USB-C and Thunderbolt: Understanding ports and cables for Macs, iPhones, and iPads
Today's Macs have USB-C ports, some of which support Thunderbolt. Getting the right cable can be confusing.
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What’s the best Hard Drive or SSD to back up your Mac?
It's important to back up your Mac regularly, and you can use several types of drives for this purpose....
How to set up your own Mac server (with an old or new Mac)
A great way to repurpose an old Mac is to set it up as a server. It's easy to...
The Top Apple Security and Privacy News of 2024 – Intego Mac Podcast Episode 376
This week's Intego Mac podcast features a look back at the top security and privacy news of 2024.
Securely Redact Text in PDFs with Apple Preview on Mac
Some methods of redacting text can be reversed; there's a foolproof way to do this on Mac with Preview.
How to Securely Erase Data from Your Mac and External Drives
You may need to erase the drive in your Mac, or external drives, when you sell your computer or...
How to Take Screenshots, Screen Recordings on Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch – The Complete Guide
Learn how to take screenshots and screen recordings on your Mac, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Apple TV.
Navigate the Menu Bar, Dock, and More, Using Your Mac’s Keyboard
You use the menu bar and Dock on your Mac a lot; you can save a lot of time...
Understanding User Accounts in macOS
You can't use a Mac without a user account. Learn how to create and manage user accounts on your...
Apple Security and Privacy in 2024: The Year in Review
There was plenty of security and privacy news that affecting Apple users in 2024. Here are the most notable...