While you can search the Web in the Safari browser by going to a search engine’s home page, such as https://www.google.com, you can also perform a search by simply typing the search term into the address bar at the top of the window. But you might find that these searches are being performed in a […]
How to Show Filename Extensions in Finder 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 […]
How to Change the Default Web Browser 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 […]
How to Automatically Clear History Every Week in Safari 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 […]
How to Create a New Folder on a MacBook Air
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. […]
How to Disable the Firewall on a Mac in macOS High Sierra
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 […]
How to Disable Javascript in Safari on a Mac
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 […]
How to Connect Your MacBook Air to a TV With an HDMI Port
Connecting most modern Windows laptops to an HDTV is usually as simple as connecting a basic HDMI cable to the laptop, then connecting the other end of that cable to the TV. You might need to change a display setting on your computer, but it’s a fairly straightforward procedure, and makes viewing content from a […]
How to Change the Dock Position in Mac OS X 10.8
The dock in Mac OS X provides convenient access to the programs and menus that you most commonly need to access. The default configuration will have the dock displayed at the bottom of the screen, but you can elect to move it to a different position. This decision is based largely on personal preference, so […]
How to Change the User Password on the MacBook Air
When you set up your MacBook Air the first time that you used it, you likely created a password. This is the password that you type whenever you wake the computer to gain access to your files and your programs. A good password can keep most curious potential users from using your MacBook Air but, […]