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How to use Jellyfin on a Mac to make a private streaming service

Film fans with a massive movie collection can make their own mini Netflix by using Jellyfin and a Mac as a file server. Here's how to create your own home video streaming service.

Mike Wuerthele and Malcolm Owen 2 weeks ago 5

How to use a spare keyboard or numpad as a macropad in macOS

The Stream Deck is great for running macros on your Mac, but there are ways to do it significantly cheaper. Sometimes, all it takes is a spare keyboard or a secondary numpad.

Malcolm Owen 3 weeks ago 1

How to download and install older macOS versions on compatible Macs

If you've ever have to wipe the drive of a very old Mac, you know you need an old macOS to get it running again. Beyond Restore, Apple only grudgingly allows downloads, but others are trying to make it easier.

William Gallagher 1 month ago 6

How to back up your iPhone & iPad to your Mac before something goes wrong

Backing up your iPhone or iPad to your Mac is the fastest and most reliable way to protect your data, and is especially useful before updates, repairs, or device replacement.

Andrew Orr 2 months ago 4

How to add an email account to Apple Mail on Mac or iOS

For many, the best email app is the one that came on your iPhone, Apple's own Mail app. To get the most use out of the Mail app, you can set it up to have all of your email accounts and addresses in one place in it.

Bon Adamson 3 months ago 10

How to import your old passwords into Apple Passwords

Apple Passwords is a secure and safe alternative for those seeking to escape 1Password's latest price hike. Here's what you need to know.

Bon Adamson 3 months ago 27

How Docker can help you run apps on your Mac

Docker is an important tool for developers and for running apps across networks, and it has many uses for the pro and hobbyist alike. Here's how you can get started using the containerization tech on your Mac.

Malcolm Owen 5 months ago 4

Google wants to use your emails to train its AI — here's how to turn that off

While Google disagrees, the company may have decided again that your data is its toy. Here's how to try to stop Gmail from training its AI on your email.

AppleInsider Staff 6 months ago 25

Inside Homebrew: How to get the best open source software on Mac, for free

Homebrew is the best source for open source software yet, and makes installation easy. Here's what Homebrew is, how it works, and how to use a graphical interface with the service to make it even easier.

Andrew Orr 6 months ago 7

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