It’s a good idea to keep your Mac updated so that you benefit from the latest security patches, improved performance, and new features. However, it can happen that you can’t […]

Do you get a “Call Failed” error every time you make FaceTime calls on your Mac? Prompted by a “Why do my FaceTime calls keep failing?” question from a SwitchingToMac […]

There are many situations when you might need to share files on your Mac with other users. One sure way to exchange files between computers is to set up a […]

Google Chrome is the best browser across devices. But bugs and glitches, conflicting settings, and network-related complications can prevent it from working. If you experience endless slowdowns, freezes, and crashes […]

Few things feel as bad as the sinking sense of panic you get when your computer won’t start up. It often happens at the worst possible times, too, like when […]

The Mac’s Terminal is incredibly powerful. Not only does it let things get done faster without the GUI (graphical user interface) slowing you down, it also allows you to perform […]

As you use your Mac, you’ll be surprised at how fast browser downloads eat away at the internal storage. Program installers, compressed ZIP archives, document file types, and so on […]

The Terminal app on the Mac can help identify which ancillary services and processes running in the background may be causing your Mac to slow down. The Terminal application helps […]

Closing your MacBook will put it to sleep. All foreground and background apps and services will be temporarily paused until you reopen the lid. If you’re playing music, for example, […]

Does your Mac fail to produce sound either through the built-in speakers or external audio devices? That can be frustrating, especially if you need to join an important work meeting […]

Microsoft’s decision to move Edge to the Chromium engine was followed by the introduction of impressive features and a surprisingly rapid overhaul of the browser. Edge has become so good […]

A quick glance at your Mac’s Activity Monitor will reveal a process called WindowServer at the top section of the list. It is one of the many system processes that […]

Mac computers have a reputation for high-speed performance, not only upon startup but also in day-to-day operation. Like any machine, however, Macs can slow down over time for a variety […]

Installing macOS Big Sur on your Mac grants you access to a handful of new features, design improvements, and a bunch of system customization options. Big Sur may be the […]

The Mac’s Screenshot app provides multiple ways to grab screenshots quickly and easily. But despite being integrated into macOS, it can occasionally cease to function correctly.  For instance, the Screenshot […]

Are you fed up with the never-ending barrage of pings and notifications from the Mac’s Messages app? They’re a distraction and cause you to lose focus. If you want to […]

System software updates on the Mac have a notorious reputation for taking ages to complete. They can also make matters worse by getting stuck during the download or install phases. […]