Discord's latest update broke it on macOS — here's how to fix it
A new update has broken Discord for some owners of Apple Silicon Macs — but there's a fix.
macOS Ventura Tips and Tricks
Amber Neely
How to move your Home directory in macOS Ventura
In macOS Ventura you can move your user's Home directory to a larger or faster external drive. Here's how.
Chip Loder
How to use background sounds in macOS Ventura
This lesser-known background sounds feature in macOS Ventura can help you relax and focus, so you can increase your productivity while at your desk. Here's how to set it up.
Catherine Cargill
How to use Continuity Camera in iOS 16 and macOS Ventura
Continuity Camera allows you to use your iPhone's camera to insert photos or documents in your Mac and use it as a FaceTime camera as well. Here is how to use Continuity Camera in macOS Ventura.
Nathaniel Pangaro
How to make an external bootable working drive in macOS Ventura
When something goes wrong with your Mac, it's a boon to have a separate, external drive that you can work from — but Apple no longer makes that easy. Here's how to do it.
William Gallagher
How to manage Thunderbolt & USB security in macOS Ventura
As part of the security improvements in Apple Silicon Macs running macOS Ventura, Apple has made it so that new USB or Thunderbolt devices have to be approved. Here's how to manage how often you see the requests.
Malcolm Owen
How to fix an iPod that won't sync with macOS Ventura
If you're still rocking it old school with an iPod, syncing may be an issue. It still works, but you may have to finesse it a bit. Here's what to try if your iPod won't sync with macOS Ventura.
How to customize the Dock in macOS Ventura
There are a number of settings you can change to control how the macOS Dock looks and behaves, which can help enhance your usage of the macOS UI element. Here's how to access them.
How to run iPadOS apps on macOS Ventura in 2023
Apple has gone to some lengths to make it possible for iOS developers to easily make Mac apps, and a few have. Here's how to find what's available in macOS Ventura.
How to quit all Mac apps at once in macOS Ventura
When working on your Mac for a long time, you may have many apps open and it may become a hassle to close every one of them individually. Here is how to close all your open apps at once.
How to shut down & start up automatically in macOS Ventura
Scheduling your Mac to reboot automatically has changed in macOS Ventura, and not for the better. Here's how to get it done.
How to stop mediaanalysisd from hogging your CPU in macOS
There have been varying reports of the mediaanalysisd background process causing excessive CPU usage in macOS when scanning photos. Here's what it is, what it does, and how to stop it.
How to get started coding for Arduino on macOS Ventura
In a previous article, we looked at connecting various kinds of Arduino hardware to your Mac. Here's how to get started programming on them to create your own projects.
Getting started with Arduino on macOS Ventura
Arduino is an inexpensive, small electronics platform for makers. Here's how to get started with it on macOS.
How to format flash drives for Mac and PC
If you have to use a flash drive on both Macs and Windows PCs, make sure both systems can read it. Here's how to format the drive correctly.
How to use Stacks and Quick Look in macOS Ventura
Stacks and Quick Look are handy features in the macOS Finder that can help speed up your workflow. Here's how to get started using them.
How to merge Calendars in macOS Ventura
It's about the time of year when people start reorganizing their lives, including calendars. As part of that effort, you may have a bunch of iCloud calendars you need to merge. Here's how to do it.
Michael Stroup
How to use 'New Folder With Selection' feature in macOS Ventura
In macOS Big Sur, Apple added the very useful New Folder With Selection command to Finder. Here's what it does, and how to use it.
How and why to use parental controls in macOS Ventura
Parental controls in macOS are designed to keep children safe. Here's how to use them, and why you should.
How to remove duplicate photos in macOS Ventura
You can quickly find your duplicate photos and videos in the macOS Ventura Photos app, and you don't need to download any third-party apps. Here's how to do it.
