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How to Play Games on a Mac in 2019

Think owning a Mac means you can’t play games? Think again. The Mac gaming ecosystem is robust. From brand new releases to retro classics and even Windows-only titles; there’s plenty of fun to be had on a Mac….

How to Sell Your Old iPhone for Top Dollar

The iPhone has one of the best resale values of any smartphone. You’ll get more money if you sell it yourself and skip the trade-in. Here’s how to prepare your iPhone, pick a price, and make the sale.

How to Fix Crashing Apps on an iPhone or iPad

Apps can crash or freeze on iPhones and iPads, just as they can on any other platform. Apple’s iOS and iPadOS operating systems disguise app crashes by closing the app. If you’re experiencing crashing, freezing, or buggy apps…

How to Speed Up Your Internet Connection

Internet connections could always be faster. Whether your downloads are crawling, streaming feels like a slideshow, or you just want to maximize your speeds, here’s how you can accelerate that connection….

How to Speed Up Your PlayStation 4’s Downloads

Sony’s PS4 is notorious for slow download speeds, particularly the original 2014 model. This isn’t always down to hardware—software running in the background, Wi-Fi problems, and other network issues all play their part….

How to Update Your Mac and Keep Apps Up to Date

Keeping your Mac up-to-date may seem like a chore, but it’s an essential part of protecting yourself online. Apple and app developers patch security holes when they’re found—and they add helpful new features to macOS and yo…

5 Ways to Run Windows Software on a Mac

It’s surprisingly easy to run Windows apps on a Mac, and you don’t always need to run Windows to do so. Use these solutions to play PC games, run productivity software, or access Windows tools that lack a native Mac version….

How to Install Homebrew on a Mac

Homebrew is a package manager for macOS that allows you to install software using the “brew” command at the command line. It’s easy to set up and simple to use once you’re familiar with a few basic commands….
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