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Tutorials, articles, news, or product reviews for users of Mac computers with macOS installed. If you are a Mac user, here’s what you can learn from us.

5 ways to Cut, Copy, and Paste text on a Mac

5 ways to Cut, Copy, and Paste text on a Mac

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 16.12.2019
The basic commands Cut, Copy, and Paste are essential in any operating system. On a Mac, these commands are not that different from the ones in Windows, especially when it comes to text. This guide illustrates all the different ways in which you can Cut,...
The complete guide to selecting text on your Mac

The complete guide to selecting text on your Mac

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 06.12.2019
Selecting portions of text can come in handy in a variety of situations. Whether you need to highlight some text to better focus on it, or want to copy or cut it in order to paste it somewhere else later, knowing all the ways you...
5 ways to Cut, Copy, and Paste files and folders on a Mac

5 ways to Cut, Copy, and Paste files and folders on a Mac

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 27.11.2019
Cut, Copy, and Paste are basic commands that help you multiply and organize files and folders on your computer or device, making you more productive and efficient. On a Mac, finding a way to copy and paste files and folders is pretty intuitive. However, when...
3 ways to connect to Wi-Fi on a Mac

3 ways to connect to Wi-Fi on a Mac

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 13.11.2019
Knowing how to connect your Mac to a wireless network can come in handy in a variety of situations. Maybe you just got a new device running on macOS, or you want to connect your MacBook to the Wi-Fi in your favorite coffee shop. Either...
Where is the Wi-Fi icon on a Mac? How to enable it or hide it

Where is the Wi-Fi icon on a Mac? How to enable it or hide it

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 18.10.2019
Just like its name, which comes from a pun on the word hi-fi (high fidelity), the Wi-Fi icon is recognized universally, and users look for it instinctively on their computers and devices. But what if the Wi-Fi icon is missing from your Mac? How can...
How do I connect a Bluetooth mouse to my Mac?

How do I connect a Bluetooth mouse to my Mac?

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 31.05.2019
The mouse is a big part of how cozy your experience is when you are using your computer. The more time you spend in front of your iMac or your MacBook, the more you realize that comfort is your biggest priority, so connecting your favorite...
How to right-click on a Mac

How to right-click on a Mac

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 27.05.2019
Right-clicking is an integral part of using any operating system, as it brings up the useful contextual menu which you can use to perform different actions. One of the biggest shocks for Windows users when switching to a Mac must be the mouse, which does...
How do I open Terminal on Mac? (3 ways)

How do I open Terminal on Mac? (3 ways)

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 09.04.2019
The Terminal app is an emulator used to type commands on your Mac. macOS has a UNIX-based core and the Terminal allows you to travel from the outer world of macOS to the inner world of UNIX. Because this app is mainly used to change...
How to change the Workgroup on a Mac, in 4 steps

How to change the Workgroup on a Mac, in 4 steps

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 02.04.2019
Workgroups are the simplest way to link together a small number of computers and devices in order to make networking and sharing easier, making them ideal for your home network. If you want your laptop(s), desktop computer(s), printer(s) and other devices to share resources, they...
How do I enable dark mode on YouTube?

How do I enable dark mode on YouTube?

  • tutorial
  • Daniel Parchisanu
  • 25.03.2019
If you use YouTube on your Android device, iPhone, iPad, Windows PC or Mac, there is a way to reduce the battery consumption and protect your eyes from the intense white light of your screen. YouTube has introduced a dark mode for its app on...
How to record the screen of your Mac with the Screenshot app

How to record the screen of your Mac with the Screenshot app

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 21.03.2019
MacOS Mojave includes a new app called Screenshot, designed to unify the screenshot and screen recording features. The Screenshot app has an intuitive overlay interface and makes it easier than ever to make video recordings of your screen, whether you are creating tutorials or sharing...
How to enable the Dark Mode Theme on your Mac

How to enable the Dark Mode Theme on your Mac

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 19.03.2019
With macOS Mojave, Apple introduced what seems to be its most popular new feature: the Dark Mode theme. While personal preference definitely comes into play when choosing Dark Mode for your Mac, there are other benefits, like its higher contrast and dark colors, that are...
Google Chrome for Mac: How to get it!

Google Chrome for Mac: How to get it!

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 12.03.2019
Installing new software on your Mac can be a confusing process when it comes to programs unavailable in the App Store, like Google Chrome. While the pre-installed Safari is perfectly adequate, some users prefer using Chrome as their web browser. Not only does Chrome have...
How to change the keyboard input language on your Mac

How to change the keyboard input language on your Mac

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 06.03.2019
Do you use your Mac to type in more than one language? Perhaps your keyboard layout does not match your chosen display language, or maybe you are just looking for another more comfortable input layout for your preferred language. Either way, changing the keyboard input...
Change the display language on your Mac from English to another language

Change the display language on your Mac from English to another language

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 27.02.2019
Like most operating systems, macOS supports multiple display languages you can choose from. While you are prompted to choose a default system language on the initial system start, you can change this at any time and have the system display menus, app windows, and other...
How to Install Windows 8 on a Mac running OS X Mountain Lion

How to Install Windows 8 on a Mac running OS X Mountain Lion

  • tutorial
  • Marte Brengle
  • 18.06.2013
Although I'd known for a while that one can install Windows on an Intel-powered Mac, I didn't think I had much reason to try it. But then I sat down and actually read the directions for using the Mac utility named Boot Camp, and quickly...