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… Continue Reading How to Change the Default Search Engine in Safari on a Mac
Have you ever had more than one file with the same name on your Mac, and you aren’t sure which one you need? This type of situation can be confusing when you have similar filenames with different file extensions. Fortunately you can change a setting in the Finder app so that you can see the… Continue Reading How to Show Filename Extensions in Finder on a Mac
Web browsing preferences can vary from person to person. Many Mac users like using Safari, as it is both fast and capable. But there are other browser options that are just as good, such as Chrome or Firefox. If you would prefer to use one of those browsers instead, then our tutorial below will show… Continue Reading How to Change the Default Web Browser on a Mac
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… Continue Reading How to Automatically Clear History Every Week in Safari on a Mac
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.… Continue Reading How to Create a New Folder on a MacBook Air
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… Continue Reading How to Disable the Firewall on a Mac in macOS High Sierra