The different files that you have on your computer all have file types. An Excel spreadsheet could have a filename extension like .xls or .xlsx, while a Word document might be the .doc or .docx file type. But the Finder app on your Mac might only be showing the names of the files right now, … Read more
The search engine that gets used in your Web browser isn’t something that you probably give much thought until it becomes a problem. Most Web browsers define a search engine that will be used if you type a search term into the address bar at the top of the screen. if the one that is … Read more
Clearing the history in your Web browser is a helpful way to remove data that the browser has stored over time. But it can be difficult to remember to do it unless yu have a problem. Fortunately the Safari browser on your Mac has a setting that will have it clear the history automatically after … Read more
Folders on your computer can be difficult to navigate when they contain a lot of files. This is especially true of folders that get a lot of use, such as your Documents or Downloads folder. One way to alleviate some of this confusion is by creating new folders and organizing your files into those folders. … Read more
Your MacBook that is running the macOS High Sierra operating system has a built-in firewall to prevent unauthorized connections across the Internet from gaining access to your computer. But while that firewall is good at keeping out malicious connections, it also does a good job at keeping out connections that actually aren’t harmful, but may … Read more
Many of the websites that you visit on the Internet use a number of different languages and script to display information and provide you with features. One of the more commonly used languages is Javascript, and almost every website that you visit will use it in some way. Unfortunately Javascript can also be used for … Read more