How to recover deleted iPhone contacts
Accidentally deleted a contact from your iPhone? We show how to get it back
Accidentally deleted a contact from your iPhone? We show how to get it back
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How to use Time Machine to back up a Mac
Don't risk losing everything on your Mac! It's easy to back up using Apple's Time Machine. Here's how
Don't risk losing everything on your Mac! It's easy to back up using Apple's Time Machine. Here's how
How to reset a Mac without the password
Get an old Mac up and running by performing a factory reset without the password
Get an old Mac up and running by performing a factory reset without the password
How to Save As on Mac
We show how to get rid of the Duplicate mode on macOS apps and reinstate the Save As option
We show how to get rid of the Duplicate mode on macOS apps and reinstate the Save As option
How to turn off iCloud Photos without deleting anything
Leave iCloud Photo Library behind, while making sure your pictures come with you
Leave iCloud Photo Library behind, while making sure your pictures come with you
How to use private web browsing on Mac
Worried about your internet history being discovered? Keep your online affairs private with this guide to private browsing on Mac
Worried about your internet history being discovered? Keep your online affairs private with this guide to private browsing on Mac
How to get an App Store refund
Sometimes iPhone & iPad apps don't work the way they should. Here's how to get a refund from the App Store
Sometimes iPhone & iPad apps don't work the way they should. Here's how to get a refund from the App Store
What to do when Time Machine backup is full
This is what to do when it says there's not enough space for a Time Machine backup
This is what to do when it says there's not enough space for a Time Machine backup
How to create a Mac recovery partition
It's easy to create a Mac recovery partition in every version of macOS, from Mavericks (and earlier) to High Sierra
It's easy to create a Mac recovery partition in every version of macOS, from Mavericks (and earlier) to High Sierra
How to change default apps on Mac
Don't want web links to open in Safari? We'll show you how change the apps your Mac automatically uses to open files and links
Don't want web links to open in Safari? We'll show you how change the apps your Mac automatically uses to open files and links
How to view all open apps on a Mac
Want to see all the applications you've currently got running on your Mac? You've come to the right place
Want to see all the applications you've currently got running on your Mac? You've come to the right place
How to zip files on Mac
Save space on Mac by compressing pictures, videos and folders into smaller zip files, which you can also protect with a password
Save space on Mac by compressing pictures, videos and folders into smaller zip files, which you can also protect with a password
How to delete web browsing history on Mac
Safeguard your privacy with our guide to clearing your Mac's web browser history, covering Safari, Chrome, Firefox & Opera
Safeguard your privacy with our guide to clearing your Mac's web browser history, covering Safari, Chrome, Firefox & Opera
How to change the admin password on a Mac
Here's how to change the admin password on your Mac if you've forgotten it and can't make system changes
Here's how to change the admin password on your Mac if you've forgotten it and can't make system changes
How to open a .docx Word file on Mac, iPad or iPhone
Want to collaborate with PC-based colleagues? Here's how to open, edit, save and export .docx Word files on Mac, iPad or iPhone
Want to collaborate with PC-based colleagues? Here's how to open, edit, save and export .docx Word files on Mac, iPad or iPhone
How to block websites on a Mac
Make sure the kids aren't looking at porn, and your employees aren't reading Facebook: block unwanted sites on a Mac
Make sure the kids aren't looking at porn, and your employees aren't reading Facebook: block unwanted sites on a Mac
How to delete your Facebook account
Had enough of Facebook? This feature shows how to completely and quickly delete your entire Facebook account forever
Had enough of Facebook? This feature shows how to completely and quickly delete your entire Facebook account forever
How to record a FaceTime call on iPhone & Mac
Want to record a FaceTime video call on your iPhone, iPad or Mac? Here's how to do it
Want to record a FaceTime video call on your iPhone, iPad or Mac? Here's how to do it
How to stop Mac startup sounds
Here's how to stop your Mac making a sound when you turn it on
Here's how to stop your Mac making a sound when you turn it on
How to fix a blue screen on a Mac
What to do if you see a blue screen on your Mac
What to do if you see a blue screen on your Mac
