Guides & How-Tos
Step-by-step guides, setup walkthroughs, and explainers for getting the most out of your Mac, iPad, and the gear around them. Sorted by newest first.
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How to Get Find My on Your Apple TV Remote Without Buying the $299 Apple TV
Apple’s new $59 Siri Remote has a speaker, Find My and Precision Finding, and it works with every Apple TV 4K and the Apple…
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256GB or 512GB: How Much Mac Storage Should You Get?
Get the 512GB. The 256GB fills up faster than you think, and in my speed test it was slower too. Here is what fills…
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How to Check How Much RAM Your Mac Is Using (and If You Need More)
Your Mac’s memory always looks full, and that is normal. Here is how to open Activity Monitor, read what every number actually means, and…
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How Much RAM Does Your Mac Need? 16GB vs 24GB and Up Explained
Every Mac shows its memory nearly full, and that is normal. Here is what app memory, cache, swap, and memory pressure actually mean, and…
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How Much SSD to Buy on Your Mac in 2026 (and When to Go External)
Apple still starts Macs at 256GB in 2026. Here is how much internal SSD to actually buy, from 512GB to 2TB, and the point…
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Turn Any Mac Into a Second Monitor With AirPlay (No Cables)
Your Mac can act as an AirPlay receiver, so an iPhone, iPad, or another Mac lands right on its screen with no cables and…
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How to Power USB Devices Over PoE With a Splitter
A PoE splitter takes one Power over Ethernet cable and gives you a network connection plus a USB-C plug to power almost any device.…
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How to Password Protect an External SSD on a Mac
A hidden Finder trick lets you encrypt an external SSD on a Mac without erasing your files. Here is how to set it up,…
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How to Use an iPad as a Free Second Monitor for Your MacBook (Sidecar Guide)
Turn your iPad into a second Mac display with Sidecar, wired or wireless. I break down setup, requirements, gestures, and when it’s actually worth…
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Mac Spaces Explained: The Multiple Desktop Feature You’re Not Using
Learn how to use Mac Spaces to organize your desktop, improve focus, and switch between multiple workspaces with Mission Control, gestures, and shortcuts.
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How to Set Up an External SSD on Mac: The Complete Guide
Everything you can do with an external SSD on a Mac: pick the right cable and format, encrypt it, run apps off it, move…
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AirPods Buying Guide: Which of the 4 Models Should You Buy?
Apple’s AirPods lineup has four models from $130 to $250. Here’s how the Pro 3, Pro 2, AirPods 4 with ANC, and basic AirPods…
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