Spotlight is a tool that lets you search through your Mac for files, folders, and other information.
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watchOS: Use your Apple Watch as an Apple TV or iTunes Remote
Apple has a Remote app you can install on your Apple Watch so you can use it as an Apple TV or iTunes Remote.
Here's How to Make Alexa Remember Things for You
Amazon Alexa has a new feature called Remember This to help you keep track of whatever it is you need to remember. Read on to learn how.
How to Download Instagram Data, Including Photos and Comments
You’ll need a laptop or desktop to download your data; it’s not possible with the Instagram app.
There's a New Way to Add Money on iOS and macOS
This method is basically iTunes gift cards without actually buying a gift card.
How to Remove the New Mac Flash Malware 'Crossrider'
This strain of Crossrider comes in the form of a fake Adobe Flash Player installer.
How to Set an Alphanumeric Passcode on Your iPhone or iPad
A six-digit passcode for your iPhone or iPad is good, but if you want to make is really difficult for anyone to hack into your device you need an alphanumeric passcode. Here’s how to set one up.
Here's What You Need to Know About the macOS 32-bit App Warning
If you’re running macOS 10.13.4 and launch 32-bit apps you’ll see a new warning as of April 12th telling you they need to be updated. Here’s what that means, plus how you can check to see which apps you use are still 32-bit.
Apple TV: How to Toggle In and Out of a Movie's Letterbox Mode
The Apple TV’s Siri remote has a nifty feature that allows you to quickly switch between letterbox and full-screen mode.
macOS High Sierra: How and Why to Set Up iCloud Content Caching (Update)
Apple recommends that you set up content caching on a Mac that has a wired Ethernet connection. You can do it over Wi-Fi, but performance may be affected.
A New, Easy Way to Take Apple TV Screenshots with a Mac
Previous to tvOS 11 and macOS High Sierra it was exceptionally awkward and difficult to grab screenshots from an Apple TV. Now, it’s fairly easy.
macOS: How to Find Network Devices Using Terminal
It will show IP addresses and MAC addresses, and is useful for troubleshooting and other situations.
How to Find Your iPhone's IMEI Number
If you have an old iPhone sitting around you want to unlock so it can be used on another carrier’s network you’ll need to its IMEI number. Read on to learn where it’s hiding.
How to Change DNS Entries on the Mac
If you aren’t happy using the default DNS servers your ISP or local coffee shop provides with your Mac, you can change them. It’s pretty easy to do. Follow along to learn how.
Here's How You Can Download Your Google Data Into an Archive
Google allows you to download an archive that contains a tremendous amount of information, for example, your bookmarks, calendars, activity, searches, requested map directions, photos and so on. The list is long. Here’s how to do it.
Here's How to Force Your Mac to Run Only in 64-bit Mode
macOS High Sierra 10.13.4 gets us a step closer to ditching 32-bit mode for apps. In fact, you can force your Mac to run only in 64-bit mode if you aren’t afraid to pay a visit to the command line. Read on to learn how.
macOS: How to Install an Alternative Terminal Shell
Think of fish as a tool that works behind the scenes. Using fish means using Terminal like you normally would, except now you get extra functionality.
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Going Nuclear: How to Block Facebook Completely From Your Mac [Update]
Only go through with this guide if you deleted your Facebook account and want nothing more to do with it. This is basically the scorched earth nuclear option.
macOS: How to Dim Hidden Mac Apps on the Dock
For another quick tip, if you don’t want to hide an app, but want to minimize it using the keyboard, press Command (⌘) + M.
How to Permanently Delete Your Facebook Account
If you’re done with Facebook and want to completely delete your account here’s what to do.
Here's How to Block Facebook Platform Data Sharing
Cambridge Analytica worked Facebook’s own system to harvest millions of profiles and then used that data in Donald Trump’s Presidential campaign. That was all thanks to Facebook Platforms, which is a feature you can disable. Read on to learn how.
macOS: How to Update Your Mac in the Terminal
When you use the Terminal method, you can keep using your Mac as the update downloads and the initial installation will take place in the background.
Here's How To Protect Yourself From The iCloud Extortionists (Update)
You may have read in the news that a hacker group is holding a number of iCloud accounts for ransom. If Apple doesn’t pay a certain amount of money by April 7, the hackers will reset the accounts and remotely wipe iOS devices. Andrew Orr shows us how to protect your Apple ID.
Private Browsing Mode isn't Just for Porn
Not sure why you might need to use private browsing mode in Safari, Firefox, or Chrome on your Mac? Here’s how to enable the feature, and some ideas on how it can help online.
