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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Everything About Apple Silicon and the M1 Chip That You Need To Know

Apple has unveiled a new processor in the M1. This post will give you the lowdown on all things Apple Silicon!

Customize Safari on Mac with this Ultimate Guide

You can customize Safari in more ways than you think. This article shows you some great ways to optimize the Safari browser on Mac.

How to Change Siri Voice and Language on Mac and iPhone

If you’re looking for tips on how to change the voice and language of Siri on your Mac or iPhone, here we show you how to make these changes.

Complete Mac Buyer’s Guide: Which One’s Right for You?

Are you looking to buy a Mac? Browse through our Complete Mac Buyer’s Guide to find out whether an iMac, MacBook, Mac Mini, etc., is for you.

How to Stop the Spinning Wheel on your Mac

If you’re not sure how to get rid of the Mac spinning wheel, this article will give you a few options to fix this annoying issue.

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

Try one of these quick fixes when you see the “No camera connected” error on your Mac and the built-in camera is not working.

How to Delete Files from Your Mac that Won’t Delete

Have you ever dragged a file to your Bin, only to receive an error? Here is how to delete files from a Mac that won’t delete.

How to Type Euro, Cent, Yen and Other Currency Symbols on Your Mac

You can type a lot of currencies using the keyword, but finding them is the key. This post shows you how to type a Euro sign on Mac and more!

How to Run Android Apps on Mac

Android apps aren’t natively supported on macOS. Use these emulators to run Android apps on Mac without needing an Android device.

How to Forget a Wi-Fi Network on Mac

Does your Mac have Wi-Fi networks stored on it that you won’t be using again? This guide shows you how to forget a Wi-Fi network on a Mac.

Need to Fix a Water-Damaged MacBook? Find Out How to Save It

It’s heart-wrenching to see a spill on or near your MacBook. We take a look at how to fix a water-damaged MacBook and whether AppleCare will help.

How to Downgrade macOS to a Previous Version

New macOS versions may not be compatible with your Macbook. Learn how to downgrade macOS to a previous version via Time machine or reformatting the hard disk.

How to Change Your Mac’s Computer Name

It is easy to change your Mac name to whatever you want. Here we show you ways to change your Mac name as well as the admin name.

How to Install and Use wget on Mac

wget is a non-interactive command-line utility for downloading resources from a specified URL. We discuss how to install and use wget on Mac!

Messages Not Working on Mac? Here’s How to Fix it

If the Messages app on your Mac is not working, it’s important to get to the root of the problem. Here are a number of ways to do that.If the Messages app on your Mac is not working, it’s important to get to the root of the problem. Here are a number of ways to do that.