How to AirPlay audio from Mac to HomePod
Bolster your Mac's audio by channelling sound through your HomePod speaker.
Bolster your Mac's audio by channelling sound through your HomePod speaker.
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How to free up space on Mac
Find out what's taking up space on your Mac and learn the best ways to clear disk space and manage the storage on your Mac
Find out what's taking up space on your Mac and learn the best ways to clear disk space and manage the storage on your Mac
How to convert HEIC files to JPEG on a Mac
Sometimes you just need a JPEG not HEIC, right?
Sometimes you just need a JPEG not HEIC, right?
How to make an emergency call on iPhone or Apple Watch
It's easy to send an emergency SOS on the iPhone or Apple Watch. Here's what to press - and what to do if it accidentally triggers.
It's easy to send an emergency SOS on the iPhone or Apple Watch. Here's what to press - and what to do if it accidentally triggers.
How to screenshot on a Mac
This is for you if you are a PC user wanting to print screen on a Mac, or a Mac user looking for the best way to take a screenshot.
This is for you if you are a PC user wanting to print screen on a Mac, or a Mac user looking for the best way to take a screenshot.
How to show hidden files on a Mac
We explain how to see hidden files and the ~/Library folder so you can make adjustments. But beware, they are hidden for a reason.
We explain how to see hidden files and the ~/Library folder so you can make adjustments. But beware, they are hidden for a reason.
How to create a bootable USB macOS installer
Make a macOS installer with createinstallmedia and install macOS on multiple Macs, do a clean install, or access a faulty Mac.
Make a macOS installer with createinstallmedia and install macOS on multiple Macs, do a clean install, or access a faulty Mac.
Can M1 Macs run older versions of macOS?
Need to run Catalina, Mojave or an older version of macOS on an M1 Mac? Here's why you can't - and what your best option is
Need to run Catalina, Mojave or an older version of macOS on an M1 Mac? Here's why you can't - and what your best option is
How to speed up a Mac
Wondering why your Mac is running so slow? Here are some tips to make your Mac or MacBook run faster and improve its performance
Wondering why your Mac is running so slow? Here are some tips to make your Mac or MacBook run faster and improve its performance
Why can't I update my Mac? Fixes if macOS installation fails
If your Mac won't update try these fixes, including what to do when the Big Sur update is stuck or an error occurs when installing
If your Mac won't update try these fixes, including what to do when the Big Sur update is stuck or an error occurs when installing
How to start a Mac in Safe Mode
Here's how to start up a Mac (M1/Intel) in Safe Mode to fix issues and start up problems - plus how to tell if you're in Safe Mode
Here's how to start up a Mac (M1/Intel) in Safe Mode to fix issues and start up problems - plus how to tell if you're in Safe Mode
How to change your iPhone's default apps (in iOS 14 and iOS 13)
Prefer Chrome to Safari or Spark to Apple Mail? iOS 14 allows you to change the default apps for email and web browsing
Prefer Chrome to Safari or Spark to Apple Mail? iOS 14 allows you to change the default apps for email and web browsing
How to stop Apple Music autoplaying extra songs
Sick of those 'similar' songs tacked on to the end of an album or playlist? Turn off Apple Music's autoplay feature
Sick of those 'similar' songs tacked on to the end of an album or playlist? Turn off Apple Music's autoplay feature
How to clean install macOS Big Sur, Catalina or older
Speed up your Mac and rid it of problems by reformatting it before doing a clean install of macOS Big Sur or another version
Speed up your Mac and rid it of problems by reformatting it before doing a clean install of macOS Big Sur or another version
How to use Mac Recovery Mode
Need to use macOS Recovery mode? We look at the key combinations you need to start a Mac in Recovery mode & what to do once inside
Need to use macOS Recovery mode? We look at the key combinations you need to start a Mac in Recovery mode & what to do once inside
Command R not working! How to reinstall macOS if Recovery won't work
What to do if Mac Internet Recovery won't work or you can't boot into Mac recovery mode. Plus how to enter Recovery on an M1 Mac
What to do if Mac Internet Recovery won't work or you can't boot into Mac recovery mode. Plus how to enter Recovery on an M1 Mac
How to factory reset a MacBook or Mac - Intel and M1
Need to completely reset a MacBook? Want to wipe a Mac and reinstall macOS before selling? Here's how to erase an Intel or M1 Mac
Need to completely reset a MacBook? Want to wipe a Mac and reinstall macOS before selling? Here's how to erase an Intel or M1 Mac
How to get five months Apple Music for free
Use Shazam to identify a song playing and you'll be invited to take advantage of five months Apple Music for free
Use Shazam to identify a song playing and you'll be invited to take advantage of five months Apple Music for free
How to do hashtag on Mac #
Can't find the hashtag key on your Mac keyboard? That's because there isn't one! Here's the solution if you want to type # on a Mac
Can't find the hashtag key on your Mac keyboard? That's because there isn't one! Here's the solution if you want to type # on a Mac
Should I shut down my Mac every night?
We show how to create schedules for putting your Mac to sleep or shutting it down
We show how to create schedules for putting your Mac to sleep or shutting it down
