Today Apple released the 6th version of macOS Catalina, version 10.15.5. This update brings a lot of welcome refinements and bug fixes. In particular, in introduces a new feature intended …
When you’re in the Finder, choosing File > New Finder Window does, as you’d expect, open a new Finder window. But what folder appears in that window? By default, new …
One of the reasons we love Mac is that they are very secure. But many of us are not using one of Apple’s greatest security features: FileVault. Filevault encrypts all …
A running fan or a hot computer doesn’t necessarily indicate a problem unless it’s accompanied by random shutdowns. A computer that gets hotter turns the fan on. But not because …
All too often I’ve seen people buy a used Mac only to find that the seller did not properly erase the Mac first. Sellers sometimes just delete their documents, leaving …
Update 12-July-2020: Added information about macOS Big Sur and recent computer models. This blog entry is a little different from my usual. Normally I have handy tips and tricks for …
If your Mac is acting up and you suspect a hardware problem, there’s an easy first step that you can—and should—try before calling for tech support: Apple Diagnostics. (On Mac …
With Apple’s macOS 10.15.4 Catalina update yesterday, your computer is now likely warning you that you have Legacy System Extensions (sometimes called Kernel Extensions or kexts) that will soon cease …
Today Apple released updates across all of their operating systems. There is a sprinkling of minor new features, but more importantly, they include bug, reliability, speed, and security fixes. I …
There’s little more frustrating than being unable to print a document when you need it. You choose File > Print, and nothing happens. Or, worse, macOS looks like it’s printing, …