By Olena Kagui
We will teach you how to exit the full screen on your Mac. You can do this the traditional way by clicking the green button on your open window. You can also use the full-screen Mac shortcut on your keyboard.
By Devala Rees
Mac startup programs are applications that automatically open every time you log in to your Mac. This is a useful feature if you routinely use certain applications each time you use your Mac or a specific Mac login. Here's how to change what apps open on startup.
By Devala Rees
By default, a Mac will automatically connect to Wi-Fi when it recognizes a network that it has joined before. If you'd like to stop this from happening for a network you don't want ot auto-join (such as an unsecured network at your local coffee shop) you need to know how to remove a Wi-Fi network from Mac network settings. We'll show you how.
By Devala Rees
Sometimes when you connect an external mouse to your Mac, the scroll direction is the opposite of what you want it to be. Fortunately, the process to change mouse direction on Mac is pretty simple, and the setting can be changed back just as easily when needed. We'll walk you through how to change scroll direction on Mac when using an external mouse.
By Devala Rees
Text message timestamps on Macs are automatically hidden. Unless you know how to see timestamps on a Mac, you're stuck guessing when you last texted someone or heard back from them! We'll show you how to view text times on Mac, and how to hide them again if you choose to. Here's how to tell when a text was sent in the Messages app on Mac.
By Devala Rees
The Mac trash can is fairly straightforward and easy to use, but if you're a new Mac user you may be wondering how to delete trash on a Mac. It's important to periodically empty Trash and purge files that you don't want anymore, so we’ll walk you through how to empty Trash on Mac.
Whether you're checking for software compatibility or trading in your old iMac, you need to know how to find your specific device information. In this article, we'll cover the easiest methods to identify your iMac (even if it is not working or you don't have it with you). To make the process easier, we've also included a list of all iMac versions.
Whether you're checking for software compatibility or buying a new Mac mini, you need to know your specific device information. In this article, we'll cover the easiest methods to identify your Mac mini (even if it is not working or you don't have it with you). To make the process easier, we've also included a list of all Mac mini versions. Read on to learn how to identify your Mac mini.
By Erin MacPherson
Apple confirmed during its second fall event on October 18 that macOS Monterey (macOS 12) will be available starting Monday, October 25. Take a look at which features you'll get to enjoy as soon as you update, and which features are still delayed.
By Ashleigh Page
As Tim Cook explained during the October 18 Apple event, 'Unleashed,' recent innovations to Apple products have been focused on "music and Macs." Let's talk music, specifically the new tier in Apple Music's subscription options, the Apple Music Voice Plan and the new HomePod mini colors Apple announced at the same time. We'll cover the pros and cons of this monthly plan and discuss how it compares to other Apple Music subscriptions options and third-party music services.
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
If you're a Mac user who needs a file to be compatible with Microsoft Word, converting a file from Pages to Docx might seem daunting. Turns out, it's actually super easy to do! File converters might vie for your attention, but all you need to do is click three times when your Pages document is open, and you'll be good to go. Let's learn how to convert a Pages document to Word.
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
Should I upgrade to Monterey? The new Mac software update certainly looks appealing, but there are reasons some people might not want to upgrade to it, at least not yet. Bugs, compatibility issues, and the fact that only the beta profile is currently available contribute to the hesitancy, but there are also many benefits to the update. Let's take a look at whether it's time to upgrade MacOS.
