The MacMost Question and Answer Forum is a place where you can ask how-to questions about your Mac, iPhone, iPad and other Apple products. MacMost specializes in tutorials, tips and techniques of the “how-to” variety, as opposed to “fix-it” questions that are more about something not working as expected.8/26/21
I need to get Mac Mail out of service. I tried following the directions in the manual but it still collects incoming mail. I had sonic.net running with Apple Mail at the same time. Now I just want to use sonic because that is where I have my domain hosted. My computer is a ... (1 Comment)
8/23/21
To be able to transfer files (docs, spreadsheets, and OR other files) FROM my Win 10 PC to my iMac and viceversa.
To be able to see my WIN 10 PC FILES on my iMac and viceversa.
Basically, treat the two Computers (the iMac and Win 10 PC) as TWO COMPUTERS THAT CAN communicate ... (2 Comments)
8/23/21
I want to Block or automatically reject “No Caller ID” calls such as those from robo dialers.
I’m getting about 6 or 10 per day now, and they’re from a rival phone service supplier.
Simply giving my approved contacts a special notification ringing tone is ... (2 Comments)
8/22/21
I’d like to add a “Purge” button to the Finder’s toolbar. It should really delete a file instead of moving it to the Trash folder.
I had such a button added by another app about 5 years ago but it disappeared after I upgraded MacOS.
I simply don’t ... (2 Comments)
8/21/21
I watched a few Terminal videos tonight (I know it’s Friday night I am really cool). All the videos show a “command line(?)” that ends with a “$”. Mine has a “%” sign.
Is there any difference?
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Greg
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8/19/21
I am sure I used to be able to use ‘Command + i” to get information on a video file which it does but including the type, 720p, HD, 4K etc and the pixels in X and Pixels in Y. I don’t seem to see that anymore. How do I get to see if a Video file is 720p, 1080p ... (15 Comments)
8/18/21
I’m trying to decide whether to use File Vault or not. If I choose to use my iCloud Account to retrieve a lost password, but not have wifi, am I just stuck. Wouldn’t it be safer to generate a recovery password that isn’t online?
Just trying to weigh all the ... (3 Comments)
8/17/21
Thanks for the Mac Security series. It fills is a few missing pieces that I’ve needed to address.
My question is regarding password managers. You mentioned that you use 1Password. I know that 1PW has a few other features that the built in PW manager in the MAcOS ... (10 Comments)
8/16/21
I’m sure I’ve seen a video of yours, where you tell that one can do the things that some extra programs does, without needing these extra programs. Please correct me if I’m wrong! My question is: I’ve tried out clean my mac, and two things that I like is, ... (2 Comments)
8/16/21
I need to figure out how to find a placeholder text app or widget so that I can add placeholder text to a text box in a newsletter format. Where do I find the app or widget? I’m tired of typing this into google. Nothing in apple.com, or any other google search gives me what ... (3 Comments)
8/15/21
I have a 2016 Macbook Pro running Catalina that has a 250gb SSD. My SSD has 245gb used currently shown on its disc utility. My computer has almost ground to a halt and seems unable to download anything or process anything. What can I do to get my Macbook Pro computing capability ... (1 Comment)
8/13/21
I want to setup a folder accessible on both user accounts on MacBook Air. Can I? If so, How?
I store everything in folders on my account profile but want my wife to save files (pdf, pics, whatever) into an easily accessible folder on her desktop which also appears on my desktop ... (2 Comments)
8/12/21
When I do a new Mail message or a Reply, the “To” always puts in a name and then the email — and what shows is the name. Example: “John Jones” email is “jones@me.com” but when I go to the next field (complete the “subject”), ... (1 Comment)
8/11/21
I have a MacBook Air (retina 2018). I have a work at home opportunity but need a monitor. What should I look for…I also need a full size keyboard so need to have the correct cables. Confused. Thanks.
I will have software from LLBean for taking orders …have used ... (3 Comments)
8/9/21
have been enjoying your videos. Thanks.
In finder, if there is a folder with many files, then I make a new folder, new blank one is in the bottom prompting me to name it. As soon as I name it and enter, it disappears to its place in alphabetical order, and sometimes when you ... (3 Comments)
8/9/21
I need clarification on how changing the login password on my Mac effects Keychain. I’ve read something about changing the Mac login creates a new default keychain? If I change the Mac login password, will all my keychain passwords remain and does the password for keychain ... (4 Comments)
8/8/21
Do apple still provide security updates for older macs whose operating systems can’t bee upgraded?
If they don’t,isn’t some form of anti virus required?
I’m trying to decide if a anti virus programme is needed for my old iMac
Device: Mac Running Big ... (1 Comment)
8/6/21
Hey i am trying to use numbers for my family history research, i am trying to compile a list of names and calculate ages between births, marriages and deaths. I am not very smart when it comes to using numbers and i cant work out the formulas between cells.
i have tried googling ... (1 Comment)
8/5/21
We live in a large retirement community that has a website app and cellphone app from salesforce service. Inside the cellphone app there is tab that when clicked on opens a webpage lets call dining. The user selects options and enters information and presses submit. The ... (2 Comments)
8/5/21
I’m trying to type ordinal numbers, e.g. 1st, 2nd, 3rd and so on.
I *could* leave them looking like that, but in my opinion, the proper way is for the st, nd, rd, and the th to all be raised as superscript.
How do I achieve that in mail?
I can do it in Pages and in other ... (3 Comments)
