If the permissions on your MacOS Sierra system seem broken, the OS comes with a utility you can use to repair the permissions. Here's how it's done. … [Read more...] about MacOS Sierra: How to Repair Permissions
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Chrome: Can’t Scroll Using Scrollbar
Google Chrome users have found that they cannot click the scrollbar to scroll up or down on certain web pages. The following fixes have solved this issue for most users. … [Read more...] about Chrome: Can’t Scroll Using Scrollbar
MacOS Sierra: Enable/Disable System Integrity Protection
When trying to perform certain operations in MacOS Sierra, you may receive a message that states "Operation not permitted while System Integrity Protection is engaged." System Integrity Protection is enabled by default to not allow root access to change certain resources. You can turn System Integrity Protection on or off using these steps. … [Read more...] about MacOS Sierra: Enable/Disable System Integrity Protection
macOS: Reset Launchpad Apps Order
The Launchpad in macOS helps you access applications quickly. If you decide you want to reset the Launchpad apps where they appear in their default order, you can follow these steps. … [Read more...] about macOS: Reset Launchpad Apps Order
macOS: Bring Off-Screen Window Back Onto Screen
You have the application open, but you can't see the window for it in macOS? Try these tips. … [Read more...] about macOS: Bring Off-Screen Window Back Onto Screen
MacOS: Force Quit Apps
If an application is frozen or unresponsive in MacOS, you can force quit the application using one of the methods below. … [Read more...] about MacOS: Force Quit Apps
MacOS: Show/Hide Hidden Files & Folders
Need to know how to show or hide the hidden files and folders in MacOS. Here's how it's done. … [Read more...] about MacOS: Show/Hide Hidden Files & Folders
MacOS: USB-C Multiport Adapter Update Keeps Prompting to Install
I had a problem on my Apple MacBook where a prompt to install the "USB-C Multiport Adapter Update 1.0" kept appearing on the screen. I would choose to install the update then restart, but the prompt would appear again and the update would never install properly. This appears to be a common problem. I solved my issue with these steps: … [Read more...] about MacOS: USB-C Multiport Adapter Update Keeps Prompting to Install
How to Map a Network Drive on a Mac
Do you need to connect to a computer or storage device on a home or workplace network using your MacBook or iMac? You've come to the right place! Find the best methods to map a network drive on Mac with step-by-step instructions. The need for digital storage is increasing every day as the size of TV shows, movies, games, documents, images, and software is also growing. After … [Read more...] about How to Map a Network Drive on a Mac
Prevent “Java Update Available” Popup Messages
I'm tired of getting notification popups in Microsoft Windows or MacOS that there is a Java update available. I set out on a mission to disable this annoying message. Follow these steps if you want to do the same. … [Read more...] about Prevent “Java Update Available” Popup Messages
Safari: Delete Cookies, History, Passwords, etc.
Do you often use shared MacBook or iMac devices for home, school, or office needs? Are you a privacy-concerned internet user and want to keep your browsing habits secret and private? If, yes, here are some evergreen tips, like how to delete history on Safari and many other browsing data. macOS does a great job at defending silly viruses, malware, and spyware that could put … [Read more...] about Safari: Delete Cookies, History, Passwords, etc.
macOS: Enable Web Inspector In Safari
If you want to view the source code of a web page in Apple Safari for macOS Sierra, you'll have to enable the Safari Web Inspector tool using the following methods. Web browser developers like Apple, Google, etc., provide an out-of-the-box tool to view the underlying codes. The developers mostly use this to debug and visualize changes made on a live website without … [Read more...] about macOS: Enable Web Inspector In Safari
macOS: Disable “{appname} can’t be opened because it is from an unidentified developer”
macOS Ventura has a feature called "Gatekeeper" that will present a message that says "{appname} can't be opened because it is from an unidentified developer" if you try to run an application that is outside of the app store or from a developer that is not familiar. If you know what you're doing and don't like to be bothered with this message, you can disable the Gatekeeper … [Read more...] about macOS: Disable “{appname} can’t be opened because it is from an unidentified developer”
How to Delete Apps From iCloud: 4 Best Methods
Are you running out of iCloud storage but don't want to upgrade to iCloud+ or you're already in the top tier of the iCloud+ subscription? You can free up space in your Apple iCloud account by deleting app data by learning here how to delete apps from iCloud. The Apple iCloud account comes with a 5 GB free quota. After that, you must subscribe to any of the paid plans that … [Read more...] about How to Delete Apps From iCloud: 4 Best Methods