How to pin a file or folder to the macOS menu bar By Bryan Clark Apple, unlike Windows, doesn’t natively offer the option to pin oft-used apps and programs to the menu bar. But there’s always a way.
Can I still run Windows software on an M1 Mac By Bryan Clark Apple’s new lineup of M1 Macs has scored rave reviews with critics and users alike, but can you still run essential applications from other operating systems through Basecamp, or a virtual machine?
How to repair a disk in macOS By Bryan Clark Whether internal or external, Apple has a plan for disks and drives that aren’t functioning as expected. Read on to learn how to repair a disk in macOS.
Why is everyone so excited about the M1 MacBooks? By Bryan Clark Apple made some big promises about its new M1 MacBook Pro and MacBook Air. Do these laptops, running Apple silicon chips, live up to the hype?
How to rename a disk on macOS By Bryan Clark Renaming a disk isn’t as daunting as it may seem. Apple, for the most part, actually makes it as easy as naming (or renaming) any other file or folder.
How to hide your Mac from a network By Bryan Clark Hiding your Mac from a network keeps it somewhat invisible from those you share the network with. It’s not foolproof, but if you want to stay stealthy, here’s how it’s done.
How to get the Catalina menu bar back on macOS Big Sur By Bryan Clark Missing your old menu bar? Change the transparency for a Catalina-like look.
How to save a text from Messages to PDF on macOS By Bryan Clark Snagging a screenshot of a conversation in Messages is a great way to archive or share it. But if you want to save everything, moving the thread to a PDF makes a lot of sense.
macOS tips: How to store files, photos and messages in iCloud By Bryan Clark Apple isn’t exactly generous when it comes to disk space. But rather than springing for an upgrade, why not try moving more of your files and data to iCloud?
How to always keep a Mac (and your apps) up-to-date By Bryan Clark Apple makes it easy to install macOS and App Store app updates. Third party updates take a little bit of work, but keeping your entire system up-to-date keeps it safe and secure.
macOS Big Sur review By Bryan Clark MacOS Big Sur is Apple’s biggest update in years, and if your system can support it, we highly recommend making the upgrade. Here’s what’s new in Apple’s first macOS 11 release.
How to empty trash automatically in macOS By Bryan Clark Though not the most customizable tool in the world, Apple’s option to delete your trash every 30 days could free up gigabytes of space that are currently using space on your drive.
How to tag and find files using keyword search in Spotlight By Bryan Clark Here’s how to use Spotlight to find just about anything on a Mac with its keyword search feature.
Intel vs. ARM Macs: What's the difference and which should you buy? By Bryan Clark Apple plans to outfit all laptop and desktop PCs with new, custom-made, ARM-based chips within the next two years. Is it worth the wait?
How to quit Chrome immediately (without holding down Command + Q) on macOS By Bryan Clark A quick tap of the Command + Q shortcut doesn’t shut Chrome down like it does other programs. Instead, you have to hold the button. Here’s how to get it to behave like all other apps.
8 new features in iOS 14 you’re really going to love By Bryan Clark It’s safe to say that this might be its best update so far.
How to install Python on macOS By Bryan Clark Python is easy to install and use, and year-after-year it remains one of the most popular coding languages. Here’s how to install Python’s standard library on any PC running macOS.
How to compress a JPEG on macOS using Preview By Bryan Clark Shrink large images down to size with a powerful tool built right in to every PC running macOS: Preview
How to backup (and restore) your desktop icons By Bryan Clark Desktop icons are a very personal thing. Here’s how to make sure that you, or someone else, can’t mess with them
How to install plugins for Apple Mail By Bryan Clark Beef up your Apple Mail experience with third-party plugins
How to enable or disable hot corners on macOS By Bryan Clark Hot corners allow you to assign a specific action to each corner of your screen. To activate them, simply move the mouse into that corner.
How to change the default screenshot save location By Bryan Clark Apple’s default screenshot tool is one of the best I’ve ever used. It’s effective, but simple, and there’s little to complain about. But who likes a desktop full of screenshots?
How to change folder icons or color on a Mac By Bryan Clark Organize your folders with new colors and icons
How to change the text on your macOS lock screen By Bryan Clark Apple users can pick their own wallpaper, photo, and text to display on the lock screen. Here’s how it’s done.
