Apple Mac Training, Support & Repairs
In macOS, there are a few options for automatically updating Software, Apps and Security Updates. Personally, I only enable the options to automatically install system data and security updates, as I don’t want my Mac updating to newer versions of macOS or installing app updates without first checking what will change or if they might … Read more
If you need to find the model name, serial number or other details about your Mac, you can quickly use About This Mac and System Information. Use About This Mac From the Apple menu in the top-left corner of your screen, choose About This Mac. You should see an overview of your Mac, including … Read more
Using Emojis on the iOS keyboard is simple and easy to use — I use them every day in emails, texts and social media posts. But how do you use them on the laptop and desktop Mac? It should be just as simple to do — but how? Is there a handy keyboard shortcut? 🤔 … Read more
Dorset Mac Support no offers a new service to convert and recover your old emails.
This week Apple will start pushing macOS 11 Big Sur to compatible Macs via Software Update. If you have not heard about macOS Big Sur, it’s worth watching the Apple Event from Tuesday 10th November (video below) and visiting the Apple Big Sur page to find out more. This Thursday Apple will start pushing macOS … Read more
Backup / Archive ~ better safe than sorry? Why Backup? Having a backup system in place is akin to having an insurance policy for your data. It’s a safety net that protects against data loss due to various factors such as hardware failure, software corruption, human error, or even malicious attacks like viruses or malware. … Read more
This morning macOS Catalina (10.15) became available to install/upgrade on your compatible Mac. I have upgraded and it is great ~ but a word of warning if you are thinking of upgrading! macOS Cataliina ONLY supports 64 bit Applications and Programs, so if you use an old(er) program, example Microsoft Word 2011 or an application … Read more
