Mac Guides & Fixes
How to change settings, clear storage, reset and fix problems on MacBook and iMac, checked on the current macOS.
Common questions
Do these steps work on Intel and Apple silicon Macs?
Most settings are the same on both. When a step differs, such as starting up in Recovery, the guide gives separate steps for each.
Where did System Preferences go?
Newer versions of macOS renamed System Preferences to System Settings and moved many options. Our guides use the current names.
Should I back up before following a fix?
Yes, for anything that resets, erases or reinstalls. Time Machine or an external drive is the easiest way to keep a full backup.