How to check the specs of your Mac: find out processor and RAM
Find out your Mac's tech specs, including the processor, how much RAM and more
Find out your Mac's tech specs, including the processor, how much RAM and more
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Which Mac do I have?
Here's how to tell how old a Mac is, its model number and what type of MacBook or Mac you have
Here's how to tell how old a Mac is, its model number and what type of MacBook or Mac you have
How to speed up Safari
Keep your iPhone, iPad and Mac browser fast and fluid with these tips for speeding up Safari
Keep your iPhone, iPad and Mac browser fast and fluid with these tips for speeding up Safari
How to play PC games on a Mac
You have the right to remain a gamer. Here's how to run your favourite Windows games on a Mac.
You have the right to remain a gamer. Here's how to run your favourite Windows games on a Mac.
30 Terminal tips, tricks and projects for Mac
Get more from Terminal on Mac. Including: how to watch an ASCII version of Star Wars
Get more from Terminal on Mac. Including: how to watch an ASCII version of Star Wars
How to use iTunes on Mac
How to use and get the most out of iTunes on the Mac, from setup to Smart Playlists
How to use and get the most out of iTunes on the Mac, from setup to Smart Playlists
How to use emoji on Mac
Jazz up your articles, social posts and messages by using emoji on your Mac
Jazz up your articles, social posts and messages by using emoji on your Mac
How to start a Mac in Safe Mode
Here's how to start a Mac in Safe Mode so you can troubleshoot and fix issues
Here's how to start a Mac in Safe Mode so you can troubleshoot and fix issues
What to do if your Mac won't switch off
What to do if your Mac won't switch off
What to do if your Mac won't switch off
How to make a GIF on a 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.
How to use Photos in High Sierra
Find out how to use the best new Photos featues in High Sierra
Find out how to use the best new Photos featues in High Sierra
How to stop autoplay video in Safari & Chrome on Mac
Annoyed by autoplaying videos online? Here's how to block them in Safari and Chrome on your Mac, and on Facebook
Annoyed by autoplaying videos online? Here's how to block them in Safari and Chrome on your Mac, and on Facebook
How to hide windows so you can see the Desktop on a Mac
Clear the screen on your Mac so you can see the Desktop with these shortcuts and gestures
Clear the screen on your Mac so you can see the Desktop with these shortcuts and gestures
How to see all open windows on Mac at once
Manage multi-tasking on your Mac with these tips for viewing multiple windows at once
Manage multi-tasking on your Mac with these tips for viewing multiple windows at once
How to change the desktop wallpaper or screensaver on a Mac
Personalise your Mac with a new wallpaper or photo frame screensaver
Personalise your Mac with a new wallpaper or photo frame screensaver
How to rip a DVD or Blu-ray Disc to Mac
Here's how to rip films and TV shows on DVD or Blu-ray Disc on to your Mac
Here's how to rip films and TV shows on DVD or Blu-ray Disc on to your Mac
How to play Overwatch on Mac
While there's no official Overwatch client for Mac, where there's a will, there's a way...
While there's no official Overwatch client for Mac, where there's a will, there's a way...
How to convert iPhone videos for PC and macOS – and why
Make the most of your iPhone video with a powerful and intuitive conversion tool
Make the most of your iPhone video with a powerful and intuitive conversion tool
How to install macOS on a PC
Apple may not want you to install macOS on a PC, but it can be done. Here's how.
Apple may not want you to install macOS on a PC, but it can be done. Here's how.
How to fix a Mac with a flashing question mark
Few things strike as much fear into the hearts of Mac users as the dreaded flashing question mark. Here's how to save the day
Few things strike as much fear into the hearts of Mac users as the dreaded flashing question mark. Here's how to save the day
