Step-by-step guide to setting up and configuring a Mac, including essential system settings, software, security, and productivity tools
HP Utility is printer management software that installs with the full feature mac print driver package. With it, you can check current printer status, view remaining ink levels, check network settings, and more. This solution explains how to remove printers from HP Utility that was added to your system but it is no longer needed. Step 1: First…
Apple does include a screen-recording called QuickTime Player for its products. Below are the steps to record the screen of macOS with QuickTime Player. Kindly refer to these related guides: How to change the default screen capture format in macOS, and How to enable or disable automatic Live Caption on macOS.– Alternative Method: ActivePresenter Launch…
Managing and clearing your cache and cookies depends on the device and browser you use. Here are the steps to clear the cache, history and cookies on your macOS device. It is worth noting that, when the button in the menu bar that is labelled “Clear History” is run, this will also clear the cookies…
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Activity Monitor is similar to Windows Task Manager. It displays a variety of resources in use on your system in real time. It shows the processes that are running on your Mac, so you can manage them and see how they affect your Mac’s activity and performance. In this article, we shall discuss how to Launch…
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Every PC as well as the mobile device has a default web browser. Windows 10 has Microsoft Edge, Apple devices run Safari, etc. However, you are not obligated to stay put with these default browsers. In this guide, I will be discussing how to make the switch. It is very important to set a default browser…
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In this article, we shall discuss how to locate and edit the host file on macOS. The hosts file on a Mac is a plain text file that maps hostnames to IP addresses. It’s a crucial part of the operating system’s networking configuration. This file allows you to override DNS settings for specific domains. Please…
Application software which is referred to as an app is a program or group of programs designed for end-users. To find an app folder on your Mac, there are many ways to go about this. One of them is to click on the “Finder” which is usually located in your Dock and then select “Applications” in the left…
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Cisco Webex is your one easy-to-use and secure app to call, message, meet and get work done. It helps host video conferences with HD video, audio, and screen sharing. Video conferencing in general lets you instantly meet with anyone, without the need to travel. Best of all, you can sign up for free. Participants connect in…
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In this article, we shall learn How to set a default app to archive files on macOS. To set a default app to archive files on macOS, such as for handling ZIP, TAR, or other compressed formats. You can modify the file association so that a specific app always opens those types of files. Please…
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In this post, we shall discuss how to install and uninstall PowerShell on macOS via Homebrew. PowerShell is a cross-platform task automation solution made up of a command-line shell, a scripting language, and a configuration management framework. Please see Package Manager for macOS: How to install Homebrew on macOS, How to install Zoom on macOS, How to…
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A package manager or package-management system is a collection of software tools that automates the process of installing, upgrading, configuring, and removing computer programs for a computer’s operating system in a consistent manner. Homebrew is the preferred package manager for macOS and the installation is pretty straight forward. How to add a new partition to an…
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Homebrew is the preferred package manager for macOS and the installation is pretty straightforward. Homebrew is used for installing lots of different software like Git, Ruby, and Node simpler etc. Furthermore, Homebrew keeps its standard commands simple and installs only single-file applications through its default brew command-line interface. How to add a new partition to an existing…
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Deleting or uninstalling an app will remove it from your Mac and make the storage space it was using available for other items. You can do this from Launchpad or the Finder. Here are some related articles: How to stop an application from starting up automatically on macOS, how to wipe configuration off an interface…
