macOS Articles
5 Ways to Close an Unresponsive Program on Mac
Plus what happens when you use "force quit"
How to Erase All Content and Settings on Mac
In case you are going to sell it
How to Play Windows Games on Mac
It's actually not too difficult to do
How to Find Your Mac’s Serial Number
Even if it's not right in front of you
If you’re having trouble with your Mac, you might need the serial number to get help from Apple or check your warranty. You might also be asked for the serial […]
How to Select Multiple Files on a Mac
Start using your Mac more efficiently
If you recently bought an Apple computer and switched operating systems from Windows to macOS, you’ve noticed that simple tasks like selecting and moving files around are different on a […]
How to Transfer Data From Old Mac to New Mac
You can still use your old one
If you got a new MacBook, iMac, or Mac mini, you might need to transfer data from your old Mac to your new computer. However, you don’t have to copy […]
How to Update Your Web Browser on Mac
Make it more secure and faster
Your web browsers are your access points to the internet. It’s important to download any available updates not only to access any new features but also for security updates that […]
What to Do If You Forgot Your Apple ID Password
Don't worry, you have several options for recovery
Even after signing into an iPhone, iPad, or Mac with an Apple ID, you will still run into instances that require you to re-enter your password to authenticate various activities— […]
How to Factory Reset Macbook Pro, Macbook Air, or iMac
Sometimes it's best to start over from scratch
When you factory reset your Mac, you erase the device and reinstall a new version of macOS. You may need to do this before selling it, giving it away, or […]
15 Fixes You Can Try When Your Mac Won’t Turn On or Boot Up
One of these will get you back in business
Apple Mac computers are usually rock-solid when it comes to reliability, but sometimes you push that power button and get nothing but a black screen! Maybe your Mac switches on, […]
How to Export and Backup Keychain Passwords on Mac
Be sure to keep your passwords safe
When you log in to websites, applications, and wireless networks on your Mac, you can choose to save usernames and passwords to an integrated password management system called Apple Keychain. […]
4 Best Tools to Control the Fans on Your Mac
Keep it cool for a longer life
Get a fan speed control app if your Mac is overheating, overly noisy, or you are simply not sure what’s wrong with it. You can use these tools to gather […]
What to Do When Your Mac Freezes Up? 9 Things to Try
Warning: do not use a blowtorch
Does your Mac freeze when booting up? Do apps become unresponsive when the spinning beachball or pinwheel icon appears on the screen? Here are nine potential ways to unfreeze your […]
MacBook Not Showing up on AirDrop? 10 Ways to Fix
One of these will do the trick
Your friends want to send you some files via AirDrop but your Mac won’t show up on their devices. What do you do? First, confirm whether your Mac is the […]
5 Cool Things You Can Do With Automator App on macOS
Fun to do as a party trick
The Automator app is one hidden gem in macOS that not too many Mac users are aware of. The tool lets you create custom shortcuts (Quick Actions, Workflows, and Apps) […]
How to Delete All Your Keychain Passwords in macOS (Reset Keychain)
But be sure to make a backup first
Apple Keychain does a terrific job of keeping the login info for websites, applications, and wireless networks secure on your Mac. It even allows for a seamless password auto-filling experience […]
How to Enable or Disable Startup Programs on macOS
Load only the ones you want
Your Mac lets you configure both native and third-party programs to load alongside macOS. So add any frequently-used apps into your list of login items, and you get to start […]
FIX: External Hard Drive Not Mounting on macOS
If this doesn't work, it's a hardware issue
When you connect an external hard drive or SSD to your Mac, you expect it to mount automatically and show up on the desktop right away. However, disk errors, USB […]
The 18 Best Excel Shortcuts for Mac Users
Plus how to make your own
Keyboard shortcuts in Excel are designed to make your life easy. They shorten the time required to perform certain tasks, actions, and commands. If you own a Mac and you […]
How to Open the Emoji Keyboard on macOS
So you can really say what you feel
Unlike iPhones and iPads, the emoji selection process on Mac computers can be a little confusing, especially for new users. The steps to open the macOS emoji window may vary […]