Here's how you can solve the "my Mac is not synching with iCloud" problem. If you see a spinner in Calendar that never stops, you need this.
iCloud calendars not synching? Here’s a solution.
How to find the settings you want in the Mac’s System Preferences
The Mac's System Preferences has zillions of settings. Here's how you find the one you want, using the built-in Search feature.
Add Text Labels to Mac App Toolbars
Mac app toolbar buttons don't always tell us exactly what they do. Add text labels to toolbar buttons and know for sure. Quick and easy.
How to check that your Mac’s Time Machine backup is working
It's great that you set up a Time Machine backup. But is it working? Find out now. Here are two ways to check.
How to solve a tricky “can’t log in” problem in Safari on a Mac
If you try to sign into a website but get sent back to the login screen-- even though you have the right password-- the answer may be simple.
How to look up your email server settings
Here's how you figure out the email server settings for your particular email address. Very handy when setting up email programs!
How to zoom in and out on your Mac
Zoom in (and out) on your Mac to make small stuff easier to see. Very simple to enable this built-in feature.
How to Keep the Mac’s Photos App from Launching When You Connect Your iPhone
If Photos launches every time you connect your iPhone via the USB charging cable, and if you don't want it to, this is the tip for you.
How to hide (and show) Finder’s Favorites
Sometimes the Finder's Favorites disappear (this happens in iTunes also. Here's how to bring them back. Does not require programming.
Add and remove columns from the Finder’s List View windows on a Mac
You can customize the Finder's List View windows. Add and delete columns. Opt to show the size of folders. Change the size of icons.