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How to Fix Overheating Issue on an Old MacBook

If your old MacBook starts to feel hot with its fans whirring loudly, here are several things you can do to make it cool down and fix the overheating issue.

How to Create and Use Location-Based Reminders in iOS and macOS

Many people are still unaware of the geofencing feature in the iOS Reminders app. Here we’ll show you how to set up location-based reminders in iOS and macOS.

How to Block Unwanted Text Messages on Your iPhone, iPad and Mac

Blocking messages is very easy on iOS but is a bit of a lengthier process on macOS. Learn how to block unwanted text messages on iOS and Mac.

How to Edit a Movie with QuickTime on the Mac

QuickTime is more than just an application for watching movies. Here’s a look at how you can use QuickTime to edit all your movies.

Camera Not Available or Working on Mac? Here’s How to Fix It

If you’re seeing the “No camera connected” error message and are having trouble using your Mac’s built-in camera, try one of these quick fixes to get it working again.

4 of the Best Safari Alternatives for Your Mac

Safari is not without faults and lacks the deep features of its browser competitors. Let’s take a look at some of the best Safari alternatives for your Mac.

Best Mac Tips for Working from Home

Outfitting your Mac with the right tools can be the best way to work efficiently. Here’s a look at the best tips for Mac owners working from home.

How to Use Time-Synced Lyrics with Apple Music

Apple recently introduced a time-synced lyrics feature in Apple Music. Here is how you can view real-time synced lyrics on your Apple Music app.

How to Transfer Android Files to Mac with OpenMTP

Unhappy with Google’s Android File Transfer app? OpenMTP can take the pain out of transferring files between Android and macOS.

9 Best Docking Stations for Your MacBook Pro in 2020

Apple removed all legacy ports from these models of MacBook Pros. These are some of the best docking stations to address the port issue on your MacBook Pro.

Why Are Macs So Bad at Gaming?

If you are a gamer, you will probably choose a Windows computer over a Mac. Why is it that Macs are so bad at gaming? Is Apple doing anything about it?

How to Partition a Drive in macOS

Partitioning your hard drive allows you to better organize your data and install another OS. Here is how to partition a drive in macOS.

How to Create Self-extracting Archives Without Installing Additional Software

While there are lots of applications that allow you to create self-extracting archive, here is how you can do it with the native tool that come in your OS.

How to Use Apple Maps to Find Places that Accept Apple Pay

How do you know which retailers accept Apple Pay? Here is how you can easily find Apple Pay locations on your iPhone and Mac.

How to Create Desktop Shortcuts on macOS

Creating a desktop shortcut on macOS is very easy, but the option to do so is just not that obvious. Here are the steps to add desktop shortcuts in macOS.

How to Manage Notifications on Your Mac

Apple has provided a few options for you to tweak the notification behavior on your Mac. Here are some ways to better manage your notifications in macOS.

Use MacDroid to Easily Access Your Android Files From Your Mac

MacDroid is a handy piece of software that makes the process of accessing Android files on a Mac without the use of cloud storage much easier.

How to View Saved Passwords on Keychain in macOS, iPadOS, and iOS

Apple stores your passwords and other secure credentials in a keychain. This shows how to view saved passwords in keychain in macOS, iPadOS and iOS.

How to Use iPhone as a Mouse for Your Mac

The iPhone can do almost everything, including becoming a mouse or trackpad for your PC. Here is how to configure your iPhone as a mouse for your Mac.

How to Clean Up Your Mac Hard Drive

It is much easier to fill up a hard drive than to free up space on it. Here are some ways to clean up your Mac hard drive and improve its performance.

How to View Photoshop Files on a Mac without Photoshop

It can be frustrating when you can’t open Photoshop files on your Mac. Here are some ways to view a Photoshop file on a Mac without Photosop being installed.

How to Use Your iPhone as a Remote Control in macOS

With macOS Catalina, you can now set up your iPhone as a remote control for Apple TV and Apple Music. Learn how to use your iPhone as a remote control.

Mac Had More Malware Detections than PC in 2019

Malwarebytes keeps a log on how many infections it detects per operating system, and for the first time ever, Macs saw a higher infection rate than PCs.

How to Fix AirDrop Problems on Mac

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

How to Snap or Split-screen Windows in macOS

The Split-screen mode is the best way to work with multiple windows and keep your productivity. Here’s how to snap or split-screen applications in macOS.

How to Get iMessage On an Android Device

iMessage is not built for Android and doesn’t work on Android by default. Here are two ways you can make use of your Mac to get iMessage on Android.

6 Common MacOS Catalina Problems and Their Fixes

Did you download the new macOS Catalina and notice you couldn’t install it smoothly? Here are the fixes for the common macOS Catalina problems.

Playing Old DOS Games on macOS with DOSBox

While macOS is not well-known for gaming, you can still play DOS game on your Mac. Learn how to play DOS games on macOS with DOSBox.

How to Run Android Apps on Mac

While Android apps are not natively supported in macOS, running Android apps on Mac is not a difficult task. Here’s how you can run Android apps on Mac.

How to Add a Trusted Phone Number to Your Apple ID

For your Apple “two-factor authentication” settings, you can add an additional trusted phone number just in case you lose your password. Here is how to do so in macOS and iOS.

How to Get Rid of the Floating Screenshot Preview in macOS

Whe you take a screenshot in macOS, the thumbnail will appear in the right corner of the screen. Learn how to disable the floating screenshot preview in macOS.

How to Delete an Autosave File Version on macOS

Some of the apps in macOS have an autosave feature that save your work every few minutes. Here’s how to delete the autosave file version in macOS.

The Anatomy of macOS App Bundles

You have probably encountered app bundles in macOS. What do they do? Here is a breakdown of macOS app bundles and their hierarchical structure.

Syncing macOS and iOS: How Do They Connect?

Apple calls the interconnectivity features between macOS and iOS the “Continuity System.” Here are all the ways the Continuity system works.

How to Boost Your MacBook Productivity with These 5 Catalina Features

Catalina, the newest version of macOS, comes with a ton of features that you can use to maximize your MacBook productivity.

Why Are Apple’s Butterfly Keyboards So Bad?

Apple’s Butterfly keyboards have so many issues that Apple might switch back to the scissor-style switches. But why are the Butterfly keyboards so terrible?

How to Fix a Mac with WiFi Problems and Dropping Connection

Macs are notorious for dropping WiFi connection. Here are some of the ways you can fix Mac Wi-Fi problems and prevent them from dropping connection.

How to Convert HEIC Files to JPG Using Preview on Mac

iOS’s HEIC file format does not play well with other platform. Here is how you can use Preview on Mac to easily convert HEIC files to JPG.

Working with Vector Graphics on macOS

Vector graphics are not quite the same as normal images. Here are some ways to work with vector graphics in macOS and the solutions to problems that first-time graphic editors can run into.

How to Use Optimised Storage on Your Mac

Optimized sStorage for Mac can help you free up storage space and store your files in the cloud. Here is how to make use of Optimized Storage on your Mac

How to Copy and Paste Files and Text on Mac

Trying to figure out how to move text from one doc to the other or across devices? Find out how to copy and paste on Mac and your other Apple devices.

How to Connect Airpods to a Mac

AirPods are one of the hottest tech products. If you own a set of AirPods, here is how to connect it to your Mac, using the native method or third-party app.

How to Use “Approve with Apple Watch” on macOS Catalina

Learn how to use “Approve with Apple Watch,” a new feature in macOS Catalina that allows the use of Apple Watch to perform authentication actions.

How to Make Mac Launchpad More Useful

Mac Launchpad can be powerful if you’re properly familiar with its capabilities. Here are some of the best tips for making the most of Launchpad on Mac.

How To Use Screen Time in macOS Catalina

After being introduced in iOS, Apple now also include Screen Time in macOS Catalina. This has also replaced Parental Controls. Learn how to set up Screen Time on your Mac.

How to Create Reminders Subtasks in iOS and macOS

iOS 13 and macOS Catalina added the ability to add subtasks in the Reminders app. Here is how you can create Reminders subtasks in iOS and macOS.

How to Downgrade from macOS Catalina to a Previous Version

macOS Catalina has caused issues for some Mac. If you are having issues with your macOS Catalina, here is how you can downgrade to a previous macOS version.