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Macs are known for their reliability, and if you're running one with macOS Catalina, you know that firsthand. For that reason, they can be hard to let go of. However, there comes a time in every Mac ...

"Connect to Server" warning actually a security refinement Continuing our coverage of an issue where Mac OS X 10.3.4's "Connect to Server" function delivers the error ...

Forgetting your admin password on a Mac can be a stressful situation, but there are several methods to recover access to your account. One of the most effective and versatile methods is using the ...

Not knowing your Mac’s password is like locking yourself out of the house; it’s inconvenient (at best) and always happens at the worst possible time. In our efforts to shield information from others ...

Resetting the PMU for FireWire 400 problems We are now hearing reports that a workaround we previously noted for fixing non-functional FireWire ports under Mac OS X 10.2.4 may also be applicable for ...

How to resent a forgotten admin password on a Macintosh OS X system. I forgot the admin password on my Macintosh OS X system. How can I crack or reset the password? Mac OS X is based on BSD Unix, so ...

Configuring the PATH environment variable for a program or script you need to use often enables you to execute them from any directory on your file system without specifying the absolute path where ...

Warning: If you own a Mac with an M3 Ultra chip, don't be like me. Hold off on upgrading to Tahoe. Here's why.

A: Mac OS X is based on BSD Unix, so one way to crack Mac passwords is with Unix password-cracking tools. In particular, John the Ripper has a good reputation for being successful in cracking Mac OS X ...