Step-by-step guide to setting up and configuring a Mac, including essential system settings, software, security, and productivity tools
The App Store is a digital distribution platform for macOS apps, created and maintained by Apple Inc. When you redeem an App Store & iTunes Gift Card, you add credit to your Apple ID balance. You can use that credit to make purchases in the App Store, iTunes Store, Apple TV app, or Apple Books….
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PowerPoint contains a video recorder which can capture video and audio from any activity you might make on your computer. This article will show you how to record your screen with PowerPoint and make slide shows. Please see how to create a DNS record, how to change the speller and proofing language in PowerPoint, and…
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A screenshot, often referred to as a screen capture or screen grab, is a digital image that captures and displays the contents of a computer screen. Below are the methods to make a screenshot on a macOS device. Kindly refer to these related guides: Make Snapshot: 5 ways to take screenshots on Windows 11, and…
Replacing an old printer with a new printer (model) requires you to delete printer drivers from your macOS. Below are the simple steps to remove (uninstall) a printer from the list of available printers on a macOS. Please see SizeTrend: A Fast Windows Disk Space Analyzer for Storage Analysis, Veeam ONE 13.1.0.7034 Upgrade: Complete Pre-flight and Step-by-Step…
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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. Please see Strategic breakdown and step by step guide to upgrading to VBR 13.1, and Veeam Oracle RMAN Troubleshooting: Connection Timeout, Broken Pipe and a Stuck RMANPluginManager….
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 –…
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. For more information on how to create a shortcut, see the following links: Create a desktop shortcut, how to make a shortcut available to all users, and how to create a scheduled task…
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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. Here are some related articles: How to stop Zoom App from launching…
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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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