Mac & macOS
Apple's MacOS operating system runs on the iMac, Macbook and Mac Pro. Especially newcomers and those switching from Windows do not always find their way around here. With our MacOS instructions and tips we help you to work better with your Mac.
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Time Machine Fail: Check your backups!
A Time Machine failure can mean complete data loss. We show you how you can protect yourself against data disasters on your Mac.
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VirtualBuddy: Set up macOS as a virtual machine on M-Macs
With VirtualBuddy you can create a virtual machine with just a few clicks
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Turn System Integrity Check on and off on Mac
An important security feature on the Mac can be annoying. We'll show you how you can deactivate "SIP", the system integrity check.
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Download Windows ISOs for ARM Macs more easily
Do you want to install Windows 11 on an ARM Mac? Then you first need the appropriate ISO file. The open source tool CrystalFetch makes downloading Windows 11 on ARM child's play.
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External hard drives not mounting in Sonoma? Here is the solution!
MacOS Sonoma has a mount problem with encrypted APFS volumes, such as those from Time Machine. We'll show you how to get around the problem.
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MacGPT: Use ChatGPT directly on the Mac
MacGPT is a wonderful solution for using ChatGPT or the GPT language model directly on the Mac. We show what it can do.
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Applite: Install homebrew apps without a terminal
Do you think homebrew on the Mac is great, but the command line isn't your thing? Then Applite is the perfect solution for you!
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Mechanical keyboards with QWERTZ layout for the Mac
Mechanical keyboards with a QWERTY layout for the Mac have long been very hard to come by. In the meantime, however, there are a number of great models that we would like to present to you here.
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Porting Kit: Easily play Windows games on Mac
Windows games on Mac? No longer a problem thanks to the free app Porting Kit! We will show you how you can install Windows games directly on the Mac without an emulator.
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macOS: Disconnect Time Machine hard drive with one click
Quickly eject the Time Machine hard drive? With macOS on-board resources, you can save yourself a few mouse clicks.
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Apple TV 4K: Output TV sound to HomePods or AirPods
With the Apple TV 4K it is very easy to output the TV sound to AirPlay devices such as AirPods, HomePods and Co. We show you how to do it.
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macOS: The hidden killer feature in the Help menu
The Help menu of macOS programs offers an easily overlooked function that can make everyday Mac life easier.
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Search more beautifully on the Mac: tips and tricks for Spotlight
Spotlight search is one of macOS's most powerful tools. We'll show you how you can get even more out of it.
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Control Hue lights from the macOS menu bar
You want to control your Hue system via Mac? With Hue in the Menu this is not easy, it is also free.
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MacBook: How to use the F-keys on the keyboard
Do you want to use the F-keys on the Mac the way they were originally intended? No problem: we'll show you how it's done.
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macOS Ventura: This makes it easier for you to navigate through the system settings
macOS Ventura's new System Preferences aren't going down well with all Mac users. But there is a way to make it easier to search them.
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Fix SMB and NAS issues on macOS
If there are NAS problems with SMB shares on macOS, the cause could be a small file.
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macOS: Install important updates without a system upgrade
If you haven't switched to macOS Ventura yet, you may be missing out on an important security update. How to install it!
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macOS: fix issues with Quick Look preview
Quick Look Preview is one of the best features of macOS - as long as it works. If that's not the case, we have the solution.
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Using VirtualBox 7 on ARM Macs – in theory…
Hooray, VirtualBox 7 runs on ARM Macs! For real! No fake. You can find out here why the news is not (yet) a reason to celebrate.
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Turn on Bluetooth on Mac without mouse
You accidentally switched off Bluetooth on your Mac and can no longer use your mouse? There is a simple solution for this :-)
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Turn on automatic updates on Mac, iPhone, and iPad
You always want to have the system, apps and media on your Mac, iPad or iPhone up to date? Then simply use automatic updates.
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Instructions: Export ePub from Apple iBooks app
When Apple's iBooks swallows an ePub, it no longer works with other readers like Calibre. Luckily, the solution is very simple.
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Use PS4 and PS5 controllers on Mac
Gaming on the Mac may be a niche topic. But with the right PlayStation controller, indie games and the Apple Arcade are a gaming delight!
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Windows 11 slow on M1 Macs? Here's the solution
If Windows 11 lags in the virtual machine on an M1 Mac, incorrect indexing can be the reason. We'll show you how to fix it.
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iPad Pro vs. MacBook Air: There really is only one answer
Macbook Air and iPad Pro are technically and priced so close together that the purchase decision is difficult. There is only one correct answer.
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macOS: Right-click to convert images to another format
Want to convert a HEIF photo or Photoshop PSD file to JPG or PNG? On the Mac, this can be done with just a few clicks.
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Instructions: Control iPad and Mac with Universal Control
Apple's Universal Control allows you to control multiple Macs or iPads with the same mouse and keyboard. We will show you how to use the function.
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Merge PDFs in two clicks
Do you have a bunch of PDF files that you would like to combine into one document? On the Mac, this is very easy thanks to Quick Action.
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Factory reset Mac or Macbook
There's an easy way to factory reset a Mac with Erase Assistant. This helps with selling and giving away.
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Tips for Homebrew, the macOS package manager
The "missing package manager for macOS" Homebrew is extremely handy. With our tips you have the tool under control.
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Format and use NTFS on Mac for free
MacOS natively supports NTFS very poorly. But there are free ways to fix NTFS on Mac. We show what options there are.
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macOS: Test internet speed in the terminal
With a new tool in macOS Monterey, you can measure the network quality in your home in just a few seconds.
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Retrofit alternative Magsafe in older Macbooks
A magnetic charging cable can protect Macbook, iPad and Co. from damage and falls caused by tripping over the cable. We'll show you what to look out for.
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Stream AirPlay to Mac
AirPlay finally works on Mac too. We will show you how you can transfer content from the iPhone or iPad to the Mac screen.
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Turn off auto-brightness on iPhone, iPad, and Mac
The automatic brightness control of iPhone, iPad and Mac is sometimes too good. This is how you turn them off.
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Instructions: Install Windows 11 on Mac – with Parallels
Install windows 11 on mac? No problem with Parallels. We show you how you can use Windows 11 on your Mac without any problems.
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Create and change macOS icons with Pixelmator Pro
Create and change your own icons under MacOS? With Pixelmator Pro, this can be done in just a few simple steps. And still looks good.
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Monitor & M1-Mac: This is how you solve display problems
Apple's M1 processors have a problem: External monitors are often recognized with the wrong resolution. Luckily there is an easy solution.
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Instructions: Use the iPad as a Mac screen via Sidecar
With Sidecar, you can easily turn your iPad into a screen for your Mac. How does it work and what do you need? We'll show you!
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macOS: Show keyboard shortcuts at any time
Do you know all the keyboard shortcuts of your Mac apps? Nope, neither do we ;-) The free tool CheatSheet helps you to work more effectively.
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iPhone: create, transfer and delete a ringtone
Apple's handling of iPhone ringtones is not exactly exemplary. We'll show you how to create, transfer and delete your own ringtones for the iPhone.
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This is the new rescue system of the Apple Silicon Macs
The new Macs with ARM processors make system rescue and recovery much easier. We show how to do it.
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macOS: Easily create PDF documents in all apps
On Mac, you can save websites, documents and more as PDF with just a few clicks. We show you how to do it.
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macOS: Show all folder sizes directly in Finder
You want to see at a glance how much space the folders are taking up on your Mac? It's easy with an option in the Finder!
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Mac: Open Source Text Recognition on Photos and More
You want to quickly copy the text from a photo? An open-source tool for the Mac makes this process easy.
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macOS: Stretch windows across multiple screens
You have several monitors on the Mac and want to extend a program window over them? This works out! We'll show you how.
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Mac: Control brightness and volume from external monitor
The control of external monitors on the Mac is not ideally solved. However, an open source tool is a successful remedy.
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macOS: Create video screenshots with on-board resources
Creating video screenshots for instructions is our daily bread. We'll show you how easy it is on macOS.
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macOS: Automatically sign in users
Tired of entering your password after Mac startup? We'll show you how to log in automatically under macOS.
