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How to change the icon of a macOS storage device
To tell different volumes and drives apart, you can paste in custom icons.
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How to install macOS Tahoe on your Mac
Follow these steps to download and install Tahoe on your Mac, including what to do if you can't update.
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How to get your Mac ready for macOS Tahoe
macOS Tahoe will be available on September 15, if you want to get the latest version of macOS start preparing your Mac for Tahoe now!
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How to sell a Mac or MacBook
Want to sell your Mac? We explain the best place to sell it, how to find out much it's is worth, and how to get the best price.
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How to copy and paste on a MacBook or Mac
Cut & paste on Macs without formatting, paste between iPhone, Macs and iPad, get clipboard options, and see your Mac clipboard.
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How to get an Apple student discount and what you can save
Find out if you are eligible for Apple's education pricing, how much you can save, and how to buy from Apple's Education Store.
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Wanna see your all-time most-played songs on Apple Music? Here’s how
Apple Music celebrates its 10th anniversary with a special playlist for listeners.
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Backing up a Mac with Time Machine is easy and essential, here's how
Don't risk losing everything on your Mac! It's simple to back up using Apple's Time Machine.
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How to remove the macOS Tahoe beta
Regret installing macOS Tahoe beta? Want to go back to macOS Sequoia? Here's how to uninstall the macOS beta.
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How to remove a stored password from a Mac storage device
If you stored the password to unlock an encrypted volume, you can remove it.
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How to open a Mac app from an unidentified or unknown developer
Is your Mac stopping you from opening an app? Here's how to allow apps from unidentified developers on your Mac.
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How to recover unsaved Word documents on a Mac
Recover unsaved or deleted Word documents on your Mac, find the AutoRecovery folder, and access older versions of the file.
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Why won't an external drive work with Time Machine? It might be its format
Make sure your external drive isn’t using a Windows-focused format.
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How to clean install macOS on your Mac
Wipe your Mac and reinstall a clean copy of macOS to speed it up and fix problems by following these simple steps.
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Got a problem with your Mac, iPhone, or iPad? We can help!
Submit your question to Mac 911 and we'll try to help.
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How to speed up a slow Mac
Wondering why your Mac is running so slow? Here are 21 tips to make your Mac or MacBook run faster and improve its performance.
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6 ways to boost your Mac's storage without paying Apple's insane prices
You'll have to resort to external solutions that aren't as convenient but more affordable.
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How to make your Mac text larger on a big display
With a big external display, you might find yourself unable to read the type.
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How to avoid being scammed by a toll-collection SMS and similar smishing attempts
Apple has a built-in feature that the scammers ask you to circumvent. Don’t.
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How to type a hashtag (#) on Mac
Can't find the hashtag key on your Mac or MacBook keyboard? Here's how to type the # special character on a Mac.
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Want to renew AppleCare+? You have to wait until it expires
In one of the strangest decisions since recharging a mouse from its underside, Apple says your service contract has to expire before renewal.
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How to stop display static after waking your Mac's monitor
An encryption protocol carried over a cable or the cable itself may be the issue.
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10 security settings you need to protect your Mac from malware
While virus outbreaks on Macs are very rare you could still be targeted. Here's what you should do to stay safe.
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What to do if you think your Mac has a virus
Here's what to do if you need to get rid of a Mac virus, check for and remove malware, and tips to avoid being infected.
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Can't get iPhone Mirroring to work? Here's what you should do
iPhone Mirroring offers direct access to your iPhone from a Mac, but you might run into impediments.
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What to do when Time Machine incorrectly says your Mac is on battery
Time Machine may say one thing but mean another.
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How to mirror your Apple Watch on your iPhone
It can be a boon to interact with watchOS on your iPhone instead of an Apple Watch screen.
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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 Settings/System Preferences changes.
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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:
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Apple shares a secret MacBook tip that power users will love
M-series MacBooks running macOS Sequoia now lets you open the laptop or plug it in without it turning on. Here's how
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Easy tips for cleaning up your Mac
Is your Mac a mess? Here are some easy ways to clean out your Mac's storage and cluttered desktop.
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Why your external drive isn’t showing up on Mac and how to get a Mac to recognise it
Here's what to do if you can't see a external USB drive on your Mac because it isn't mounting. Plus how to format it for use on Mac and PC.
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How to screenshot on a Mac
If you are a Mac user seeking the best way to take a screenshot, or a PC user who wants to print screen on a Mac, this is for you.
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How to change where screenshots are saved on a Mac
We explain where your screenshots are saved on a Mac and how to get macOS to save them to a folder or another location.
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Mac or MacBook won’t turn on? Here’s how to fix it
We explain what to do if your Mac won't turn on. Find out why your MacBook isn't turning on and how to fix it, including how to force a Mac to start.
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How to clear cache on a Mac
Find out how to delete different types of Mac cache and which you should leave alone in our guide to how to clear cache on MacBook or Mac.
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How to fix Messages syncing on a Mac
If your Messages app on your Mac stops syncing with other devices, you can attempt to reset it.
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How to delete Other storage on a Mac
Need more space on your Mac? Want to delete Other? We have the answers! Plus why Apple no longer has Other since macOS Monterey.
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How to stop a Mac's hard drives from spinning down
In some cases, you may want your HDDs to keep in an active state longer than the macOS defaults.
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How to stop macOS Sequoia from resizing windows to fill your screen
A new feature can lead to inadvertent window resizing.
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How to upgrade your Mac mini without paying Apple's high prices
There's a lot you can do to upgrade your Mac mini after you buy it.
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Check out this string of dongles used to connect an original iPod to an M4 Mac
Old tech meets new tech, thanks to a daisy chain of adapters.
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How to use CleanMy Mac X to delete old files and speed up your Mac
Old files and data can fill up your Mac’s internal storage and slow it down. Here's how to delete them with tools built into macOS or a Mac cleaner.
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How to check your Mac's internal temperature and keep it cool
When the weather heats up, you need to pay attention to the heat your Mac creates.
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How to keep an iCloud Drive file on your Mac while optimizing storage
Apple finally gives you a sticky option.
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How to run Windows on Mac
Here's everything you need to know about installing Windows on a Mac with Apple Silicon. Run Windows on an M1, M2, M3 or M4 Mac.
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How to use Find My without an Apple device
Apple hasn’t released a Find My app for Android or Windows, but iCloud.com might offer enough.
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How to stop your Mac from persistent 'restarted because of a problem' alerts
A file may remain in place after a forced restart that causes a message to recur unnecessarily.
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How to remove a firmware password from an Intel Mac
There are many millions of pre-Apple silicon Macs out there that can use a firmware password.
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