How to right-click on a Mac
Enter new contextual menus on your Mac with a trackpad, magic mouse, or any mouse for that matter
Enter new contextual menus on your Mac with a trackpad, magic mouse, or any mouse for that matter
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Mac How-To Features
How to use a second screen with a Mac
It's possible to connect an additional display to your Mac, but finding the right adapter can be tricky. Here's our advice
It's possible to connect an additional display to your Mac, but finding the right adapter can be tricky. Here's our advice
How to edit a PDF on Mac
It's quick and easy to add text, signatures and annotations to PDFs on your Mac. And it needn't cost a penny.
It's quick and easy to add text, signatures and annotations to PDFs on your Mac. And it needn't cost a penny.
How to get 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 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 adblock Safari and Chrome on a 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 download Netflix on a Mac
Want to watch your favourite movies offline? Our guide shows how to download Netflix videos on a Mac
Want to watch your favourite movies offline? Our guide shows how to download Netflix videos on a Mac
How to set up a new Mac or MacBook
Here's how to get started with your new Mac: the right way to set up and start using your new computer
Here's how to get started with your new Mac: the right way to set up and start using your new computer
How to use iCloud
What is iCloud, and what does it do? We explain how to set up, use and get the most out of Apple's iCloud services
What is iCloud, and what does it do? We explain how to set up, use and get the most out of Apple's iCloud services
How to set up iCloud
Looking to get started with iCloud? We explain how to set up iCloud on iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Mac and even Windows PC
Looking to get started with iCloud? We explain how to set up iCloud on iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Mac and even Windows PC
How to benchmark and 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
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 use Sign in with Apple
A more secure and privacy minded way to sign into apps
A more secure and privacy minded way to sign into apps
How to watch Apple TV on a Mac
Wondering how to watch Apple TV on your Mac now that Apple's new shows are here? We'll explain
Wondering how to watch Apple TV on your Mac now that Apple's new shows are here? We'll explain
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 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 download files using Safari on a Mac
Where the files go, and how to change where they go
Where the files go, and how to change where they go
MacBook charger not working! How to fix a Mac that won't charge
Here's what to do if your MacBook Pro or MacBook Air won't change
Here's what to do if your MacBook Pro or MacBook Air won't change
How to use an iPad as a second screen with a Mac
Extend your Mac workspace by using your iPad as a second display
Extend your Mac workspace by using your iPad as a second display
How to install Catalina on older Mac, update macOS on 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 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
