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1,982 'How-to' stories September 2011 - May 2019

A collection of tutorials, tips, and tricks from the 9to5Mac team helping you fix and get the most out of your favorite gear.

How to use grayscale on your Mac

Michael Potuck May 27 2019 - 12:00 am PT

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Want to use grayscale on the display of your Mac? Follow along on for how to use this accessibility feature.

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How to invert the display colors on your Mac

Michael Potuck May 24 2019 - 12:00 am PT

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Want to invert the display colors on your Mac? Read on for three ways to turn on this accessibility feature.

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How to tell which apps are draining your iPhone battery

Michael Potuck May 23 2019 - 12:00 am PT

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Do you find your iPhone battery running out of power quickly? Read on for how to tell which apps are draining your iPhone battery the most.

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How to print contact info to envelopes, lists, and labels on Mac

Michael Potuck May 22 2019 - 12:00 am PT

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If you’re working on planning an event like a wedding, party, or something similar it’s handy to be able to print out addresses and other contact info to lists, labels, and envelopes. Read on for how to print from the Contacts app on Mac.

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How to check if your MacBook Pro is eligible for a free display backlight repair

Michael Potuck May 21 2019 - 12:00 am PT

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Are you having issues with the backlight on your 13-inch MacBook Pro display? You may be eligible for a free repair with Apple’s Display Backlight Service Program. Read on below for more…

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Apple Cash: How to require manual acceptance for payments

Michael Potuck May 20 2019 - 12:00 am PT

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Do you receive payments with Apple Cash on your iPhone or iPad but want to change it to require you to manually accept payments? Read on below…

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Apple Cash: How much money can you transfer to your bank or debit card?

Michael Potuck May 17 2019 - 12:00 am PT

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If you’ve got an Apple Cash balance you’d like to transfer to your debit card or bank there are a few things to know. Let’s look at how much money you can transfer as well as how much the Instant Transfer option costs.

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Apple Cash: How much can you send and receive?

Michael Potuck May 16 2019 - 12:00 am PT

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No matter if you’re just getting going with Apple Cash and sending and receiving money with iMessage or have been using it for a while, read on for how much you can send and receive with Apple’s person to person payment solution.

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How to check if your iPhone 7 is eligible for Apple’s ‘No Service’ repair program

Michael Potuck May 15 2019 - 12:00 am PT

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Do you find your iPhone 7 showing “No Service” even when others around you aren’t having any trouble? Read on for how to check if your iPhone 7 is eligible for Apple’s “No Service” issues repair program.

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How to check if your MacBook Pro is eligible for a free SSD fix

Michael Potuck May 14 2019 - 12:00 am PT

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Do you have a 13-inch non Touch Bar MacBook Pro? You may be eligible for a free SSD fix as part of an Apple service program.

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How to download HBO shows for offline viewing on iPhone and iPad

Michael Potuck May 13 2019 - 1:30 pm PT

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Apple TV Channels is now live for all users running iOS 12.3. One of the new updates includes the ability to download HBO content for offline viewing with the updated TV app on iPhone and iPad. Read on below for how to get going with

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How to check if your MacBook Pro is eligible for a free battery replacement

Michael Potuck May 10 2019 - 12:00 am PT

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Has the battery on your 13-inch non Touch Bar MacBook Pro expanded? Read on for how to check if your MacBook Pro is eligible for a free battery replacement.

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How to check if your iPhone 8 is eligible for a free fix

Michael Potuck May 9 2019 - 12:00 am PT

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Are you dealing with unexpected restarts, a frozen screen, or your iPhone 8 just not powering on? Read on for how to check if your iPhone 8 is eligible for a free fix.

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How to check if your iPhone X screen is eligible for a free replacement

Michael Potuck May 8 2019 - 12:00 am PT

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Are you having issues with your iPhone X screen not responding properly to touch input? Or seeing the screen respond to ghost touches? Read on for how to check if your iPhone X screen is eligible for a free replacement.

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How to check MacBook and MacBook Pro keyboard repair or replacement eligibility

Michael Potuck May 7 2019 - 12:00 am PT

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Having problems with your MacBook, MacBook Air, or MacBook Pro keyboard and want to check if your notebook is eligible for a free repair or replacement? Read on for a look at the models that are included in the service program.

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How to use Do Not Disturb on Mac

Michael Potuck May 6 2019 - 12:00 am PT

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Do you want to create a more distraction-free environment on your computer? Read on for how to use Do Not Disturb on Mac.

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Final Cut Friday: Why you should use the ‘Checkerboard Player Background’ when editing in FCP X [Video]

Jeff Benjamin May 3 2019 - 10:05 am PT

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In this week’s edition of Final Cut Friday, I explain why it’s advantageous to switch to the Checkerboard Player Background from the standard black background when editing video. Watch our brief hands-on video explainer for the details.
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How to use password AutoFill on Mac

Michael Potuck May 3 2019 - 12:00 am PT

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Want to make your password management more seamless and less time-consuming? Read on for how to use password AutoFill on Mac.

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How to use password AutoFill on iPhone and iPad

Michael Potuck May 2 2019 - 12:00 am PT

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Want to make your password management more seamless and less time-consuming? Read on for how to use password AutoFill on iPhone and iPad with iCloud Keychain as well as third-party password managers.

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How to use a custom alphanumeric passcode on iPhone and iPad

Michael Potuck May 1 2019 - 12:00 am PT

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Want to make the passcode on your iOS device more complex and secure? Read on for how to use a custom alphanumeric passcode on iPhone and iPad.

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Where is the power button on iMacs?

Michael Potuck Apr 30 2019 - 12:00 am PT

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Looking for the power button on your iMac? Read on for where to find the power button on a range of iMac models, and also why it’s best to not use it to shut down your Mac.

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How to build a dual 4K video capture enclosure with Sonnet’s Echo Express SEIII and Blackmagic’s DeckLink 4K

Jeff Benjamin Apr 29 2019 - 10:02 am PT

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Blackmagic DeckLink Mini Recorder 4K inside Sonnet Echo Express SEIII

In this hands-on video walkthrough, I show you how to put together a dual 4K video capture enclosure for saving ProRes videos directly to a Mac. In order to do so, I utilize Sonnet’s Echo Express SEIII and the Blackmagic Design DeckLink Mini Recorder 4K. Watch the full video for the details behind the setup.
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Where is the power button on new MacBooks?

Michael Potuck Apr 29 2019 - 12:00 am PT

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Looking for the power button on your new MacBook? Read on for where to find the power button on modern MacBook Air and MacBook Pro notebooks, and also why you don’t really need it.

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Where is the power button on iPad Pro?

Michael Potuck Apr 26 2019 - 12:00 am PT

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Need to power off your iPad Pro, but aren’t sure where the power button is? Read on for how to turn off your iPad Pro in two easy steps.

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