How to use an iPad as a second monitor
Here's how you can use your iPad as a second display for your Mac or PC
Here's how you can use your iPad as a second display for your Mac or PC
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How to connect a Mac to a TV
It's possible to connect your Mac or MacBook to your TV, we show you how and recomend the best adaptors
It's possible to connect your Mac or MacBook to your TV, we show you how and recomend the best adaptors
How to free space on a Mac
We outline simple ways to free up hard drive space on a Mac instead of buying an external hard drive
We outline simple ways to free up hard drive space on a Mac instead of buying an external hard drive
How to send and receive text messages on your Mac
It's easy to send and receive text messages on your Mac - including texts from friends who don't have iPhones
It's easy to send and receive text messages on your Mac - including texts from friends who don't have iPhones
How to use a second screen with a Mac
It's possible to connect a second (or third) display to your Mac, but finding the right adapter can be tricky. Here's our advice
It's possible to connect a second (or third) display to your Mac, but finding the right adapter can be tricky. Here's our advice
How to fix a frozen Mac
Macs are usually reliable, but occasionally something happens that causes your Mac to freeze. Here's how to unfreeze a frozen Mac
Macs are usually reliable, but occasionally something happens that causes your Mac to freeze. Here's how to unfreeze a frozen Mac
How to use Airdrop to copy files between iPhones and Macs
AirDrop is a simple way to share things between iPhones and Macs. Here's how to use it, and what to do when it won't work
AirDrop is a simple way to share things between iPhones and Macs. Here's how to use it, and what to do when it won't work
How to fix a Mac that won't finish a macOS update
Mac got stuck in the middle of a macOS update? Here's what to do if you have installation problems while updating your Mac
Mac got stuck in the middle of a macOS update? Here's what to do if you have installation problems while updating your Mac
How to transfer photos & video from iPhone to Mac
We explain 6 simple methods for moving photos and video from an iPhone to a Mac to back up, or edit, your precious memories
We explain 6 simple methods for moving photos and video from an iPhone to a Mac to back up, or edit, your precious memories
How to reset a Mac to factory settings
Discover how to wipe all your information and data and return a Mac to factory settings - essential before selling an old machine
Discover how to wipe all your information and data and return a Mac to factory settings - essential before selling an old machine
How to turn an iPhone into a Wi-Fi hotspot
It's easy to share your iPhone's data with a Mac or iPad and browse the internet on the go. Here's how to make a Wi-Fi hotspot
It's easy to share your iPhone's data with a Mac or iPad and browse the internet on the go. Here's how to make a Wi-Fi hotspot
How to find and delete duplicate files on Mac
Declutter your hard drive by removing duplicate photos, documents, music and other files
Declutter your hard drive by removing duplicate photos, documents, music and other files
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 use your iPad for work
How you can effectively use your iPad (not Pro!) to get work done
How you can effectively use your iPad (not Pro!) to get work done
How to install Windows on a Mac
We show how to install Windows on a Mac, using Boot Camp, VMWare, Parallels and VirtualBox
We show how to install Windows on a Mac, using Boot Camp, VMWare, Parallels and VirtualBox
How to buy a refurbished Mac
Should you buy a refurbished Mac or MacBook, and if so, where from?
Should you buy a refurbished Mac or MacBook, and if so, where from?
How to get a Mac repaired
We show how to repair any damage or problems with your Mac by using a warranty, AppleCare, or authorised service providers
We show how to repair any damage or problems with your Mac by using a warranty, AppleCare, or authorised service providers
How to reset the SMC on a Mac
Here's how to reset your Mac's SMC, which controls power and thermal management features and could be causing performance problems
Here's how to reset your Mac's SMC, which controls power and thermal management features and could be causing performance problems
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
