Three Connectivity Problems Remote Workers Are Having During the Pandemic
With nearly half the American workforce now working from home, connectivity problems abound. Here are three categories of networking problems we’re seeing frequently, along with suggestions for solutions.
Here’s How to Set a Default Printer on your Mac
If you have access to multiple printers, you probably know that you can choose one from the Printer pop-up menu at the top of the Print dialog. But macOS has a feature that should make it so you don’t have to switch printers manually as often.
What We Can Expect from macOS 11.0 Big Sur, iOS 14, iPadOS 14, and watchOS 7
At its Worldwide Developer Conference, Apple showed off the next versions of its major operating systems: macOS 11.0 Big Sur, iOS 14, iPadOS 14, and watchOS 7. Here’s what you can expect this fall.
Macs Switching from Intel Chips to Apple Silicon—Answers to Your Questions
Apple announced that future Macs will run on Apple-designed chips rather than processors from Intel. Got questions? We’ve got answers!
Here’s How the Exposure Notification System from Apple and Google Protects Your Privacy
Apple and Google have formed an unprecedented partnership to develop an exposure notification system to help combat the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s thoughtfully designed to help with contact tracing while ensuring the privacy of all who use it.
Find Files in the Finder Better by Specifying a Search Scope
This isn’t about periscopes or mouthwash—when it comes to searching, a scope is the area in which a search takes place. When you use the Search field in a Finder window to look for files and folders, you have the choice of two scopes: This Mac or the current folder.
Got a Mac Laptop? Here’s What You Need to Know about Battery Health Management in Catalina
If you have a Mac laptop with Thunderbolt 3 ports, the new battery health management option in macOS 10.15.5 Catalina could extend the lifespan of your battery. However, it comes at the cost of reduced everyday runtime. Learn more here:
Stop Group FaceTime Video Tiles from Bouncing with Recent Apple OS Updates
Group FaceTime has a feature that some find obnoxious: automatic speaking prominence that causes the video tile for the speaker to grow and move around.
How to Ask for Tech Support So You Get Good Answers Quickly
Do you have frustrating interactions with tech support? Follow our advice on how to talk to a support rep to get better support and a faster resolution to your problem.
Use the Mac’s Built-In Screen Sharing to Provide Remote Help
Do you need to help someone with their Mac without visiting them in person? During this time of physical distancing, macOS’s Screen Sharing feature is a perfect solution, letting you converse while observing or controlling a remote Mac.
