The Find My option on your iPhone, iPad, and Mac is incredibly useful for locating your device when it gets misplaced, lost, or stolen. It lets you view your device’s location, remotely lock it, or erase the data, and more. Therefore it’s highly recommended that you always use Find My on your Apple devices. However, in some instances, you might want to disable it. So, let’s learn more about how to turn off Find My on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Why Do I Need to Turn Off Find My? What Happens When You Disable Find My? How to Turn Off Find My iPhone on your iPhone How to Turn Off Find My on Mac Why ..read more

If you’re prone to leaving your MAc unattended, then one of the simplest and easiest ways to secure your Mac is by enabling a lock screen. In this article, I will discuss six ways to lock the screen of your Mac to keep your data safe and secure when you are away from it. Keyboard shortcuts to lock the Mac screen How to lock the Mac screen from the Apple Menu How to lock your Mac screen automatically How to use Fast User Switching to lock the Mac screen How to use Hot Corners to lock the screen of your Mac How to lock the Mac screen via Terminal How to lock your Mac screen Setting up the Hot ..read more

While writing how-to guides for you guys, I can’t even count how often I hit the Delete key. So, I can understand your plight if the Delete key is not working on your Mac. However, fixing your Delete key is easier than you think. Here, I will show you different methods to troubleshoot the issue. But, before I start, let’s understand why you are facing the problem in the first place. Why is Delete key not working on my Mac? How to fix Delete button not working on Mac Why is Delete key not working on my Mac? The Delete button may stop working on your Mac due to various reasons, such as: Softw ..read more

So you’ve lost your patience with all the buzzing messages and sniffers on Instagram? You deserve some time off, which can be done without necessarily ghosting anyone. All you need to do is turn off your Instagram active status from your iPhone. Once done, your followers won’t know whether you’re online. The process is simple. Read along to find out! How to hide Instagram active status on iPhone Launch the Instagram app. Head to the Profile section → Tap the hamburger icon (three lines). Tap Messages and story replies below How others can interact with you. Choose Show activity status ..read more

With every new update, Apple adds more features to the Safari browser on Mac. Unfortunately, sometimes, these updates may bring unexpected guests, like bugs, that can affect the browser. So, let’s look at solutions to fix Safari not working on Mac after the update. Why is Safari not working on my Mac? Before getting into the fixes, here’s a look at the major culprits behind the Safari not working on Mac issue. Software glitches that came with macOS update. The website you are trying to access is down for maintenance or other issues. Your Mac might not have a stable internet connection. Heavy ..read more

The “Take a Break” feature enables you to limit your engagement with someone on Facebook. You will see very few posts from them, and vice versa. So, it’s an ideal method to mute users without blocking or unfriending them. In this article, I’ll show you how to take a break from someone on Facebook using your iPhone or computer. What happens when you take a break from someone on Facebook? If you take a break from someone, Facebook will not notify them. Also, whenever you change your mind, you need to manually reset the settings. 1. Visibility of posts After taking a break, Facebook algorithms wi ..read more

The default browser for macOS, Safari is one of the most popular choices for its privacy. It has improved a lot over the years, including features like reading mode, storing passwords, and prevent websites from tracking you. However, to run the browser smoothly, it is essential to update it. In comparison to other apps, updating the Safari browser on Mac is a little tricky. Read on to learn how to install the update and why you need to do it. Why do I need to update Safari in macOS? Safari doesn’t receive as frequent updates as other browsers. Moreover, Apple releases updates for Safari alongs ..read more

Just like the messages chat effects, the Tapback feature in messages on Mac allows you to add another layer of flair and expressiveness to your iMessage conversations. While using the Tapback feature in iMessage on iPhone is pretty straightforward, doing the same on a Mac may seem complex if you are new to messaging on Mac. So, whether you want to acknowledge a message with a thumbs up or share a laugh with a ha-ha reaction, this guide has you covered. Dive in and make messaging on Mac more fun!  What is Tapback on iMessage? Introduced with iOS 10, the Tapback feature in iMessage allows y ..read more

No matter how advanced the Mac is as a computing device, it can sometimes experience issues like any other tech product. One such issue that many Mac users have been facing is a cryptic message that says, “An error occurred while preparing the installation.”  While this error may seem daunting, it’s actually just an indication of an underlying issue that can be resolved with some simple troubleshooting. With that said, keep reading to learn how to fix this issue on Mac. What does “An error occurred while preparing the installation” mean? This error message usually appears when the sy ..read more

Screenshots offer a great way to capture and share information from your Mac screen. However, sometimes, you may need to remove unnecessary elements from the captured images to focus on specific details. In such instances, knowing how to crop a screenshot on your Mac can help. In this guide, I’ll walk you through various methods ..read more