macOS Articles
How to Change the Screen Timeout in macOS
Tweak it to suit your needs
By default, macOS automatically dims and eventually turns off the display after a certain period of inactivity. This feature helps save battery life and prolongs your Mac’s lifespan. However, depending […]
How to Install and Remove Fonts on Your Mac
A great way to jazz up your designs
If you’re a graphic designer, writer, or someone who enjoys playing with different fonts, it’s essential to know how to install and remove fonts on your Macintosh computer. Adding new […]
How to Change Folder Icons in macOS
Add a dash of personality to them
Have you ever wanted to personalize specific folders on your Mac and make them stand out from the rest? Changing their icons is an easy and fun way to do […]
OneDrive Not Syncing on Mac? 14 Fixes to Try
Keeps your files up to date everywhere
If you’re a Mac user who relies on OneDrive to store and access files in the cloud, you may run into issues where the service fails to sync items properly. […]
How to Turn On Do Not Disturb in macOS
Don't let the distractions get to you
Do Not Disturb—a.k.a. DND—is a built-in Mac feature that eliminates distractions when you need to concentrate on an activity. It blocks all app notifications, text alerts, and phone calls while […]
How to Change Your macOS Username
Possible, but you need to be careful
When you first created your Mac user account, you probably didn’t bother to change the auto-generated username (a.k.a. short name) during the setup process. Well, now you might regret that […]
How to Reset Network Settings in macOS
Not a silver bullet but it covers a lot of ground
If you have difficulty connecting your Mac to the internet or keep experiencing slow upload and download speeds, one way to troubleshoot the problem is to reset the macOS network […]
How to Keep the Menu Bar in Full-Screen Mode in macOS
Helps with getting your work done
When you use apps in full view on Mac, you probably lose sight of the menu bar. This is inconvenient if you need to perform a menu action in the […]
How to Set Up and Use OneDrive in macOS
Easily back up and sync files
If you use a Mac, you don’t have to stick to using iCloud Drive to sync and back up your stuff to the cloud. In fact, you’ve got numerous third-party […]
How to Turn Off (or On) VoiceOver in macOS
Use assistive technology whenever you need it
Does your Mac read aloud what’s on the screen each time you interact with a button, folder, or any other user interface element? That’s because of an accessibility feature called […]
How to Set Up and Use Google Drive in macOS
Everything you need to know to do it
Google Drive is a powerful cloud storage solution that makes it easy to sync, back up, and share documents, photos, and other files on your Mac. This walkthrough will show […]
How to Use Gmail in the macOS Mail App
Get all your mail in one place
One of Apple Mail’s best features is adding email accounts like Gmail, Outlook, and Yahoo so you can check all of your inboxes in one place. If this feature is […]
How to Customize the Finder Sidebar in macOS
Set it up the way you want
Customizing the Finder sidebar on an Apple Mac is a great way to make navigating your files easier. With just a few clicks, you can resize it the way you […]
How to Set Up Multiple Monitors in macOS
Some details can trip you up
Mac users who do serious work or just like to keep an eye on emails, or social media, while on the job need a second display or even multiple monitors. […]
How to Remove or Hide Desktop Icon on Your Mac
Keep your desktop free of clutter
The desktop is one of the most convenient places for storing files on your Mac. When you turn on your computer, it’s the first place you land. All files you […]
MacBook White Screen of Death: What It Is and How to Fix
Hopefully one of these will work for you
The MacBook White Screen of Death (WSoD) is a problem that can occur on Apple MacBook laptops when the computer becomes unresponsive and displays a white screen. You can have […]
How to Find Your Mac’s IP Address
There are multiple ways to do it
Your Mac relies on a string of numbers called an IP address for communication with websites and devices, both over the internet and on local networks. Luckily, this is typical […]
