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How to Fix Roblox Not Updating or Downloading on Your Mac

Sydney Butler — Tue, 12 Jul 2022 15:25:00 +0000

Roblox is one of the most popular games in the world, and one of its strengths is that it will run on practically anything, including Macs! However, it’s not always smooth sailing for Mac Roblox players, who can struggle to update or even download the game. If that’s you, then one of these fixes will most likely get you back in the game.

1. Restart Your Mac

Setapp Review – All Your Indie Apps in One Place

Phil South — Thu, 30 Jun 2022 17:25:00 +0000

Searching for apps to get your work done, have fun or expand what you can do with your computer is sometimes a bit of a full time job. First you have to find them, then download a trial and evaluate the software, and finally, you have to answer the question, “is it worth the price for what I want it to do?” Setapp takes a lot of the strain out of this process by giving you an app that curates the best of indie developers’ solutions to all your computing problems – and even some you didn’t know you had. This review will take a look at how well Setapp does this on macOS and iOS.

This is a sponsored article and was made possible by Setapp. The actual contents and opinions are the sole views of the author who maintains editorial independence even when a post is sponsored.

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Alternate App Store
Curated App Library
CleanMyMac X
CleanShotX
Focused
TextSoap
iOS Apps Too
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Alternate App Store

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How to Use Stage Manager on Mac and iPad

Brahm Shank — Wed, 29 Jun 2022 21:25:00 +0000

Stage Manager is an innovative new way to multitask with dynamically organizable windows on Mac computers running macOS Ventura and iPad models equipped with the M1 chip running iPadOS 16. Learn how to get the most out of Stage Manager on your iPad and Mac in this tutorial.

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What Is Stage Manager?
Using Stage Manager on an iPad
Using Stage Manager on a Mac
How to Get Stage Manager
Frequently Asked Questions

What Is Stage Manager?

Stage Manager is a new multitasking interface for the iPad and the Mac that automatically groups together your recently used apps into stacks of windows that become pinned to the left side of the display.... Read more

6 Ways to Fix Apple Watch Not Unlocking Mac Issue

Ratnesh Kumar — Wed, 01 Jun 2022 00:25:00 +0000

Auto Unlock is one of the many “Apple Continuity” features. It automatically unlocks a Mac when wearing an Apple Watch without requiring to type in the password. When it works properly, the feature is magical.

Apple has a complex system in place to make Auto Unlock possible, but unfortunately it can sometimes malfunction. If you’ve been experiencing issues yourself, here’s what you can do if your Apple Watch won’t unlock your Mac.

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Apple Watch Auto Unlock Requirements
1. Disable Auto Unlock and Enable It Again
2. Reset Bluetooth and Wi-Fi Connection
3. Turn Off Automatic Login
4. Turn Off Internet Sharing and Screen Sharing
5. Update Mac and Apple Watch
6. Unpair Apple Watch and Pair Again
Frequently Asked Questions

Apple Watch Auto Unlock... Read more

11 Essential Tips for macOS Users Coming to Windows

Sydney Butler — Fri, 27 May 2022 05:25:03 +0000

If you’ve been a long (or even lifelong) user of macOS and now find yourself in the wonderful world of Windows, things are very different! In a broad sense, Windows and macOS aren’t that different. Most things work more or less the same and are intuitive. However, there are a few things to know about being a daily Windows user that can make the transition a lot smoother, as we shall see below.

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1. Pay Special Attention to Cyber Security
2. Do Your Homework Before Installing Updates
3. When in Doubt, Right-click
4. Virtual Desktops Span All Screens
5. Splitting Your Screen Uses Gestures
6. You Need to Uninstall Apps Not Delete Them
7. Menus Are Attached to Apps
8. Windows Key Shortcuts Are Worth Learning
9. The Task Bar is (Sort Of) Your Dock
10. There's No Time Machine Equivalent Built In
11. Always Write Down Blue Screen Error Codes (And Don't Panic)

How to Install macOS in VirtualBox

Ojash Yadav — Fri, 20 May 2022 15:25:00 +0000

Apple has always made it hard to install its operating system on non-Apple hardware, making it hard to take advantage of the benefits of this refined OS. Here we will show you how to install macOS in a virtual machine. You will need a compatible set of hardware, along with a system with powerful enough components to run both Windows and macOS.

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What You’ll Need
How to Create Your macOS Virtual Machine
Final Configuration
Frequently Asked Questions

What You’ll Need

First, you’ll need to download a copy of Oracle VM VirtualBox. You’ll also need an ISO image of the macOS version you want to install.

Getting hold of an ISO is actually more difficult than you might expect. Even if you have access to a Mac, you won’t be... Read more

5 of the Best Sticky Note Apps for Mac

Ratnesh Kumar — Fri, 13 May 2022 21:25:00 +0000

You can create a sticky note to remind yourself of important tasks or stay on top of your to-do lists. Sticky notes are handy as they will appear all the time on the desktop, unless you choose to dismiss them.

There are many classic note-taking apps for Mac, but only a handful are available when it comes to sticky note-taking. In this article, we’ve rounded up the best sticky note apps for Mac.

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1. Stickies
2. Simple Antnotes
3. Quick Note
4. Ghostnote
5. Unclutter
Frequently Asked Questions

1. Stickies

Stickies come pre-installed with macOS. It allows users to create notes in post-it like fashion on the screen.

With Stickies,... Read more

External Display Not Working? Try These 15 Fixes for macOS

David Joz — Fri, 25 Feb 2022 22:25:00 +0000

Using an external display with your Mac should be as easy as connecting the cable, but what if nothing shows up when you plug it in? In this tutorial, we share all the fixes, tricks and techniques you can try to fix the external display not working issue in macOS. These tips apply to both Intel-based and the more recent M1-based Mac computers.

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1. Disconnect and Reconnect
2. Check Your Cables
3. Don’t Rely on Battery Power
4. Check Whether Your Operating System Is Up to Date
5. Let Your Mac Take a Power Nap
6. Remove Any Chained Adapters
7. Check the Brightness, Contrast, and Resolution
8. Check Compatibility of External Monitor
9. Test with an Alternative Monitor
10. Check Your Graphics Card and Drivers
11. Use macOS’s Hidden Detect Displays Feature
12. Resetting NVRAM: Wipe Your Non-Volatile RAM
13. Try Resetting macOS’s SMC
14. Using 4K? Make Sure Your Mac Is Compatible!
15. Strange Colors? Switch to a Different Profile
Frequently Asked Questions

3 Ways to Fix the Service Battery Warning on Mac

David Joz — Wed, 23 Feb 2022 06:25:00 +0000

Your MacBook has many moving parts, and none more dynamic than your battery. Of course, its condition relies on a lot of factors, and it takes a lot of stress. As such, a Service Battery warning on your MacBook is a cause for concern.

In this post, we show you how to fix the Service Battery warning on your Mac. First, though, let’s discuss the different conditions that will be reported for your battery.

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How to Check the Battery Cycle Count on Your MacBook
1. Reset the System Management Controller (SMC)
2. Recalibrate the Battery
3. Go to an Authorized Apple Service Provider
Frequently Asked Questions

Your Mac’s Battery Conditions Explained

Before we get... Read more

How to Mount and Access Ext4 Partition in Mac

Kris Wouk — Thu, 16 Dec 2021 01:25:00 +0000

If you work with Linux, you probably have a hard drive or two formatted with Ext4 or a related filesystem. Assuming you only work with Linux, that isn’t a problem. When you need to access data from that Ext4 filesystem on another operating system, you start to run into trouble.

Macs, for example, don’t support Ext4 filesystems. If you plug a drive in, it’s simply not recognized. Fortunately, there are a few ways around this.

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The Temporary Option: Use a VM
Add Ext4 Support to macOS
Mounting Ext4 Disks on macOS
A Third Option that Will Cost You
Frequently Asked Questions

The Temporary Option: Use a VM

If you only need to read a few files and don’t want to opt for a more permanent solution, there is a fairly easy solution. Just install a version of Ubuntu, or whatever your Linux distribution of choice is, in a virtual machine host like VirtualBox, then mount the drive as you would any other and read away.

How to Use “Find My” to Protect and Track Your iPhone

David Joz — Tue, 07 Dec 2021 22:25:00 +0000

For many iPhone owners, the worst-case scenario is losing their device. When this happens, all your photos, contacts, apps and data all lost together with it. Fortunately, Apple’s upgraded “Find My” app comes with new features to help you find your phone.

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How to Set Up Find My iPhone in iOS 15
How to Share My Location with Others
How to Track a Lost iPhone
How to Use Someone Else’s iPhone to Locate Yours
How to Locate an iPhone that Is Offline
How to Use Lost Mode
How to Turn Off Find My
What About Separation Mode?
Frequently Asked Questions

How to Set Up Find My iPhone in iOS 15

If you are new to the iPhone or have never set... Read more

How to Enable or Disable Turbo Boost on Your Mac

Kris Wouk — Mon, 06 Dec 2021 22:25:00 +0000

Turbo Boost is a feature built into many Macs using Intel processors. You may not even know that it exists, but behind the scenes, macOS is enabling and disabling Turbo Boost. When you need more performance, macOS enables Turbo Boost. When the computer is idling or doing something similarly low-effort, macOS turns off Turbo Boost. This perfectly most of the time, but it doesn’t always. If your computer is getting older and you want to make your battery last longer, you can manually control Turbo Boost to use less energy.

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Finding Out If Your Mac Has the Turbo Boost Feature
Enabling or Disabling Turbo Boost
What Else Can I Do with Turbo Boost Switcher?
Frequently Asked Questions

Finding Out If Your Mac Has the Turbo Boost... Read more

How to Scan Your Local Network with Terminal on macOS

Kris Wouk — Fri, 03 Dec 2021 16:25:00 +0000

There are a few useful graphical utilities for managing your network on macOS, but for real power, you’ll need to use the Terminal. While this may sound daunting if you’re not familiar with it, you don’t need to be a technical wizard to find out more about your network with the Terminal. Under the hood, macOS runs a variant of Unix, which means you have a vast array of networking tools available. One of the most powerful of these is nmap, which can tell you a lot about your network in combination with a few other commands.

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Scan Your Local Network's Active IP Addresses with arp
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How to Turn Off Your iCloud Music Library

David Joz — Tue, 30 Nov 2021 22:25:00 +0000

iCloud Music Library is Apple’s music storage service. For anyone who downloads or saves songs from Apple Music or iTunes Match, this is where everything across your iOS devices comes together. While it supposedly works well on paper, iCloud Music Library isn’t always sunshine and rainbows in real-world practice. The service can be buggy, with album artwork missing or live tracks getting matched to studio versions. The worst case is when music sometimes just disappears completely. Fortunately, you can disable or turn off iCloud Music Library. If you don’t know the steps but are one of the many who want to disable this service, keep reading.

What Happens If You Disable iCloud Music Library

Before you turn off iCloud Music Library, let’s make sure you know exactly what you will be missing.

Best Sites to Download Dynamic Wallpapers for Mac and iPhone

David Joz — Mon, 08 Nov 2021 22:25:00 +0000

Instead of a static image, dynamic wallpapers change throughout the day, with many of them reflecting the time of day. Unfortunately, the number of default dynamic wallpapers is relatively small, so you have to sort through third-party options to find more. Let’s take a look at some of the best websites to download dynamic wallpapers for both your Mac and iPhone.

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What Is a Dynamic Wallpaper?
How to Switch to Default Dynamic Wallpapers
1. 24 Hour Wallpaper (by Jetson Creative)
2. Dynwalls
3. Dynamic Wallpaper Club
4. GenoApps
5. BenVessey
6. ITnext
Create Your Own Dynamic Wallpaper
Frequently Asked Questions

What Is a Dynamic Wallpaper?

Before jumping into the where, let’s talk about the what. As in, what is a... Read more

How to Customize Your Mac in Monterey

David Joz — Thu, 04 Nov 2021 00:25:00 +0000

With a refined design and powerful controls, Apple’s macOS Monterey continues the modern look introduced by Big Sur. Among the biggest visual overhauls to hit macOS in years, the changes are more than skin deep. macOS Monterey refines new features introduced in previous updates while adding a few additional customizations.

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Customize Control Center
Adding Widgets
Pinning Conversations in Messages
Add Your Own Wallpaper
Light or Dark Mode
Custom Color Scheme
Safari 15
The Dock
Change Your Cursor Color
Animate Your Profile Memoji

Customize Control Center

After years of feeling a little unloved, Control Center has received a much-welcomed facelift. Just like iOS/iPadOS 15, Monterey adds something of a modular Control Center, some of which can be customized. That’s true for things like sound, network and display.

Head to the Apple icon from the menu bar, then click on “System Preferences -> Dock & Menu Bar.”

Once... Read more

How to Fix a Frozen Mac During an Update

Mike Tee — Sat, 30 Oct 2021 15:25:00 +0000

While macOS is a very robust operating system, hiccups can occur when you’re performing a system update. Most of the time, macOS should be able to resolve these issues gracefully, but occasionally it may cause your Mac to lock up halfway through the update. If your Mac encounters difficulties when downloading or installing the latest release, don’t panic! In this article, we share several fixes that can fix your frozen Mac and get it back on track.

Preliminary Precautions

Before performing any system-level update, you should always back up all your important data. This ensures you’ll have something to restore if you encounter any problems during the update.

If you’re here because your Mac has already frozen (which I’m willing to bet most of you are), don’t worry. Chances are your data will remain intact.... Read more

How to Launch Terminal in the Current Folder Location on Mac

Robert Zak — Fri, 22 Oct 2021 00:25:00 +0000

Often while working with local files you may need to open a Terminal window in your current folder location. While doing that is as easy as pressing a button and clicking an option in Windows, things are different on Mac.

You are required to first enable an option in your Preferences panel, and then you will have the option to launch an instance of Terminal in any folder of your choice – this was as true five years ago as it is on Big Sur today.

Here’s how you can launch Terminal in the current folder location on your Mac.

Launch Terminal Window in the Current Folder on Mac

You do not need a third-party app to get the job done. All you need to do is visit the Preferences panel, tweak a... Read more

How to Use Your iPhone as a Mouse on a Mac

David Joz — Sun, 17 Oct 2021 19:25:00 +0000

The list of things you can do with an iPhone is nearly endless. From browsing the Web to charting stars in the sky, the iPhone is full of possibilities. It should come as little surprise the iPhone can double as a mouse or trackpad for a Mac. It may sound crazy to use a device worth hundreds of dollars as a mouse, but when you are in a pinch, the best tool is the one you have immediately available. Here is how to use your iPhone as a mouse with your Mac.

Using Your iPhone and iPad as a Mouse

There is no shortage of apps available to help take advantage of the “iPhone (or iPad) as a mouse” notion. One of the highly-regarded apps is Mobile Mouse Remote. It’s one of a few dozen apps that pop up online offering similar functionality, yet it has also received the best reviews, with support for the iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch.

For $1.99, it is quite a steal... Read more

How to Use a Custom Email Domain with iCloud Mail

David Joz — Fri, 15 Oct 2021 00:25:00 +0000

Custom email domains are something many iCloud users have been requesting for years and Apple has finally delivered with iCloud+. So what is a custom email domain and why should you use iCloud? Let’s dive into that right now.

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What Is a Custom Email Domain?
Where to Buy a Custom Domain
Setting Up an iCloud+ Custom Email Domain
What Settings Need to Be Changed?
Using Your New iCloud Custom Email Address
Frequently Asked Questions

What Is a Custom Email Domain?

An email domain is the part of the email address after the @ sign. A custom domain email is anything other than gmail.com, outlook.com, yahoo.com, etc. For example, if I had “david@thisisanicloudtest.com” as my email address, then “thisisanicloudtest.com” would be the custom email domain. Many businesses use custom domain email addresses to promote... Read more