most of it.

Setapp Review – All Your Indie Apps in One Place

Setapp takes a lot of the pain out of the app-searching process by providing you with a large library of apps for macOS and iOS.

How to Use Stage Manager on Mac and iPad

Coming this fall in macOS Ventura and iPadOS 16: Stage Manager. Learn how to get the most out of it on your iPad and Mac in this tutorial.

6 Ways to Fix Apple Watch Not Unlocking Mac Issue

Apple Watch not unlocking your Mac? Try these six working solutions to fix the Auto Unlock not working on Mac.

11 Essential Tips for macOS Users Coming to Windows

Making the switch from macOS to Windows will be a lot smoother if you educate yourself about some of its particularities.

How to Install macOS in VirtualBox

Apple has always made it hard to install their OS on non-Apple hardware. However, it is possible to install macOS on VirtualBox. Here’s how.

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5 of the Best Sticky Note Apps for Mac

Do you want to take notes on your Mac and have them stick on your desktop? Check out our list of best sticky note app available for Mac.

External Display Not Working? Try These 15 Fixes for macOS

Sometimes, your external monitor may refuse to work no matter what you do. Learn how to fix the external display not working issue in macOS.

3 Ways to Fix the Service Battery Warning on Mac

Your MacBook is more valuable to you alive than dead. Here we show you how to fix the Service Battery warning on your Mac!

How to Mount and Access Ext4 Partition in Mac

Macs don’t support Ext4 filesystems, and if you plug an Ext4 drive in, it’s simply not recognized. Here we show how to mount and access an Ext4 Partition on Mac

How to Use “Find My” to Protect and Track Your iPhone

Find My iPhone was replaced with the more universal. Find My. Let’s take a look at the new features iOS 15 adds to help you find your phone.

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How to Scan Your Local Network with Terminal on macOS

The Terminal in macOS is a handy tool for troubleshooting. Here we show you how to use the Terminal to scan and troubleshoot your local network.

How to Turn Off Your iCloud Music Library

The iCloud Music Library is buggy. Your music can just disappear completely. Here’s how to disable and turn off the iCloud Music Library.

How to Fix a Frozen Mac During an Update

Has your Mac frozen mid-update? Don’t panic! Here we show you how to fix your frozen Mac and get it back on track.

How to Use Your iPhone as a Mouse on a Mac

The list of things you can do with an iPhone is seemingly endless. This guide shows you how to use your iPhone as a mouse with your Mac.

How to Use a Custom Email Domain with iCloud Mail

After being on iCloud users’ wish lists for some time, using a custom email domain is now available in iCloud+. We show how to use this feature.

How to Record Your Screen on a Mac for Free

It used to be trying to record your screen on a Mac, but it’s become incredibly easy in macOS. Here’s how you can record your screen on a Mac!

How to Repair Hard Disks with fsck on macOS

When the Disk Utility fails to fix your hard disk, you’ll have to turn to one of the big guns. Here’s how you can use fsck to repair your Mac hard disk.

How to Fix AirDrop on Mac (Or Any Apple Device)

AirDrop either works or it doesn’t, and it can be infuriating when it’s not working. Here a few solutions to fix AirDrop when it’s not working on your Mac and iPhone.

How to Install macOS on a USB Drive

It is best to have a bootable backup of your OS in the event it crashes. Learn how to install macOS on a USB drive and create a backup.

How to Add and Remove Kexts from macOS

Typically, there is no need to remove Kexts. But if there is, we explain how to add and delete them from your Mac operating system.

Forgot Your Mac Password? Here’s What to Do

Forgot your Mac password? You can change it easily. This article will walk you through how to do it to get you back into your Mac.