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Before you roll your eyes, sometimes it does come in handy (even for a self-respecting Mac fan) to run Windows. Maybe because you want to play the newest and coolest game or need to run some niche software program with no Mac equivalent. You can run Windows alongside macOS with a virtualization app such as VirtualBox or VMware Fusion, or...
Sometimes you want to change the volume on your Mac without hearing the audible "blips" that indicate its level. You can easily do this by holding the shift key while hitting the volume up or down buttons. If you want...
If you are looking for the command key symbol, or the option key symbol, or the eject key symbol for Mac—this is a one-stop page that lists the most commonly used special key symbols. With your mouse, drag over and...
Often abbreviated Ctrl+Alt+Del, this command (sometimes referred to as the "three-finger salute") has been a mainstay for PC users—primarily to restart the computer if it locks up. But if you have switched from PC to Mac, this isn't the key...
Of course you protect your Mac with a password, but you can take your security a little further by password protecting individual folders. Open Applications → Utilities → Disk Utility Select File → New Image → Image from Folder Select...
macOS gives users the option to create a custom message that will show up on the Lock screen. This is useful in the nightmare scenario of a lost or stolen Mac. Enter a phone number and email address, and anyone...
