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How to stop apps from opening at startup on Mac
Ah, that dreadful sight of apps opening the moment you boot up your Mac! It used to be excruciatingly painful for me, too. First, it slowed down my Mac. Second, since these apps kept running in the background and eating…
How to upgrade your Mac to macOS Sequoia
Keeping your MacBook updated to the latest available macOS firmware ensures you get access to all the new features and get rid of any software issue your Mac might be experiencing. With the latest macOS Sequoia release on September 16,…
How to add or remove custom Lock Screen message on Mac
Did you know you can personalize your Mac Lock Screen to make your experience more unique and captivating? Whether inspiring yourself with an inspirational quote or reminding yourself of a forthcoming task, adding custom text to a Mac login screen…
Steam not opening on Mac? 13 Solutions to fix it!
It’s frustrating when you wish to play games on your Mac, but the Steam app is not opening or fails to work. Several system glitches can cause Steam to keep crashing on macOS Sonoma. But don’t worry! You can quickly…
How to use Screen Time on Mac: A detailed guide
If you spend much time in front of your Mac screen, you must track and limit your usage time. So, to help you maintain your well-being, Mac offers a great feature called Screen Time. In this guide, I will show…
How to delete macOS Sonoma’s live wallpapers
Truth be told, macOS Sonoma’s live wallpapers are nothing short of gorgeous. These stunning screensavers show slow-motion videos of places worldwide — including underwater. It’s pretty hard not to get hooked and download a bunch just to see how they…
How to show battery percentage on Mac
The Menu bar on your Mac displays the battery status at the top right. But it does not show the battery percentage by default. For this, you can click on the battery icon and check it from the contextual menu,…
Fix “These settings have been configured by a profile” in macOS
After installing macOS Sonoma, many users have expressed disappointment on forums regarding their Apple ID settings being greyed out. Accompanying this issue is an alert or error message reading, “These settings have been configured by a profile.” If you are having…
How to tag pets in Photos app on iPhone, iPad, and Mac
Whether you’re a dog mom or a cat dad, you love your pet and probably snap tons of photos of them. Using the newly introduced feature of pet recognition with iOS 17, iPadOS 17, and macOS Sonoma, you can now…
How to view Home app Activity History on iPhone and Mac
Wondering when the alarm system was turned off or who unlocked the door after curfew? Using Activity History in the Apple Home app, you can see these types of actions – when they took place, and by whom. Here’s our…
How to disable Click wallpaper to reveal desktop on macOS Sonoma
Updated to macOS Sonoma? You might’ve scratched your head, noticing how your windows quickly slide to the side whenever you click the desktop. Don’t worry; this isn’t a glitch. It’s a new feature that comes with the macOS upgrade. If…
How to get Siri to read articles and text on iPhone, iPad, and Mac
If you multitask and have hands full of work, you can make Siri read whatever text is on your screen aloud. It’s like turning your iPhone, iPad, or Mac into your personal storyteller. In this guide, I have shared how…
35+ Best macOS Sonoma hidden features you should know!
From making your work easier to providing user-friendly tools, macOS Sonoma has been carefully designed to empower you in ways you might not have imagined. You must already be aware of some of the most impressive features of the latest…
How to create grocery list in Reminders on iPhone and Mac
Get ready to master the art of task management. With iOS 17 and macOS Sonoma, Apple has blessed us with auto-categorization in the Reminders app. It is a feature that can automatically sort your Shopping reminders into categories based on…
How to change Bluetooth name on iPhone, iPad, and Mac
Bluetooth is super handy for sharing files and connecting your iPhone to headphones. Every device has a unique Bluetooth name to identify it from other devices. On iOS, by default, the Bluetooth name is the name and model of your…
How to clear DNS cache on Mac (All models)
A DNS cache or DNS resolver cache, is a temporary database of DNS lookups on the OS and browser. It consists of the records of recent as well as attempted visits of websites along with domains. To troubleshot cache poisoning…
Auto remove tracking parameters from URLs on iPhone and Mac
With the ever-increasing digital marketing and online tracking, privacy-conscious users like me seek ways to protect their digital footprints. So, Apple has rescued us with an enhanced privacy feature called Advanced Tracking Protection on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Now, Safari will automatically remove tracking…
How to lock Safari private tabs on iPhone and Mac
The WWDC 2023 event introduced a host of new features for native apps, including Safari, which now offers the ability to lock Private tabs or windows in iOS 17 and macOS Sonoma. By locking Private tabs, you can ensure that…