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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 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 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 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.

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.

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 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 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 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.

8 of the Best Alfred Workflows to Be More Productive on Mac

Alfred for Mac is Spotlight on steroids. Here are some of the best Alfred workflows that will make you even more productive on Mac.

FoneDog PowerMyMac Is a Digital Multi-Tool for Your Mac

To keep your Mac running in tip-top shape, you should give it a good thorough cleaning every now and then. FoneDog PowerMyMac is a useful tool for this.

How to Add Options to macOS’s Services Menu

Most macOS users are not aware of the Services menu and how useful it is. Here we show you how to add options to macOS Services menu.

How to Play Blu-Ray Discs on macOS

Your macOS can’t play Blu-ray by default. Fortunately, there are excellent, open-source options available. We will show you how to play Blu-ray discs on macOS.

How to Watermark PDF Pages Using Quick Actions in macOS

The option to watermark PDF files is not present by default in Quick Actions. Learn how you can create your own Quick Actions to add a watermark to a PDF file.

How to Record System Audio While Recording Your Screen on Quicktime

When doing a recoring in Quicktime in Mac, it can only accept audio input from the built-in mic. Learn how you can record system audio in Quicktime with this hack.

How To Set a Do Not Disturb Keyboard Shortcut on Your Mac

Need a way to quickly toggle Do Not Disturb mode on your Mac? Follow the method here to create your own keyboard shortcut for Do Not Disturb mode.

How to Share Your Mac’s Screen Using Messages

The Messages app in macOS comes with an additional feature that allows users to share their screen with others. Learn how to do this with your Mac’s Messages app.