What Mac do I have?
Here's how to tell how old a Mac is, its model number and what type of MacBook or Mac you have
Here's how to tell how old a Mac is, its model number and what type of MacBook or Mac you have
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What to do if Safari keeps crashing
How to fix Safari crashes on Mac and iOS, find out what's causing Safari to close
How to fix Safari crashes on Mac and iOS, find out what's causing Safari to close
Best Mac tips, tricks and timesavers
Your Mac can do hundreds of clever things. Here are some of our favourite macOS shortcuts, hidden features, tips and tricks
Your Mac can do hundreds of clever things. Here are some of our favourite macOS shortcuts, hidden features, tips and tricks
How to use a PS4 or Xbox One controller on Mac
Connect a PS4 DualShock 4 or Xbox One controller to your Mac and play games using high-end controllers
Connect a PS4 DualShock 4 or Xbox One controller to your Mac and play games using high-end controllers
How to get macOS Catalina beta
How to try out the next version of macOS - Catalina - before the general public
How to try out the next version of macOS - Catalina - before the general public
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 update Mac software to macOS Mojave
Complete guide to updating the operating system software on a Mac, including what you need to do to prepare your Mac and how to install macOS Mojave
Complete guide to updating the operating system software on a Mac, including what you need to do to prepare your Mac and how to install macOS Mojave
How to remove a virus from a Mac
Mac malware is rare, but it does exist. Here's how to remove Mac viruses, and how to avoid getting infected in the first place
Mac malware is rare, but it does exist. Here's how to remove Mac viruses, and how to avoid getting infected in the first place
How to Show Hidden Files on Mac
Apple hides away certain files from user eyes, but sometimes you need to gain access to fix a problem. Here's how
Apple hides away certain files from user eyes, but sometimes you need to gain access to fix a problem. Here's how
How to Reset Apple ID
All Apple products demand an Apple ID, but that doesn't mean you're stuck with the same one for life
All Apple products demand an Apple ID, but that doesn't mean you're stuck with the same one for life
How to use Siri on the Mac
How to use Siri on the Mac, including how to trigger Siri by saying Hey Siri and more tricks
How to use Siri on the Mac, including how to trigger Siri by saying Hey Siri and more tricks
How to install macOS on a PC
Apple may not want you to install macOS on a PC, but it can be done. Here's our guide to building a Hackintosh
Apple may not want you to install macOS on a PC, but it can be done. Here's our guide to building a Hackintosh
Best free Mac apps
We explore the coolest and most useful free software gems for your Mac
We explore the coolest and most useful free software gems for your Mac
macOS Mojave system requirements
Will macOS Mojave run on your Mac? Here are the system requirements
Will macOS Mojave run on your Mac? Here are the system requirements
How to recover data from damaged Mac or external drive
Sometimes we forget to create a backup, but all is not lost if our hard drive or SSD has crashed. Here's our guide to recovery.
Sometimes we forget to create a backup, but all is not lost if our hard drive or SSD has crashed. Here's our guide to recovery.
How to use Time Machine to back up a Mac
Don't risk losing everything on your Mac! It's easy to back up using Apple's Time Machine. Here's how
Don't risk losing everything on your Mac! It's easy to back up using Apple's Time Machine. Here's how
What will Apple call the next version of macOS?
What will Apple call the follow-up to macOS High Sierra? Here are 14 Californian places that would make fine names for macOS 10.14
What will Apple call the follow-up to macOS High Sierra? Here are 14 Californian places that would make fine names for macOS 10.14
macOS High Sierra: latest update, problems, fixes, features
Here's everything you need to know about macOS High Sierra, including the latest version, issues and fixes
Here's everything you need to know about macOS High Sierra, including the latest version, issues and fixes
How to clear Safari's cache and cookies on Mac
For peace of mind and a better Mac browsing experience you can clear your Safari cookies and cache. Here's how
For peace of mind and a better Mac browsing experience you can clear your Safari cookies and cache. Here's how
How to make FaceTime calls on an iPhone
Here's how to make free video calls on your iPhone or iPad with FaceTime
Here's how to make free video calls on your iPhone or iPad with FaceTime
