macOS Articles
Microsoft Teams Camera Not Working on Mac? Try These 8 Fixes
Nov 7th, 2023 by Ben Stockton
Let everyone see your smiling face
How to Fix Zoom “The Installation Failed” Error on Mac
Nov 5th, 2023 by Sodiq Olanrewaju
Try this before calling up support
Discord Stuck Checking for Updates on Mac? 6 Fixes to Try
Nov 4th, 2023 by Ben Stockton
An annoying problem resolved for you
How to Change Your Mac’s Name and Hostname
Customize your experience to make it more personal
Most people haven’t considered changing the name assigned to their MacBook by macOS. Many people use the original name chosen during the initial setup, like their full name or something […]
How to Lock and Unlock Your Mac Keyboard
Important for those that go AFK
Do you leave your keyboard unattended? Then you need to know how to lock and unlock your Mac keyboard. Imagine a pet jumping on the keyboard, hitting the wrong keys, […]
How to Set Up Outlook Profiles With Focus Modes on Mac
You'll get yourself in the zone automatically
Outlook profiles let you read work, school, or personal emails with a custom theme for easy viewing. When you couple those profiles with the Focus modes on your Mac, you […]
What Is the “Bird” Process on Mac (and How To Reduce Its CPU Usage)?
We explain it all to you
Does the bird process hog your Mac’s CPU? Is the process slowing down or freezing your Mac? This tutorial explains the bird process in macOS and how to reduce or […]
How to Uninstall Windows From Your Mac
In case you don't need it anymore
Running Microsoft Windows alongside macOS on a Mac is ridiculously easy, thanks to tools like Boot Camp, VirtualBox, and Parallels. However, given the often-limited storage of Mac devices, maintaining a […]
How to Reduce “nsurlsessiond” High CPU Usage on Your Mac
We take a deep dive into the subject
Do you keep noticing a process called “nsurlsessiond” using lots of CPU on your Mac? What is it, and why does that happen? Should you be concerned? “Nsurlsessiond” is a […]
MacBook Trackpad Not Clicking? Try These 7 Fixes
If it still doesn't work, it's the hardware
It might not seem like it, but the trackpad is one of the most essential parts of your MacBook. It lets you navigate, select, and interact with your device—you can’t […]
How to Customize the Cursor and Mouse on Mac
Make it move to your preferences
Maybe your pointer zips across the screen too fast, the cursor color makes it hard to find, or you accidentally zoom in on apps. You can customize the Mac cursor […]
How to Stop/Disable “Background Items Added” Notifications on Mac
An annoying problem resolved for you
A “Background Items Added” notification pops up on your Mac’s display when an application installs a Login Item. Ideally, this notification only pops up when an application installs its login […]
App Store Blank Screen on Your Mac? Try These 12 Fixes
One of these is sure to work
Like any other online platform, the Mac App Store is not devoid of occasional glitches. Among the most baffling is the infamous blank screen. This problem can arise for various […]
How to Get Rid of Vertical or Horizontal Lines on Your Mac
Plus the difference between the two
When your Mac, MacBook Air, or MacBook Pro screen starts acting up with vertical lines, horizontal lines, or screen flickering, it can be a hair-pulling experience. Don’t panic quite yet, […]
iMessages “Tap to Download Not Working? 7 Fixed to Try
One of these is sure to work
iMessage sometimes archives or hides media files you receive in a conversation, especially after syncing them to iCloud. Hidden files are replaced with a “Tap to Download” placeholder. Usually, the […]
How to Hide and Unhide All Windows on Your Mac
Great trick to do at parties
It’s common to end up with a lot of open application windows as you keep working on your Mac. So much so that having to minimize them just to access […]
How to Fix Zoom Error Code 10004 on Your Mac
Plus the reason why it is showing up
Are you encountering “Error code: 10004” while updating Zoom’s desktop client on your Mac? It shows up because of compatibility and permissions-related problems between the operating system—macOS—and the Zoom application. […]
CoreServicesUIAgent Stuck on Verifying and Won’t Close? 7 Fixes to Try
One of these will resolve the issue
macOS uses a “Gatekeeper technology” to ensure your Mac runs safe and genuine applications. When installing apps downloaded outside the App Store, macOS scans them for malware and verifies they’re […]
Mac Connected to Wi-Fi but No Internet Access? Try These 12 Fixes
You'll be online again in no time
Are you unable to stream content, load web pages, or download files on your Mac despite having a Wi-Fi connection? We’ll show you different ways to troubleshoot the issue and […]
How to Fix Zoom Error Code 10002 on Your Mac
Try before calling Zoom technical support
The Zoom desktop client throws an “Error code: 10002” message when it runs into issues performing an auto-update. The problem stems from internet connectivity issues or interference from third-party antivirus […]