How to Shut Down Your Mac Using Terminal
If you shut down your Mac in Terminal, you get more options and flexibility than using the shutdown option in the Apple menu or the power button. Here’s how you do it!
How to Prioritize Wi-Fi Networks on a Mac
By default, your Mac automatically connects to the most-recently-used Wi-Fi network. But if your home has multiple networks, you might want to prioritize one in particular on your Mac. Here’s how to change your default wirele…
How to Set Up a Mac for Your Kids
Providing children with access to a computer and the internet is increasingly important, but so is protecting them. Setting boundaries and fostering a healthy relationship with technology can seem tough, but macOS has built-i…
How to Merge PDFs on Mac
There are times when life doesn’t hand you a complete PDF. If you’re left with multiple pages or a PDF document in multiple parts, you’ll want to merge it into a single file on your Mac before sending it out. Here’s how to do…
How to Share Music Over the Network on macOS Catalina
Media sharing is one of the perks of having your own home network, and Apple makes it easy. Once you’ve shared your music and video content, you can access it from Macs, Windows PCs, iPhones, iPads, and Apple TVs on the netwo…
8 Warning Signs Your Mac Might Have a Problem (and How to Fix It)
Does your Mac crash a lot? Have you noticed constant fan noise or battery issues? Your Mac could have a problem, but the solution might be easy! Let’s look at some common Mac issues and how you can fix them….
How to Share Your Mac’s Screen with Another Mac
Because Macs have built-in screen-sharing, you can share your screen with another Mac over your local network via the integrated VNC server, or over the internet via iMessage. Third-party apps, like TeamViewer, work on both m…
How to Set Up Your New Mac
Macs have a pretty simple setup process, and Apple’s macOS will walk you through what you need to do. But that’s just one part of the setup process. Here’s a checklist of things you should do to set up your Mac after clicking…
How to Increase the Contrast on Your Mac’s Screen
In the past few years, Apple has modernized the macOS interface by increasing transparency, flattening out elements, and adding white space. If you find the new interface difficult to use, try increasing the contrast….
How to Enable Grayscale on Your Mac
Just like the iPhone and iPad, MacBooks ship with several great accessibility features, including a built-in grayscale mode. If you want to switch to a black-and-white screen on your Mac, just follow the instructions below….
How to Invert the Colors of Your Mac’s Screen
If you’re looking at an app or a webpage on your MacBook with a bright background, you might want to invert the colors to make it easier on your eyes. You can do that using a macOS accessibility feature and the new dark mode….
Apple Is Making the MacBook Pros You’ve Been Waiting For
Apple just refreshed its laptop lineup with a new 16-inch MacBook Pro, and it’s kind of a big deal. The company has made changes to the design in response to criticism from both critics and users, including a new keyboard mec…
10 Quick Steps to Increase Mac Performance
Whether your Mac is running slow or you just want to squeeze some extra performance from your system, we have some quick solutions. Buying a shiny new Mac or upgrading your current Mac’s RAM aren’t the only options….
How to Right-Click on Any Mac Using a Trackpad, Mouse, or Keyboard
If you’re moving from Windows to an Apple Mac, you might be wondering how to right-click on a Mac. Windows machines usually come with distinctive buttons on the mouse. On a Mac or MacBook, things are a bit more hidden….
Forget Screen Time! Track Your App Usage in macOS Catalina with These Alternatives
The Screen Time feature first appeared in iOS 12 to help you monitor your app usage on iPhone and iPad. It’s now on macOS Catalina, with one major flaw: it only shows how long apps are open, not how long you use them….
How to Change the Default Shell to Bash on macOS
Apple is now using Zsh as the default shell on macOS. We love Zsh, but the trusty old Bash shell is still included with macOS, and you can quickly switch back to Bash if you prefer. Zsh became the default in macOS Catalina…
How to Turn Your Mac On and Off
It might not be apparent how to power a Mac on or off if you’re a first-time user. Plus, what do you do if the machine is frozen? Here’s how to turn your Mac on and off no matter which model you own.
How to Back Up Your Stuff and Switch to a New Mac
The time has come to replace your Mac. Once you’ve decided on a new model, forked over the cash, and unboxed your expensive new toy, it’s time to get down to business and transfer your data.
Do You Need an Antivirus on a Mac?
No software is immune to attack, including macOS. The rising popularity of Apple computers has made them a prime target for malware. And security companies are increasingly offering antivirus for Macs, but do you really need …
How to Increase Your MacBook’s Storage
Solid-state drives are fast but expensive. And high-capacity SSDs are very expensive, which is why many of us opt for the bare minimum when we purchase a MacBook. But here’s how you can add more storage….
How to Set the Default Finder Folder on Your Mac
Finder is your window to the Mac file system. Every time you open Finder, it defaults to the Recents folder. But if you usually save your work in a different folder, you might want to change the button’s default behavior….
How to Have Siri Read Articles to You On Your Mac
Siri can read any text aloud to you on your Mac. You can even use its built-in accessibility feature to listen to articles instead of reading them. Here’s how to enable the feature and launch it using a keyboard shortcut….
How to Fix a Slow or Unresponsive Mac
Is your Mac slow? Do you see the spinning pinwheel of death every day? Don’t put up with it! Here’s how to diagnose the issue so you can fix the problem.
What to Do When Your Mac Won’t Shut Down
Macs are like any other computer. Sometimes they won’t start up, and sometimes they won’t shut down. If your Mac is refusing to shut off, here’s how to shut it down anyway—and, hopefully, permanently fix the problem….
How to Create Contact Groups on Your Mac
With contact groups, you’ll never have to manually add the same people to an email over and over. By grouping regularly used contacts, you can save tons of time in the future. Here’s how to do it on a Mac….
