OS X Articles
How to Edit the Hosts File on Mac
2 reasons advanced users should do it
Like Windows-based computers, Mac has a hosts file to configure how your machine connects to the websites on the Internet. This file contains references to websites and IP addresses, and […]
How To Use a Mac To Connect To Another Mac Remotely
Via Remote Desktop, SSH, or third party apps
If you need to access your Mac, but you can’t get to it in person, you should consider using macOS’ built-in remote access tools. You can connect to another Mac […]
APFS vs Mac OS Extended – Which Mac Disk Format Is Best?
It's important to consider your use case first
The Apple File System (APFS) is the file system used with Mac devices running macOS 10.13 High Sierra and later, while the older Mac OS Extended file system is available […]
What is Mission Control on MacOS? Is It Useful?
Plus, different ways to launch it
macOS has a lot of powerful built-in tools to help users be more productive throughout the day, and one of the most effective of these is Mission Control on Mac. […]
Use the Line In Audio Input on a Mac
Great for recording demos or podcasts
While every Mac device comes with a microphone that’s built into the product, you’ll also find another port for audio input and output—the headphone jack. That is, of course, until […]
How to Scan With Image Capture on Mac
Easy to use, comprehensive in features
If you’re coming from a Windows background, you might be used to the overwhelming amount of junkware that manufacturers of scanners and printers insist you install on your PC before […]
Mac Keyboard Shortcuts For When Your Mac Freezes
Write down and tape it to your monitor
With Macs being some of the most reliable computers out there, not many users get to experience that feeling you get when you see the spinning wheel of death on […]
MacOS Spotlight: 20 Tips & Tricks to Get the Most Out Of It
Cool features often not talked about
Spotlight is one of the many excellent tools you have on your Mac. It lets you quickly and easily search for any files you want on your machine. You’re likely […]
How to Run Unverified Apps on MacOS
Thankfully, it's an easy process
Apple would prefer you to only download approved apps from the App Store, but that isn’t always possible. If you find a suitable app online that hasn’t been approved for […]
What Are Hot Corners On a macOS & How To Set It Up
They can save you a lot of time
macOS is preloaded with a number of features and while many of these are easy to locate and use, some are hidden behind several screens. This doesn’t make them any […]
9 Things To Do Before Selling Your Mac
How to erase all your personal data
If you’re planning to sell your Mac, you probably don’t want the buyer to have access to your data and information available on your machine. Therefore, you’ll need to get […]
How To Send Encrypted Emails From Your Mac
Plus how to download free encryption certificate
Exchanging emails has usually been a safe matter and the providers take care of the security of the emails that you send and receive. Email encryption however is something that […]
What Is Other Storage On Mac & How To Clean It Up
Free up gigabytes of wasted space
Storage is one of the many expensive parts of a Mac and you want to make sure it’s used reasonably. If it is not done, you risk running out of […]
Should You Upgrade Your Mac To Mojave?
A common dilemma of many Mac users
If you’re running macOS High Sierra or older and are constantly seeing the prompts to upgrade to Mojave, it’s natural to ask yourself, “should I upgrade my Mac to Mojave?”. […]
How to Force Empty Trash on Mac
You can't ask your kid to do it
If you’re facing issues getting rid of all the files in the Trash on your Mac, you’ll want to force empty Trash on those Mac files. It’ll force the files […]
OnyX For Mac: How To Keep Your System Running Smoothly
A great, free system maintenance tool
In order to keep your Mac running smoothly, you need to regularly run the maintenance tasks on your machine. Manually doing these tasks consume a lot of time but there […]
How to Restore a Folder that has Turned into a Package in OS X
Using just the Terminal app on your Mac
Like all software, macOS isn’t immune to the occasional bug or problem. While it’s a rare occurrence, folders on macOS can occasionally change from appearing as regular folders to appearing […]