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Notes Not Syncing Between iPhone and Mac? Try These 6 Fixes
If your notes are not syncing between your iPhone and Mac, try out these simple troubleshooting steps to fix the error.
What Is the Services Menu on Mac? And How To Use It?
Ever wondered about the Services Menu on your Mac or how to use it? This guide will explain everything about the Services menu and how to use it.
Instagram Not Loading in Safari on Mac? 9 Ways to Fix It
If Instagram is not loading in Safari on your Mac, follow these easy troubleshooting steps that will help you fix the issue quickly.
macOS Sonoma 14.1.1 Now Out: Here's the Big Bug Fixes
Today’s update fixes the issue with USB Hubs and Java
GoFetch Vulnerability in Apple M-Series Chips Can Lead to Leaked Encryption Keys
A flaw researchers have discovered in Apple Silicon could result in attackers being able to steal sensitive data from Macs
iPhone and iPad Owners Most Likely to Switch to MacBook
Those who are buying a new Mac for the first time already are in the gated walls of the Apple ecosystem
The MacBook Air M3 Loses Half Its Speed When Using it in Clamshell Mode
Benchmarking tests done by a YouTuber show Apple’s latest MacBook Air can be as much as 50% slower when connected to dual monitors in Clamshell mode
How to Update iOS on MacBook: Everything You Need To Know
If you want to update iOS on your MacBook, you are in the right place. This guide has everything you need to know.
How Do I Change Safari Background on a Mac?
Wondering how to change Safari background on Mac? Our guide will help you set up a new background image and sync it with your devices.
How To Update Safari on an Old Mac: 2 Quick Ways
If you need to update Safari on an old Mac, it may not be as simple as dusting the cobwebs off: here’s what you need to know.
How to Reset NVRAM (PRAM) and SMC on Mac
Learn how to reset the NVRAM, PRAM, and SMC on your Mac to troubleshoot hardware issues with tailored steps for Intel and Apple Silicon models.
Fix: Automatic Date and Time Not Working on MacBook Air M1
Don’t let an automatic date and time problem on your M1 MacBook Air waste your time: our guide provides easy solutions.
Apple 5K Thunderbolt Display: Rumor and Speculation aren't Facts
When is the Thunderbolt display getting a refresh? Who knows? MacRumors noted Thunderbolt displays are in short supply and Apple's retail stores aren't getting inventory replenishment. That, coupled with the Worldwide Developer Conference keynote set for June 13, is typically a good sign product refreshes are on the way. Follow that up with John Gruber…
2013 Mac Pro Freezes Continue - Owners Have Little Recourse - Apple is Helpless
____________________________ The Problem The most often reported symptom is a lockup of the Mac Pro with a spinning beach ball. Audio often continues uninterrupted. The user is unable to recover control of the Mac Pro by any keyboard action, and holding down the power button until the Mac shuts down is necessary. Upon power up,…
The Display You've Always Wanted For Your Mac: HP Z34c
1. Introduction Regular readers here know that I have been on a crusade for the ultimate (or at least an excellent) display for my 2013 Mac Pro. My quest started when I left my 2010 27-inch iMac behind. The new Mac Pro acquired in the summer of 2014 needed a proper display or pair of…
Griffin's BreakSafe USB-C Cable Replicates MagSafe For the Apple MacBook
When Apple introduced the new MacBook in early 2015, with USB-C, the legendary MagSafe power connector had to go. Instead of innovating a replacement magnetic connector, Apple left the job to Griffin. It's called the BreakSafe, and it restores the MagSafe-like functionality to a MacBook. I was impressed. Almost, because it transports power only. The…
Using EtreCheck to Diagnose Your Mac Problems
What this app does is a pretty thorough system scan, and it’ll report any problems it finds. To check it out, first download the program and launch it. Then it’ll ask you to choose which problem you’re having, if any. Pick from that menu, choose “Start EtreCheck,” and it’ll run. When the process is complete,…
Dr. Mac's Working Smarter: Apps that Help You With the Pomodoro Technique
Episode #167 Are you familiar with The Pomodoro Technique®? If you’re not, you really should check it out. I use it every single day to help me focus on a task and remain focused on it for as long as necessary (in 25 minute chunks). Because I’m focused on a single task, I can do…
Why You Can Use Modern SSDs for Apple Time Machine Backups
This is still a very good idea (for me), but in the process of writing the article, I glossed over some technical considerations that come into play. You should know about them. Here they are. 1. Supplier affirmation. I asked Other World Computing, the maker of the Envoy Pro EX that I already use, about…
How to Use the Command Line to Make the Dock Appear Faster on Your Mac
Mac Geek Gab listener Dan Grondin sent us a tip. It involves the command line on your Mac, but thanks to the magic of copy-paste, it's still very easy to do. From Mr. Grondin: My life is full of joy since i learned how to reduce the time it take to see the dock popping…
Griffin BreakSafe Brings MagSafe-Like Protection to the Retina MacBook's USB Type-C Port
The just-announced Griffin BreakSafe is a six-foot USB Type-C to Type-C cable that features a unique magnetic connection on one end. Users just need to plug the magnetic side of the cable into their MacBook; the 12.8mm-long Type-C plug will insert firmly into MacBook's port while the rest of the cable will magentically attach to…
I Found an Easy Fix for my Recalcitrant Mac Backup Disk
Episode #156 A couple of weeks ago my Mac displayed an alert telling me that my Time Machine disk was damaged and that I should repair or replace it as soon as possible. The first thing I tried was Disk Utility’s First Aid feature, which has been part of OS X since time immemorial.…
