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Everyday fixes2 guides

  • Fix

    Mac running slow: how to speed it up

    Your Mac feels sluggish, with spinning wheels and long waits. Check storage, find the busiest app, trim startup items and update, starting with the safest fix.

    Mac

    15 minBeginner

  • Fix

    Mac app frozen: how to force quit and recover

    An app on your Mac has stopped responding. Learn how to force quit it, relaunch Finder, restart a stuck Mac safely, and stop it happening again.

    Mac

    6 minBeginner

Startup and recovery3 guides

  • Fix

    Mac won't start: what to try

    Your Mac stays black, shows a symbol or stops during startup. Check power, restart safely, repair the disk from Recovery, and learn when it needs service.

    Mac

    20 minIntermediate

  • How-to

    Mac safe mode and resetting NVRAM or SMC

    Start your Mac in safe mode to test for startup software problems, and learn when an NVRAM or SMC reset applies. The steps differ for Apple silicon and Intel Macs.

    Mac

    12 minIntermediate

  • How-to

    How to reinstall macOS from Recovery

    Reinstall macOS from the built-in Recovery system when your Mac will not start or keeps misbehaving. Apple says it keeps your apps and personal data.

    Mac

    45 minAdvanced

Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and printers3 guides

  • Fix

    Mac Wi-Fi problems: how to fix them

    Your Mac will not join Wi-Fi, shows no internet or keeps dropping. Try these checks in order, from a restart to Apple's built-in Wireless Diagnostics.

    Mac

    12 minBeginner

  • Fix

    Mac Bluetooth problems: how to fix them

    Your Mac cannot find, connect to or stay connected to a Bluetooth keyboard, mouse or headphones. Try these fixes in order, from a battery check to re-pairing.

    Mac

    10 minBeginner

  • How-to

    How to add a printer or scanner on a Mac

    Add a Wi-Fi, USB or network printer to your Mac and scan with the apps already on it. Covers AirPrint, maker software and what to do when the printer is missing.

    Mac

    10 minBeginner

Apps, storage and backups3 guides

  • How-to

    Install apps on a Mac and fix "can't be opened" warnings

    Install apps from the App Store or the web, remove them cleanly, and handle macOS warnings such as "cannot be opened because the developer cannot be verified".

    Mac

    10 minBeginner

  • Fix

    Mac storage full: how to free up space

    Your Mac says the disk is almost full. Check what uses the space, empty the Trash, use Apple's storage recommendations and move files safely, with a backup first.

    Mac

    15 minBeginner

  • How-to

    How to back up your Mac with Time Machine

    Set up Time Machine on an external drive so your Mac backs up automatically, then learn how to restore a lost file or a whole Mac from the backup.

    Mac

    20 minBeginner