Even if you’re a huge MacBook fan, from time to time you may still miss the larger screen available to your typical desktop computer. While you could purchase...
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With Macs getting more and more powerful all the time, it’s becoming far too easy to minimise an application window, and then forget about it – but the...
Bluetooth is a great way to quickly and easily transfer content between your devices, and it’s also one of the most popular ways of connecting wireless...
While it’s safer to create long, complex passwords that you enter manually every single time, most of us are guilty of relying on autofill to complete password...
There’s many reasons why you might want to take screenshots on your Mac. Perhaps you’ve seen something funny that you want to share with friends, or maybe...
Do you share your Mac with friends or family? Or perhaps you suspect a nosey roommate might be snooping around your Mac when you’re not at home? If you’re...
System Preferences is one of the most important applications on your Mac, packed with preference panes that let you control everything from screen brightness...
There’s no shortage of automation tools available for macOS, but if you want to automate every part of your Mac, then Hammerspoon is one of the most powerful...
No matter how big your Mac’s memory, chances are you’ll manage to download enough apps and create enough files, to completely fill up that memory. When your...
Macs aren’t exactly known for being easy to customise, but if you’re craving a more personalised experience there there’s a few ways that you can tweak...
Thanks to the advancement in smartphone cameras, we’re all taking more photos and videos than ever before, but many of us are also guilty of leaving that media...
So, a new version of macOS has just been released and you’re eager to experience it for yourself – but resist the urge to install this update straight...
No matter how big your Mac’s memory, inevitably you’re going to download enough apps and create enough files, to fill up that memory! If you’re getting low...
Most of us keep the same email address for years. If you take a peek at your email account, then chances are you have a few hundred, or perhaps even a few...
Creating regular Time Machine backups is essential for ensuring you never lose access to your important files and data. Previously, we’ve covered how to create...
Macs have a reputation for being difficult to hack, but if someone has physical access to your laptop, then all of your passwords, encryption, and anti-malware...
Do you always seem to forget about important events? Maybe you’re starting to get a reputation as the person who’s always late for meetings? Just because you...
There’s nothing quite as frustrating as slow, intermittent, or buggy Wi-Fi. If you’ve experienced a drop in the quality of your Internet connection, then the...
Most of us have experienced the pain of buyer’s remorse at some point, but chances are you’ve rarely made the effort to physically go back to the store...
In this article, I’m going to show you how to run macOS directly from an external hard drive. Not only does this let you switch between operating systems, but...
Your Apple ID is how you access many important Apple services, including iCloud, Messages, FaceTime and the App Store. Naturally, you’ll want to do everything...
Your Mac comes with a huge selection of pre-installed fonts, but if you firmly believe there’s no such thing as too much choice, then you can always install...
Updating to a new version of macOS is usually fairly straightforward, but from time-to-time you may encounter difficulties. Maybe there isn’t enough space...
Many people use additional devices with their Macs, such as external displays, keyboards and mice. Although wireless peripherals are becoming more popular, USB...
Your user account and home folder are created when you first setup your Mac, but that doesn’t mean you can’t rename them! Maybe you purchased a second-hand Mac...
