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How to fix Monterey problems

July 07, 2021

In this article, we explain how to solve macOS Monterey downloading/installing/not booting problems, as well as how to deal with Mac misbehavior after the upgrade.

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How to upgrade to macOS Monterey public beta

July 05, 2021

If you can’t wait to try the new features such as Shortcuts, Universal Control, and SharePlay in FaceTime, you can download and install macOS 12 Monterey today.

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How to downgrade from macOS Monterey to macOS Big Sur

July 02, 2021

Maybe Monterey doesn’t work perfectly on your Mac, there are speed issues, or you simply don’t like it. If that’s your experience, no worries, we can fix it. Here’s how to downgrade.

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Top-5 Simple Drawing Apps For Mac

October 12, 2020

Having a good drawing app for Mac is priceless. Retina screens, accurate touchpads, and native support for a variety of inputs make sketching on Mac a pleasure. But with so many drawing programs to choose from, how do you pick the right one? Welcome to the no-sweat guide to the best free drawing software for Mac!

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How to convert MOV files to MP4

June 12, 2020

When you need to convert MOV files to MP4, reliability matters most. You want an app or service that can deliver the results you need.

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How to take a full page screen capture on a Mac

May 15, 2020

Apple Mac and iOS devices make it easy to take a screenshot. Screenshots are a useful way to record important information or create content that you can share with colleagues or publish online.

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How to set alarms and timers on a Mac?

April 09, 2019

Where would we be in life without alarms? Alarms get us to work on time, to the airport on time, to church on time; they stop us missing deadlines and birthdays and remind us to take our medication when we need it. They’re useful for everything.

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How to post multiple pictures on Instagram

September 28, 2021

Learn the best way to add multiple photos on Instagram Stories either using your iPhone or Mac. Discover more hidden tips for your Instagram workflow.

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How to fix 504 gateway timeout errors

September 24, 2021

Find out why you might be getting 504 bad gateway errors and how to quickly fix them with a few great Mac apps.

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The disk you inserted was not readable by this computer: how to fix it

September 22, 2021

We explain how to fix corrupted hard drive, how to make a drive with an incompatible file system readable, and other methods to avoid the error on your Mac.

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Setapp launches a newsletter

September 22, 2021

Love being up to date but hate wasting time scrolling headlines? See how our brand new email newsletter can be of use. Read all

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How to unblock YouTube

September 17, 2021

YouTube is banned in many regions around the world. Luckily, it is possible to unblock YouTube videos and we’ll explain the top five ways how to do it in this article.

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How to find the best scheduling app for Mac

September 16, 2021

Browse this selection of best scheduling apps for Macintosh with quick outlines to help you choose at a glance.

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How to increase upload speed on Mac

September 15, 2021

Unlike download speed, upload speed tends to be largely overlooked, while in fact it has a major impact on the quality of your network. Let’s see how to get faster upload speed.

The best color picker apps for Mac

September 08, 2021

Find out how to choose a color picker that suits your workflow, helps select the right colors, and creates palettes on the fly.

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The best news apps on Mac

September 07, 2021

Find out how you can create the best news feed to stay informed throughout the day without overwhelming yourself with breaking news.

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Best tips to extend your Mac battery life

September 07, 2021

Apple Mac batteries don't last forever. How to boost MacBook battery life? Anyone with an iPhone will tell you that, but everyone with any long-term experience of Mac computers will eventually find out that batteries have a finite lifecycle.

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Top 12 tips on how to fix an overheating Mac in 2021

September 13, 2021

The most common problem Mac users experience is overheating. An overheating Mac isn’t something you want to try and ignore for too long.

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How to organize all the photos on your Mac

September 07, 2021

8 steps to master photo organization. How do you organize those and make it easy to find just the one you want when you want it? What about image formats not supported by Photos, like Pixelmator or Acorn? That’s where Pixa comes in.

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