MacMost: Question and Answer Forum

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.


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8/10/18
Many folk visiting the Apple Support Communities (ASC) with queries are some of the most naive and unaware computer users on the planet. In other words, vulnerable. Often they are recommended to visit the Etresoft web page and download a product called EtreCheck, run it and then ... (3 Comments)
8/9/18
I used to see what the image was when I opened Finder on my Mac, but now it just shows a generic icon instead of the image… so to view the images I have to open every one to see what it is… I don’t know how this got changed as I used to see the images without ... (3 Comments)
8/7/18
I have a table on a sheet with other tables that I don’t need any longer. How can I delete that table from the sheet? I don’t see any options. Thank you. —– Bob ... (2 Comments)
8/5/18
For macOS, is there anything like Stickies that sync with iCloud? I can’t find anything, but maybe there is something out there? I appreciate your help. —– Juan Carlos ... (1 Comment)
8/5/18
System is a 2017, 15 inch, MacBook Pro Software is Sierra, 10.2.6 Safari Version 11.1.2 (12605.3.8.1) I understand the basics of adding a bookmark, but when it is added, the bookmark name does not appear in the bookmark list. However, although the name is not visible, providing ... (1 Comment)
8/5/18
How do I copy and paste from a Word Doc to a new Mac email message without getting big spaces between paragraphs? When I create a Word document (.docx) and then want to copy all or part of it to a Mac email message, I get big spaces between paragraphs. This is true even when I ... (4 Comments)
8/3/18
A while ago you asked us for ideas for your video weekly shows. Here’s one that, frankly, would help me personally (and all other Mac users), I am sure!) a lot: My current iMac (mac OS High Sierra Version 10.13.6) was manufactured/purchased in Mid 2011 and, according to Apple, ... (1 Comment)
8/3/18
I would like to purchase a 2010/09 iMac & use it as second monitor with my late 21.5″ 2015 iMac, which is not a 5K or 4K, & what cables would I need. Many Thanks. —– Jim Harrison South Wales, UK ... (2 Comments)
8/3/18
I would like to purchase a 2010/09 iMac & use it as second monitor with my late 21.5″ 2015 iMac, which is not a 5K or 4K, & what cables would I need. Many Thanks. —– Jim Harrison South Wales, UK ... (1 Comment)
8/2/18
Using Safari under El Capitan, how does one open all web pages to full screen without having to utilize a contol+command+F keystroke? —– MIchael Burns ... (1 Comment)
8/2/18
I would like to merge two separate tables of data using the lookup function in Mac Numbers. For example, Table 1 is a list of names, addresses, emails, and cell phone numbers. Table 2 is a list of names, addresses, and landline numbers. I want to merge Table 2 into Table 1 so ... (1 Comment)
8/2/18
I have 10-20 old mono cassette tapes with personal family stuff on them. I can easily play them on a couple of old cassette players. Both players have output ports using 3.5mm connectors. My MacBook Air obviously has a 3.5mm port that is used for BOTH input and output. When I ... (1 Comment)
8/2/18
I am a retired photographer and I need a replacement for my mid-2010 iMac for Lightroom CC and Photoshop CC editing. I need a computer that will last the rest of my life (I am 73) and I need to know the speed difference between a 27″ I-7 top end iMac with SSD and a basic ... (3 Comments)
8/2/18
How do I split individual cells to either rows or columns in Numbers 5? I know that it was previously possible in Numbers ’09 . See Screenshot: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NkVXKxaqW_dWoFNaf-3sjvmu4OHLPV_C/view?usp=sharing Is there a way to do this kind of thing using ... (5 Comments)
7/31/18
Suddenly, while checking/using Launchpad, I noticed something new had been added: [Mac Tonic] I researched on the net, while most see it as beneficial, one or two recommend removal as it is considered “malware”. Gary, do you know anything about Mac ... (2 Comments)
7/30/18
I’ve created a “how to” manual and have lots of pics on it in a pages document. When I go in and add/remove whatever with texts and paragraphs the pictures move. It messes everything past that up and drives me nuts. I’m a beginner, so any help would be ... (2 Comments)
7/30/18
I need to change the spelling in the same word I have used multiple times in a Pages document. Can I do all the changes to the word in all the places it is used in the document a one time? —– Gene ... (2 Comments)
7/27/18
Using an iMac, late 2015, High Sierra 10.13.6. For some time I have been saving those of your newsletter videos which are of particular interest. I used to just click on the green download button on the video window to do this. A few months ago this stopped working and just ... (2 Comments)
7/27/18
I tried Apple forums and it gave me Apple support instructions to go to iCloud list and click “edit”. The go to – sign and click it. That did not work on a card in “MY MAC” and it did not even show a – in the card on the iCloud. So no way to ... (3 Comments)
7/26/18
1)I will be in England all of August with multiple camera SD cards of pics/videos to download to an external hard drive so I may reuse SD cards. I have no laptop. Is there a travel HD that will download SD content & how to do it? 2) recommend best portable power bank to ... (2 Comments)