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How to enable User’s Library folder
Starting with Lion, you’ll need to enable the User’s Library folder in order to make any changes in your User’s Library/Preferences. Option 1) Select the Finder in the Dock. Under Go in the Menu bar...
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Use Gmail with Mavericks Mail
Like many users, I have had problems using my Gmail account with Mavericks Mail. Today I decided to test Mavericks Mail with a new Gmail account without using any of the known workarounds we have used...
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Create an OS X Mavericks Partition
If you are unhappy with your upgrade to Mavericks, you can eliminate any issues installing over your old software by creating a partition on your drive or external drive to install a clean version of...
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Move your data to a new User or a new Mavericks partition
Testing in a new User will quickly tell you if the problem is system wide or if it’s your User’s folder that contains the problem. more info If the problem is your current User and you are unable to...
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Beware of adware included in installers
Downloading an installer? Beware! You might getting more than you wanted. Before you install, check for additional installers. Especially Genieo. It’s Adware and will take over your browsing...
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Search include System Files and Invisible Files
Searching for data that you can’t find in a regular Spotlight search? Add System Files and Invisible files to your search. How To Create Search Click on the Desktop so the Finder is active. You’ll see...
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Set up Gmail POP account in Apple Mail
By default, Apple will setup your Gmail account as IMAP when you enter your Gmail address and password. However, if you prefer Gmail as POP, you have to manually setup the account. If you already have...
View ArticleThis copy of the Install OS X Yosemite application can’t be verified. It may...
Trying to update a client’s computer today. After downloading Yosemite installer it failed to run. It would start but fail with the following error: This copy of the Install OS X Yosemite application...
View ArticleNo Mail Sounds with POP Accounts El Capitan v10.11.1
Apple issued a fix for no mail sounds in OS X 10.11.1. However the fix is only working for users with IMAP accounts. I verified this by creating a new User as a blank canvas for testing. I added a new...
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Troubleshooting Apple Mail in OS X 10.11 El Capitan
The Apple Mail upgrade process in OS X 10.11 El Capitan has been problematic for many users. Let’s look at what has changed and optons to fix a bad upgrade. Apple Mail is stored in your User’s Library....
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Clean up Mail folder to free up space from your drive
Free up space from your drive after upgrading OS X. Unless you have done a clean install of OS X, you might want to check your Mail folder to delete any old files that are no longer being used. Apple...
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Before upgrading to El Capitan Mail
Before upgrading to El Capitan, you first want to clone your drive. While a Time Machine backup is a good option, if you need to revert to your previous OS X a clone is much easier and quicker than...
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Apple Mail – Unable to send or receive
Send & Receive issues are the most complex to troubleshoot. There are many variables that need to be checked. Usually when messages are not sending or receiving, it’s a result of Mail not...
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Export Apple Mail
In Troubleshooting Apple Mail in OS X 10.11 El Capitan, a user asked: My question is will the Mboxes import back to Yosemite after being used in El Capitan, what I mean is can you go back to V2 from...
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How to find 32-bit apps installed on your Mac
Apple announced that 32-bit apps will be phased out starting in January 2017. At WWDC, Apple announced macOS High Sierra will be the last macOS release to support 32-bit apps without compromise. Long...
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Get Started with OneNote and OneDrive
This article is a brief introduction to Microsoft’s OneDrive and OneNote. Both are free apps. Works on Android, Mac, iPad, iPhone and Windows Available in Mac App Store and on web. OneDrive comes with...
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