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Everything You Need to Know about the MacOS Weather App

November 7, 2022 / Dave Taylor / Mac & MacOS Help / No Comments
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Want to keep track of the weather right on your Mac screen? You don’t have to suffer through the ads that litter weather.com and similar Web sites! MacOS now has a slick weather app, as of MacOS 13 “Ventura”. Let’s check it out…

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How Do I Reset PRAM on My M1 MacBook Air?

November 2, 2022 / Dave Taylor / Mac & MacOS Help / No Comments
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I’m experiencing some weird things at startup with my MacBook Air, most notably that it’s slower than I expect. On my older MacBook Air, I’d zap or reset the PRAM to fix this kind of thing, but that doesn’t seem to work with an M1 MacBook Air. How can I fix my PRAM?

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How do I Apply Mac Video Effects to FaceTime on a MacBook Air?

October 31, 2022 / Dave Taylor / Mac & MacOS Help / No Comments
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I really like being able to blur the background behind me when I’m on a Zoom call. Is there anything like that in FaceTime? What about with Continuity Camera?

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The Guide to Using Your iPhone as a Mac Webcam (Continuity Camera)

October 27, 2022 / Dave Taylor / Mac & MacOS Help, Zoom, Skype & Video Chat Help / No Comments
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With the latest release of both iOS and MacOS you can now use your iPhone’s camera – and microphone – as input options for any Mac program that utilizes the webcam. Facetime, Zoom, Team, Skype, they’ll all work great. Here’s how to get set up and started…

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Quick Guide to Subscribing to FIFA World Cup 2022 Match Calendar

October 21, 2022 / Dave Taylor / Mac & MacOS Help / No Comments
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Dave! I know you’re also a football fan, so I was hoping you can tell me how I can add all the FIFA World Cup matches to my Mac calendar without having to type them all in manually? Ideally to also show up on my phone and Apple Watch.

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Get Started Using Smart Playlists in Apple Music on your Mac

September 24, 2022 / Dave Taylor / Mac & MacOS Help / No Comments
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I have a lot of music in my Apple Music library and want to listen to it in new ways. My default is all music on shuffle or by artist, but are there other ways I can create playlists or similar to expand my listening options? Thanks. Running the latest MacOS on my iMac, if that matters.

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Guide to Recording Audio and Video on Mac System with QuickTime

September 8, 2022 / Dave Taylor / Mac & MacOS Help / No Comments
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I bought an external microphone so I could record my own songs. Very exciting. But how do I record audio on my iMac, and especially, how do I ensure that it’s using the external mic not the built-in mic on the computer? Thanks!

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How Can I Control my Apple AirPods Pro ANC When Connected to a Mac?

September 2, 2022 / Dave Taylor / Mac & MacOS Help / No Comments
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I typically use my Apple AirPods Pro paired to my iPhone but sometimes I want to use them with my MacBook Air too. How can I control ANC and similar features on the AirPods Pro when they’re paired with my MacOS system?

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