How to reformat an External USB Drive
If you’ve recently purchased a new external USB drive and want to use it with your Mac, you might need to reformat it first!
Check and Enable Security Updates on your Mac
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
How to find the model and serial number of your Mac
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
How to find the Emoji Keyboard on macOS
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
New Service – Recover old Emails
Dorset Mac Support no offers a new service to convert and recover your old emails.
Slow Macs due to Big Sur Launch
macOS Big Sur launch appears to have caused temporary slowdown ~ even on non-Big Sur Macs! This seemed to happen early evening (UK time) and after rebooting my MacBook, almost every application took 30+ seconds to open! Mac users today began experiencing unexpected issues that included apps taking minutes to launch, stuttering and non-responsiveness throughout … Read more
macOS 11 Big Sur is here!
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
Mac Backup and Archive ~ better safe than sorry?
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
macOS Catalina Upgrade Notes
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
New Website and Name
Hello and welcome ~ I have recently changed our name from Purbeck Mac Support to Dorset Mac Support. As the name suggests, I now cover the whole of Dorset offering one to one training, support and repairs to home and small businesses. If you are new to Mac, switching, upgrading or just need a bit … Read more
