I find it really annoying to have to log in to my iMac every time I start it up. Is there some way to set it up so it’s just logged in and ready to go every time I power up?
Can I Automatically Log In When I Boot My iMac?
Mac Help
Figure out MP4 Movie Duration from MacOS X Finder?
Is there a way I can identify the duration of an MP4 movie file on my Mac system without actually watching the movie? Get Info shows size, but not duration.
Mac App Can’t Be Opened: Can’t Check for Malicious Software?
What’s going on? I downloaded the Mac app for my new Dash doorbell and when I try to launch it, I get “can’t be opened because Apple cannot check it for malicious software.” How do I get past that??
Restore Audio Alert on New Email in Apple Mail?
My Apple Mail program used to have an audio alert (a bell) when new email arrived. Now it doesn’t. What’s happened to my iMac and how do I fix it?
How Do I Replace a Default File Icon in MacOS X?
I have a lot of documents that get preview icons on my Mac. I want other images instead, to help track projects. How can I change a Mac file icon in the latest version of MacOS X?
How to Install OpenSUSE Linux in VMWare Fusion?
I need to install a Linux system on my Mac and decided I’d use VMWare Fusion for convenience. The company wants me to install OpenSUSE. Can you show me how to proceed, please? Thanks!
How Can I Reset My Son’s Password on my Mac?
I have separate accounts for each of my kids on the household Mac system (an iMac running MacOS X 10.15.1). Except my son’s forgotten his password! How can I reset it so he can use it again?
How Can I Create an Email Filter Rule in Apple Mail?
I get a lot of email from various companies and would like to organize it as it arrives in Apple Mail. Is there some way to create rules or filters in the program to help me avoid being overrun with messages?
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