How To – Igetmac.Com https://igetmac.com Mac User Help, Tips & Information Tue, 05 Apr 2022 21:43:35 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.3 https://igetmac.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/cropped-g__1_-removebg-preview-32x32.png How To – Igetmac.Com https://igetmac.com 32 32 How To Install Linux On M1 Macs https://igetmac.com/install-linux-on-m1-macs/ https://igetmac.com/install-linux-on-m1-macs/#respond Mon, 04 Apr 2022 10:00:31 +0000 https://igetmac.com/?p=252 To install Linux on M1 Macs is a straightforward installation these days. But there are some restrictions; for example, you can’t change the display currently, but hopefully, things will improve in the coming weeks and months. I will describe that it is very simple to install Linux on M1 Macs.

So, I will show you all the steps now how to download parallels, install them, download Cali, import them into parallels, and get this set up. The installation is quite simple. So let’s get started.

Install Linux on M1 Macs

So, the first thing you need to do is download the parallels software from the parallels website. They have an option to try the technical preview. The technical preview is recently released, which works well with the kali installation.

They talk about some of the new features. But we are interested in is downloading. The technical preview is 329 MB in size. You’ll need the activation key to parallel start up the virtual machines. You’ll also need a parallel account to log in. If you don’t have one, then create one.

Install Linux on M1 Macs

Install Linux on M1 Macs

Download Linux

While that’s downloading, You may download the kali installer for arm 64. This is 3.2 GB in size. So you need two pieces of software. You need the parallel desktop software and the arm 64 iso.

So now you need to install the parallel software. Once it starts up, you’ll be presented with the installation assistant, and you can click continue to create a new virtual machine now.

You would install Debian and then upgrade it to kali. That’s no longer necessary. Because we’re using the iso that Steve created, you may choose manually to select the file you want to use, and in this case, it’s going to be the kali arm 64 iso.

Click open. It’s unable to detect the operating system. That’s okay. You have to click continue and select Debian Gnu Linux and click OK. You may customize your settings before installation and then again click create.

Hardware Changes

In the hardware settings, you could change the processors. You may also increase the RAM to four GB; you can allocate 512 MB of RAM under graphics. But be aware that the resolution doesn’t change. You’re stuck at 1024 by 768, so that probably doesn’t make much difference.

So basically, all I did was increase the RAM, increase the graphics, and disable sound in-camera. You need to close this and click continue, and hopefully, now you’ll be able to install kali, and there you go, and you can select install to install the software.

Select Language And Install Location

Now you can select as many default options as you can. It would be best if you kept this as simple as you could. You can change it if you like. But I will select English as my language and go to a set location; the keyboard will be American English.

The hostname you can set as kali M1, the Domain name you can leave it the default of the local Domain, the username you may try and make this as close as possible to the virtual machine available to download from the kali website.

So the username you can use is kali or anything, and set any password. You have to enter to write those changes to the disks. The base operating system is now installed.

Now you need to select the software that you want to install. You can choose the default desktop environment and choose large, which installs the default selection plus additional tools. You can select the options that you want. Press continue, and now the software has been installed. After installation, press enters to continue.

Final Task Of The Installation Process

Now you can see that the system is rebooting, and there you go, kali is booting up. You need to log in with the username and password you entered previously.

Now you are running kali on an Apple M1 computer. If you go to about Mac, you can see your Mac details. Now you can complete all the settings of your choice from the system settings.

Different Ways To Boot & Install

If you want to install the Linus on your Mac, you will get two options. These two options are USB Boot, which works on Mac Mini/Pro/Air, and the other is NVME Boot, which also works on Mac Mini/Pro/Air. Here I will make several lists for each way below.

USB Boot Method

The first way is the USB Boot method. You must follow some different processes step by step to install Linux by this method.

  1. The first step is to Download the Ubuntu rootfs. You may use a Raspberry Pi image because of being an alive USB boot image.
  2. The next step is to extract the image. You can extract an image by typing “tar -xjvf ubuntu-20.10-preinstalled-desktop-arm64+raspi.img.bz2”.
  3. It would help if you used a dongle via the USB C port for connecting your USB drive to the Mac M1.
  4. After that, you have to turn off your Mac to boot into 1TR and hold Power until you see “loading options.” Select the terminal option from the menu bar at the top after loading.
  5. Now time to install the Custom Kernel by typing “bash -c “$(curl -fsSL downloads Linux USB boot).”
  6. Now you are prompted to log in after the boot. In this case, the username is “pi,” the password is “raspberry,” and the root password is also “raspberry.”
  7. Finally, revert to MacOS in 1TR open terminal and type bputil -n——

NVME Boot Method

The second way is the NVME Boot method. You must follow some different processes step by step to install Linux by this method.

  1. You also need to download the Ubuntu POC rootfs for booting Linux on your Mac.
  2. Now time to create Partition and Flash Image. Click the drive at the top on the left and select partitions after opening the Disk util. To add the image, you will need to type “tar -xjvf ubuntu-20.10-preinstalled-desktop-arm64+raspi-nvme.img.tar.bz2” to add the image.
  3. The third step is to boot into 1TR. You have to turn off your Mac to boot into 1TR and hold Power until you see “loading options.” Select the terminal option from the menu bar at the top after loading.
  4. Then you have to install the Custom Kernel. To install the Custom Kernel, you can type bash -c “$(curl -fsSL downloads linuxnvmeboot).”
  5. Now time to log in after booting, and the username is “pi,” the password is “raspberry,” and the root password is also “raspberry.”
  6. The last step is to revert to MacOS in 1TR open terminal and type bputil -n——

So, here is the full installation process of Kali Linus, USB Boot Method, and NVME Boot Method on M1 Mac. If you are interested in installing this Kali Linus on your M1 Mac, you can follow this article.

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Macbook Pro Reset: Soft Reset And Factory Reset Process https://igetmac.com/macbook-pro-reset/ https://igetmac.com/macbook-pro-reset/#respond Sat, 02 Apr 2022 10:45:06 +0000 https://igetmac.com/?p=284 MacBook Pro reset to factory settings. Experts say when you feel any inconsistency with your computer (Desktop or Laptop), Instantly reset your device, and it will be your primary solution. Really, through resetting the device, it often performs like new.

The resetting process removes the unwanted trash and junk files from your device so that your device becomes unloaded, and it may feel like you just brought it sometimes before.

Okay, then, I would like to tell you that you should reset your device once to fix the problems, primarily if you are a MacBook Pro user and have unknown problems with your Mac. Through resetting, so many unfamiliar problems could be fixed automatically. But if there is any mechanical issue with your Mac, you should contact the official Apple Repair.

MacBook Pro Reset Process

So this article is for those who don’t know anything about the factory resetting process. So follow this article carefully cause we have covered the full process of resetting here. So let’s keep your reading.

MacBook Pro Reset Process

As I said before, the resetting computer removes so many unwanted trash and junk files from your device, which’s are swallowed by your device. So you can reset your computer every time everywhere you want to increase its performance instantly.

And believe me, the resetting factory doesn’t harm your computer; instead restores it to its new condition in terms of software. Shortly factory reset helps boost your laptop’s performance, and this process may also help you fix errors automatically.

So let’s know about the factory resetting process of the MacBook Pro. The resetting processes are divided into two methods; the Soft reset process and the Hard reset process. Read to learn more.

MacBook Pro Soft Reset Process

Always softer is better, and when it comes to resetting your MacBook pro, undoubtedly, the softer reset is better. I recommend you for the softer resetting process cause there are so many risks on the hard reset, such as it can cause your data loss.

Is Soft Reset Process Harmful?

No, a soft reboot restarts the MacBook without losing any data, and it’s also properly closed all the opened applications and spun down the hard drive. To know more about the process of a soft restart from below.

Process: Press the Right Shift Key+ Left Option Key+ Left Control Key and hold them for 7 seconds. After a while, your Mac might turn on, and the Apple logo will appear in front of you; keep holding those keys and press and hold the power button for another 7 seconds.

There are also many methods to perform a soft reset on your MacBook Pro, such as pressing the “Cmd-Ctrl” with the eject key will perform a soft restart on your MacBook Pro.

How To Factory Reset Macbook Pro

The Factory Reset is also familiar with the hard reset or master reset process. It is the last stage reset of the computer device. Through this resetting process, the software of an electronic device restores to its original condition by erasing or deleting all the data stored.

So through a hard reset, the device can come back to its original manufacturing state. Below is the hard reset process of the MacBook Pro given, have a look.

  • First, Restart your computer.
  • And then press and Hold down the “Command” and “R” keys while your computer is getting a restart.
  • After the Apple logo appears in front of you, release the keys.
  • After a while, you will see the Recovery Mode menu and select the Disk Utility option.
  • Then the ”Macintosh HD” startup disk is highlighted in your Disk Utility window; erase it.
  • Immediately a pop-up will appear on the window, change the format to macOS Extended and select the erase option again.
  • And then, select the Quit Disk Utility in the Disk Utility menu.
  • Instantly a window will appear on the screen to allow you to reinstall your Mac operating system.
  • To install the macOS again, and that’s how your MacBook performs a successful factory reset.

Mac Recovery Mode Not Working Learn What To Do Then

Sometimes it’s getting a problem to reset the MacBook. If your MacBook’s recovery mode is not working, keep reading. First, restart your Mac and instantly press the Command + R button to enter the macOS recovery window.

Mac Recovery Mode Not Working

Mac Recovery Mode Not Working

If the Command + R button is not working, you can try out the Alt + Command + R . Through this process, you can access the Apple server that will allow you to download the latest macOS version.

That’s all about the resetting process. If you face any problem types while going through the process, write a comment below comment, our expert team will provide you the solution ASAP. And if you are interested in reading more articles like this, you can read; Improve Mac Speed.

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SMC Reset Macbook Pro: How To Reset The SMC (#1 Best Solution) https://igetmac.com/smc-reset-macbook-pro/ https://igetmac.com/smc-reset-macbook-pro/#respond Fri, 01 Apr 2022 11:15:27 +0000 https://igetmac.com/?p=481 SMC reset Macbook Pro- if you are questioning how you can reset your Macbook pro’s SMC (System Management Controller), we have the best answer for your question, and we will help our best to cope with your situation in the best possible way.

I think you are here because your MacBook Pro isn’t responding correctly, and you may have tried almost everything, such as restarting, resetting the PRAM, etc.

But still, if you are dealing with the same problem on your Macbook Pro and are worried about what you should do now. I assure you that your MacBook’s problem is solvable with an exceptional trick by resetting the SMC or System Management Controller.

Thus, SMC reset Macbook Pro is the main topic of this article, and throughout the whole article, you will be reading elaborately about how you can reset the SMC of your MacBook Pro.

What Is SMC (System Management Controller)?

The complete form of SMC is System Management Controller. It is the central part of the MacBook, from where many of the activities of MacBooks are controlled.

The SMC controls the activities such as thermal and power management, battery charging, video mode switching, sleep and wake, hibernation, and LED indicators.

What Does Resetting Mac SMC Do?

Resetting SMC can solve so many “not responding” problems with your Mac. Experts say restarting the computer is the best solution to many unrecognizable computer issues. Like that resetting, the SMC can be the solution to many problems of the MacBook Pro.

Like, starting up problems, sleep issues, fan noise issues, battery charging, and many more problems. Following through the below points to know more about the problems that SMC resetting can solve on your Macbook Pro:

  • When the computer fan makes noise or running too high, even the low RAM usage.
  • The battery drains too fast on your MacBook pro.
  • MacBook is performing too slow, like the speed of a tortoise.
  • Trackpad not working?
  • Your Mac refuses to connect to any wifi networks.
SMC Reset Macbook Pro

SMC Reset Macbook Pro (Reset Shortcode)

The Process Of SMC Reset Macbook Pro

Reset SMC MacBook pro is quite easy. You need to go through some of the steps to do the process, so let’s get started.

  • First, unplug all the power sources that are connected to your Mac.
  • Shut Down your Mac, and then hold the Left Shift+Control+Option keys down,
  • And then press and hold the power button, keep all the four keys, press and hold for about 10 seconds, then let go.
  • Now plug the power sources and turn your MacBook on; your SMC has been reset.

SMC Reset MacBook Pro Not Working

Firstly I would like to tell you that the SMC resetting process could be completed in three ways. And this process completely depends on the differences of the device, just like the process of resetting SMC on Apple’s desktop is quite different from a laptop.

On the other hand, some Macs required the SMC resetting process after removing the battery. Don’t panic if you face a problem resetting SMC on your MacBook Pro with the normal process. There is another way. Just check the below process and apply it again:

  • Shut Down Your Mac.
  • Then insert the Magsafe or USB charger.
  • Hold the Command+Option+Control Keys.
  • Then press and hold the Power Button while also holding the Command+Option+Control Keys.
  • Now your Mac’s SMC may be reset.

Is the problem still where the resetting process was executed correctly? Now you should assume that this problem is not related to your SMC or PRAM—the problem is occurring for other reasons.

Does Resetting SMC Lose Data

No, resetting the System Management Controller is not responsible for losing any saved computer data. But when you reset the SMC by opening some apps or programs, the data may not be saved.

But when you keep data properly, SMC resetting is not harmful. So don’t think more about losing data. Instead, reset the SMC frequently setting to get the ultimate working speed.

I hope it was a helpful article for you. If you have any problems resetting the SMC of your Mac, don’t forget to inform me by commenting in the below comment box. Share this article with your community and let your nearest people know more about this topic.

If you have an issue with your Macbook Pro and it’s shutting down frequently, read here about how you can fix the “Macbook Pro Keeps Shutting Down” problem.

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Feeling Bored! Connect Airpods To Macbook Pro https://igetmac.com/connect-airpods-to-macbook-pro/ https://igetmac.com/connect-airpods-to-macbook-pro/#respond Wed, 30 Mar 2022 11:16:01 +0000 https://igetmac.com/?p=27 You are working on your MacBook Pro; suddenly, you thought you wanted to connect AirPods to Macbook Pro. If you already can, it’s okay. What if you aren’t able to connect AirPods to MacBook? What should you do? There are lots of people out there who face this problem sometimes.

It’s not something wrong; MacBook Pro is slightly different from Windows. Let’s figure out what we should do if AirPods don’t connect with MacBook Pro. Apple released Airpods and Airpods pro for iPhones. You can use Airpods with your Macbook.

This article is about how you can connect AirPods with your Macbook Pro. The Airpod with iPhone 11 is excellent. These Airpods provide tremendous music and Siri to do some work like adding tasks to your reminders list.

I think you know the process of connecting AirPods to your iPhone. In this process, you first have to unlock your iPhone. Hold the AirPods case next to the phone and open the AirPods case’s lid; wait for the iPhone to recognize them.

Finally, the brief onscreen instructions to pair the AirPods. It’s over. Now you are connected with Airpods on your iPhone. The process of Airpod connecting with MacBook pro is the below. Continue reading to the next.

Connect Airpods To Macbook Pro

Connect Airpods To Macbook Pro

Connect Airpods To Macbook Pro

The connection process of  Airpods to Macbook Pro is quite tricky. This article will inform you of the connecting process of Airpods with Macbook Pro in a certain way that is easy for everyone. There have two processes to connect Airpods with Macbook Pro.

The first process is to click on the Bluetooth icon in your MacBook Pro’s menu bar and choose “Open Bluetooth Preferences.” Another one is going to System Preferences and choosing Bluetooth.

Connecting Process Step By Step

First, you must remove your Airpods from the case; otherwise, you can never connect your Airpods to your MacBook Pro. You will notice a button on your Airpods, and then you need to press and hold the setup button on the back of the case whenever the status light is on. After doing all these things, the technical processes start. Then follow the following steps.

  • Step-1: First, you have to choose System Preferences from the Apple menu and click Bluetooth on your Mac.
  • Step-2: After that, you need to ensure that Bluetooth is on.
  • Step-3: You must put both AirPods in the charging case and open the lid.
  • Step-4: In the fourth step, press and hold the setup button on the back of the case until the status light flashes white.
  • Step-5: In the last step, select your AirPods in the Devices list, then click Connect.

It’s done. Now you are ready to rock with the Airpods in your MacBook Pro. You can click either the Bluetooth menu or the menu bar’s volume control if the sound still plays from your Mac speakers. One most noticeable thing is ensuring that your AirPods are selected as the output device.

Using AirPods With A non-Apple Device.

Not only on an Apple device, but also you can use an Airpod on a non-Apple device. But in this case, you may have to make some changes in the connecting process you had done before. In this process, first, you need to go to the Bluetooth settings and make sure that Bluetooth is on your non-Apple device.

The following way for an android is going to Settings > Connections > Bluetooth. You have to open the lid with your AirPods in the charging case. Then press and hold the setup button on the back of the case until you see the status light flash white. Finally, select them when your AirPods appear in the list of Bluetooth devices.

That’s all about the connecting process of an Airpod with a Macbook Pro. I think you all get everything from this article because I took all the needed information from a valuable source. Though I always tried to add all accurate information.

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Steps To Fix Mac Recovery Mode Not Working https://igetmac.com/fix-mac-recovery-mode-not-working/ https://igetmac.com/fix-mac-recovery-mode-not-working/#respond Sat, 26 Mar 2022 10:14:40 +0000 https://igetmac.com/?p=34 How to fix Mac recovery mode not working? If you are questioning this, you might find the best answer here in this article. Recovery mode is very useful for any MacBook that works for containing a recovery image and an OS X installer duplicate.

Data is the most important and needed thing for any Mac user. Suppose you are a Mac user and accidentally some needed data had deleted from your Mac. In this situation, this Mac recovery mode comes to work.

But at the moment, you can understand that your Mac recovery mode is not working. There is nothing to worry about because, in this whole article, you guys will know how to fix Mac recovery mode if it is not working. So, keep scrolling this page. But, if you think you are having a mechanical problem, you can contact the official support center of Apple Repair.

Way To Fix Mac Recovery Mode Not Working Problem

MacBook Recovery Mode is a dedicated partition of the disk, and this mode contains a recovery image and an OS X installer duplicate. This multifunctional inbuilt Mac utility is reasonable because this recovery mode enables Mac users to recover or restore their data from Time Machine safely.

Some other useful features of this recovery mode are fixing or wiping their hard disk, accessing online help, and even reinstalling macOS. Any Mac user can access this MacOS recovery mode by following some procedures.

Including these procedures, first, you have to power on your Mac by clicking the Power button. After that, immediately after 1. above, long-press the Command + R key combination on your keyboard until the spinning globe or the Apple logo appears.

You need to wait until you see the macOS utility tab appear, then select your preferred course of action. If you want to exit this MacOS recovery mode, you must select the Shut Down option from the Apple menu.

Fix Mac Recovery Mode When It Is Not Working

Sometimes, this macOS recovery mode doesn’t work, and when this mode does not work, you will see that more recent Mac computers automatically switch to starting up the macOS from the internet.

You also can see the spinning globe in place of the Apple logo when the recovery mode is not working. But don’t worry. There have some methods to fix the Mac recovery mode when it is not working. Here you will know about these methods.

Mac Recovery Mode Is Not Working

Mac Recovery Mode Is Not Working

Use Your Time Machine Backup Method

The first method is to use your time machine backup method. You first restart your Mac and click the Options tab when you hear the startup music in this method. After that, you need to connect your Time Machine and wait.

That combined Time Machine should boot after some time. Then finally, select the Recovery Drive to boot your Mac.

Use A Bootable Disk Drive Utility method.

The second method is to use a bootable disk drive utility method. In this method, the working process is first, continuously tap the Options button until you hear a chime sound after restarting your PC.

Then time to connect the bootable installer drive to your Mac. When you select the drive from the popup list finally, your PC will restart then you can repair Mac.

Use Mac Internet Recovery Method

The following method to fix the Mac recovery mode is to use the Mac internet recovery method. You can try this method whenever you have internet connectivity on your Mac. Here first, you need to restart your PC.

Then long-press Option + Command + R until you see a globe appear and a status bar after hearing the startup tone. You have to select the available Wi-Fi if you are Wi-Fi. You may have to wait for the status bar to load entirely and follow the prompts to complete the process.

Reinstall OS X Method

The last method on my list is to reinstall the OS X method. To reinstall OS X is suitable for fixing the bugs for recovery mode. A Mac user can achieve it by clicking the Reinstall OS X tab, and the user must have to agree with the subsequent prompts.

Now we are standing at the end of this article. Here I have tried to provide some essential tips to fix the Mac recovery mode when it is not working. I added four working methods by the following anyone from them, you all can successfully fix your Mac recovery mode.

However, all the information may not be 100% accurate. Don’t forget to add your valuable comment if you have any complaints about this article. Stay tuned to our site and enjoy the daily updates. If you are interested in reading more articles like this, read here about  MacBook Air Not Turning On: How To Fix.

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Here’s How You Can Free Up Disk Space On Your Mac https://igetmac.com/free-up-disk-space-on-mac/ https://igetmac.com/free-up-disk-space-on-mac/#respond Fri, 25 Mar 2022 08:38:03 +0000 https://igetmac.com/?p=35 How do I free up disk space on my Mac? It becomes a common issue for Mac users after some time of storing data in their integrated hard drive in the Mac. So, here’s how you can free up disk space on your Mac. We have tried to give you the best answer. Read the whole article, to find out more.

Almost all Mac users face a common problem of freeing up disk space because, generally, Macs have tiny hard drives that fill up quickly. When the hard drive fills up, it will show no space for new music, photos, and documents. Then you will need to clean or free up your disk space.

Here you will get some important tips for doing free up disk space on your Mac. This whole article will discuss some working processes that can help can easily free up disk space on your Mac. So, keep reading the article.

Another thing to mention, if your Mac’s drive is running very slow or it takes a lot of time starting, then you should back up your drive, and if you think you need a repair, I always encourage you to go to the official support of Apple.

Here's How You Can Free Up Disk Space On Your Mac

How Do I Free Up Disk Space On My Mac?

Here’s how you can free up disk space on your Mac. The space of the hard drive in your Mac can be quickly filled with anything at any time. That can be some old files, duplicate files, useless applications, trash, etc. But there is nothing to be tensed about if you are a Mac user. Because, luckily, you have some quick and easy ways to free up space on your hard drive. If you are dealing with issues like;

How Do I Free Up Disk Space On My Mac?

Or, if you have a situation like this;

How Do I Free Up Disk Space On My Mac

MacBook Disk Is Full 🙁

You can not run your Mac quite comfortably if the hard drive space is running out in your Mac. Now, if you want to make your Mac more comfortable to run, you can follow the following tips.

Delete Space Taking Old Files

You will get more Space whenever you delete the bigger files that are taking more Space. Sometimes there stays some more space taking files in your hard drive. These files belong to your hard drive and take such ample Space. Some old files also remain in your drive that is old and not needed. You may get a good number of spaces when you delete these old files.

So, here’s how you can free up disk space on your Mac primarily.

Find And Remove Duplicate Files

One of the most challenging things is to find duplicate files that are littering up your computer. So if you want to free up disk space on your Mac, you must find and remove all the duplicate files from your hard drive. This is also harmful to your PC when running your PC with these types of duplicate files. Gemini 2 is a great app that is very useful to find and remove duplicate files with a slick and easy interface. You can get this app from the app store.

And, here’s how you can free up disk space on your Mac secondly.

Uninstall All The Useless Applications

Applications are the most space-taking thing for a Mac. A huge number of applications may take a scary scene on your PC. So you have to uninstall all the applications that are not useful. In that case, first, you have to open a Finder window. Then select Applications in the sidebar and drag-and-drop the application’s icon to the trash can on your dock. It’s finished.

So, here’s how you can free up disk space on your Mac thirdly.

Move Files To The Cloud

It will be the most recommendable way when all the files and data are so much required able to you. In a situation, you need all the files for the following, and the storage is running out. You can not delete or erase those data. Then you can move all the files to the cloud. You can move iTunes movies and shows in macOS and also can download those later.

Clear Out Temporary Files

Probably there have so many temporary files in your Mac’s hard drive that are not needed for you. These temporary files also take so much space in the hard drive for no good reason. The automatically deleted feature in a Mac OS X tries to delete all the temporary files. These files do not slow your PC but take a little more space. So it is very important to clean all the temporary files, and then you will be able to free up disk space on your Mac.

Space running out is a normal matter, and there has no reason to be panic about this. If you follow some little tips, you can free up some space on your Mac’s hard drive. I think you also got some essential tips to free up disk space on your Mac by reading this article from fast to last.

I hope, you have found an answer to your questions on how you can free up disk space on your Mac. Because all the pieces of information were taken from valuable sources, don’t forget to leave a comment in the following comment section, and please stay tuned to our site and enjoy the daily updates. And if you want more tips about Mac then we have our Mac tips & tricks to help you be a better Mac user.

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Why Is My Printer Not Responding To My Mac? https://igetmac.com/my-printer-not-responding-to-my-mac/ https://igetmac.com/my-printer-not-responding-to-my-mac/#respond Tue, 22 Mar 2022 05:49:56 +0000 https://igetmac.com/?p=25 Why is my printer not responding to my Mac? If you are questioning this; then it’s the best and simplest article to tackle the situation. Don’t overthink; It’s a very common problem now to almost every Mac. You are in the right place, and the solution is written below; just read for some moments.

I hope this article will make you understand why this problem happens, and it will also help you to get rid of the problem. Most of the time, printers don’t respond to Mac; when we connect the printer to the Mac, it’s better to know how and what to do to solve this issue.

But if you think your Mac is going through any mechanical problem then contact to then go to the official Apple repair.

Why Is My Printer Not Responding To My Mac

My Printer Not Responding To My Mac

Why Is My Printer Not Responding To My Mac?

Firstly you have to know why your printer is showing this pop-up “printer is not responding.” It may happen for many causes; mostly, the outdated printer drivers can be the cause to show this pop-up.

If the problem occurred for the outdated drivers, you could fix this problem by downloading a new driver.  But if the problem still happens, you have to take the step for another solution, let’s talk about more solutions.

Solve Printing Problems On Mac Through Some Steps

Whereas the main problems of this printer could not be identified, you may have to apply several methods to fix your printer’s issues. The methods are below; follow this one by one.

Having a problem with printing can happen for so many reasons. It is quite impossible to determine where the problem is precise. So if you couldn’t determine the actual problem, you should primarily follow the below steps.

  • Check the printer power source; also, ensure that your printer’s cable is strongly connected to the power source.
  • The printer must have an under-network connection, and it is quite important to have the printers and your Mac on the same network. If multiple printers exist, choose your desired printers.
  • When you use a shared printer connected to another Mac, you have to be careful about your Mac’s version, be sure that your Mac has a minimum of 10.5 or later version. Sometimes the printing problems may occur for the version problems.
  • When your printer is connected to your Mac through a USB port and doesn’t work, open System Information and click on the USB; after clicking on the USB, the printer’s name appears on the hardware list reviews the printer’s documents that what’s going on.

If the problems occur for the Outdated drivers, then you should follow the below-mentioned steps. Your Mac automatically connects the device to Wi-fi and downloads or updates the outdated drivers. So, that you have to click on the device and uncheck the option “printer is used offline.” Then follow the below steps.

  • Your Mac device will automatically start troubleshooting and find the printers’ problem as well as solve it.
  • After updating all the drivers, the printers need to reset again.
  • After resetting the printers, check again that all the USBs are in power.
  • Make sure that there is no paper jam on the printers.

Even if the problem is still; then you should follow the below steps

  • Disconnect the printer from your Mac Device.
  • Add the printer again to your Mac device to create a new printer queue
  • If the new printer queue works appropriately, delete the old printer queue from the device.

If the printer is still not connected to your device, it would be best to take help from a technician. There are so many reasons for the problems with the printer.

So, it is not possible to explain all the problems through the article because the problems can happen for several reasons. So, if you face printing problems and don’t understand what’s going on, call a technician as soon as possible for your printer. If you are interested in reading more articles like this then read; How To Reset The SMC.

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Why My Macbook Pro Keeps Shutting Down? [Get Your Best Solution] https://igetmac.com/macbook-pro-keeps-shutting-down/ https://igetmac.com/macbook-pro-keeps-shutting-down/#respond Mon, 21 Mar 2022 05:38:03 +0000 https://igetmac.com/?p=282 MacBook Pro Keeps Shutting Down! If you are dealing with this issue then it’s the best article for you to fix your Mac error. Apple devices are considered the most standard of reliable other companies’ products across the world. But do you agree with me that Apple’s products are not completely accurate or properly reliable all the time for being an electronics product?

I don’t need to mean you much if you are going through the randomly shutting down problem of your MacBook. This problem will be addressed to me as one of the most annoying problems of the MacBook forever.

If you are very worried about the sudden shutdown problem of your Mac, I assure you and don’t be freaky; I have researched this problem and brought here some of the workable methods, which’s are strangely works to solve the problem.

Macbook Pro Keeps Shutting Down

So let’s get started with this article and learn more about your problem and the solutions. But If you think that your MacBook Pro is facing a mechanical problem; then it’s best for you to go to the official Apple Repair.

MacBook Pro Keeps Shutting Down Unexpectedly; why?

First, you should know why the unexpectedly shutting down problems happen to your MacBook. But it is quite hard to say the exact reason behind this problem or causes the MacBook to get shut down after a specific time. Probably there are 4 main reasons behind this problem; Software errors, back-dated macOS, Malware attacks, and battery issues.

Software Errors

Software error is a prevalent reason for this problem. Sometimes many errors occur inside the program due to so many reasons. There are a few main software problems; Development time problem, System user interface problem, Test and integration Problem, Maintenance problem, Lack of common purpose problem. So, please find out your Mac’s software problem and take the proper steps to fix it.

The Old Version Of MacOS

An old version of the Operating system could be consist of so many bugs and other issues, and that’s why developers bring the updated version. But if you are still using the old version of macOS on your Mac, where the new version is already available, please be serious and update it quickly. The updated software could keep you away from the problems.

Malware Attack

Malware is a dangerous VIRUS, and probably your Mac’s getting shut down due to the Malware attack. The Malware virus is designed to damage a computer, server, client, or computer network.

Battery Issues

It is the most potential reason for Mac’s shut down problem. Generally updated Mac’s battery has a 1000 times life cycle, and when the battery crosses the limits, it begins to deteriorate, or often the battery gets ruined completely.

Solutions Of Shut Down Problem

So, now we know pretty much about some of the most potential reasons behind the Mac’s shut down problem. The great news is, there is some solution to this problem that will make you worry-free. So let’s jump to the point you should follow to solve the sudden shutdown problem.

Complete A Proper Shutdown

A proper shutdown can prevent data corruption of your Mac. As I said before, software issues could be the most potential reason behind this problem. But when you complete a proper shut down on your Mac, all the software’s activity will close. And that’s how errors can be fixed. Let’s complete a shutdown and look at what will happen; if the problem is not solved yet, check out the next step.

Prevent Malware Attacks

Particularly Malware is very risky for the computer operating system, as so on Mac. Malware is a short form of malicious software. This software is designed to damage the computer system without informing anyone. Some anti-malware software’s are Bitdefender, Norton, McAfee, Bullguard, etc. You can use this anti-malware software against the Malware attack.

Reset Your SMC Settings

System Management Controller is shortly known as SMC, is an essential part of a MacBook. Not only the shutdown problem, when you face any types of unknown problems and can’t understand what you should exactly do, then SMC resetting would be a very effective idea for you. Reset your SMC setting and look the shutdown problem is solved or not.

Update Your MacOS Version

It is said that the back-dated operating system is the origin of various types of problems. May the problem you face with your Mac be for the back-dated version of your Mac’s operating system. So update your macOS version as soon as possible.

Remember, It’s Your Mac

It was just a primary-level discussion about the shutting down problems of the Mac. However, I have tried to cover this article with all the possible solutions. If your problem is not solved yet, I recommend you get in touch with Apple support and inform them about your problem. Remember how much you love your mac. If something a bad feeling you have about your mac, take it to an expert.

Leave a comment on the below comment box and let me know your opinions on this article. If you are interested in this book; Macbook Not Charging When Plugged In: What To Do? ( The Best Solution)

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4 Effective Ways To Find Computers Specs On Windows 10 (Processor, GPU, Memory, & More) https://igetmac.com/find-computers-specs-on-windows-10/ https://igetmac.com/find-computers-specs-on-windows-10/#respond Tue, 15 Mar 2022 10:06:29 +0000 https://igetmac.com/?p=167 Find Computers Specs On Windows 10, we all know about the importance of computers in the age of technology. The use of computers is increasing daily to do big or small work.

The computer is the most surprising, along with practical innovation of the Twentieth-century. Today I will write about a handy topic: how could you find your computer’s specifications.

However, it is not a complicated topic, whereas some people don’t know about it. If you know how to check the computer’s specifications, I am saying you do not skip this article because you will know the shortest way to check your PC configuration from here. Let’s get started.

Before getting started, I thought you needed to know why you need to check computers specification. I believe that every computer user should know about their computer specification because it is required in many cases, such as when a user wants to install a piece of software if the user is known from before about their PCs specification.

Then they can be assured that the software runs on their PC or not. Often PCs are getting very slow; in this situation, if the user knows about their PC’s specification, they could easily understand what is happening there and take the proper steps.

Knowing the process to check a computer’s specification will help you in many ways, such as when you buy or sell a PC. This process’s importance can’t be explained entirely, so I think it is good for you to read this article carefully and get complete knowledge about it.

1. Open Setting To Find Your Computer Specs In Windows 10

From my perspective, it is the shortest way to find your computer’s specifications in Windows 10. The process is below, have a look:

  1. Open Setting by pressing on the Windows key
  2. Click on the Setting button
  3. Then click on the System button
  4. Below there is a button named About; click on it.

After clicking on the About button, a page will appear to see your device specification and the windows information. Look at the below images to understand more easily.

Find Computers Specs On Windows 10

2. Use System Information To Check Specs In Detail

It is the most effective way to find your computer’s specifications. You can find any requirements of your computers through this method. It’s pretty easy too. The process is below.

  1. At first, press the Windows logo key on your keyboard
  2. Then type “System Information.
  3. The System information button will appear on the screen: Open it.
  4. After clicking the open option, there are so many specification options that will appear; find your required specification.

To know this process more fluently, have a look at the below images

Find Computers Specs On Windows 10

Through this process, you could find each specification of a computer.

3. Use Control Panel To Find Your PCs Specs

I used to see some computer users who primarily use the control panel for any work. If you are one of them, I am saying that you could find your PC specification from the control panel. However, this process is a little tough than other processes.

  1. First, open the Control Panel.
  2. Then click on the System & Security option.
  3. Click on the System option; you will find your PC’s specifications.

Check the following images to understand this process more efficiently.

Find Computers Specs On Windows 10

There is a concise way to check the computer’s specification; right-click on the This PC icon on your computer, then click on the properties option, you will find your required thing.

4. Use A Third-party Tool To Monitor Your PCs Performance

Presently, many third-party monitoring tools can show you the full specification of your PC, such as CPU-Z, Speccy, Core Temp (CPU only), HW info.

These monitoring tools will help you to monitor your computer performance. And these tools frequently give you information about how much RAM you’re using or how much CPU remains etc., necessary things. But I don’t think it is important to use third-party tools to check it manually.

There are still so many ways to find your computer’s specifications. But as I said before, this article only discusses the shortest paths to check your PC configuration, and that is all about it. I hope it was informative for you. Leave a comment on the below comment section and let me know your thoughts about this article. If you are interested in reading more articles like this, then read about the: Computer Operating System Requirements (2022).

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Is Your Macbook Battery Healthy? Check Battery Health On Macbook https://igetmac.com/check-battery-health-on-macbook/ https://igetmac.com/check-battery-health-on-macbook/#respond Sat, 12 Mar 2022 11:14:24 +0000 https://igetmac.com/?p=219 How to check battery health on Macbook? If you have a question about that; then it’s the best place for you. Well, the battery is an essential part of a laptop or MacBook. Most likely, the battery is the divisor between desktop and laptop. The most advantageous feature that’s not available on the desktop battery is one of them.

But, the problem is the laptop’s or MacBooks battery gets ruined for rough use. Well, if you are a MacBook owner, you should keep an eye on your MacBook’s battery health and go through some of the steps to protect your battery from getting ruined. But if you are facing any issues with the hardware of the MAc you should always contact the official Apple Support.

But first, you need to process how you could check the exact battery health of your battery. And that’s why I am going to cover this topic in this article. If you think it will be beneficial for you, keep your reading and learn from here.

How To Check Battery Health On Macbook

How To Check Battery Health On MacBook

Most of the MacBook’s batteries have the 1000 cycle charge, like a set of car tires. After a specified time, the batteries are getting ruined and need to be replaced. But you can determine that your Mac’s battery is on which cycle now.

To Check your MacBook battery, you may go through some simple steps. You could check your MacBook in two ways; quick check and detail Check. The quick check process is quite easy; on the other hand, the detail check process is not hard.

Quick Check

Through this method, you may not be able to see the entire condition of your battery; it just gives you an idea about your battery; follow the below steps to check your battery condition quickly.

  • Hold down the option key, click the battery icon in your status bar on the top right corner.
  • Then the battery health will appear at the top as either: Normal, Replace Soon, Replace Now, or Service Battery.

Detail Check

To check your MacBook’s battery condition in detail, go through the following steps,

  • First click on the top left corner of your MacBook
  • Click About This Mac option.
  • Then click on the System Report option.
  • And then, on the left-hand side, click the Power Option.
  • And then you will know more about your battery at the top of the window.

MacBook’s Battery Life Cycle

First, you need to what actually battery life cycle is. Just imagine, a normal man lives about 70 years old, and here we measure the amount of life through the year just like that it is measured through the cycle. The cycle life of the battery is the number of charge and discharge cycles.

The latest MacBooks consist of 1000 life cycle batterie, which means the batteries of the latest MacBooks can charge and discharge about 1000 times. And the 1000 battery cycles mean it can run for at least three years without any trouble.

Check The Battery Life Cycle

Li-ion battery life cycle depends simply on the number of times the discharge/charging. And the Apple company uses lithium polymer batteries for the MacBooks. If you are a MacBook user, don’t want to know which cycle your Mac’s battery is in now? Let’s learn about the process to check your remaining battery cycle and used cycle.

  • First, Hold the Option Key and click the Apple menu.
  • Then Choose the System Information option.
  • On the System Information window, click on the Power option under the hardware selection.
  • After clicking the power option, the full battery condition will appear, including the cycle.

Is It Possible To Reset My Cycle Count?

Some people are very crazy; they thought it was possible to reset the MacBook’s battery cycle so that their battery could perform better. I am telling you that it is the misconceptions of the people and completely impossible.

Once the cycle count of the MacBook battery starts, it will just move forward and have no chance to back. It is a one-way trip; it just increases, not decrease. So give up the thoughts if you were also thought about it.

Keeping an eye on battery health could be an effective way to increase your battery life. That’s all about the process of checking the battery health on the Macbook.

I hope this article was helpful to you. Please share it with your nearest people and let them know more about it. Leave a comment on the below comment box if you found any mistakes. And if you are interested in reading more articles like this; you can read Mac Speed Up ways.

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