You can batch rename files on a Mac directly in Finder. Select the files, Control-click one of them, choose Rename, and use Replace Text, Add Text, or Format to rename several files at once. Finder also lets you undo a batch rename if the result is not what you expected. Quick Answer To rename multiple … Read more
Quick Answer To create a Smart Folder on a Mac, open Finder, click File > New Smart Folder, choose a search location, and add criteria such as file type, creation date, name, or tags. Click Save, enter a name, choose where to save the Smart Folder, and select Add to Sidebar if you want quick … Read more
You can usually reinstall macOS without erasing your personal files. The safest method is to start macOS Recovery, choose Reinstall macOS, and install the system on your existing startup disk without using Disk Utility to erase it. A reinstall replaces macOS system files while normally preserving your user accounts, documents, photos, apps, and other data. … Read more
The Passwords app on your Mac lets you store, find, and manage website passwords, app passwords, verification codes, and passkeys in one place. You can also use it to create strong passwords, review security alerts, share selected credentials with trusted people, and import or export password data when moving between services. This guide explains how … 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
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
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