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Can't authorize something with a Safari round-trip? Change your default browser temporarily
Some apps load Safari for web-based authentication round-trips.
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How to shut down a Mac
Need to power down your Mac but not sure what to do? Here's a few different methods to try.
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How to upgrade your M2 Mac mini without paying Apple's high prices
There's a lot you can do to upgrade your Mac mini after you buy it.
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Connect an old Apple display to a new Mac to give it new life
Many people still have working Apple displays from years past. Here’s a guide explaining how to connect an old Mac monitor to a new Mac.
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The best macOS feature you don't know you're using: Optimized Battery Charging
System setting helps your MacBook's battery last longer.
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What wattage USB-C charger can you use to charge a MacBook?
Universal compatibility means just that.
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Upload your photos to iCloud and make space on your Mac's hard drive
How to transfer photos from your Mac to iCloud storage the right way! Upload photos from your Mac to iCloud and save space on your Mac without losing your valuable photos!
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How to keep your Mac from logging you out while idle
Some people want this feature for security or to have apps restart.
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Should I shut down my Mac every night?
How often you should shut down your MacBook. We run through the pros and cons of shutting down your MacBook vs letting it sleep, and explain how to shut down a Mac and how to schedule it to shut down and start up again.
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How to right-click on a Mac
Wondering how do you right click on a Mac? Here's how to right click on a trackpad, Apple mouse, Magic Mouse, or any mouse.
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How to troubleshoot migrating from an older Mac to a new one
If “transfer to another Mac” doesn’t appear, you can work through several options.
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10 things you need to do first with your new Mac
Want to know what to do with your new MacBook or Mac? Get started down the path towards being a power Mac user with these tips for setting up and using your new Mac.
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How to pan and zoom Continuity Camera in macOS
An obscure new feature gives you more camera framing control.
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Files or folders can't be deleted in a Time Machine backup using APFS
APFS volumes used for Time Machine have immutable backup snapshots.
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How to find a missing iPhone or iPad when it's nearly out of power
Find My can provide location information until a device’s battery is fully depleted.
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How to use a VPN on a Mac
Want to view content not available in your country and prevent anyone from tracking you as you browse the web? Here's how to set up and use a VPN on your Mac.
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How to delete Mac files and folders using Terminal
The command line is not only powerful, it can also be dangerous. Learn how to use commands for deleting files and folders correctly to make sure your time with Terminal is a productivity godsend instead of a complete disaster.
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How to fix a MacBook that won’t charge
Here's what to do if your MacBook Pro or MacBook Air battery is dead and it won't change, or if the charger isn't working.
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How to delete Other storage on a Mac
Need more space on your Mac? Want to delete Other? We have the answers! Plus why Apple no longer has Other since macOS Monterey.
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Here’s how to stop your MacBook sleeping when the lid is closed
Here's what you need to do if you want to stop your MacBook from sleeping when the lid is closed and even turn on your Mac without opening the lid.
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How to block unwanted website notifications on your Mac
You could see scams, spam, and phishing without quite knowing why. A simple Safari setting solves it.
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How to check for an unwanted account connected to your Apple ID
If you suspect a stalker, a hacker, or something else, you can make a review.
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Why your Mac wants permission to attach a Thunderbolt or USB device
It has to do with improved security in macOS, plus a possible time delay.
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How to install macOS Sonoma on an unsupported Mac
Is your Mac too old to update? Maybe not! Here's how to update old Macs to Sonoma, Ventura, Monterey or any unsupported version of macOS using a patcher.
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How protected is your Mac without FileVault enabled?
The account-protection system has less value with modern Macs, but itu2019s still worth considering.
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How to format a USB thumb drive for both Mac and Windows
The Mac/Windows-compatible ExFat format allows larger file sizes than the old FAT32.
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How to set up two Mac monitors as a single screen
Make two Extended Mac displays act like one single wide screen
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How to change where screenshots are saved on a Mac
We explain where your screenshots are saved on a Mac and how to get macOS to save them to a folder or another location.
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How to resize SSD and hard drive partitions in macOS
If you've changed the size of a partition, you may be able to fix it without erasing the entire drive.
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How to bypass confirmation when using Siri to compose messages
iOS/iPadOS can send a message you dictate immediately if you donu2019t want to review it.
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Can you save money buying Apple products from another country?
Is it worth buying Apple products from the U.S. if you live elsewhere? We look at how much you can save and what you need to do.
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Is your USB-C device getting the proper charge? It's all sorted out for you
USB-C devices talk to each other to ensure power flows in the correct order.
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How to watch U.S. Netflix outside the U.S.
Find out how to get American Netflix in the U.K. or elsewhere using a VPN, then use your normal Netflix account details to log in.
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How to use macOS's Character Viewer to type emoji and other symbols
Characters hard to access from the keyboard can easily be retrieved from the Favorites section of the Character Viewer.
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How to find and insert special characters in macOS
Apple supports the full range of Unicode, but it can be hard to find the symbol you need.
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How to fix a Mac’s camera that isn’t working
Having problems with the webcam on your Mac? Here are a few things to try.
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Family Sharing's family calendar owner can't change, so here's a workaround
You can create a new calendar you share with your family.
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Apple Pay not working on a Touch ID Mac? Here are the security settings to check
Apple imposes a high bar in macOS security settings for keeping Apple Pay active.
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How to find a parked car's location on iPhone
The iPhone can automatically drop a pin in Apple Maps when parking your car. But there are a few settings you need to adjust to make this work.
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How to use Live Text and Visual Look Up in macOS
Live Text allows you to use the text in an image. Here’s a look at how Live Text works on the Mac.
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How to copy your Photos library from one Mac to another
Whether you want to combine two Photos libraries or have two Photo libraries on your Mac, there are various ways to copy a Photo library onto your Mac.
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How to share a mouse and keyboard between multiple Macs and iPads
You can use Universal Control, an external KVM, or virtual KVM software.
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How to connect two Macs without a network
Apple offers four ways to connect two Macs, none of which are obvious.
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How Apple trade in works and saves you money
Save money on new Apple devices like the iPhone 14 by trading in old ones. Here's how Apple trade in and similar services work.
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How to use a Mac laptop or iMac with a broken display
A few options can work, depending on the damage and your model.
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How to fix Wi-Fi on Mac
Mac Wi-Fi not working? MacBook won't connect to Wi-Fi? Here's how to fix Wi-Fi issues on your Mac and join the Wi-Fi network.
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How to pay with a credit or debit card from your Mac (and when you can't)
Apple provides complementary methods of using virtual plastic on a Mac.
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How to provide a new profile photo and name to others in iMessage
Apple offers choices in how you share a profile photo and your full name with people over iMessage.
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MacBook trackpad not dragging? Try adjusting its sensitivity
Particularly if youu2019re upgrading from an older Mac, the issue youu2019re having might require simple changes in the macOS trackpad settings.
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