A kernel panic refers to a very specific type of computer freeze. A variety of things can cause Kernel panics. Below is a description of how your Mac behaves when it experiences a kernel panic so you can recognize when your Mac experiences a kernel panic.
Read moreAre you using CrashPlan to backup your Mac? Did you get a report indicating that CrashPlan has not completed a backup of your Mac? There are a number of possible causes. Follow these steps to assess the situation. Hopefully, you will gather information that helps you to identify the source of the problem. [Update early 2018 – … Read more
Some iPhone or iPad problems are only resolved by restoring your iPhone or iPad to factory settings. Apple’s support article details how to restore an iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch. Restoring a device is definitively one of the last techniques I invoke when troubleshooting iPhone or iPad problems. I have only invoked it when more traditional … Read more
Would you like to use a wireless keyboard, mouse, or trackpad with your Mac? Bluetooth is a wireless technology that lets one connect various devices such as keyboards, mice, printers and speakers. The maximum range of Bluetooth is about 30 feet. People like the idea of Bluetooth devices since it reduces cable clutter. However, Bluetooth devices use batteries, so … Read more
Does your Mac get stuck during the startup process? If so, then you might want to try Safe Boot to see if you can get your Mac to startup successfully. Safe Boot is the process of making your Mac start up with a bare minimum of system software. It also forces an inspection of the hard drive.
Read moreIf you use Time Machine to backup your Mac to an external hard drive, here are some basics that you can check if backups are no longer occurring.
Read moreFirefox and Safari for Mac are the two most popular web browsers for Mac users. At times, both of them can act up and not perform properly. When this happens, here are a couple of basic troubleshooting steps you can take.
Read moreHere are instructions on how to reindex your Quicken Data File.
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