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How to Uninstall Microsoft Office on a Mac

Are you done with Microsoft 365 (formerly known as Office)? Maybe you’re moving on from an outdated version, or simply unwilling to pay for another year of support. Here’s how to remove the Office suite from your Mac altogeth…

12 Mac Spotlight Features You Should Be Using

You probably know Spotlight as your Mac’s handy search tool, but it’s so much more than that. Mastering Spotlight is key to using your Mac in the most efficient manner possible. Here are some tips to help you get around macOS…

How to Delete Messages on a Mac

When your text messages start to build up, it might be time for some cleanup work. You can delete specific or all texts and conversations in Messages on a desktop Mac or MacBook in just a few steps.

12 Finder Features You Should Be Using

Finder is your Mac’s basic file browser, but it’s packed with useful features that can transform the way you perform everyday actions. Here are a few of our favorite features that we think you should be using….

Apple Silicon Has a GPU Support Problem

Apple Silicon Macs, starting with the Apple M1 system-on-a-chip, have proven to be a revolution in personal computing. Offering amazing CPU and GPU performance in portable, low-power systems. Unfortunately, there’s one major …

7 Ways to Transfer Files Between iPhone and Mac

There’s more than one way to transfer data between your iPhone and Mac. Though most services rely on the cloud, you’ve got a few choices when it comes to moving files like photos, videos, or documents that don’t all require a…

Should You Use Apple Trade In For Your Old Devices?

Apple Trade In lets you swap old devices for money off new ones simply by taking them to an Apple Store or applying online. It’s one of the quickest ways of turning unwanted gadgets into cash but that doesn’t mean it’s the be…

Apple Will Let You Repair Your Own Desktop Mac

Apple’s self-repair program launched earlier this year, but so far, you could only really repair iPhones with it. It was recently extended to Macs, and now, more of Apple’s computers are joining the fray….

How to Fix Crashing Apps on a Mac

macOS is a stable and productive operating system that, assuming you have enough free space and RAM available, should just keep on trucking. This isn’t always the case with third-party apps, which on a Mac are often more like…

4 Signs It’s Time to Replace Your MacBook Battery

It doesn’t matter how well you treat your MacBook, your battery won’t last forever. When battery health degrades, leaving your charger at home becomes increasingly untenable since the time between charges can reduce dramatica…

AirPlay Not Working? Here’s How to Fix It

AirPlay lets you wirelessly stream video, audio, or your screen from an iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Windows device running iTunes to an AirPlay receiver like an Apple TV, Mac, or smart TV. Sometimes, things don’t “just work” like t…

How to Remove Activation Lock on a Mac

Activation Lock first appeared on the iPhone as a means of preventing thieves from using stolen Apple devices and has subsequently found its way onto the Mac, Apple Watch, and more. Activation Lock must be removed on a Mac be…

App Store Not Working on a Mac? 9 Fixes

Some apps can only be found on Apple’s storefront, which makes it all the more frustrating when the App Store is not working on your Mac, and it’s not clear why. Here are some fixes you can try to get the Mac App Store workin…

How to Zoom In or Out on a Mac

When you have trouble seeing something on your computer screen, do you lean in closer or put on your reading glasses? You can make it easier to see anything on your Mac screen using the Zoom feature.

How to Fast Charge Your MacBook

Apple has supported fast charging iPhones for years, but it wasn’t until late 2021 that fast charging finally made an appearance on MacBooks. To fast charge your MacBook, you’ll need to make sure you have the right combinatio…
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