100 articles tagged macos — page 4 of 9.
So, a new version of macOS has just been released and you’re eager to experience it for yourself – but resist the urge to install this update straight away! Although updating your Mac is usually pretty straightforward and error-free, there’s always a chance that you might be one of the unlucky few who do encounter […]
No matter how big your Mac’s memory, inevitably you’re going to download enough apps and create enough files, to fill up that memory! If you’re getting low memory warnings, or your Mac is running more slowly than before, then you can often free up a tonne of space, by deleting unwanted apps. While your first […]
Most of us keep the same email address for years. If you take a peek at your email account, then chances are you have a few hundred, or perhaps even a few thousand emails cluttering up your inbox – but if you use macOS’ Mail app, then there might also be a few thousand email […]
Creating regular Time Machine backups is essential for ensuring you never lose access to your important files and data. Previously, we’ve covered how to create a Time Machine backup, how to check that your backups aren’t corrupted, and even how to use your Mac as a networked Time Machine drive, but what should you do […]
Macs have a reputation for being difficult to hack, but if someone has physical access to your laptop, then all of your passwords, encryption, and anti-malware software may not be enough to keep your data safe. The thought of someone sneaking into your hotel room or office, logging into your Mac, and copying all of […]
Do you always seem to forget about important events? Maybe you’re starting to get a reputation as the person who’s always late for meetings? Just because you add all your events to macOS’ Calendar doesn’t automatically mean you’ll remember them! In this article, I show how to ensure you get plenty of warning about upcoming […]
There’s nothing quite as frustrating as slow, intermittent, or buggy Wi-Fi. If you’ve experienced a drop in the quality of your Internet connection, then the first step to fixing the problem, is figuring out what the problem is. Even if you fully intend to contact tech support, as a general rule the more information you […]
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 […]
In this article, I’m going to show you how to run macOS directly from an external hard drive. Not only does this let you switch between operating systems, but it’s also a great way to experience different versions of macOS without permanently changing anything on your Mac. For example, if your favourite app only runs […]
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 […]
Your Mac comes with a huge selection of pre-installed fonts, but if you firmly believe there’s no such thing as too much choice, then you can always install more! In this article I’m going to cover everything you need to know, to add countless custom fonts to your Mac. We’ll look at where to find […]
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 […]
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