The MacPaw How-Tos
Learn about the inner workings of your Mac and how to make it run better!
Why Is Safari Slow on Mac?
Gone are the days when you could make yourself a sandwich while a web page was loading. The Internet is lightning fast now, so when things get slow as you browse the web it feels... unnatural. But oftentimes it’s not the Internet speed or the Wi-Fi connection that’s testing your…
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How to Speed Up Slow macOS Sierra
Everyone seems to love Sierra, but if your experience is like dragging your Mac through a swamp then it’s time to do something about it.
Let’s fix slow macOS Sierra
In this guide we’re going to highlight the most common problems that cause a slow Sierra and the solutions to…
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How to Clear Document Version History and Autosave Cache
Mac storage space is important to us. And it should be important to you too. The performance of our Macs is tied to our available storage space. A Mac with a full hard disk is going to be very slow and make it harder for apps and the OS to…
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How to Stop the Spinning Wheel on Mac
The rainbow-colored circle is a painful sight to see for Mac users. If you’re lucky it disappears in a few seconds, but more often it remains for minutes, leaving you helplessly locked out of the app or your whole Mac. Since it’s not always clear how to deal with with…
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How to Troubleshoot Common Safari Problems on Mac
If you own a high performance car that can only drive in the slow lane, you might as well have bought a bicycle. The same rings true if your Mac and high speed internet connection is hobbled by poor performance from Safari. Your experience on the information superhighway is dependent…
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How to Fix Firefox Problems on Mac
Firefox continues to impress reviewers and experts, who point out the browsers' efficiency, attention to detail, and impressive privacy options. That said, Firefox, just like every other browser, can experience a range of issues, from slow browsing all the way to regular crashes and everything in between.
Today we want…
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How to Fix Google Chrome Problems on Mac
Google Chrome is the king of web browsers but if you’re here it’s probably because the king has gone a bit insane. Is Chrome crashing, freezing, or not even loading? Are web pages not loading anymore? Is your browser experience getting slower every day?
If you’re experiencing any of those…
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macOS Sierra vs OS X El Capitan: Everything You Need To Know
In case you’re on the fence about upgrading to macOS Sierra from El Capitan, you’ve come to the right place. We’re dissecting the new macOS in detail, looking closely at how it compares to the previous and if the end justifies the means (of waiting for an hour-long upgrade).
Before…
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macOS Sierra Issues and Fixes
Sierra is finally here and everyone’s rushing to install it. While for most it’s a usual pleasurable experience, for some this update had downsides. Here we’ll go over macOS Sierra known issues (the unknown are yet to be discovered, I’m afraid) and try to find the right fix for each.…
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How to sync iPhone with Mac
Syncing iPhone to Mac was a regular activity just a few years ago. With faster mobile speeds, more space, great streaming apps like Spotify and Listen, and more people syncing their data with iCloud, the need to physically sync isn’t as great as it used to be. Particularly once Apple…
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