How to Force Empty Trash on Mac
You can't ask your kid to do it
How to Fix Apple AirPods Not Connecting to Mac
We'll let you in on a little secret
OnyX For Mac: How To Keep Your System Running Smoothly
A great, free system maintenance tool
How to Restore a Folder that has Turned into a Package in OS X
Using just the Terminal app on your Mac
Like all software, macOS isn’t immune to the occasional bug or problem. While it’s a rare occurrence, folders on macOS can occasionally change from appearing as regular folders to appearing […]
MacBook Pro Constantly Dropping Wireless Connection?
Every fix we've ever used or read about
You may love your shiny new MacBook Pro, but that doesn’t mean it’s perfect. While macOS running on original Apple hardware is less prone to technical issues when they do […]
Make Multi-Page PDF Files in Mac OS X
It's time to meet the Automator
One PDF, two PDFs, 100 PDFs—it doesn’t matter how many PDF documents you have, it’s possible to combine them all into a multi-page PDF on macOS. Creating a multi-page PDF […]
How to Unlock Screen Rotation on iPhone
Luckily there is an easy fix
Most of us generally view our smartphone screens in vertical format, unless we’re watching a video, playing a game, or viewing certain high-resolution images. One of the cool things about […]
iTunes Not Syncing Entire Music Library?
This fix sounds bad but it's worth the trouble
If you have a huge collection of songs on iTunes or you spend a lot of time downloading music to your computer, it can be frustrating when they won’t all […]
Using Disk Utility to Backup Your Mac
Take a snapshot and restore it to a new drive
When you decide to back up your Mac, it’s important to choose the right way to do it. While using Time Machine is a great option, sometimes it helps to […]
Fix “iPad Disabled. Connect to iTunes” Message
After too many attempts to login
iPads are pretty reliable devices in general. Not much can go wrong with them, but every so often you can be blindsided by a problem that seems to have no […]
How to Create Shortcut Folders in the Mac OS X Dock
Name it whatever you want
Every Mac user knows the Dock—it sits at the bottom of the screen, giving you quick access to your favorite and currently open apps and folders. Using the Mac Dock […]
8 Useful OS X Keyboard Shortcuts
You'll probably use them at least once a week
Apple is the go-to choice for users who want to be more productive and more efficient, and for good reason. After all, macOS is equipped with a lot of keyboard […]
Get Started with Subversion using SvnX
Free, open source SVN client for Mac
If you’re a developer, version control software allows you to keep track of changes to your code. This is essential on projects where you’re working as part of a team, […]
How To Set Up iCloud On Mac, Windows, & iOS
Renders it completely useless to anyone else
iCloud is one of the several cloud storage providers that lets you keep your files on the cloud and helps you sync them across your devices. Whether you use a […]
How To Enable Activation Lock On Your Mac Computer
Renders it completely useless to anyone else
If you’re worried about losing your Mac to theft or loss, there are some steps you can take to protect yourself. One of those is to use the new Activation […]
The Best Places To Find Custom Apple Watch Faces
All the coolest looks and complications
The Apple Watch is the epitome of wearable tech. It can make and receive phone calls, track your biometric data, function as a Fitbit, and much more. In the latest […]
How to Backup and Delete iPhone Messages to Save Space
We'll show you an easy way to fix the problem
We all send text messages with our phones, and sometimes they take up too much space such that there’s not enough left to save or back up new photos and […]
How to Stop iTunes From Opening Automatically
It's annoying and unnecessary for most
If you don’t like iTunes opening each time you connect a device to your computer, you might want to learn to stop iTunes from opening automatically on your machine. There […]
How To Create Smart Mailboxes In Mail On Mac
It will make your life much easier
A Smart Mailbox on your Mac lets you view your received and sent emails in a more customizable way. This type of mailbox can be created inside the Mail app […]
Fix “Accessing iTunes Store” Message Stuck Issue
How we fixed it plus other things you can try
If you’ve tried loading up iTunes and have a problem accessing the iTunes Store, it can be frustrating having to wait for the connection. Often, connecting gets stuck on the […]