How-Tos

How to use Apple Software Restore to clone your Mac's drive

Apple Software Restore lets you clone your Mac even with a Signed System Volume. Here's how to use it to copy your Mac's storage.

Chip Loder | 15 hours ago

How to use profiles to change how Terminal windows look in macOS

The Mac Terminal app is your window into macOS's UNIX underpinnings. Here's how to customize the appearance of Terminal in macOS.

Chip Loder | 4 days ago

Inside Apple Podcasts: how to get the most out of Apple's player

Podcasts are wildly popular, and its easy to see why — from sports to true crime, comedy, news, and more, there seems to be one for nearly anything. Here's how to use Apple Podcasts and get the most out of your podcast experience.

Amber Neely | 5 days ago

How to customize the log window in Console for macOS

You can customize the macOS Console's log window to change the way it behaves. Here's how to adjust it for your needs.

Chip Loder | 1 week ago

How to stop Spotlight hogging disk space on macOS

Spotlight in macOS stores some of its indices and search data on your Startup Disk. Here's how to minimize Spotlight using disk space.

Chip Loder | 1 week ago

How to turn off Apple Intelligence — and why you need to keep turning it off

It's not enough to turn off Apple Intelligence once, as Apple turns it back on and forces you to keep turning it off after every OS update. Here's how to turn it off and get that space back.

William Gallagher | 2 weeks ago

How to shut down your iPhone in iOS 18

Apple's iOS 18 brings a new and more convenient way to shut down your iPhone — but it's no more obvious than the existing options. Whether you're packing the iPhone away or taking it to be repaired, here's everything you can do.

Charles Martin | 2 weeks ago

How to build an offline reading library & access articles anytime

Don't let a flaky internet connection or a disappearing webpage stand between you and your favorite articles. Here's how to save articles for offline reading.

Andrew Orr | 3 weeks ago

How to run Mac OS 9 on Apple Silicon using UTM

UTM is an emulator for virtualizing other operating systems. Here's how to use it to run Apple's Mac OS 9 on a Mac running on Apple Silicon.

Chip Loder | 3 weeks ago

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How a VPN stops an ISP from throttling your online activities

Internet providers could be throttling your connection if you're gaming or streaming too much. Here's how a VPN for Mac can help prevent ISP traffic management from infringing on your fun.

Malcolm Owen | 3 weeks ago

How to set ChatGPT as your default search engine in Safari

Starting from iOS 18.1, you can set ChatGPT as the default search engine in Safari. Here's how to use the LLM service for your browser queries.

Chip Loder | 4 weeks ago

How to turn on Siri on macOS without sending your Contacts to Apple

To use Siri on macOS, there's a requirement to send Apple your contacts. Here's how to avoid handing that data over to Apple.

Chip Loder | 1 month ago

How to view installer logs in macOS

The macOS installer is quick and easy to use, but you can find out more info on what happens during installations by checking its built-in logs. Here's how to look at them.

Chip Loder | 1 month ago

How to disable AI-Driven Search and Spotlight in macOS Sequoia

Search and Spotlight use Apple Intelligence in macOS Sequoia to suggest results to user queries. Here's how to turn it off.

Chip Loder | 1 month ago

Inside Photos — managing images and videos on your iPhone, iPad, and Mac

Apple's Photos holds every image you make with your phone. Here's everything you need to know to get started using the Photos app on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac.

Malcolm Owen | 1 month ago

How to speed up new document creation by using templates on Mac

Templates, either provided or customized for your workflow, can help you generate eye-catching content in Pages, Numbers, and Keynote and other Mac programs. Here's how to create your own personal ones.

Charles Martin | 1 month ago

How to install MAME on your Apple Silicon Mac

MAME is the Multi Arcade Machine Emulator for playing classic games. Here's how to get it up and running on your Apple Silicon Mac.

Chip Loder | 1 month ago

How to use SVG on the Mac and on the web

Scalable Vector Graphics are a common resizable image format for the web. Here's how to use them in macOS.

Chip Loder | 1 month ago

How to fix an incessant 'X is accessing your screen' bug in macOS Sequoia

A bug in some versions of macOS Sequoia may cause repeated notifications that an app is accessing your screen. Here's how to fix it.

Charles Martin | 1 month ago

How to take control of your privacy by taking the fight to the source

Data brokers and people search sites are a serious problem, often too big in scope for individuals to handle. But Incogni can take the fight to them and restore your online privacy.

How to measure your Mac's network performance with iPerf3 in Terminal

iperf3 is a network throughput tool used to measure the performance of the network your Mac is using. Here's how to use it in the macOS Terminal app.

Chip Loder | 1 month ago

How to turn off Enhanced Visual Search for Photos on iPhone or iPad

The Enhanced Visual Search in the iOS Photos app sends encrypted, anonymized data from photos to Apple. Here's what that means and how to turn it off.

Chip Loder | 1 month ago

How to unplug from Apple Intelligence on iOS and macOS

Apple Intelligence is still in its infancy, but not everyone wants to use it. Here's how to disconnect from Apple Intelligence on iOS and macOS.

Chip Loder | 2 months ago

How to import photos using the Image Capture app on Mac

Image Capture is Apple's image acquisition app for grabbing pictures from your camera or scanner. Here's how to use it in a variety of settings.

Chip Loder | 2 months ago

How to stop macOS Sequoia sharing your Safari and Spotlight searches with Apple

By default, macOS Sequoia sends your Safari, Spotlight, and Siri searches to Apple. Here's how to turn that setting off.

Chip Loder | 2 months ago

How to use Siri to get answers from ChatGPT

With the release of Apple Intelligence and ChatGPT integration, you can now use Siri to get AI answers from OpenAI's service.

Chip Loder | 2 months ago

How to create your own Memories movies in Photos on iOS or iPadOS 18

There are now two ways to create Memories movies in Photos as of iOS 18.1 or later: one method is the same way you have done it in previous iOS versions, and the new one leverages Apple Intelligence if it's available on your device.

Charles Martin | 2 months ago

How to use or disable iOS Apple Mail's new categories feature

As of iOS 18.2, Apple's Mail app features categories to help users sort through their mail. Here's what it does, how to fine-tune it, and how to turn it off if you prefer.

Charles Martin | 2 months ago

How to install and use the beta VirtualBox for Apple Silicon Macs

VirtualBox is now available for Apple Silicon-based Macs, although with spotty x86 support. Here's how to use it.

Chip Loder | 2 months ago

How the new Apple Invites app works, and when you want to use it

While the new Apple Invites app and service sounds easy to use, it joins together so many Apple Services that it takes several steps — and can confuse your invitees. Here's how to use it.

William Gallagher | 2 months ago