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Can’t Send Messages From Your Mac? Try These Steps.

Apple’s myriad devices work together seamlessly — except when they don’t.  I recently ran across an irritating problem in that my Mac quit allowing me to send messages in the Messages app. It took me a while to find the solution, and, naturally, I’m happy to share it with our readers. How to Send Messages From Your Mac You can...

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Scanning Photos on the iPhone and iPad

Last week, I showed you how to scan documents using the Files app on iPhone and iPad. One reader asked about how to scan photos using the Apple mobile devices, and that's the topic of today's article. Why Scan Photos?...

MacBook Pro with CD halfway out of internal optical drive

Quick Tip: Eight Ways to Force Eject a Disc From Your Mac’s Optical Drive

Though Apple slowly phased out optical drives from its Mac lineup over the years, you might still have a MacBook or desktop Mac with a disc drive. You might also have an external solution with a CD/DVD/Blu-ray drive. At some point, there’s a chance that a CD, DVD or Blu-Ray disc is going to get stuck in your Mac or external optical drive. Fortunately, there are some simple steps that can be taken to force eject a disc that’s stuck.

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How to Merge Finder & Application Windows in macOS

When you open an app like Safari or the Finder on your Mac, a window opens on the Desktop. Sometimes you end up with lots of open windows that you may wish to merge. Note: Don’t confuse the Finder with...

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