How to free up memory (RAM) on a Mac
Is your Mac struggling? Here's how to clear the RAM on your Mac to speed things up.
Is your Mac struggling? Here's how to clear the RAM on your Mac to speed things up.
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How to fix AirDrop problems
Find out what might stop AirDrop working and how you can solve the problem
Find out what might stop AirDrop working and how you can solve the problem
How to AirDrop on Mac, iPhone and iPad
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 lock Notes on iPhone, iPad and Mac
If you store sensitive information in Notes you really ought to password protect it...
If you store sensitive information in Notes you really ought to password protect it...
How to delete backups on Mac
Keep your hard drive free from clutter by removing old Time Machine backups
Keep your hard drive free from clutter by removing old Time Machine backups
How to recover a forgotten Mac password
Here's what to do if you've lost or forgotten your Mac password and can't log on, install apps or make System Preferences changes
Here's what to do if you've lost or forgotten your Mac password and can't log on, install apps or make System Preferences changes
How to turn off Find My iPhone
Turn off Find My iPhone if you are selling, have obtained a second-hand model, or don't want to be tracked
Turn off Find My iPhone if you are selling, have obtained a second-hand model, or don't want to be tracked
How to change a Mac username
Give your Mac a new name so you can easily recognise it on a network
Give your Mac a new name so you can easily recognise it on a network
How to recover deleted files on a Mac
Clicked 'delete' and instantly regretted it? Don't worry. Our tutorial explains how to recover deleted files, emails, notes and iTunes tracks on your Mac.
Clicked 'delete' and instantly regretted it? Don't worry. Our tutorial explains how to recover deleted files, emails, notes and iTunes tracks on your Mac.
How to do a hashtag on Mac
Can't find the hashtag key on your Mac keyboard? That's because there isn't one! Here's the solution
Can't find the hashtag key on your Mac keyboard? That's because there isn't one! Here's the solution
How to copy and paste on Mac
Move text, images and other objects from one document, app or even device to another, with our guide to copying and pasting on Mac
Move text, images and other objects from one document, app or even device to another, with our guide to copying and pasting on Mac
How to fix a disappearing Dock on Mac
Stop your Mac's Dock from hiding by following these simple steps
Stop your Mac's Dock from hiding by following these simple steps
How to back up a Mac
You know you should back up your Mac! Here are the five best data backup methods
You know you should back up your Mac! Here are the five best data backup methods
How to partition a Mac hard drive or SSD, or create a APFS volume
Here's how to split your Mac hard drive into multiple partitions or volumes so that you can run more than one OS on your Mac
Here's how to split your Mac hard drive into multiple partitions or volumes so that you can run more than one OS on your Mac
How to change where Mac screenshots are saved
We explain where your Mac screenshots are stored, and how to get macOS to save them to a different location such as the pasteboard
We explain where your Mac screenshots are stored, and how to get macOS to save them to a different location such as the pasteboard
How to get Mojave Dynamic Desktop wallpaper on Mac, iPhone & Windows
Get the Apple's new Mojave desert wallpaper on your Mac, iPhone or Windows PC without running Mojave
Get the Apple's new Mojave desert wallpaper on your Mac, iPhone or Windows PC without running Mojave
How to use MacBook with lid closed, stop closed Mac sleeping
Here's what you need to do if you want to use your Mac with the lid closed and stop it sleeping
Here's what you need to do if you want to use your Mac with the lid closed and stop it sleeping
How to use Full Screen and Split View on a Mac
Here's how to use an app in Full Screen mode, or view two apps side by side on a Mac
Here's how to use an app in Full Screen mode, or view two apps side by side on a Mac
How to add apps to the Dock on Mac
Here's how to add apps to the dock, and how to move them into the best position
Here's how to add apps to the dock, and how to move them into the best position
How to fix Bluetooth problems on a Mac
Here's how to troubleshoot Bluetooth problems on your Mac
Here's how to troubleshoot Bluetooth problems on your Mac
