macOS FAQ

No, Microsoft does not provide a Mac version of MS Access. While it is a very nice database tool that can be used for many different applications, it is not … Read more

If you still enjoy watching live, over-the-air television, then a TV tuner is what you need to be able to do so on your Mac. Unfortunately, there are only a … Read more

I have been using CleanMyMac for quite a while, and I like the app. It’s really simple to use, and it cleans many unneeded files that could take up gigabytes … Read more

If you are experiencing this annoying issue: the Dictionary keeps popping up when you type or use the mouse on your Mac, here is the solution for you. The issue … Read more

If you are considering purchasing a new or even a used MacBook, you’ll probably want to know how long that investment will last. It’s a great question to ask when … Read more

If the charging port on your iPhone isn’t working, it’s perfectly understandable that you may be concerned and ready to panic. Let’s face it most of us rely on our … Read more

There’s no debating that MacBooks are expensive, but why? The overall reason is they are designed and produced by Apple. This is often referred to as Apple Tax. While Apple … Read more

No, Safari is not a search engine. It is a fully functional web browser that we use to visit web sites on the internet. Safari can visit and use a … Read more

I’ve been bothered by this issue several times. I couldn’t shut down my MacBook because of Apple Mail, an app that I use daily. It seems Mail won’t quit and … Read more

The other day I was doing simple edits to a photo using Preview app on my Mac, to my surprise the machine first froze for a few seconds and shut … Read more

The other way a reader emailed me asking whether it’s a good idea to turn on FileVault on her Mac. Well, let’s admit it — this is a topic that … Read more

Let’s be?honest, are you really a fan of Siri? Although Apple has put lots of efforts to make Siri?an intelligent personal assistant, I’m just not as enthusiastic as I should … Read more

Yesterday I took the plug and upgraded my MacBook to the latest version of Sierra, finally!…I know, I know, it’s quite late (call me lazy) 🙂 One problem that got … Read more

You probably know what an IP address is and how to find it (yep, just type ?what is my IP address? in Google and you?ll see a series of digits). … Read more

I’m not super paranoid about Mac security as I haven’t been caught by any virus or malware (yet), since I started to use my Mac. But it seems recent years … Read more

Bluetooth is a technology that makes our lives easier. It has been popular for years. You probably have heard, or even used it at some point of your digital life. … Read more

So you’ve been told that getting an SSD can boost your Macbook performance, and you’re thinking about doing so? But, is it really worth it to upgrade your MacBook Air … Read more

Today a reader left a message to me. It was related to displaying the battery percentage on her new MacBook Pro. Hey, I just bought a new MacBook, completely new … Read more

Okay, I barely complain about anything related to Apple products I use in public because I’m an advocate of Apple. But I’m kind of annoyed by this kind problem for … Read more

If you are like me, also use Google Chrome on a daily basis. You might want to change the theme (i.e. the skin) on Chrome. Today, when I turned on?my … Read more

Not sure if you agree with me or not, but most of us who use a Mac today started with a computer that ran Microsoft Windows system. While Macs are … Read more

Back to the PC age, I was used to clicking “My Computer” (in Windows 10 it’s “This PC”) to access everything. Likewise, on my Mac, I always go to “Macintosh … Read more

Being well organized doesn’t have to be limited to work and life, it can be applied to computers too. I found myself extremely messy at managing my Mac files. Many … Read more

So, your Mac won’t remember your Wi-Fi passwords? And you are tired of manually inputting passwords for the Wi-Fi networks at home or work? In this post, I’m going to … Read more

Documents in PDF format are difficult to deal with. I’ve personally experienced a lot of hard times tweaking PDFs while I only have a PC. Now on my Mac, it’s … Read more

Should you change your password on a regular basis? I couldn’t find an affirmative answer. LifeHacker says that changing passwords often may be a waste of time and they have … Read more

Getting a new Mac is exciting, but moving all the files and settings from old Windows to OS X isn’t always easy. Most likely, it’s a daunting task. Plus, if … Read more

Question submitted by a reader of the blog: Hello Tysa, I have an old Mac machine which runs extremely slow. I’ve just ordered a new Mac from the Apple Store. … Read more

We all care about privacy, don’t we? That is the main reason I do one thing on a regular basis ? clearing off the browsing history on Safari web browser. … Read more