This article is for Mac users who want to be an administrator, or more commonly, “Admin” on their computer, but don’t know how. Read on to find out! Steps Go to System Preferences, if you’re already on the user whom you want to be Administrator of. This should be on your dock. Go to “Users … Read more
The Apple Mac Mini is one of the smallest fully-functional desktop computers available. Because of its minimal and compact design, it can be difficult to upgrade any of the components due to space considerations. If you have a reason to open your Mac Mini, don’t mind voiding your warranty, and have the right tools, you … Read more
This minHour teaches you how set the volume on your Mac’s internal microphone to 0, eliminating any chance that sound will be picked up by it. Steps Click on the Apple icon. It’s the Apple logo at the top left corner of the main menu bar on your Mac. Click System Preferences. Click the “Sound” … Read more
This minHour teaches you how to eject your iPhone from iTunes before you unplug the USB cable from your Mac. Using the Dock Icon Open iTunes on your Mac. The iTunes app looks like a musical note icon inside a circle. You can find it on your Dock or in your Applications folder. Right-click the … Read more
Typing with an onscreen keyboard can come in handy at times, whether you have a physical disability or perhaps just a broken keyboard. Using an onscreen or virtual keyboard allows you to select all the regular keyboard options with a mouse cursor or other input device. This article will help you activate the onscreen keyboard … Read more
If the audio balance between the left and right speakers, AirPods, or other headphones connected to your Mac seem off, don’t worry. Whether you’re using the built-in speakers, a wireless headset, or a pair of external speakers, setting the stereo balance on your Mac is simple. In this article, we’ll talk you through how to … Read more
Selecting all photos on a Mac can sometimes be a tedious process, especially if you have a lot of photos. There are a few reasons why you may want to select all photos, such as deleting them or dragging them to another location. Luckily, there’s an easy and quick way to select all photos in … Read more
While you’re browsing the web on Safari on Mac, you might get a loading error that says something like “Safari can’t open the page because it can’t establish a secure connection.” If macOS detects that a server has a weak encryption or if Safari can’t establish a secure connection, Safari won’t load or open that … Read more
This minHour teaches you how to download the setup file for Adobe After Effects to your computer, using an internet browser. After downloading, you can run the setup file to install the After Effects app on your computer. Steps Open the Adobe After Effects page in your internet browser. Type www.adobe.com/products/aftereffects.html into the address bar, … Read more
Rainmeter for Windows and Übersicht for Mac are two good options for desktop background customization. If you are looking to make your desktop more unique or interactive, you can download and install the software, then do the same for any of the pre-made skins/widgets. If you want something specific or just feel like getting creative, … Read more
This minHour teaches you how to set a keyboard shortcut to open apps on your Mac. To do this, you’ll need to use the Automator app, which is already on your Mac. Setting up an Automator Service Press and hold ⌘ Command. In order to set a keyboard shortcut to open an app, you’ll need … Read more
Video clips saved to a computer hard drive or streamed over the Internet can easily be imported into a Microsoft PowerPoint slideshow presentation on a Mac, using the different video embedding options available to OSX users. This minHour shows you how to use the Mac version of PowerPoint to add videos to your presentations. Importing … Read more
Automating your file backups means you never have to worry about losing your important data if you have a system crash. Keep reading to learn how easy it is to use Automator to create an automatic backup! Steps Launch the Automator from your Applications Folder. ① Click iCal Alarm on the pop-up menu, and ② … Read more
This minHour teaches you how to change the way currency is displayed on different windows and apps on your Mac. Steps Click on the Apple icon. It’s the Apple logo at the far left corner of the top menu bar on your Mac’s screen. Click System Preferences. Click the “Language & Region” icon. It looks … Read more
The text to speech method on a Macintosh computer allows users to select any amount of text and convert it into speech, which enables your Mac to read out loud to you. This can be a useful procedure for those needing to rest their eyes from the computer screen or for those who want to … Read more
This minHour teaches you how to force your Mac’s user “Library” folder to show up in the Finder window. While the “Library” folder is hidden by default, you can prompt it to appear both temporarily and permanently. Showing the Library Folder Temporarily Open Finder. Click the icon that resembles a blue and white smiley face … Read more
This minHour teaches you how to do a clean install of macOS on your Mac using the recovery utility. Make sure your Mac is connected to a power source and has a steady connection to the internet during the install process. Steps Determine if you’re using a Mac with Apple silicon or Intel processor. Most … Read more
This minHour teaches you how to change your Apple ID password on a computer or on your iPhone. If you’ve forgotten your Apple ID password, you’ll need to reset your Apple ID password instead. On the Web Open the Apple ID website. Go to https://appleid.apple.com/ in your computer’s web browser. This is the official website … Read more
Even if your favorite Windows games aren’t technically available for macOS, there’s a little-known way you can still play them on your Mac. We’ll show you how to use Boot Camp to create a Windows partition on your Mac so you can install Windows-only games and apps. Preparing the Windows Partition Verify that your Mac … Read more
This minHour will teach you how to change the formats of measurement units, decimal and grouping separators, as well as regional keyboard numbers, dates, and times (by language) on your Mac. Changing Number Format on the System Click on the Apple menu. It’s the black, apple-shaped icon in the upper-left of your screen. Click on … Read more