General

How to manually run a Time Machine backup
Make sure you're connected to the same network as your Time Capsule/backup sever Look for the time Machine icon in the menubar and choose &...
Thu, 3 Mar, 2016 at 9:05 AM
Resetting PRAM
To reset PRAM / NVRAM: If it's on, shut down your Mac. Locate the following keys on the keyboard: Command (⌘), Option, P, and R. Turn ...
Thu, 10 Mar, 2016 at 2:52 PM
Reset SMC on an Apple portable laptop with a non removable battery
Resetting the system management controller (SMC) can resolve certain issues related to power, battery, fans, and other features. Please look at the article ...
Mon, 28 Sep, 2020 at 8:12 AM
Changing the default application for a document
Occasionally you may wish to change the default application in which a particular document opens. For example: you want PDF documents to open in Preview rat...
Mon, 2 May, 2016 at 9:47 AM
Running OmniDisk Sweeper as root to discover space-eating files and folders
There's a terrific, free application called OmniDisk Sweeper that can help you discover what files and folders are occupying the majority of space on yo...
Fri, 11 May, 2018 at 2:39 PM
Reset SMC on an iMac or Desktop Computer
Follow these steps for iMac, Mac mini, Mac Pro, and Xserve. Shut down your Mac. Unplug the power cord. Wait 15 seconds. Plug the power cord back in...
Mon, 1 May, 2017 at 10:35 AM
Getting rid of malware
•Go to https://www.malwarebytes.org/mac-download/ to begin download the malware removal software •Once downloaded, double click on the downloaded “MBAM-Mac...
Thu, 9 Nov, 2017 at 8:05 PM
Booting into safe mode
If you have an intel based Mac: Shut down your computer Press and hold the Shift key on the keyboard Press the power button to start back up, but keep h...
Mon, 11 Sep, 2023 at 9:19 AM
Getting your computer ID or serial number
Occasionally Bionic Cat may need some help figuring out what particular computer you need help with. If we ask for your computer serial number or computer I...
Sun, 29 Mar, 2020 at 12:47 PM
Getting your Remotix or Acronis ID and Access Code
To get your Remotix ID and Access Code, first click on the Remotix icon in the menubar at the top of the screen and select "Show Main Window." ...
Thu, 4 Aug, 2022 at 10:56 AM