The Mac mini is somewhat of an outsider in the Apple community. It doesn’t grab the attention of an iPhone or MacBook. In fact, many people who aren’t die-hard Apple fans may not initially recognize it when they see a Mini sitting on a desk. But for those who know and regularly use the Mini, …
Which Mac Mini models allow RAM and hard drive upgrades? Read More »
As good as it is, Google Chrome is still a big memory problem. All of its positives aside, Chrome’s continued bloat with new features and extensions over the years often puts unnecessary strain on your system resources. Chrome Helper, in particular, often seems to be the centerpiece of browser’s memory usage. What is Chrome Helper …
What is Chrome Helper on Mac and why is it causing high CPU usage? Read More »
Buying a new Mac computer can be an expensive affair. However, if you have an old Mac Mini lying around like we do, you can easily upgrade it to run like a new computer. Here we show you how to upgrade a 2011 Mac Mini for use in the current year. What do you need …
Have you ever tried dragging a file to your Mac’s Trash, only to get an error message? The file may be in use, locked, or you do not have permission to edit the file in question. Here we cover all the ways you can delete files on your Mac that won’t get deleted and refuse …
How to delete files from your Mac that won’t be deleted Read More »
Do you find yourself doing the same monotonous tasks over and over again? In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to use automator to automate 5 of those frustrating and repetitive tasks that take way too long in macOS. Related: How to use Automator in macOS 1. Convert PDF to plain text PDFs are basically …
How to automate repetitive macOS tasks with Automator Read More »
The modern Apple Mac computer is healthy and efficient, with the operating system taking care of all daily maintenance seamlessly and without interrupting the user. But then the users do what they do and use the machine, things are added, things are deleted, the disks are filled with data, and the machine starts to act …
Free your Mac from Clutter with MacCleaner Pro 2 Read More »
With Apple’s WWDC 2020 in the rearview mirror, anticipation may begin to rebuild for the rest of the year and new Apple hardware. As is usually the case, Apple is rolling out its latest software updates this summer and releasing new hardware in the fall. Along with this, there are many questions about when is …
There are a multitude of ways to take screenshots on the Mac, whether you want to capture the entire screen, part of the screen, or a specific window. You will learn these methods here as well as various other keyboard shortcuts related to taking screenshots on Mac, changing where to save your screenshots, etc. Related: …
It’s rare, but you can find yourself in a situation where your Mac won’t start. There are several reasons why it won’t turn on, but you probably just want to turn it back on as soon as possible. There are various checks and modifications that you can quickly apply to resolve the problem. Related: 9 …
When you have your PS4 next to your computer, it is convenient to connect your console to your configuration for a quick and easy game. However, if you have something like a Mac or laptop, you may need to do a little more work to play games on your screen. Let’s see how you can …
One of the staples of the macOS environment, Finder is a ubiquitous part of any Mac. The Mac version of Windows Explorer, Finder is where you “find” all of your documents, media, folders, files, and more. Its smiling blue / gray icon is always on your Dock or at the top of the screen on …
There are many features of macOS that are unknown to many. In some cases, a macOS user can wait years before making a new discovery. In other words, until you’ve read some of the best hidden customization settings in macOS to help you get the most out of your Mac. 1. Cleaning up system preferences …
9 hidden customization settings to get the most out of your Mac Read More »