How to Run Windows Programs on a Mac (Apple Silicon and Intel)
Run Windows programs on a Mac with Parallels, free VMware Fusion or UTM, CrossOver, a cloud PC or Boot Camp. Compare costs and setup steps.
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How to Close All Windows on a Mac
Close all windows on a Mac with Option + Command + W, Option-click the red button, quit several apps at once, and stop windows reopening after restart.
How to Get Windows on a Mac (Apple Silicon and Intel)
Run Windows on a Mac: Windows 11 ARM with Parallels, VMware Fusion or UTM on Apple silicon, or Boot Camp on Intel Macs. Setup, licensing and limits.
How to Download and Install Windows on a Mac
Install Windows on a Mac: use a virtual machine with Windows 11 Arm on Apple silicon, or Boot Camp with Windows 10 on Intel Macs. Plus licensing.
How to Check Word Count on a Mac (Word, Pages, Google Docs)
Check word count on a Mac in Word, Pages and Google Docs, count a selection, and find workarounds for TextEdit and Notes using Shortcuts or Terminal.
How to Install Windows 10 in Parallels on a Mac (and What to Do on Apple Silicon)
Install Windows 10 in Parallels on an Intel Mac from the ISO, finish setup with Parallels Tools, and install Windows 11 for Arm on Apple silicon Macs instead.
How to Add a Font to Word on a Mac
Install a .ttf or .otf font on your Mac, restart Word, and pick it from the font list. Plus cloud fonts and sharing tips.
How to Insert the Trademark Symbol in Word on a Mac
Insert the trademark symbol in Word on a Mac with Option + 2, type ™ for AutoCorrect, or use Insert > Advanced Symbol. Plus ® and © shortcuts.
How to Reset Word to Default Settings on a Mac
Reset Word to default settings on a Mac by renaming Normal.dotm, resetting the ribbon, moving Word’s preferences file, and checking AutoCorrect and add-ins.
How to Use Dark Mode in Word on a Mac
Turn on dark mode in Word for Mac through macOS Appearance, then choose a dark or white page or turn it off in Word > Settings > General.
How to Use Microsoft Word on a Mac (Beginner’s Guide)
Learn Microsoft Word on a Mac: install and sign in, navigate the ribbon and menus, create and save documents, use Mac shortcuts, share files, and export PDFs.
How to Import Fonts Into Word on a Mac (Step-by-Step)
Import fonts into Word on a Mac by installing them with Font Book, restarting Word, and embedding fonts for sharing. Includes fixes for missing fonts.
How to Make Google Docs Dark Mode on a Mac
Google Docs has no web dark mode, but on a Mac you can darken it with an extension like Dark Reader or Chrome’s Auto Dark Mode, plus the mobile app dark theme.
How to Remove the Google Chrome Icon from the Desktop on Mac
Remove a Google Chrome icon from your Mac desktop: delete the alias, eject the installer disk, or remove Chrome from the Dock without uninstalling it.
Command-R on Mac: A Step-by-Step Guide to Mastering This Shortcut
Use Command-R on a Mac to start macOS Recovery on Intel Macs, the power button method on Apple silicon, what each Recovery tool does, and Command-R in apps.
“This Copy of the Install macOS Monterey Application Is Damaged” Fix
Fix the “Install macOS Monterey application is damaged” error: download a fresh installer, use the softwareupdate command, check the date, or rebuild your USB.
Enter a Password to Unlock the Disk Macintosh HD: What It Means and How to Fix It
Seeing Enter a password to unlock the disk Macintosh HD? Learn which password to use, how to recover access if you forgot it, and why it appears.
How to Hide a Folder on a Mac
Hide a folder on a Mac with Terminal’s chflags hidden command, show it with Command + Shift + period, or lock it in an encrypted disk image.
macOS Sonoma vs. Ventura: Which Is Better (and Should You Use Either in 2026)?
macOS Sonoma vs. Ventura compared: features, supported Macs, performance, and security updates, plus which macOS you should run on your Mac in 2026.
“No IAL Update Found” on Mac: What It Means and How to Fix a Stuck macOS Install
“No IAL update found” is a macOS installer log line. Here’s what it means and 7 fixes for a stuck Mac install, from date and time to a USB installer.
F3 Not Working on Mac? How to Fix It
Fix F3 not opening Mission Control on a Mac: try Fn + F3, check the Function Keys setting, restore shortcuts, and test the key.
How to Choose the Best Wireless Keyboard and Mouse for Your Mac
Choose the best wireless keyboard and mouse for your Mac: Apple Magic accessories vs. Logitech MX, what to look for, and how to connect them.
What Is True Tone on a Mac? (And How to Turn It On or Off)
Learn what True Tone does on a Mac, which Macs support it, how to turn it on or off in Displays or Control Center, and how it differs from Night Shift.
Macintosh HD vs. Macintosh HD – Data: What Is the Difference?
Macintosh HD is the read-only macOS system volume; Macintosh HD – Data holds your files. Learn how they share storage and when to erase them.
Magic Keyboard Touch ID Not Working? Here’s How to Fix It
Magic Keyboard Touch ID not working? Check pairing, fingerprints, macOS updates, and Touch ID settings, then reset the keyboard with these step-by-step fixes.
How to Sign Out of Outlook on a Mac
Sign out of Outlook on a Mac by removing the account in Outlook > Settings > Accounts, or sign out of Microsoft 365 for all Office apps.
How to Change the Default Search Engine in Safari on a Mac
Change the default search engine in Safari on a Mac from Settings > Search, set a separate private browsing engine, and fix a search engine that keeps changing.
How to Automatically Clear Safari History Every Week on a Mac
Set Safari on a Mac to remove history items after one week in Settings > General, or clear history immediately from the History menu.
How to Create a New Folder on a MacBook Air
Create a new folder on a MacBook Air with Shift + Command + N, the File menu, or a right-click, and make folders from selected files.
How to Turn Off the Firewall on a Mac (All macOS Versions)
Turn the Mac firewall off or on in macOS Sequoia, Sonoma, Ventura, and older versions like High Sierra, plus the Terminal command and how to allow a single app.
How to Disable JavaScript in Safari on a Mac
Turn off JavaScript in Safari on a Mac in Settings > Security, disable it temporarily from the Develop menu, and see what changes when it is off.
How to Connect a MacBook Air to a TV With HDMI
Connect a MacBook Air to a TV with a USB-C to HDMI adapter, mirror or extend your screen, send sound to the TV, and fix no picture or overscan issues.
How to Change Scrolling Direction and Speed on a MacBook Air
Change scrolling on a MacBook Air: turn natural scrolling off or on, adjust trackpad and mouse scroll speed, and always show scroll bars.