How to uninstall SoftRAID on Mac manually and automatically
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by Igor Degtiarenko
1w ago
There are lots of tools and utilities available for Mac that can make it more secure, improve its performance, or add features that are not available in macOS as standard. One of the ways in which data can be made more secure or access to it can be made faster is to create RAID arrays from multiple disks. And one of the tools you can use to do that is SoftRAID. If you’ve previously installed it on your Mac and now no longer need it, we’ll show you how to uninstall SoftRAID on Mac. What is SoftRAID? SoftRAID is a software application that all ..read more
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What to do if screenshots keep disappearing on your Mac
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by Darina Stavniychuk
1w ago
Taking screenshots is something many of us do on our Macs on a daily basis. Whether you want to show a friend or colleague how to do something, make a copy of an online transaction, or illustrate a blog post, taking a screenshot is a quick and easy way to do it. In fact, it’s so quick and easy that most of us don’t give it a second thought. But what do you do when screenshots keep disappearing on your Mac? Why does that happen? We’ll explain everything and show you how to fix it. Why are screenshots disappearing on my Mac There are a number o ..read more
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How to fix it when Mac Dock is slow to appear
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by Darina Stavniychuk
1w ago
The Dock is one of the most useful features of macOS, allowing you to quickly and easily access your most frequently used applications, files, and folders. And one of the most useful things about it is that you can configure it to work exactly the way you want it to. You can move it from the bottom of the screen to either edge, you can change the size of icons, and you can specify the degree to which applications are magnified when you hover over them and whether they animate when opening. However, one option that doesn’t appear in the Dock’s s ..read more
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How to connect Nintendo Switch to your Mac
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by Igor Degtiarenko
1w ago
If you have a Nintendo Switch games console, you may prefer not to hook it up to your TV but also want to use it with a bigger screen than the one built into the device. The solution is to connect it to your Mac. You could connect Switch to MacBook or iMac and use its screen. Whichever Mac you have, you can connect your Switch to it. We’ll show you how to do it in this article. Can you connect Switch to MacBook? Yes, and the main reason you might want to connect a Nintendo Switch to your Mac is that you want to play on a bigger screen than th ..read more
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Delete button not working on Mac: top 5 fixes to try
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by Igor Degtiarenko
1w ago
Whether you use the built-in keyboard on your MacBook or an external keyboard, it’s essential that every key works as you expect it to. If not, it will, at best, slow you down and, at worst, make working on your Mac impossible. One issue that some Mac users have faced is the Delete key not working. In this article, we’ll show you how to fix Delete key on MacBook Pro, Air, and any other Mac. What is the Delete key? Before we start, it’s important that we make clear what key we’re talking about. The Delete key on your MacBook is technically not ..read more
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How to fix the ‘Unable to begin erase operation: a writable disk is required (-69772)’ error
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by Darina Stavniychuk
1w ago
Copying files, deleting them from an internal or external drive, or erasing a disk to use it for something else are some common tasks most of us perform when using our Macs. Most of the time, there’s no problem, and we don’t give it much thought. However, sometimes, things do go wrong and an error message appears on the screen. Often, the problem is easy to fix; on other occasions, it’s not. In this article, we’ll deal with an issue that falls into the latter category and show you what to do if you see the error message that says, ‘Unable to be ..read more
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How to move files from Dropbox to iCloud
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by Darina Stavniychuk
1w ago
Dropbox was one of the first cloud storage services to become hugely popular, thanks in part to the free storage it offered as well as the ease with which you could sync files between your Mac and other devices. However, the rise in popularity of other cloud storage services, including Apple’s iCloud Drive, means that Dropbox is no longer as popular as it once was, and many users have moved away from it. If you have decided you no longer want to use Dropbox, we’ll show you how to move files from Dropbox to iCloud. What is Dropbox? Dropbox is ..read more
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How to clone an iPhone for free
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by Tara Schatz
1w ago
When you purchase a new iPhone or even a used iPhone with the data cleared, you will want to find the easiest way to clone your old phone to your new one. Essentially, cloning your iPhone is a way to transfer data from one phone to another. Apple has made it really easy to transfer your data, making buying a new iPhone a straightforward process. Let’s take a look at how to clone an iPhone so that you can easily move your data without any hassle. Why would you want to clone an iPhone? When we talk about cloning an iPhone, we don’t mean hacki ..read more
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How to clear cookies on iPhone step by step
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by Tara Schatz
1w ago
Cookies may sound harmless, or even downright delicious, but there are many reasons to clear them regularly. Clearing digital cookies on your iPhone browsers will not only protect your online privacy, but it can also help you save space on your iPhone and fix minor glitches and browsing issues. Clearing cookies on your iPhone browser takes only a few minutes and is easy to do. We’ll show you how to clear browser cookies on iPhone in Safari, Chrome, and Firefox for the best user experience and the protection of your online privacy. What are co ..read more
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How to turn off Offload Unused Apps
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by Tara Schatz
1w ago
Do you use the ‘Offload Unused Apps’ feature on your iPhone? While this feature is a great way to save space, it also means that you constantly have to install your apps when you want to use them, which can sometimes be a hassle. We recommend turning off the ‘Offload Unused Apps’ feature on your iPhone and just offloading the apps manually when you know you’re not going to use them. Offloading apps one by one does not take a lot of time, and it gives you more control over which apps you keep and which you remove.  Here’s how to turn off ..read more
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