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Apple’s included Time Machine backup technology in macOS is a convenient and rather thorough way to make full-system backups of your Mac. It works by using multi-linked files on the backup drive to mirror unchanged data from a prior backup instance to a new one so both instances share the same data on disk. It … Read more
While for the most part the only audio-related settings you interact with on your Mac are the volume controls, there might be times when you need to look up or configure more specific details. There are three basic areas in macOS where you can look up audio information and configure it: The system preferences, the … Read more
The MAC address for a system is its Media Access Control address, which is a unique string of hexadecimal characters that identifies your system’s physical port on the network. This address is used by routers on your local network to ensure proper assignment of IP addresses, and network information routing. It can also be used … Read more
Apple’s Mail program can connect to a number of different e-mail services, including popular ones like Gmail, Outlook.com, and Yahoo, but in addition be configured for custom IMAP and POP services, such as those at work or educational institutions. While Mail can manage messages from many different accounts and account types, sometimes an error may … Read more
Apple’s iMessage service is the default messaging system for anyone using macOS or iOS, so if you use one of these systems then you likely have an iCloud account active and ready to receive messages. Unfortunately, at times and especially if you have a popular iCloud user name, you may receive spam texts and other … Read more
Apple’s Notification Center in OS X is a central service that allows you to view messages and warnings from your system along the right-hand side of your screen. Messages appear either as banners that disappear, or as alerts that require you to click a button to close. You can also click the Notification Center icon … Read more
When using or troubleshooting your Mac, you may be eager to jump in and get to work; however, it is worth your while to ensure your system is properly backed up, especially if your work and data is important, or if you plan on making changes to the system in any way (e.g., installing software, … Read more
QuickLook is a service built into macOS that allows you to quickly preview the contents of many document types. When browsing through your files in the Finder, to view their contents simply highlight one and then press the spacebar to open the preview window. This service should work for many common file types, including images, … Read more
In the latest versions of iOS and macOS, Apple implemented a few ways to share content and services between your devices, so you can quickly pick up on one where you left off on another. One of these features is the ability to answer and make cell phone on your Mac that you receive on … Read more
The multi-touch trackpad’s on your MacBook should have a substantial click sound to it, and require a notable press to activate. Granted many people will have differing touches, but in general you should be able to swipe around on your trackpad without activating the button on it. If this is not the case and your … Read more