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Can I Disable Smart Emoji Suggestions on My Mac?

Madalina Dinita — Wed, 03 Apr 2024 18:28:58 +0000

In macOS Sonoma, if the last word you typed has relevant emojis associated with it, the Character Viewer will display them at the top of the list. But just because a word triggers a particular emoji suggestion doesn’t mean users want to use it. Let’s see if we can turn off emoji suggestions on Mac […]

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Fix: Time Machine SparseBundle Could Not Be Accessed

Madalina Dinita — Mon, 01 Apr 2024 18:28:01 +0000

If you encounter the error message ‘Time Machine couldn’t complete the backup. The backup disk image SparseBundle could not be accessed‘ on your Mac, here’s how to solve it. Enable Full Disk Access for Time Machine This error often occurs because Time Machine doesn’t have full permission to access the disk. Go to Settings, select […]

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Fix: Poster Print Option Not Working on Mac

Madalina Dinita — Sat, 30 Mar 2024 18:27:16 +0000

Many Adobe Reader users have complained that the Poster option is greyed out or unresponsive on macOS. When you go to Advanced Print Setup and try to uncheck Print as Image, the app tells you that you can’t do that because you’re running Beta macOS software, even though you’re not. Let’s explore what you can […]

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Contacts Search Window Pops up on Mac for No Reason

Madalina Dinita — Sat, 30 Mar 2024 01:24:17 +0000

Many Mac users have been experiencing an annoying glitch where a Contacts search window unexpectedly pops up on their screen. This happens even when they’re not touching their keyboards. This pop up window automatically moves your cursor away from the document or browser you’re using, interrupting your workflow. Let’s explore what you can do about […]

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What Is Chronod on My Mac?

Madalina Dinita — Wed, 27 Mar 2024 22:26:00 +0000

If you’ve been getting a strange pop-up message on your Mac lately about a computer trying to access Chronod on your Mac, you’ve come to the right place. Let’s take a quick look at what this process does. Chronod is a LaunchAgent that manages various widget and user-specific tasks. It’s located in this folder: /System/Library/PrivateFrameworks/ChronoCore.framework/Support. […]

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Downloaded Files Are Automatically Hidden on macOS

Madalina Dinita — Wed, 27 Mar 2024 18:21:52 +0000

Many macOS users have complained that their computers save downloaded files as hidden files, regardless of the browsers they use. However, it appears that this behavior is more common when using third-party browsers, especially Chrome and Brave. Let’s explore what you can do about this. Make Hidden Files Visible The quickest workaround to make downloaded […]

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Safari: Operation Couldn’t Be Completed. No Space Left on Device

Madalina Dinita — Wed, 13 Mar 2024 02:11:31 +0000

Many Safari users have reported that the browser sometimes pops up an error message indicating there is no space left on the device when they open more than two tabs. It’s as if the browser fails to find enough resources to run, despite users having plenty of free space on their MacBooks. Of course, you […]

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Fix: Apple Mail Closes Immediately After Opening

Madalina Dinita — Mon, 11 Mar 2024 23:45:26 +0000

Apple Mail can sometimes become unusable. You open the email client, but then it closes after two or three seconds on its own. Here’s how you can fix this glitch. Disable Extra Email Accounts Many Apple Mail users have managed to solve this problem by disabling and re-enabling third-party email accounts. Here’s how to edit […]

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Fix: The Original Item for “Desktop” Can’t Be Found [macOS]

Madalina Dinita — Mon, 11 Mar 2024 14:04:48 +0000

If you’re getting the error message “The operation can’t be completed because the original item for Desktop can’t be found” when you try to access your Desktop or Documents folder from Finder, follow the troubleshooting steps below to get rid of this annoying glitch. What Causes This Issue? Most likely, you’re getting this error because […]

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Extend Your MacBook Pro’s Lifespan with These Tips

Madalina Dinita — Fri, 08 Mar 2024 15:59:59 +0000

On average, a MacBook Pro lasts between 6 to 8 years free of hardware and performance issues. If you want to extend that lifespan to, say, 10 years or longer, follow the tips available in this guide. Optimize Battery Charging and Usage Your Mac’s battery is one of the first hardware components to wear out […]

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Fix: MacBook Fans Spin Under No Load

Madalina Dinita — Tue, 05 Mar 2024 23:55:50 +0000

Computers generate heat when they’re running. When your device is under heavy load and the internal temperature has risen a lot, fans kick into action to cool it down. If your MacBook’s fans suddenly start spinning at full speed with a lot of noise when there’s no or very little load, something’s not right, especially […]

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Fix: Microsoft Copilot Not Working on Mac

Madalina Dinita — Sat, 02 Mar 2024 18:11:15 +0000

If you’re using Microsoft Office apps on your Mac and want to boost your productivity, you can install Copilot and use it to write drafts, summarize conversations, create tables, analyze, and compare data, and more. The only problem is that MS Copilot doesn’t always work on macOS. Either the Copilot icon is grayed out or […]

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Audio Balance Keeps Changing Automatically on MacBook

Madalina Dinita — Fri, 01 Mar 2024 02:40:45 +0000

When you manually change the volume on your MacBook, you may sometimes notice that the audio balance changes automatically. This is very annoying as your MacBook’s speakers become louder on one side or the other. Sometimes, the audio balance can shift completely to one side. It seems that this issue occurs if you quickly turn […]

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Is It Safe to Delete the Group Reminders Folder on Mac?

Madalina Dinita — Fri, 01 Mar 2024 02:31:48 +0000

If you’re running out of space on your MacBook, you may notice a folder called Group Reminders taking up a few gigabytes of space. If you’re using third-party software to optimize macOS, it may prompt you to get rid of this folder. Naturally, you may consider deleting this folder and all the files stored inside […]

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MacBook Will Not Start Up After macOS Update, How-To Fix

Andrew Myrick — Thu, 29 Feb 2024 15:00:01 +0000

You’ve just updated your MacBook to the latest macOS, anticipating all the exciting new features and improvements. But when you try to restart your computer, it stubbornly refuses to boot up. This can be extremely frustrating – but don’t panic! Related Reading My Mac Won’t Start or Boot: How To Fix White Screen Fix: App […]

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How to Use Web Inspector to Debug Mobile Safari (iPhone or iPad)

Andrew Myrick — Thu, 29 Feb 2024 14:00:19 +0000

In the world of web development, ensuring your website or web app functions flawlessly across all browsers and devices is paramount. This includes the widely used Mobile Safari on iOS devices like iPhones and iPads. Debugging on mobile devices, however, presents unique challenges compared to desktop environments. Related Reading Why Is Safari Taking Up So […]

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Fix: Apple Music Broken After Sonoma Update

Madalina Dinita — Wed, 28 Feb 2024 18:06:32 +0000

MacBook users have been experiencing a plethora of Apple Music issues after installing the Sonoma Update. Music will randomly stop playing, Bluetooth headsets keep disconnecting, users can’t access their playlists or add new songs, they can’t open their Music folders, or worse, they’ve lost all the songs from their library. Unfortunately, these glitches persist even […]

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How to Prevent macOS Dock From Jumping to Another Display

Madalina Dinita — Tue, 27 Feb 2024 21:57:08 +0000

If you use a multi-monitor setup, you probably don’t want your macOS Dock to jump between monitors all the time. When the Dock pops up on your second monitor, the apps automatically contract to make space for the Dock. The most annoying part is that they don’t expand back when the Dock jumps to the […]

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macOS: Document Could Not Be Saved. You Don’t Have Permission

Madalina Dinita — Tue, 27 Feb 2024 20:46:21 +0000

If you’re getting the error message “The document could not be saved. You don’t have permission” when you try to save a file on your MacBook, you’ve come to the right place. In this quick guide, you’ll find 4 handy solutions to get rid of this error. Enable Full Disk Access In most cases, this […]

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How to Play Retro Games on Mac

Andrew Myrick — Tue, 27 Feb 2024 02:27:14 +0000

In an era where cutting-edge graphics and virtual reality are at the forefront of gaming, there’s a unique charm and nostalgia in revisiting the classics. Retro gaming, with its pixelated graphics, chiptune music, and simpler gameplay, holds a special place in the hearts of many. It’s not just about reliving childhood memories; it’s about appreciating […]

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