Fix “Cannot Install the Software for Printer” on OS X
Recently, I connected an old HP Officejet Pro 8500 to my network and tried to add the printer to my Macbook Pro running OS X Mountain Lion. I was able to install the printer fine on my PC, but when I...
View ArticleView Saved Wi-Fi (WPA, WEP) Passwords on OS X
Just about everybody who has a laptop has probably connected to several different wireless networks over the course of time. I tend to travel a lot and take my laptop with me everywhere I go, so I...
View ArticleHow to Burn an ISO File using Mac OS X
Looking for a way to burn an ISO image file to a CD or DVD on your Mac? Luckily, just as you can mount and burn ISO images files in Windows 8/10 without additional software, you can also do the same...
View ArticleHow to Burn a DVD on a Mac
I’ve already talked about how you can burn CDs and DVDs in Windows, so now it’s time to learn how to burn discs in OS X. It’s worth noting that even though you can burn Blu-ray discs in Windows, you...
View ArticleMac Equivalents of Windows Programs and Features
If you’ve recently converted over to a Mac or are being forced to use one against your will, you probably are used to the user-friendly environment of Windows and want to know the Mac equivalent of...
View ArticleHow to Install Mac OS X using VMware Fusion
I’ve previously written about converting your Windows PC into a virtual machine and installing a fresh copy of Windows in a virtual machine, but what if you have a Mac and you want the same benefits of...
View ArticleUltimate Guide to Running Windows on a Mac
Even though I use my Mac as my main working machine for everyday use, I still need Windows occasionally for certain programs or for certain websites that only work in Internet Explorer. Instead of...
View ArticleInstall, Boot, and Run Mac OS X From an External Hard Drive
Looking for a way to install and run OS X on an external hard drive? This can be useful for a couple of different reasons. Firstly, it allows you to run another copy of OS X without needing any...
View ArticleHow to Create an Encrypted Disk Image in OS X
Looking for a way to encrypt a folder of sensitive data on your Mac? You could encrypt your entire hard drive using File Vault, but this may be overkill for most people. Luckily, OS X has a built-in...
View Article10 Fixes When Safari Running Slow on Your Mac
Apple touts Safari as the fastest browser out there, which may be true on iOS, but I regularly use Chrome on my Mac because Safari is just too slow. Sometimes a webpage won’t load or I won’t be able to...
View ArticleHow to Setup an iTunes Library On an External Hard Drive or NAS
Did you know it was possible to move your iTunes library over to an external hard drive? If you’re low on space and you have a lot of media that simply cannot be stored using iCloud, then one great...
View Article7 OS X Tips for Windows Users
If you recently purchased a Mac or if you have been required to use a Mac for work, you might be frustrated trying to use OS X if you have been a long-time Windows user. This is completely...
View ArticleConnect to Shared Folder on Windows 10 from Mac OS X
I recently upgraded one of my computers to Windows 10 and setup a shared folder so that I could easily transfer files from my MacBook Pro and Windows 7 machines to Windows 10 over the home network. I...
View ArticleFix Black or Blank Screen and Flash Videos Not Playing
Are you getting a blank or black screen when trying to play YouTube videos or flash content in Mac OS X? Upon searching for a solution online, I’ve run across quite a few troubleshooting steps, but no...
View ArticleHow to Quickly Empty the Trash in macOS Using Terminal
When you delete a file on a Mac, you only end up hiding it in Finder. To remove it and free up the associated disk space, you must empty the Trash. Control-clicking the Trash icon and picking the...
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