macOS FAQ

If you spend any time using a computer, then you probably know what .txt files are. They are files that contain plain unformatted text and have a variety of uses … Read more

If you are a Costco member or considering becoming one, you might be curious as to whether or not they accept Apple Pay as a form of payment. This non-contact … Read more

You probably love your Powerbeats 3 and why not. The high-quality sound they produce allows you to enjoy your favorite music while exercising, working, riding the bus, or almost any … Read more

The short answer to the question is no, Walmart does not accept Apple Pay. They have their own reasons for this and while it is inconvenient for many Apple Pay … Read more

Do you have some .lnk files and are wondering what they are? You’re most likely unable to open them on your Mac. If you are trying to figure out what … Read more

WMA or Windows Media Audio files are very common on Windows systems but unfortunately, they are not native to Mac operating systems. This means that macOS does not come with … Read more

We use digital images almost constantly in today’s high-tech world. It’s so easy to snap a picture with your phone or take a screenshot on your computer of something that … Read more

AirPods are a wonderful piece of technology that lets you listen to audio wirelessly. One of their great features is that you can also charge them wirelessly. That is, as … Read more

Random shutdowns are something that most Mac users use to make fun of PC owners. While it may be less common with a MacBook Pro, it does happen. This can … Read more

Whether it is for security, to prevent interference such as on an airplane, or that you just don’t want your Mac connecting to Bluetooth devices for some other reason, the … Read more

Uploading an iMovie video to Google Drive is easy! All you need to prepare is a computer (or your iPhone/iPad), the iMovie app, Internet connection, an active Google account, and … Read more

If you have some old archived email stored in a mbox file, and you need some information from it, you may be wondering how you can open that file. In … Read more

Apple’s Magic Mouse is a wonderful device. Going wireless can give you the freedom to move about your desk or wherever you feel comfortable. No cord to tie you down. … Read more

Resizing a partition on your Mac may sound like a daunting task, and for some, it may sound like one that is better left to a technician at the Genius … Read more

While it is becoming less common in today’s tech world, we do still sometimes have paper documents and there is sometimes a need to scan those documents in and possibly … Read more

Like many others who are switching from a PC to a Mac, you are most likely in a situation where you need to get some or all of your personal … Read more

Whether you are selling your MacBook, giving it to a friend or neighbor or you just want to start over with a fresh clean system, you may have a need … Read more

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