macOS FAQ

If you have a Mac and either forgot or don’t know the admin user account password, it is not only frustrating but can prevent you from doing many things with … Read more

It’s a common problem, but it is also a very annoying one. For some reason, it seems that one of your AirPods is louder than the other. While it is … Read more

If you are currently facing this dilemma there’s no doubt that it can be a difficult one. You might love your old Mac but it’s no longer performing the way … Read more

If you’re thinking about buying a Macbook and are doing some research, there’s no doubt that you have noticed they are not cheap. You’ve seen PCs with similar specs that … Read more

It may be trendy but it’s also a lot easier on your eyes, which is the reason why many of us have started using dark mode on our Mac applications … Read more

Clearing your browser’s history may be something that you rarely, if ever, think about. On the other hand, some may be thought of as paranoid, which clear it constantly. How … Read more

In today’s world of cybercrime, it’s very good practice to change passwords for your accounts and applications frequently. It’s no different when it comes to Wi-Fi networks. Many of the … Read more

When you first got your new Mac, it was blazingly fast, and using it was a breeze. It probably felt like the best computer money could buy. Now suddenly it … Read more

You’ve had your Mac connected to your wifi network for some time now and it has been working fine, but now you have a new device that you want to … Read more

If you browse the internet regularly, you may be someone who tends to create lots of bookmarks. You see a site you like and don’t want to forget how you … Read more

You love your Macbook Pro but you have noticed lately that it just doesn’t have the processing power that it seemed to have when you first bought it. This happens … Read more

It’s frustrating! You go to use your Mac and the mouse cursor is nowhere to be found in the window you are looking at or even the screen. This can … Read more

The quick answer to this is, yes it is illegal. By creating Hackintosh versions of the macOS, you are violating the End User License Agreement (EULA). Whether or not this … Read more

AirPods are more than a set of wireless earbuds. They have an extraordinary amount of technology built into them. This is the reason they are so expensive and what often … Read more

You probably shelled out a good deal of cash for your Airpods and they sounded great when you first started using them. Now their sound has become muffled. Why are … Read more

Overwatch can be played on Windows, Nintendo Switch, PS4, and Xbox One, but it has not been designed and developed to be played on macOS. While this can be disappointing … Read more

Yesterday I took the plug and upgraded my MacBook Pro to the latest version, finally! I did face one annoying problem – when I plug my headphone into the Mac … Read more

You probably know what an IP address is and how to find it, right? 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

A few days ago, a reader submitted a question for us. It was related to showing battery percentage on her new MacBook Pro. Hey, I just bought a new MacBook, … Read more

If your first computer was a PC, you probably were used to clicking My Computer or This PC to access everything. I know I was. Once I switched to Mac, … Read more

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

If you are using AirDrop to transfer files to your Mac, you could be a little confused about where they go. It’s no secret and you can get to them … Read more

My quick answer is yes, you should turn on FileVault on your Mac. The security benefits far outweigh any possible performance issues or inconveniences you may have heard of. In … Read more

Have you ever wanted to print a poster-sized image on paper but only have a standard size printer? It is possible to print a large image on multiple pieces of … Read more

If you have spilled water on your Mac, don’t panic. If you can stay calm and follow some straightforward steps on time, there’s a good chance you can get through … Read more

When you’re taking pictures or creating images you may not have time to think about their orientation when saving the file. We often just save the image and then come … Read more

Finding the path of a file on a Mac is a fairly straightforward process. There are multiple ways that you can do this, and there is one quick method that … Read more

In the past disabling your Mac’s keyboard was fairly simple but with Big Sur, the latest macOS, it is no longer that easy. Many websites indicate that using the Control … Read more

The Kindle app, which lets you open and read e-books from Amazon, stores the books locally right on your computer. By default, the application normally stores them in : Users/username/Library/Containers/com.amazon.Kindle/Data/Library/Application … Read more

Typing a registered trademark symbol is quick and easy. I have done it here (®) and all you need to do is hold down the Option key and press the … Read more

Msi is the extension used by Windows Installer files and in most cases, these installation files aren’t much use on a Mac. You can’t run and install a Windows app … Read more

Do you have a self-extracting .exe file that you need to open up to retrieve some files from? Exes are made for Windows operating systems but it is possible to … Read more

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

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

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

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

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

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

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