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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

Apple Diagnostics checks your Mac’s internal hardware for possible problems with components such as memory, the logic board, battery, and wireless hardware. It can help you determine whether a startup problem is likely caused by hardware rather than software. Quick Answer To run Apple Diagnostics: Shut down your Mac and disconnect all external devices except … 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

Universal Clipboard lets you copy text, photos, videos, and other supported content on an iPhone and paste it on a Mac—or copy something on a Mac and paste it on an iPhone. It works through Apple’s Continuity features and is useful when you want to move a small piece of information without sending yourself an … Read more

If Wi-Fi is not working on your Mac, start by checking whether the problem affects only the Mac or every device on your network. Then restart Wi-Fi, reconnect to the network, and restart your router. If your Mac connects but websites do not load, check VPN settings and DNS. For persistent problems, use Wireless Diagnostics … Read more

AirDrop usually stops working because Wi-Fi or Bluetooth is disabled, the receiving device is not discoverable, Personal Hotspot is active, the devices are too far apart, or a firewall is blocking incoming connections. Start by turning on Wi-Fi and Bluetooth on both devices, set AirDrop to Everyone for 10 Minutes, and keep the devices nearby. … Read more

You can use an iPad as a second display for your Mac with Apple’s built-in Sidecar feature. Sidecar lets you extend your Mac desktop to the iPad wirelessly or with a USB cable, move windows between screens, and use Apple Pencil with compatible apps. Before you begin, make sure your Mac and iPad are signed … Read more