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Turn the Mac startup sound on or off

September 11, 2021

Turn the Mac startup sound on or off Use Sound preferences to turn the startup sound (chime) on or off. Depending on which Mac and macOS you're using, you might hear a startup sound shortly after pressing the power button…

Brand: Apple

If an app on your Mac stops responding, closes unexpectedly, or won’t open

September 11, 2021

If an app on your Mac stops responding, closes unexpectedly, or won’t open If an app on your Mac does not work as expected, try this. Quit and reopen the app Quit the app, then open it again. If the app…

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If you can’t download or update apps on your Mac

September 11, 2021

If you can't download or update apps on your Mac Try this if you have an issue when you update or download apps from the App Store on your Mac. Are you signed in to the App Store? Make sure…

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If you get a personalization error when reinstalling macOS on your Mac with Apple M1 chip

September 11, 2021

If you get a personalization error when reinstalling macOS on your Mac with Apple M1 chip While reinstalling, you may get a message that an error occurred while preparing the update. If you erased your Mac with Apple M1 chip,…

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If battery charging is paused or on hold on your Mac

September 11, 2021

If battery charging is paused or on hold on your Mac With macOS Big Sur, your Mac learns from your charging habits to improve the lifespan of your battery. In macOS Big Sur, Optimized Battery Charging is designed to improve…

Brand: Apple

If battery charging is paused or on hold on your Mac

September 11, 2021

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See time-synced lyrics in Apple Music on your Mac

September 11, 2021

See time-synced lyrics in Apple Music on your Mac If you subscribe to Apple Music, you can follow along as you listen to your favorite songs with perfectly timed lyrics. How to turn time-synced lyrics on or off Open the…

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If you can’t reset your Mac login password

September 11, 2021

If you can't reset your Mac login password If the standard steps to reset the password of your Mac user account don't succeed, try these additional steps. Before you begin First try the standard steps to reset your Mac login…

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If Touch ID isn’t working on your Mac

September 11, 2021

If Touch ID isn't working on your Mac If you can't unlock your Mac using Touch ID, can't enroll a fingerprint, or can't use Touch ID to enter your password, learn what to do. Locate the Touch ID sensor The…

Brand: Apple

How to shuffle music on your Mac or PC

September 11, 2021

How to shuffle music on your Mac or PC Learn how to turn shuffle on or off in the Apple Music app on your Mac or iTunes on your PC. How to turn shuffle on or off in the Apple…

Brand: Apple