Mac OS
Boot into Mac OS safe mode
Information Use the below procedure to boot Mac OS into safe mode for troubleshooting software issues. When in safe mode any start up apps for the user will not run and therefore will facilitate troubleshooting more easily. Application Troubleshoot ...
Mac OS – Control update behaviour
Problem A Mac user would like to be in control of how and when the Mac OS operating system is updated to preserve software compatibility. Resolution Under default settings Mac OS will push major updates and interim security updates. In some ...
Mac OS - Direct download Mac OS major update
Problem The Check For Updates dialogue is not working as expect or you wish to directly install a specific Mac OS update. Resolution Press Command+Space and enter Terminal and luanch the result. Use the command below and press ENTER to obtain a list ...
Check for Mac OS software updates
Information Many problems can possibly be resolved by checking for Mac OS updates. Steps Use the method most apropriate to known operating system, otherwise use the methods below in sequence. Note Information about the opperating system update status ...
Mac OS - collect wireless diagnostic information
Information In case of problems with wireless connection information caan be gathered using either of the methods below to gain insight into the connection environment. Steps Use the steps as apropriate or in sequence depending on the judged ...
Install error: app cannot be checked for malicious software
Problem When trying to run an app you see a pop up that tells you the app cannot be opened because it cannot be checked for malicious software. Resolution This security safeguard can bypassed provided you are certain the app being installed is ...
Clear the Safari browser cache
Information Below two methods for clearing the Safari browser cache. Application Fix freezing or crashing issues with Safari browser. Method 1: using the keyboard shortcut Close any tabs and then close the Safari browser completely. Then press and ...
Mac OS - Versions by year
About Provided below are a list of the major version releases of Mac OS. Clicking the link for each OS listed you are taken to the System Requirements page for that operating system so that one can verify hardware compatibility. Warning! Customers to ...