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Not Getting Notifications on Your Mac? 7 Fixes to Try

A Mac that doesn't properly display notifications can hamper your productivity. So, avoid such issues by following these troubleshooting steps.

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6 Reasons You Should Use an Apple ID on Your New Mac

An Apple ID ensures you get the best possible experience with your new Mac. Here, we'll discuss why you should use one.

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APFS vs. Mac OS Extended: Which Should You Pick?

Here’s a simple explanation of the two main options you get when formatting a drive with your Mac.

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How to Play Relaxing Background Sounds on Your Mac

Use this accessibility feature on your Mac to stay focused, fall asleep, or just relax.

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5 Tips to Use Stage Manager to Improve Productivity

macOS Ventura's Stage Manager is a mixed bag, but we'll teach you how to be more productive while working on your Mac with this feature.

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How to Stop Automatic and In-Progress Downloads on the Mac App Store

Automatic app updates can be annoying, especially if it affects your internet bandwidth. Here, we'll teach you how to disable it on your Mac.

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These Tests Reveal How Low Power Mode Affects Your MacBook's Performance

Besides limiting background activity, Low Power Mode also throttles your Mac's performance to prolong its battery life. And these tests prove it.

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A Beginner's Guide to Spotlight Search on the Mac

Want to launch an app, search for a file, or do basic math? Spotlight can do it all. Learn how to put it to good use on your Mac.

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How to Find Out If Your Mac Uses Intel or Apple Silicon

You might need to find out what kind of processor is in your Mac to install certain software—here's where you need to look.

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Yes, It’s Bad for Your MacBook to Keep It Charging All the Time

Ever wondered if it’s bad for your MacBook battery to keep it plugged in all the time? Here’s your answer.

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How to Delete the Mail App on a Mac

Do you find Apple's Mail app annoying to deal with? We'll teach you how to get rid of it.

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How to Safely Uninstall McAfee From a Mac

Not a fan of McAfee anymore? Planning to switch to a different security suite? Learn how to get rid of the program from your Mac.

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How to Safely Uninstall Google Drive From a Mac

Don't want to use Google Drive anymore? Here's how to completely remove it from your Mac.

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How to Put Your MacBook in Airplane Mode

Your MacBook may not have a dedicated in-flight mode like your iPhone or iPad, but you can still put it in airplane mode. We'll teach you how.

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What Is Advanced Data Protection for iCloud? (and How to Enable It)

Your valuable iCloud data is much more secure with Advanced Data Protection. Here, we'll discuss what this feature does and teach you how to use it.

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8 Tips to Keep Your Mac Connected to Your iPhone Hotspot

Follow this guide if your Mac keeps disconnecting from your iPhone's Personal Hotspot.

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Mac Connected to Wi-Fi Without Internet? Try These 12 Fixes

Connecting to your Wi-Fi network doesn't always guarantee a working internet connection. Here's what you need to do when you run into this issue.

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How to Check if Your Mac Can Run a Game

Finding games that are compatible with your Mac is tricky, but we'll help make it easier for you.

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7 Factors That Affect Your Mac's Resale Value

Wondering how much money you could get for selling your Mac? Here are all the factors that affect the price.

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A Quick Guide to System Settings in macOS Ventura

The System Settings app definitely isn't everyone's cup of tea, and if you're a long-time Mac user, read this guide to get the hang of it quickly.

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