Glenn FleishmanSenior Contributor, Macworld
Glenn Fleishman is the author of dozens of books, including Take Control of Wi-Fi Networking and Security (updated for iOS/iPadOS 13 and Catalina), a detailed guide to wireless networking and security. He's a senior contributor to Macworld, where he writes Mac 911.
Is your router’s Wi-Fi working but ethernet has gone bad? Here’s how to check
Ethernet is often the literal weakest link in a Wi-Fi network.
How to fix a grayed-out Safari home page preference
The Safari option for picking your home page can be hijacked.
How to get photos to appear in an Open dialog in macOS when they’re missing
Apple’s Media Browser can sometimes have hiccups that require fixes.
How to convert vector artwork into different formats using the Preview app
You may have an SVG, PDF, or EPS file that you want to use as a bitmap image. Here’s how you can do that in Preview.
How to export your Photo Booth photos and videos
Here are the three methods you can use to get your photos and videos out of the Photo Booth app on your Mac.
How to use and troubleshoot AirDrop for simple file transfers and handoffs
AirDrop is a handy feature for quickly transferring data between iPhones, iPads, and Macs. Here’s how to make proper use of it.
How to troubleshoot and fix strange website errors with macOS Safari
If something is amiss is when you visit a website you use routinely, here’s what you can do.
How to delete a file that macOS says is in use
There’s an override for files you can’t delete, but take care.
How to find and insert special characters in macOS
Apple supports the full range of Unicode, but it can be hard to find the symbol you need.
Why iTunes says your iOS 12 device isn’t recognized
iPhones are fickle about the versions of macOS and iTunes they can connect with.
How to download your Flickr photo library and transfer it to Google Photos or iCloud Photo library
You can duplicate your Flickr library entirely, or even flee it and delete your account.
How to move photos to iCloud Photos without an up-to-date Mac
Some people may have legacy machines or other limitations that can hinder using iCloud Photos. Here’s a workaround.
How to reinstall macOS if macOS Recovery is unavailable
Apple has a fallback option that requires an internet connection.
How to recover deleted photos from an iPhone or iPad
Chances are they’re gone, but there are a few places you can check.
You may have manually set up your iCloud account for email long ago.