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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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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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Which Format To Use For An External SSD For Your Mac? APFS Vs macOS Extended And ExFAT
APFS, macOS Extended, or ExFAT? Here’s how each format affects your external SSD’s speed, data integrity, and compatibility, plus which one to pick for…
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Mac Window Tiling: Every Shortcut and Method Worth Knowing
macOS window tiling lets you snap apps into place in seconds. Here are the keyboard shortcuts, drag methods, quarter layouts, and the apps that…
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Mac Hot Corners: Every Action Explained (and My Picks)
Hot corners let you trigger Mac actions just by flicking your mouse to a corner of the screen. Here is the two-minute setup and…
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How to Screen Record on Your Mac With No Extra Apps
Your Mac has a capable screen recorder built in. Here is how to use every option in the Command Shift 5 menu, plus a…
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How to Save Money on Apple Products: 4 Better Ways to Save
Don’t pay full price for Apple products. Learn how to save 10% to 20% on Macs, iPads, and more with Apple Certified Refurbished, Amazon,…
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