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
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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
Command R not working! How to reinstall MacOS if Recovery won't work
How to reinstall MacOS if Recovery won't work or if you don't have the original discs
How to reinstall MacOS if Recovery won't work or if you don't have the original discs
How to clean install macOS
Want to clean install macOS on your Mac? Here's how to download and install a fresh copy
Want to clean install macOS on your Mac? Here's how to download and install a fresh copy
How to use Dark Mode on Mac
Here's how to turn on Dark Mode in Mojave, and how to get Dark Mode on a Mac if you haven't got Mojave yet
Here's how to turn on Dark Mode in Mojave, and how to get Dark Mode on a Mac if you haven't got Mojave yet
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
How to find any password on a Mac
Forgotten a password? Here's how to find a password in your Mac's keychain
Forgotten a password? Here's how to find a password in your Mac's keychain
How to use Python on a Mac
Learn to code in Python on a Mac with our guide to installation, setup and training courses
Learn to code in Python on a Mac with our guide to installation, setup and training courses
How to empty trash on a Mac
Deleting files and emptying the trash on a Mac can be easy, unless you run into one of these problems...
Deleting files and emptying the trash on a Mac can be easy, unless you run into one of these problems...
How to play Fortnite on Mac
Here's how to install Fortnite on your Mac, along with tips on how to get the best performance from your Mac.
Here's how to install Fortnite on your Mac, along with tips on how to get the best performance from your Mac.
Mac keyboard shortcuts you need to know
Want to copy and paste or type a hashtag, @, euro, pound sign or ampersand on Mac? Our keyboard shortcuts will save your life
Want to copy and paste or type a hashtag, @, euro, pound sign or ampersand on Mac? Our keyboard shortcuts will save your life
How to move your Photos library to an external drive
Save space by moving your Mac Photos library to an external hard drive - and back up your photo library
Save space by moving your Mac Photos library to an external hard drive - and back up your photo library
How to reset a Mac without the password
Get an old Mac up and running by performing a factory reset without the password
Get an old Mac up and running by performing a factory reset without the password
How to Save As on Mac
We show how to get rid of the Duplicate mode on macOS apps and reinstate the Save As option
We show how to get rid of the Duplicate mode on macOS apps and reinstate the Save As option
How to Ping on a Mac
Use Ping to measure your internet speed and find out why video streaming is slow and online games are stuttering
Use Ping to measure your internet speed and find out why video streaming is slow and online games are stuttering
