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Does your Mac seem possessed at times? When it's running an app, does it seem less like a fleet-footed bunny and more like a stumbling zombie? If you think you just heard your Mac mutter "brains!" and you haven't installed any Halloween-based themes, it's time to get your hands dirty and clean out your Mac to speed up its performance....
When most Mac owners upgrade their computers to a new operating system like macOS Sierra, the installation of the new OS is done with a standard install and update through the Mac App Store. Sadly, that has resulted in some major...
With each new release of the stc operating system, there are always a few secret features, services, and tips hidden away, just waiting to be uncovered. macOS Sierra is no different, so the Rocket Yard has gathered a list of...
Smart Folders have been part of the Mac operating system since 2004, but many Mac users are totally unaware of what they are and how to use them. Simply stated, Smart Folders use the Spotlight search capability of macOS to...
At the end of September, the Rocket Yard gave you the scoop on the new version of Disk Utility that is now in macOS Sierra. While we got into the details of how to verify or repair disks using Disk...
Back in the early days of the Internet, things weren't quite as stable as they are now so system administrators created a suite of tools to help troubleshoot issues. Many old-timers wistfully remember the "fun" of typing in a ping...
