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.
How to Add Video to iOS Devices in macOS Catalina
The TV app in macOS Catalina now handles all video content. Here is the new way to add videos to your iOS devices with the TV app and Finder.
How To Download a Previous Version of macOS
If you don’t like how macOS Catalina is messing up your Mac, here is how you can download the previous version of macOS and install it on your Mac.
How to Sync Your iOS Device with macOS Catalina
Apple removed iTunes from macOS Catalina. If you need to sync your iOS device, here is how to sync an iOS device with macOS Catalina without iTunes.
How to Adjust Screen Brightness from Terminal in macOS
If you’re a Terminal user, you can adjust the screen brightness of your Mac directly from the Terminal. Here are the commands to do so.
How to Wirelessly Stream Your Mac to a TV
For Mac users who wish to connect to a larger screen, it’s not as straightforward as it should be. Learn how you can wirelessly stream your Mac to a TV.
How to Show On-Screen Key Presses on macOS
On-screen visual cues can be very helpful at times. On macOS, if you want to show your keyboard presses on-screen, this is how to do it.
How to Learn and Try macOS Before You Get a Mac
If you are thinking of switching to a Mac, but aren’t sure if it is right for you, here are some resources for you to learn macOS first before getting a Mac.
Various macOS Startup Modes Explained
When troubleshooting your Mac, there are several startup modes that you can access. Here are the various macOS startup modes and their shortcut keys.
How to Fix a Keyboard Not Working on Mac
If the keyboard stops working on your Mac, any number of issues could be at fault. Here are some ways to fix a keyboard not working on Mac.
How to Remove Background Noise from Audio on macOS
If there’s a distracting noise in your audio, you’ll drive away listeners in droves. Learn how to remove background noise from audio on macOS.
How to Fix an External Hard Drive Not Showing Up on Mac
If you are using an external hard drive on your Mac, and it doesn’t always show up, here are some ways you can use to fix this issue.
Use M3 Bitlocker Loader for Mac to Open Bitlocker-Encrypted Drives
While BitLocker is an encryption feature to help keep your files safe, M3 BitLocker Loader for Mac allows you to use those files on systems that don’t support BitLocker.
New Firefox Update to Reduce Power Usage Up to Three Times on macOS
If you use Safari or Chrome, you may want to switch to Firefox, as an upcoming update will reduce power consumption for macOS users up to three times.
Handle Your Hard Drives Easily in Mac With iBoySoft Drive Manager
Sometimes you need to work with a certain type of drive. If your operating system doesn’t support that drive, an app like iBoySoft Drive Manager will help.
How to Turn Off Siri on Your iPhone, iPad and Mac
While Siri is very powerful, it might not work that great for some people. Here we show you how to disable Siri on your iOS device and Mac.
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 Remap the Fn Keys on macOS
You might not be using any of the Fn keys on macOS and it is best to remap them to more useful keyboard shortcuts. Here’s how you can remap Fn keys on macOS.