How to refurbish a 2012 13-inch MacBook Pro Older MacBook Pros are still a viable option for mobile work in this day and age. Here's how to refurbish a 13-inch MacBook Pro from 2012 and bring it up to scratch. Chip Loder 2 years ago 0
Repurposing Macs: How to get more out of your obsolete hardware If you've upgraded to a new Mac, don't throw away your old one. Here are some ideas of things you can do to get more out of your older Apple desktop. Malcolm Owen 1 month ago 11
How to stop your LG or Samsung smart TV from tracking you Even when used as a monitor for your Mac, an LG or Samsung smart TV will periodically capture what's on screen and send it to company servers. Here's how to stop that terrible behavior. Andrew Orr 3 months ago 32
How to run ChatGPT-style AI on your Mac without paying a dime OpenAI's newest gpt-oss-20b model lets your Mac run ChatGPT-style AI with no subscription, no internet, and no strings attached. Here's how to get started. Andrew Orr 9 months ago 6
How to edit PDFs on a Mac using Preview & third-party apps Editing PDFs on a Mac is simple, thanks to the built-in tools in macOS and various third-party apps. Here's how to get started, whether you're making quick annotations or detailed modifications. Andrew Orr 1 year ago 8
How to backup your Mac Whether it's a MacBook Pro that's always out on the road with you, or a Mac Studio that gets left in an office, your Mac holds critical data and you've got to back it up. William Gallagher 1 year ago 14
How using a VPN can help you see location restricted content One of the best VPNs for Mac will not only protect your data, but it also helps you avoid location-based restrictions. Here's how you can watch more TV shows and sports events. Malcolm Owen 1 year ago 4
How to set up and manage a guest user on your Mac On occasion, you may want to allow other people in your home to access your Mac, but not your personal account. We'll show you how to set up and manage temporary guest users. Charles Martin 1 year ago 3
How to make boot media for PowerPC Macs on modern hardware It's easy to make boot disks on old Macs for older hardware, but as the years have gone on, it's gotten a little more difficult. Here's how to make classic Mac OS 9 and early Mac OS X boot media on your modern Mac. Chip Loder 1 year ago 4
