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The irritating causes and helpful solutions to MacBook crashes.
Just when you think your MacBook is running smoothly…suddenly…CRASH! Picture this; a student is furiously typing away at their MacBook Pro late at night. They are working on a major essay that is...
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-To Guides
How to Powerwash a Chromebook…No hose required
Powerwash is an admittingly unique name for giving the Chromebook a factory reset. Every once in a while, your Chromebook will run into some issues. Whether the computer has completely frozen due to...
How to install a fresh macOS on your MacBook
Installing a new macOS is a good all-purpose fix to any software problem on a Mac. At the risk of sounding like a cheesy infomercial announcer… but has your macOS ever continuously repeat the same...
Bluetooth not working on your MacBook? Here’s how to fix it.
“Wait, I just spent a hundred bucks on these AirPods and the Bluetooth won’t work? What gives?!” There are a lot of devices that use a MacBook's Bluetooth application to connect wirelessly....
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...
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...