12 articles tagged app store.
Every time you launch an app for the first time, macOS will use that application’s Developer ID to verify whether it’s from an identified developer. By default, macOS will warn you about any apps that are a) installed from outside the official App Store, and b) published by unidentified developers. Depending on your settings, macOS […]
There’s several reasons why you might want to revert to an earlier version of macOS – perhaps you rely on an app that’s incompatible with the latest and greatest release; maybe you installed an experimental beta and it’s causing some problems, or perhaps you hate the direction that Apple are taking macOS, and you’re craving […]
The Apple App Store may be the first place many Mac users turn for app and system updates, but there’s plenty of people who aren’t huge fans of the official App Store. Maybe the App Store seems to be running more slowly on your machine; it’s causing your Mac to freeze, or perhaps you’re simply […]
Sometimes when you download a piece of software, you get the choice to download the 32-bit version or the 64-bit version. For Mac users, this choice is about to become a thing of the past, as High Sierra has the honour of being the last release of macOS that supports 32-bit “without compromises.” As of […]
Most of us have experienced the pain of buyer’s remorse at some point, but chances are you’ve rarely made the effort to physically go back to the store, speak to customer service, and get your money back. The great thing about regretting a digital purchase, is that you can often get a full refund simply by […]
Your Apple ID is how you access many important Apple services, including iCloud, Messages, FaceTime and the App Store. Naturally, you’ll want to do everything you can to keep your Apple ID secure, and with data breaches happening all the time, simply creating a password is no longer enough! Two-factor authentication can provide an additional […]
When it comes to your Macbook’s battery, there’s two things that all Mac users worry about: Making sure each charge lasts as long as possible. Because there’s nothing quite like the mad panic of scrambling around looking for your charger, while your Mac is threatening to slip into sleep mode in 3, 2, 1… Making […]
Updating to a new version of macOS is usually fairly straightforward, but from time-to-time you may encounter difficulties. Maybe there isn’t enough space available on your Mac; perhaps Apple’s servers have gone down, or maybe the worst has happened and your Mac has locked up midway through installing the latest version of macOS. If your […]
Need an easy way to share music, movies, TV shows and apps with your family? Using Family Sharing, you can share purchases, subscriptions, storage and more, with up to six people, and without having to share your Apple accounts. What exactly can I share? Once Family Sharing is up and running, you can share lots […]
Whether you’re sat in front of your computer at home or at work, chances are your smartphone is within easy reach – even if you really shouldn’t be answering SMS messages during working hours! Smartphones can be a serious distraction. Even if you just glance at your smartphone screen, realise it’s only a Facebook notification, […]
Whenever you want to download a new app, update an existing one, or install the latest-and-greatest version of macOS, the App Store is the place to go! Most of the time, downloading software from the App Store feels effortless, but from time to time things can go wrong. For example, the App Store may prevent […]
Think about the tasks you perform on your Mac on a regular basis: chances are, many of them rely on Apple’s online services. Whether it’s sharing documents via iCloud; catching up with your favourite TV shows or listening to music in iTunes, using Mail and Messages to keep in touch with friends, family and colleagues; […]
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