A bootable version of the macOS Catalina installer is one of the often-overlooked tools a Mac user should have on hand before upgrading to or performing a clean install of Catalina. The bootable installer you create in this guide will...
macOS Mojave has a lot going for it: plenty of new features, new security and privacy safeguards, even new apps, such as News and Home. Even with all the new capabilities, some of you may find yourselves wishing for one...
One of the first steps in installing macOS Mojave is acquiring the Mojave installer from the App Store. While this is generally an easy process, it can have a few twists and turns that can leave you frustrated. In this guide,...
In this guide, we will look at some of the installation problems that tend to occur with new releases of the Mac operating system. With any luck, you may be able to either correct the issue, allowing you to finish the installation, or prevent the problem from occurring in the first place.
Disk First Aid, currently part of Disk Utility, has long been the go-to utility for verifying and repairing a Mac's storage system. Included as a standalone app with the original Mac OS, it was later folded into Disk Utility when...
The year 2017 was a big one for tech enthusiasts. New gear and software news – both good and not-so-good – dominated the headlines. So which news articles and tech tips most caught the interest of Rocket Yard readers? These...
Installing a new version of the macOS can cause a bit of trepidation. Will all my older apps work? Are there any serious bugs in the new OS? Will my peripherals continue to work, including that wide-format LaserJet from the...
You just upgraded to macOS High Sierra and you're amazed at the overall performance improvement you're experiencing on your Mac. OK, I just made that up. Most of the time, upgrading to a new version of the Mac operating system...
Sometimes it's a good idea to do a clean install of a new Mac operating system version. What's a clean install? That means that the hard drive is erased completely and reformatted, which removes not only the current Mac operating system...
