How to downgrade macOS
Normally, most macOS updates don’t cause any problems on your Mac. However, there are times when some updates break functionality…
Get started with Apple TV +
On November 1, 2019, Apple finally entered the hot streaming market with Apple TV +. A subscription service that offers…
A practical look at Apple Music and Apple Arcade
Apple is entering the content market in a big way, leveraging its popular walled garden app ecosystem to move from…
4 ways to uninstall apps on Mac
One of the biggest differences between Windows and Mac is how apps are uninstalled on these platforms. If you are…
How to update Mac OS X and Mac apps from the terminal
From time to time, you will find that there is an update available for your macOS system or for the…
The best Mac keyboard shortcuts to learn
The engineering behind each of Apple’s touchpads makes them some of the best on the market today. A quick swipe…
How to disable annoying default alerts on Apple Watch
The Apple Watch is honestly one of the most impressive devices released in the past decade. Integrating lifestyle tracking (like…
How to remap the Fn keys on your Mac
Whether you’re using a Windows PC or a Mac, your keyboard has all the standard function keys on top. These…
How to access recent items from the MacOS Dock
Getting quick access to recent items is something every Mac user wants as it allows them to instantly get back…
15 tips to extend battery life on Mac
Compared to many other laptops, Mac computers enjoy longer battery life due to the optimized operating systems they use. If…
How to batch rename files on your Mac
Many times when you download files from the internet or copy files from a USB drive, the naming formats are…
How to create symbolic links on your Mac
A symbolic link, often abbreviated to symbolic link, is a type of link that is stored in one location on…
The best apps for your Apple Watch
Smartwatches are rather ingenious little devices that serve a greater purpose than your typical watch. An Apple Watch gives you…
Best MacOS Automator Scripts You Should Have Installed
Automation tools like IFTTT and Siri Shortcuts are popular options for simplifying everyday tasks, but MacOS has long had a…
Take screenshots on Mac like a pro with these tips and tricks
Taking screenshots on a Mac is extremely simple thanks to the amazing screen capture utility with which it comes preloaded.…
Third party tools that work better than some default MacOS apps
I’m a big fan of some of the default Mac OS apps, but like everything else online, there are software…
How to Create and Use Smart Folders on MacOS
macOS has an efficient way to help you search for files and folders in your memory. You can perform searches…
5 ways to reveal the path of a file on MacOS
When you create or copy a file on your Mac, it is assigned a path which is the actual location…
How to find and update 32-bit apps on your Mac
Up until now, your Mac supported all versions of any app on your computer. You can run a 32-bit or…
How to enable and use the mode “Picture in picture” on your Mac
The modality “Picture in picture” has long been available for many devices except the Apple Mac. If you don’t already…
Upgrading a MacBook that’s over 10 years old
It was the fall of my freshman year of high school when my aunt bought me my first laptop. A…
How to hard reset a Mac OS X computer and reinstall the operating system
It is a fact that computers slow down. Sometimes it is due to wear, but it can also be something…
How to free up space on your Mac OS X computer FAST
Despite my MacBook Air having a 120GB hard drive, I always struggle to keep enough free storage. Whenever I look…
How to create a MacOS installer on a USB stick
If you want to download the latest version of macOS, you simply need to go to the Mac App Store…
How to make it harder for someone to hack your Mac
When I was at the Frankfurt airport recently, I saw a businessman leave his very expensive MacBook Air laptop on…
The best keyboard shortcuts for Mac OS X
Whatever you are doing, efficiency helps and what better way to be more efficient than with keyboard shortcuts? MacOS has…
10 MacBook Pro Tips for Beginners
The MacBook Pro is a very powerful laptop; one that can boost your productivity many times over. But it can…
How to partition an external or internal hard drive in OS X
Partitioning your hard drive can be a frustrating and daunting task. However, once you understand how the process works, it’s…
How to maintain the battery life of your iPhone, iPad and MacBook
Apple recently found itself in hot water for doing what many customers have long suspected: slowing down the performance of…
How to check your Mac for rootkits
If your Mac is behaving strangely and you suspect a rootkit, you will need to get to work by downloading…