How to apply Quartz filters in macOS when saving images in Preview
Core Graphics provides default image filters for quick special effects. Here's how to save image files in Preview for macOS with effects.
macOS Tips and Tricks
Chip Loder
How to turn on Empty Trash Automatically in macOS Sequoia
The Mac's Trash stores files until you remove them from your drives. Here's how to empty the Trash automatically in macOS Sequoia.
How to import your old passwords into the new Apple Passwords
Apple now has an official password manager, but importing your old passwords from other apps into Apple Passwords can be a bit of a pain.
Bon Adamson
How to renew your DHCP lease on macOS
DHCP is a networking protocol used to assign an IP address to your Apple device. Here's how to force a new IP address on macOS.
How XProtect protects you from viruses on macOS
XProtect is Apple's Mac virus detection system which keeps your Mac safe. Here's how the protective macOS feature works.
How advanced content caching settings on the Mac works
Advanced configuration parameters control how your Mac stores cached Apple and iCloud content. Here's how to change the settings.
How to use Mission Control on Mac to enhance your productivity
Juggling multiple apps and windows can feel chaotic, but macOS Mission Control brings order to the madness, giving you a clear, organized view of all your open apps, desktops, and full-screen windows.
Andrew Orr
How macOS protects your data from malware
Malware is bad software you don't want to encounter, as it can harm your Mac or cause data loss. Here's how to protect against it.
How to use inline text prediction and other autocorrect functions in Pages
Pages users may have recently noticed the app trying to predicting what you're trying to say. Equally so, you might find yourself wondering how to get this feature working in your Pages app.
How to hide all but your open apps in macOS Dock
The macOS Dock displays apps you add to it or that you run. Here's how to make it display only apps that are currently running on your Mac.
How to use AWS CodeBuild to make macOS apps
CodeBuild is an Amazon Web Service tool for automating the building of software. Now you can use it to build macOS and iOS apps.
How to make the most of Apple's Calendar, and when to opt for an alternative
A calendar app is practically an essential tool of the modern world. As great of a default option as Apple Calendar already is, you can actually kick things up a notch with a few features and tricks in mind.
How to use Disk Jockey for retro emulation on your Mac
Disk Jockey is an app that allows you to create disk image files for a variety of retro computers and emulators. Here's how to use it.
How to use UTM to run almost any version of macOS — even very old ones
UTM is a cross-platform emulator that allows you to run macOS, Windows, or Linux. Here's how to use it to run very old versions of Apple's Mac operating system.
How to use Apple's Dictionary app on its own, and in Look Up
No matter how long you've been reading, no matter how vast your vocabulary is, you'll always find words you just don't know from time to time. The Mac's built-in Dictionary app makes those moments exceedingly temporary.
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.
How to get started using Apple Open Directory
Directory Services provides a central place to store users and passwords for corporate and enterprise users. Here's how to use it on macOS.
How to stop Musk's Grok AI from training on anything you've ever said or done on X
Twitter/X has automatically opted you in to training Elon Musk's Grok AI on everything you've ever posted on the service. Here's where they have stashed the hidden setting, and how to turn it off.
William Gallagher
How to use Startup security in macOS to protect your Mac
There are several utilities you can use on your Mac to secure it at startup. Here's how to use them to keep your Mac and data safe.
How to get VMWare Fusion Pro 13 for free
Virtualization app VMWare Fusion Pro 13 is now free for personal use. Here's how to get it for your Mac.
