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Grain Worry: What is kernel panic and how to fix it on your MacBook
While it may sound like popcorn-related anxiety, kernel panic is a common issue with computers, especially with MacBooks. Does anyone else panic when they see ominous messages on their computer?...
You’re doing it wrong: How to disinfect your MacBook without damaging it.
Using everyday household products to clean your MacBook and other devices can cause liquid damage. Bravo for regularly cleaning and disinfecting your MacBook. Whether you are a remote...
The ins-and-outs of MacBook battery management and preservation
How to check on your device’s battery health, maintain its life, and learn about its life cycles. Out of all the components and parts that make up a MacBook, the lithium-ion, rechargeable battery is...
How the shortage of Chromebooks impacts K through 12 schools
There is a growing shortage of Chromebooks which is further complicating remote learning and hybrid learning classes.Schools face massive changes this year with the COVID-19 pandemic, some entirely...
How-To Guides
Can you connect a PlayStation 4 or Xbox controller to your MacBook?
Look, playing with a mouse and keyboard is fun for some gamers. But, using a controller gives the player more, well, control! Gaming on a computer no longer means just playing on a PC. Macs are a...
MacBook can’t connect to Wi-Fi? Here’s what you should do.
Before you decide to work out of a Starbucks, we have compiled a list of various methods on what to do when your MacBook cannot connect to Wi-Fi. If you take a walk down any city street with your...
How to update your macOS and keep it up-to-date
Updating your macOS might be an easy task, but it is important for a multitude of reasons. Updates to anything are essential. If a journalist is working on a feature story about a thriving small...
How Disk Utility fixes storage issues in your MacBook
Alternative title: What to do when you get the “macOS Disk Utility Can’t Repair This Disk” message. Here is a phrase that is always good to hear: no one is perfect. That same statement goes for all...
Lists
3 methods to solve the “Disk Utility Can’t Repair” issue
The dreaded “macOS Disk Utility Can’t Repair This Disk” notification is alarming. Here is how to fix this issue. Is there anything more panic-inducing for a student than having a final essay...
Is your MacBook too slow? Here are 10 ways make it faster.
A slow MacBook is about as fun as a visit to your nagging relatives…just as aggravating too. Is there anything more irritating than a slow MacBook? Sometimes, your device can feel like it is not...
Is your MacBook Pro “Obsolete” or “Vintage”?
Every quarter, Apple updates its list of products that the company limits or ends support for, and categorizes these iPhones and MacBooks as either Obsolete or Vintage. Obsolete products are ones...
Is your MacBook Air “Obsolete”or “Vintage”?
Every quarter, Apple updates its list of products that the company limits or ends support for, and categorizes these iPhones and MacBooks as either Obsolete or Vintage. Obsolete products are ones...