macOS Articles
Oct 18th, 2021 by 
Fix Black or Blank Screen and Flash Videos Not Playing
Troubleshooting steps to get flash video and games working on any Mac computer
Connect to Shared Folder on Windows 10 from Mac OS X
This little tutorial will save you hours of frustration
7 OS X Tips for Windows Users
Who knows, you may fall into the Cult of Mac
If you recently purchased a Mac or if you have been required to use a Mac for work, you might be frustrated trying to use OS X if you have […]
How to Setup an iTunes Library On an External Hard Drive or NAS
If you have a lot of media, this will do the trick
Did you know it was possible to move your iTunes library over to an external hard drive? If you’re low on space and you have a lot of media that simply […]
10 Fixes When Safari Running Slow on Your Mac
How to fix this annoying problem
Apple touts Safari as the fastest browser out there, which may be true on iOS, but I regularly use Chrome on my Mac because Safari is just too slow. Sometimes […]
How to Create an Encrypted Disk Image in OS X
It's like making your own encrypted file container
Looking for a way to encrypt a folder of sensitive data on your Mac? You could encrypt your entire hard drive using File Vault, but this may be overkill for […]
Install, Boot, and Run Mac OS X From an External Hard Drive
Great for troubleshooting or having a virtual OS
Looking for a way to install and run OS X on an external hard drive? This can be useful for a couple of different reasons. Firstly, it allows you to […]
Ultimate Guide to Running Windows on a Mac
Different ways you can install as well as the pros and cons of each
Even though I use my Mac as my main working machine for everyday use, I still need Windows occasionally for certain programs or for certain websites that only work in […]
How to Install Mac OS X using VMware Fusion
A virtual machine can protect your privacy and keep your safe from viruses/malware
I’ve previously written about converting your Windows PC into a virtual machine and installing a fresh copy of Windows in a virtual machine, but what if you have a Mac […]
Mac Equivalents of Windows Programs and Features
They are all there, minus the big Start button
If you’ve recently converted over to a Mac or are being forced to use one against your will, you probably are used to the user-friendly environment of Windows and want […]
How to Burn a DVD on a Mac
One day you can tell your grandkids about it
I’ve already talked about how you can burn CDs and DVDs in Windows, so now it’s time to learn how to burn discs in OS X. It’s worth noting that […]
How to Burn an ISO File using Mac OS X
Just like Windows, no additional software needed
Looking for a way to burn an ISO image file to a CD or DVD on your Mac? Luckily, just as you can mount and burn ISO images files in […]
View Saved Wi-Fi (WPA, WEP) Passwords on OS X
Handy when you have to log in with a different device
Just about everybody who has a laptop has probably connected to several different wireless networks over the course of time. I tend to travel a lot and take my laptop […]
Fix “Cannot Install the Software for Printer” on OS X
These simple steps will save you hours of crying
Recently, I connected an old HP Officejet Pro 8500 to my network and tried to add the printer to my Macbook Pro running OS X Mountain Lion. I was able […]
Fix “Security Code Invalid” Error in iTunes
This can happen for all kinds of crazy reasons
Recently, my wife was trying to buy something on iTunes from her iPhone and she was asked to verify the billing information. When she tried to enter the security code […]
How to Use Windows 7 with Boot Camp
Boot directly to Windows on a Mac
Installing Windows 7 on your Mac using Boot Camp is a great way to get full performance out of both operating systems. Boot Camp works by partitioning your Mac’s hard […]
