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Where the .zshrc File is Located on Mac

Nov 18, 2021 - 1 Comment
zshrc file on Mac

Wondering where the .zshrc file is located on a Mac? If you’re a Mac command line user who is interested in using and customizing the zsh shell, or using something like Oh My Zsh, you may be curious to know what and where the .zshrc file is located, and how to access it so that … Read More

How to Edit & Enhance Voice Memos on Mac

Nov 18, 2021 - Leave a Comment
How to Edit & Enhance Voice Memos on Mac

Do you use Voice Memos app on the Mac to record audio, a quick voice note, phone call, or some other content? Perhaps, you use it to create podcasts from your home, or record an interview or meeting? If you’re a Voice Memos for Mac user, you may also be interested in editing those voice … Read More

How to Install Oh My Zsh on Mac

Nov 15, 2021 - Leave a Comment
Install Oh My Zsh on Mac

Want to try out Oh My Zsh in your Terminal? Oh My Zsh is a popular zsh configuration manager, offering tons of themes, functions, helpers, plugins, and other handy features for command line users. It’s used heavily by many who spend a lot of time in the command line, whether for development, administration, or just … Read More

Mac App Store “An SSL error has occurred and a secure connection to the server cannot be made.”

Nov 12, 2021 - 1 Comment
Mac App Store SSL Error

Some Mac users are finding an App Store error when attempting to download apps or update apps from the Mac App Store. The error message says: “We could not complete your purchase. An SSL error has occurred and a secure connection to the server cannot be made.”

How to Fix “Blocked Plug-in” PDF Safari Error on Mac

Nov 12, 2021 - Leave a Comment
Safari Blocked Plug-in Error when downloading PDF files on Mac

Have you ever tried to open a PDF in Safari on the Mac, only to be hit with a “Blocked Plug-In” message in the browser, rather than the PDF? While sometimes this can relate to having the Adobe Acrobat plugin installed on the Mac, it can also be an issue with Safari and loading some … Read More

Fix “Your Mac was unable to communicate with your Apple Watch” Error

Nov 5, 2021 - 6 Comments
Fix Mac unable to communicate with Apple Watch error

Some Mac users may experience an issue when unlocking their Mac with Apple Watch where they discover it is no longer working as expected, despite all the conditions being met to do so. Instead, users may get an error message that says “Your Mac was unable to communicate with your Apple Watch. Make sure your … Read More

How to Save Reading Lists Offline on iPhone, iPad & Mac

Nov 5, 2021 - Leave a Comment
How to Save Reading Lists Offline on iPhone, iPad & Mac

If you regularly make use of Safari’s Reading List feature to save web content for reading later in your free time, you may be interested in checking out the offline reading feature that’s available for reading list items. This makes sure your reading list items are accessible at all times, even if the iPhone, iPad, … Read More

12 of the Best Features in MacOS Monterey to Try Out

Nov 2, 2021 - 4 Comments
12 Best macOS Monterey Features

Apple has finally released the new macOS Monterey update after months of developer and public beta testing. If you’ve already went ahead and installed macOS Monterey, then you’ll come across a ton of new changes shortly after you update your Mac. While macOS Monterey isn’t a UI redesign like last year’s macOS Big Sur update, … Read More

How to Share iCloud Storage with Family on Mac

Nov 1, 2021 - Leave a Comment
How to Share iCloud Storage with Family on Mac

Are you on the larger size iCloud storage plan and want to share it with family? iCloud storage can be shared with family members thanks to Apple’s Family Sharing feature, and this is easy to access on the Mac.

Don’t Use iCloud? How to Remove “Start Using iCloud” Notifications on Mac

Oct 30, 2021 - 10 Comments
Finder icon on the Mac

If you’re a Mac user who does not use iCloud, nor do you want to use iCloud, you might be bothered by the “Start Using iCloud” notifications and messages in System Preferences to use the iCloud service. iCloud is undeniably useful with its syncing capabilities, but if you don’t use it for whatever reason, you … Read More

How to Install MacOS Monterey on a Mac

Oct 29, 2021 - 4 Comments
Installing macOS Monterey

macOS Monterey is here, complete with some nice new features like Live Text which allows you to select text in images, the inclusion of Shortcuts app on Mac, improvements to Safari, Focus modes, the ability to use a Mac as an AirPlay receiver, and a variety of general refinements to the Mac operating system. If … Read More

macOS Big Sur 11.6.1 Released with Security Fixes

Oct 25, 2021 - 1 Comment
macOS Big Sur

Apple has released macOS Big Sur 11.6.1 for Mac users who are interested in continuing to run the macOS Big Sur operating system, rather than jump to macOS Monterey 12. The 11.6.1 update is said to improve the security of macOS Big Sur and is therefore recommended to all users to install. macOS Big Sur … Read More

macOS Monterey Released, Download Now

Oct 25, 2021 - 17 Comments
MacOS Monterey available to download

Apple has released macOS Monterey, versioned as macOS 12.0.1, to the general public. The build number is 21A559. Any Mac that is compatible with macOS Monterey can download and install the update right now if they choose to. Users can also stay on their current macOS version if they prefer by simply ignoring the update. … Read More

How to Search & Send GIFs in Messages for Mac

Oct 21, 2021 - Leave a Comment
How to Search & Send GIFs in Messages for Mac

Have you ever wanted an easy way to share GIFs while texting your friends on iMessage from a Mac? As long as your Mac is a modern version of macOS, you can find and send gifs right within the stock Messages app, just like you can from iPhone and iPad.

Why is My MacBook Draining Battery While Sleeping?

Oct 20, 2021 - 8 Comments
MacBook battery draining when sleeping

Some MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, and MacBook users may have noticed their computers are draining battery even when the Mac is sleeping and not in use. This seems like a peculiar issue, but it turns out there there may be an explanation. A simple way to diagnose this issue is by going to  Apple … Read More

How to Get an Apple ID Recovery Key on Mac

Oct 18, 2021 - 3 Comments
How to Create an Apple ID Recovery Key on Mac

Resetting an Apple ID password can be annoying, though it’s made much easier if you have access to a device that you are already signed into. Without another device though, the process of resetting an Apple ID account login can be frustrating, but a Recovery Key makes this situation easier. You can generate a Recovery … Read More

How to Stop Sharing Calendars on Mac

Oct 15, 2021 - Leave a Comment
How to Stop Sharing Calendars on Mac

Want to stop sharing a calendar from the Mac? Maybe you’re trying to remove someone from your shared calendar? Removing someone from your iCloud calendar is as easy as sharing it using Apple’s Calendar app, and of course you can stop sharing a calendar completely too.

How to Make a Calendar Public on Mac

Oct 14, 2021 - Leave a Comment
How to Make a Calendar Public on Mac

Are you looking to share your calendar with a lot of people from a Mac? In that case, adding those users to your shared calendar one by one can be a hassle. In such instances, you can make use of the Public Calendar feature that the Calendar app on macOS has to offer.

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