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14 Ways to Fix iCloud Photos Not Syncing on Your Mac

Have iCloud Photos stopped syncing on your Mac? Here are all the troubleshooting tips you can try to fix it.

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Safari Downloads Not Working? 10 Troubleshooting Tips and Fixes to Try

Having issues with downloads in Safari on your Mac? We’ll cover how to troubleshoot lost, stuck, and missing Safari downloads problems.

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5 Ways to Fix the Wrong Date and Time on a Mac

Follow these troubleshooting tips to fix all kinds of date and time issues on your Mac.

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MacBook Charging Slowly? Try These 6 Fixes

Is your MacBook taking several hours to charge fully? The issue could be hardware or software-related, but we'll help you fix it.

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7 Fixes to Try if Your Mac Gets Stuck Updating

Has your Mac stopped making progress in the middle of a macOS update? You should be able to remedy it with these quick fixes.

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How to Fix the "zsh: command not found: brew" Mac Homebrew Error

Encountered the "zsh: command not found: brew" error while using Homebrew on your Mac? Follow these troubleshooting steps.

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MacBook Not Entering Sleep Mode When the Lid Is Closed? 6 Fixes to Try

Is closing your MacBook's lid not putting it in sleep mode? Here, we'll discuss why this happens and teach you how to resolve it.

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Is Your Laptop Touchpad Not Working? Here's the Fix

Try these touchpad troubleshooting tips to get your laptop's mouse cursor working again in no time.

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Your iPhone Won't Connect to Your Computer? Here's the Fix!

Find that your iPhone won't connect to your computer? Here'a a troubleshooting guide to get your device connecting again.

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5 Apple TV+ Error Codes (and How to Fix Them)

Having trouble with Apple TV+? Here are five ways to fix the most common error messages.

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10 Ways to Fix Images Not Loading in the Mail App on a Mac

Are images not showing up in Apple's Mail app on your Mac? You can use these tricks to fix it.

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6 Fixes for Safari Using Too Much Memory on Your Mac

Safari is notorious for consuming too much memory, but here's what you can do to lower its memory usage on your Mac.

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How to Print Double-Sided on a Mac

Learn how to print double-sided on your Mac so you can start saving more paper.

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MacBook's Battery Draining in Sleep Mode? 8 Fixes to Try

Is your MacBook consuming a significant amount of battery even after you put it to sleep? Follow these troubleshooting steps.

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8 Fixes for When You Can't Eject an External Drive on Your Mac

Unable to eject an external drive on your Mac? Try these fixes to resolve the problem in no time.

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Mac Keyboard Not Working? Tips and Tricks on How to Fix It

Is your Mac keyboard not working or connecting? Learn how to troubleshoot a wired or wireless Apple keyboard to get it working again.

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6 Tips if Spotlight on Your Mac Doesn’t Fetch the Desired Search Results

Spotlight not showing the results you're expecting? Here's what you can do.

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How to Get Tech Support for Your Mac With the Apple Support App

The Apple Support app for the iPhone can also help you troubleshoot your Mac. Here's how to use it to get expert assistance any time of the day.

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Can't Back Up Your Mac With Time Machine? 5 Fixes to Try

Follow these troubleshooting steps if you're unable to use Time Machine to back up your Mac.

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MacBook's Screen Flickering? 10 Fixes to Try

While your MacBook's screen flickering issues may often be a sign of faulty hardware, the macOS software can also sometimes be the culprit.

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