How to defrag a Mac (and why you don't need to)
Having problems with your Mac and thinking defragging might be the answer? Read this
Having problems with your Mac and thinking defragging might be the answer? Read this
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How to find & delete duplicate files on Mac
We show how to clear valuable space by finding and deleting duplicate files which could be slowing down your Mac
We show how to clear valuable space by finding and deleting duplicate files which could be slowing down your Mac
How to block ads on Mac
Irritated by online advertising? We show how to easily block adverts, popups, trackers, autoplay videos and more on your Mac
Irritated by online advertising? We show how to easily block adverts, popups, trackers, autoplay videos and more on your Mac
How to tell if your Mac Wi-Fi is 2.4GHz or 5GHz
Which Wi-Fi channel is your Mac's router using
Which Wi-Fi channel is your Mac's router using
How to get Continuity on an unsupported Mac
Frustrated that your old Mac doesn't support Continuity features like Handoff and Instant Hotspot? There's an app for that
Frustrated that your old Mac doesn't support Continuity features like Handoff and Instant Hotspot? There's an app for that
How to buy a refurbished Mac
Should you buy a refurbished Mac or MacBook, and if so should you buy it from Apple or elsewhere?
Should you buy a refurbished Mac or MacBook, and if so should you buy it from Apple or elsewhere?
How to right-click on a Mac
How to set up right-clicking on an Apple trackpad or mouse
How to set up right-clicking on an Apple trackpad or mouse
How to watch BBC iPlayer abroad on iPhone, iPad or Mac
Discover how to watch BBC iPlayer from outside the UK on your iPhone, iPad or computer
Discover how to watch BBC iPlayer from outside the UK on your iPhone, iPad or computer
How to watch Now TV on a Mac
Now TV requires its own software to watch from your Mac - here's how to get hold of it
Now TV requires its own software to watch from your Mac - here's how to get hold of it
How to get WhatsApp on Mac
It turns out there are a couple of ways to access your WhatsApp messages from your iPhone, on your Mac
It turns out there are a couple of ways to access your WhatsApp messages from your iPhone, on your Mac
How to watch Apple TV on a Mac
Wondering where the Apple TV app is on your Mac or how you can stream content from your iPhone or iPad to a Mac?
Wondering where the Apple TV app is on your Mac or how you can stream content from your iPhone or iPad to a Mac?
How to use the Apple Education Store
Students, teachers and lecturers can buy cheap Macs from the Apple Store for Education. Here's how to get Apple student discount
Students, teachers and lecturers can buy cheap Macs from the Apple Store for Education. Here's how to get Apple student discount
How to fix a Mac that won't turn on
Follow these 10 simple steps to repair a Mac that won't boot
Follow these 10 simple steps to repair a Mac that won't boot
How to Open an External Drive Not Showing on Mac
Here's what to do when you can't access an external drive on your Mac
Here's what to do when you can't access an external drive on your Mac
How to Uninstall Mac Apps
Struggling to get rid of unwanted Mac software? Here's how to delete Mac software for good
Struggling to get rid of unwanted Mac software? Here's how to delete Mac software for good
How to Reset a Mac
We explain how to wipe a Mac if it is misbehaving or you're selling it on
We explain how to wipe a Mac if it is misbehaving or you're selling it on
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 watch US Netflix in the UK on iPad, iPhone or Mac
Watch American TV shows in the UK on iOS & Mac, with our guide to installing and using VPN apps
Watch American TV shows in the UK on iOS & Mac, with our guide to installing and using VPN apps
How to use a Mac keyboard with a Windows PC
Want to use your existing Apple keyboard with a Windows PC? Here's how to get started
Want to use your existing Apple keyboard with a Windows PC? Here's how to get started
Is iCloud down?
A few quick ways to see if any iCloud problems are due to your device or the service itself
A few quick ways to see if any iCloud problems are due to your device or the service itself
