How to get started using the DOS_deck game service on macOS
You can now play classic DOS games on your Mac in your browser, thanks to the online service DOS_deck. Here's how to use it.
macOS Tips and Tricks
Chip Loder
How to clear the cache in Photoshop for macOS
Adobe Photoshop stores lots of temporary files on your Mac during editing, which can have side-effects. Here's how to clear them out in macOS.
How to use the Basilisk II System 7 emulator on macOS
The Basilisk II emulator can be used to run old versions of Mac OS 8 and System 7 on a modern Mac. Here's how to get started using it.
How to type special characters on your Mac
Unlock the full potential of your Mac keyboard by mastering the use of special characters. Here are three easy methods to access myriad symbols in nearly every application.
Alex Baggott
How to run new macOS versions on older Macs using OpenCore
Apple removes support for old Mac hardware in new macOS releases. Here's how to run modern macOS on older Macs using OpenCore.
How to use Safari Profiles in macOS Sonoma
Apple has added a new Profiles feature to Safari in macOS Sonoma, which is meant to be a quick way to separate work and home browsing, and to help with concentration and privacy. Here's how to use it.
William Gallagher
How to make AppleInsider into a macOS Sonoma webapp
You've long been able to turn any website into an app on your Mac, but with macOS Sonoma, Apple has made it so easy that you're going to do it. Here's how.
How to run an Apple I on your Mac with OpenEmulator
The Apple I was Apple's first-ever computer, and you can try out computing history by emulating it using OpenEmulator. Here's how.
What is Display Scaling on Mac, and why you (probably) shouldn't worry about it
Display scaling makes the size of your Mac's interface more comfortable on non-Retina monitors but incurs some visual and performance penalties. We explain these effects and how much they matter.
How to use Activity Monitor in macOS Ventura
You can easily keep tabs on what's running on your Mac and get things running smoothly by using Apple's Activity Monitor. Here's how to get started.
How to get detailed macOS system info using uname
If you happen to be using Terminal, you can get quick system info through it using the uname command. Here's how to use the command line term in macOS.
How to use Homebrew on Mac to install third-party tools & apps
Homebrew is a macOS package manager that lets users install and manage UNIX tools and 3rd party software. Here's how to get started.
How to understand macOS Finder crash report alerts
Crash reports can lead to clues as to why an app crashed in macOS. Here's how to understand what those reports actually say about your Mac.
How to use classic Mac, Lisa, NeXT, Apple II software on your Mac
While old Apple hardware is mostly long-gone, there are ways to run some of your antique software on your current Mac. Here's how to get started emulating old Apple computers on your new machine.
How to access Apple-formatted APFS & HFS drives on Windows
It's easy to read your Apple APFS and HFS hard drives or SSDs on your Windows PC with the right format, or the right software. Here's what you need.
Andrew O'Hara
How to use a ChatGPT-like MLC local chatbot in macOS
AI is taking the world by storm, and while you could use Google Bard or ChatGPT, you can also use a locally-hosted one on your Mac. Here's how to use the new MLC LLM chat app.
Using macOS Disk Utility: How to repair Fusion Drives, and using command-line utilities
There are a few final useful utilities in Apple's Disk Utility you may not be aware of. Here's how to use them the continued exploration of the macOS tool.
How to get started with macOS AppleScript: dictionaries, syntax, and more
AppleScript is Apple's powerful automation language for macOS. Here's how to use it to speed up your workflow when using your Mac.
How to customize macOS Finder window toolbars
Toolbars in macOS make performing common tasks much easier in apps, but you can make them better. He's how to arrange them to your liking.
Getting started with macOS Disk Utility: Resizing, snapshots, and journaling
There are a few less obvious features for managing and manipulating your storage devices in the macOS Disk Utility. In the third part of our deep dive into Disk Utility, here's how to find and use them.
