Guides for displays, USB-C and Thunderbolt devices, AirPods, keyboards, mice, external drives, cameras, microphones, and other hardware connected to a Mac.
Displays and Monitors
Learn how to connect, configure, calibrate, and troubleshoot external displays, including resolution, scaling, refresh rate, flickering, and blurry text.
USB-C, Thunderbolt, and External Devices
Diagnose connection problems with USB devices, hubs, docks, storage, charging accessories, and Thunderbolt hardware.
Keyboard, Mouse, Camera, and Microphone
Fix common peripheral problems and learn how macOS handles external and built-in input and communication hardware.
AirPods and Audio Devices
Connect AirPods to a Mac and troubleshoot Bluetooth and audio-device problems.
External Drives and Storage Hardware
Format, partition, encrypt, mount, eject, and troubleshoot external storage safely.
Latest Hardware & Peripheral Guides
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- How to Fix Blurry Text on an External Monitor Connected to a MacBook
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- How to Check Which Apps Can Access Your Camera and Microphone on a Mac
- How to Fix an External Display That Keeps Flickering on a Mac
- How to Encrypt an External Drive on a Mac
- How to Fix a Mouse Not Working on a Mac
- How to Fix AirPods That Keep Disconnecting from a Mac
- How to Fix a MacBook That Is Not Charging Over USB-C
- How to Calibrate an External Display on a Mac
- How to Fix a Mac Keyboard That Is Not Working
- How to Fix the Camera Not Working on a Mac
- How to Fix the Microphone Not Working on a Mac
- How to Change the Refresh Rate on a Mac Display