How to reset a Mac
We explain how to completely wipe all personal data from a Mac if it's misbehaving or you're selling it on
We explain how to completely wipe all personal data from a Mac if it's misbehaving or you're selling it on
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How to install macOS on an external drive
Worried about installing the latest version of macOS? Testing a beta version? Install it on an external drive instead
Worried about installing the latest version of macOS? Testing a beta version? Install it on an external drive instead
How to dual-boot Mac: run two versions of macOS on a Mac
Want to run two versions of macOS on your Mac? Here's how to dual-boot Catalina and Mojave or something older, or safely try out a new beta
Want to run two versions of macOS on your Mac? Here's how to dual-boot Catalina and Mojave or something older, or safely try out a new beta
How to downgrade macOS from Catalina or Mojave to an older version
Regret updating macOS? Here's how to revert from Catalina to Mojave
Regret updating macOS? Here's how to revert from Catalina to Mojave
How to download old Mac OS X and macOS versions
If, for whatever reason, you hate the most recent macOS release, or need to run an old version of Mac OS X, there are ways of downloading and installing old versions of Mac OS X
If, for whatever reason, you hate the most recent macOS release, or need to run an old version of Mac OS X, there are ways of downloading and installing old versions of Mac OS X
How to install old versions of macOS or OS X
If you need to run an older version of macOS or Mac OS X - or even multiple versions - on your Mac, you can
If you need to run an older version of macOS or Mac OS X - or even multiple versions - on your Mac, you can
How to install Catalina on older Mac, update macOS an old MacBook
Think your Mac or MacBook is too old to run the latest macOS? Think again! Here's how to install macOS Catalina on older Macs
Think your Mac or MacBook is too old to run the latest macOS? Think again! Here's how to install macOS Catalina on older Macs
How to make a bootable macOS installer on an external drive
Use this guide to create a bootable install of MacOS on an external drive, to make installing macOS on multiple machines simple
Use this guide to create a bootable install of MacOS on an external drive, to make installing macOS on multiple machines simple
How to remove macOS Catalina beta from a Mac
With the arrival of macOS Catalina perhaps you want to stop getting the beta updates and just run the latest full version on your Mac.. Here's what to do
With the arrival of macOS Catalina perhaps you want to stop getting the beta updates and just run the latest full version on your Mac.. Here's what to do
How To Fix A Mac Stuck Installing a macOS Update
Mac got stuck in the middle of a macOS update? Do you keep Here's what to do if you have installation problems while updating your Mac
Mac got stuck in the middle of a macOS update? Do you keep Here's what to do if you have installation problems while updating your Mac
How to install macOS Catalina on your Mac
Complete guide to installing the new macOS Catalina operating system update on your Mac
Complete guide to installing the new macOS Catalina operating system update on your Mac
What Mac do I have?
Here's how to tell how old a Mac is, find its model number and determine type of MacBook or Mac it is
Here's how to tell how old a Mac is, find its model number and determine type of MacBook or Mac it is
How to clear Safari's cache and cookies on Mac
For peace of mind and a better Mac browsing experience you can clear your Safari cookies and cache. Here's how:
For peace of mind and a better Mac browsing experience you can clear your Safari cookies and cache. Here's how:
How to screenshot on a Mac
We explain how to capture your Mac's screen and edit the resulting screenshot
We explain how to capture your Mac's screen and edit the resulting screenshot
How to post to Instagram from a Mac
Discover how to upload photos and videos to Instagram via your Mac
Discover how to upload photos and videos to Instagram via your Mac
How to speed up a slow Mac
Mac running too slow? Here are some performance tips to make your Mac run faster
Mac running too slow? Here are some performance tips to make your Mac run faster
How to use the Music app on the Mac
iTunes is gone, there's a new DJ in town: here's everything you need to know about using the Music app
iTunes is gone, there's a new DJ in town: here's everything you need to know about using the Music app
How to use a VPN on a Mac
Discover how to protect your privacy by installing and setting up a VPN on your Mac
Discover how to protect your privacy by installing and setting up a VPN on your Mac
How to test a Mac's speed & performance
Benchmarking the performance of your Mac's CPU, GPU and hard drive is easier than you might think. Here's how to speed-test a Mac
Benchmarking the performance of your Mac's CPU, GPU and hard drive is easier than you might think. Here's how to speed-test a Mac
How to make a GIF on Mac
Learn how to make animated GIFs from Live Photos or video clips on your Mac
Learn how to make animated GIFs from Live Photos or video clips on your Mac
