All Macs are perfect, and never encounter a single problem. This is thanks to the unicorn dust applied liberally to the internals of each new machine. Unfortunately, that’s not true. Just like Windows machines, your Apple hardware can and will go wrong from time to time. Apple provides plenty of tools to get you on […]
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So you took the plunge and finally bought a Mac. Congratulations on your new purchase—now it’s time to learn how to use it! This guide is available to download as a free PDF. Download A Complete Beginner’s Guide to macOS: Getting Started in Under 1 Hour now. Feel free to copy and share this with […]
Continue ReadingIf you want to put your Mac into recovery mode, boot from a USB stick, or start testing your hardware using Apple’s diagnostic tools, you’ll need to use the right startup key combinations. These keyboard shortcuts let you interrupt your Mac’s normal boot process, and can even change the way macOS behaves when you log […]
Continue ReadingApple stands out among other companies for its stance on privacy. While Google tracks your every move on your Android phone and Windows 10 is filled with telemetry, using Apple products generally doesn’t require an invasion of your privacy. So you might be surprised to know that in macOS High Sierra, your Mac tracks your […]
Continue ReadingAre you a Mac user? Whether a newbie or veteran, you have a whole lot of Apple-specific glossary to pick up and master. But don’t worry, it’s not all that difficult. (If you have an iPhone, you’re already halfway there!) Our roundup of common macOS terms will help you get familiar with Apple speak. To […]
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Apple’s Photos app has undergone a serious overhaul in the past few versions of macOS. The latest version has some solid editing capabilities — enough that it makes a great replacement for Picasa. If you haven’t looked at Photos in a while (and I certainly wouldn’t blame you), it’s time to get reacquainted. Adding Photos […]
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