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After unboxing a new storage-based item, it’s a wise move to look into how to format a hard drive for Mac (or SD card, flash drive, etc.) to reduce the likelihood of unexpected corruption, data loss, or other performance issues. Read below to see what to do.

Google Translate is a powerful tool that lets you communicate with people in different languages almost instantaneously. It’s not quite as easy to use as Star Trek’s “universal translators,” but until that day comes here are some Google Translate tips to make the most out of it.

Because AirDrop is a native macOS app it’s pretty easy to learn how to AirDrop. There’s no need, for example, to download any additional software when you’re looking at how to turn on AirDrop on Mac, iPhone, or iPad.

Whether you’re deleting Facebook because you’re suffering from platform fatigue, you’re advertisement-adverse, or just believe the channel has sucked the social out of social media, here is a thorough guide to help you deactivate, close, and delete your Facebook account while still holding on to your memories.

Wherever you go online, your search history leaves a footprint. Every website records every page you visit, every link you click, and usually leaves a cookie so that it knows when you’ve come back. Here is how you clear recently viewed items on your Mac.

Today we announce the launch of redesigned Setapp, a gateway to targeted app discovery. The biggest transformation that has ever happened to Setapp, it’s everywhere.

Because Siri was only made available on laptops and desktops a few years ago, the issue of how to activate Siri on Mac is one that some Apple fans still aren’t familiar with. Below, you can quickly discover how to use Siri on Mac as well as some cool Siri tricks to make your life easier

iPhone owners are spoilt for choice in that they can use AirDrop, Image Capture, iCloud, or the Photos app to transfer files between smartphone and Mac. Sadly, it isn’t quite so easy to transfer files from Android to Mac. Here, you need to get a bit more creative.

Wherever we decide to be today, we stay connected. Luckily, Mac has a built-in video and audio calling app just for that. FaceTime for Mac is completely free and as long as the person you’re calling has an Apple device supporting FaceTime (iPhone 4, iPad 2, and macOS 10.9.2 or later) — you’re good to go.

For a long time, Mac users never had to worry about viruses. Macs were immune, which meant that a combination of hackers not bothering with Macs and in-built security features kept Macs safe.

While Chromecast lacks one-click interface on the same intuitive level as Apple TV, it really isn’t difficult to set up your Mac for casting. In addition to covering that, this article presents some of the different ways to get the best performance possible when using Chromecast for Mac.

Yoink is a drag-and-drop app that takes away the burden of dragging. The app allows you to free up mouse on your Mac by keeping files ready for transfer in a temporary spot.