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Can’t print to an office printer? You may need to enter an access code in macOS
Some office printers require a code for print jobs to proceed.
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How to fix an old iPhoto problem with location names
Did you give a custom name to a location, and now want to replace it? Here's how.
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How to turn on/off automatic hiding of the menu bar in macOS Big Sur 11
With macOS, Apple allows for the automatic hiding of the menu bar. Here's how to adjust this setting in macOS Big Sur.
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macOS Big Sur: The startup chime is back
The chord the Mac plays when you boot a Mac has returned. If you donu2019t like it, you can turn it off in system preferences.
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How to merge two macOS accounts into one
Sometimes you have legacy material in another account and want to consolidate it.
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How to print from Photos without cropping your images
The Contact Sheet, ironically, is the best method to preserve dimensions.
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Got a Mac with a SD Card slot? Don’t rely on it as a storage upgrade
Itu2019s tempting because of the price, but youu2019ll regret the performance.
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This quirky method could let you use drives that won’t mount on your Mac after a bad ejection
A few Terminal commands can remove files that may be blocking your drive from mounting.
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How to fix network recovery and FileVault features blocked by clock problem
Apple requires a somewhat accurate date and time to access its servers in certain scenarios.
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No, macOS Catalina didn’t delete your personal and ripped videos, but it’s harder to find them
Searching in the TV app in Catalina doesnu2019t produce expected results.
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How to make your cheap Chromebook look and feel like a high-priced MacBook
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How to remove page numbers when printing from Numbers for Mac
Itu2019s hidden in plain sight in the Print dialog.
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Migrated your FileVault-enabled Mac? Clean up and regenerate your Recovery Key
You might be unable to turn on FileVault and have outdated information in your iCloud account or other records.
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How FileVault and the T2 Security Chip work together in newer Macs
Macs with a T2 chip always encrypt their drives. Why is FileVault necessary?rn
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Use Optimize Mac Storage with iCloud Drive to pack videos into a crowded Mac
iCloud can automatically manage storage, but you have to get the data onto your Mac or into iCloud first to get the advantage.
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macOS Big Sur: The new Battery system preference
Apple replaced the Energy Saver system preference with a new one called Battery.
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How much RAM is in my Mac and do I need more?
If your Mac isn't running well you may be wondering if you need more RAM – here's how to find out how much RAM you have & what you need to make it faster
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macOS Big Sur: How to add, remove, and manage notifications and widgets in Notification Center
How you can customize Notification Center to your liking.
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macOS Big Sur: Learn about the user interface changes
If you are wondering what Big Sur looks like before installing it, we have a peek right here. You can prepare yourself before you dive in.
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How to use an iPhone as a Mac webcam
Don't like the quality of the webcam on your Mac? Use your iPhone's camera instead
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How to delete text in all sorts of ways on your Mac
Everyone knows how to use the Delete key, but there are other ways to delete text using keyboard combinations.
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How to find a monitor that pivots for portrait perfection
Retailers donu2019t make it simple to find which displays can rotate around their axis.
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Do your iPhone and Mac’s country of origin need to match to work together?
You might run into issues with multiple Apple IDs based on location.
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Monitor won’t rotate? You might be able to use a replacement stand
Your Mac might be able to rotate your display in software, but what if you hardware is fixed in place?
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Need a portrait screen on your Mac? Rotate your display
macOS offers an option on many displays to change orientation.
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How to check your mouse DPI on Mac
See how sensitive the sensor in your mouse is by checking its DPI
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How to translate webpages on Mac, iPhone and iPad
Soon Safari will automatically translate webpages on iPhone, iPad and Mac, but there are various tools to translate websites now
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Why you don’t need to keep your MacBook charged to 100 percent
While lithium-ion batteries don't suffer from the long-ago dread "memory effect," they age poorly when fully charged most of the time.
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What to do when a Time Machine copy to an external drive is enormously larger than expected
Itu2019s all about the hard links.
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How to solve ImageCaptureCore error -9937 when importing photos and videos from your phone to your Mac
Your iPhone is trying to send photos in an incompatible format, but you have options.
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Can Macs get ransomware and how to stop a ransomware attack
Worried about Ransomware? We run through examples of Mac Ransomware, what to do if you are affected, and how to protect your Mac
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How to update the SSD in a Mac Pro
Upgrading the SSD in the new Mac Pro is quite complex, not least because you have to reload the firmware for the T2 chip
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How to watch Apple’s WWDC20 keynote
Appleu2019s Worldwide Developers Conference kicks off on Monday, June 22, and the keynote presentation promises to be an event you wonu2019t want to miss.
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Cloud storage plans you can use to replace your Mac’s external storage
If you migrate to a small drive, you may need to combine cloud methods to make it all work.
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Your old videos may not play in macOS Catalina. Here’s why
Video you shot long ago with older devices require conversion to work in Catalina.
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How to recover your Pages, Numbers, or Keynote document password
Forgot the secret to get in your document? Itu2019s probably in your keychain.
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My Mac shows a Windows recovery screen at startup. What gives?
The cognitive dissonance can be resolved by booting into macOS or reinstalling macOS.
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Photos for macOS stops syncing? Here’s one way to fix it
You may need to force a full iCloud Photos resynchronization.
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How to share downloaded apps across users on a Mac
Apple lets every user on a Mac launch apps available to all users, but the licensing may trip you up.
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Essential Mac keyboard shortcuts and key combinations
We run through the various key combinations using Alt/Option, Control, Command, Fn and other keys on your Mac keyboard
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How to mute audio on your Mac browser when you don’t know where it’s coming from
All major desktop browsers offer a simple way to see which tabs are playing sound and quickly mute them.
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How to record a FaceTime call on iPhone & Mac
Want to record a FaceTime video call on your iPhone, iPad or Mac? Here's how to do it
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How to use a new monitor with an old Mac
A lot of the focus has been plugging old Apple displays into newer Macs, but the reverse is possible, too, if itu2019s got enough ports.
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How to use iCloud to cope with a Mac that’s low on storage
Before you try to migrate your data, you need to make changes and potentially change subscriptions.
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Having problems with Bluetooth audio quality on a Mac? Here are ways to fix it
Some Bluetooth devices use a lower-quality audio method when acting as both a mic and a speaker or headphones.
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How to improve video call quality on Mac
Avoid blocky images & scrappy audio in your video calls
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How to make group FaceTime calls
You can add more than 30 people to a group FaceTime call! Here's how to video call multiple people on an iPhone, iPad or Mac
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How to tell whether a USB-C cable can carry high-wattage power and Thunderbolt 3 data
This many years into USB-C and Thunderbolt 3, it can still be confusing as what carries what.
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What you need to work from home on a Mac
Here's what to do if you're concerned about Coronavirus or just want to get the work/life balance back in life's favour
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