macOS hides certain files and folders to keep Finder easier to use and to prevent accidental changes to items required by the operating system or an app. You may need to reveal them when troubleshooting an application, accessing a configuration folder, locating a library file, or following technical instructions. There are two practical ways to … Read more
You can take a screenshot on a Mac with a keyboard shortcut: Press Shift-Command-3 to capture the entire screen. Press Shift-Command-4 to select part of the screen. Press Shift-Command-5 to open the Screenshot tool, which includes options for capturing the screen, recording it, and choosing where files are saved. By default, screenshots are saved to … Read more
To force quit an app on a Mac, press Command-Option-Escape, select the unresponsive app, and click Force Quit. Confirm the action when macOS asks. You can also open the Apple menu, choose Force Quit…, and select the app from the list. Force quitting closes an app immediately, without giving it the usual opportunity to save … Read more
The fastest way to free up storage on a Mac is to remove large files you no longer need, empty the Trash, delete old downloads, uninstall unused apps, and review macOS storage recommendations. If your Mac storage is full, work through the steps below in order. Start with the built-in tools before deleting caches or … Read more
You can turn on FileVault from System Settings on a Mac with macOS disk encryption support. Open Apple menu > System Settings, select Privacy & Security, choose FileVault, click Turn On, and follow the prompts to select a recovery method. Before you begin, connect your Mac to power, make sure you know your Mac … Read more
You can restore files from a Time Machine backup by opening the folder where the file was stored, entering Time Machine, choosing an earlier version, and selecting Restore. Time Machine can recover deleted files, replace a damaged file with an older copy, restore an entire folder, or help transfer your data to another Mac. Quick … Read more
A Mac that wakes by itself—or will not stay asleep—usually has an app, connected device, network setting, or scheduled activity preventing normal sleep. To fix it, disconnect accessories, close apps, review sharing and wake settings, update macOS, and test the Mac in Safe Mode. If the problem continues after those steps, a battery, power, or … Read more
Time Machine is Apple’s built-in backup system for macOS. It automatically saves copies of your files, apps, photos, settings, and other data to another storage device. If you accidentally delete a file, need to recover an older version, or replace your Mac, you can use Time Machine to restore your data. Quick Answer To back … Read more
If Bluetooth is not working on your Mac, start by checking that Bluetooth is turned on, your accessory has enough battery, and the device is in pairing mode. Then remove and reconnect the accessory, restart both devices, install available macOS updates, and move away from possible sources of wireless interference. If the problem continues, reset … Read more
Quick Answer To start an Apple silicon Mac in Safe Mode, shut down the Mac, press and hold the power button until Loading startup options appears, select a volume, hold the Shift key, and click Continue in Safe Mode. To start an Intel-based Mac in Safe Mode, shut down or restart the Mac, immediately press … Read more