How to open Terminal on Mac and use itHow to open Terminal on Mac with Spotlight or Finder, open it at a folder, run the first safe commands and stop a command with Control-C.
How to change default browser on MacHow to change default browser on Mac in System Settings or from the browser itself, how to switch back to Safari, and where the default email app is set.
How to empty Trash on MacHow to empty Trash on Mac, delete one item right away, empty it automatically after 30 days and what to do when the Trash won’t empty.
How to boot Mac in safe modeHow to boot a Mac in safe mode on Apple silicon and Intel, how to tell it worked, what safe mode does and how to leave it.
How to delete downloads on MacHow to delete downloads on Mac: find the biggest and oldest files in the Downloads folder, remove old installers and clear the browser’s list.
How to clear temporary files on MacWhat temporary files are on a Mac, how to clear them safely (a restart does most of it) and which temp folders you should never delete by hand.
How to clear media cache in Premiere Pro on MacClear media cache in Premiere Pro on a Mac from Settings › Media Cache, turn on automatic cleanup and find the Adobe cache folder.
How to uninstall Homebrew on MacHow to uninstall Homebrew on a Mac with its official script: what to save first, what happens to apps from casks, and the leftovers to remove.
How to clear VS Code cache on MacHow to clear VS Code cache on a Mac: which folders are cache, which hold your settings, extensions and unsaved files, and how to delete the cache safely.
How to find and delete node_modules folders on MacFind every node_modules folder on a Mac with its size, delete the ones you don’t need in Finder, Terminal or npkill, and get them back with npm.
How to free up space on MacHow to free up space on Mac and clear storage: see what fills the disk, turn on Apple’s recommendations, then delete downloads, backups and caches.
How to clear Telegram cache on MacHow to clear Telegram cache on a Mac in Telegram and Telegram Desktop, and how to limit it. Your chats stay in the cloud.
How to delete Pods and clear CocoaPods cache on MacHow to delete the Pods folder, clear CocoaPods cache with pod cache clean --all and remove the old master spec repo on a Mac without breaking your project.
How to lock screen on MacHow to lock screen on Mac: Control-Command-Q, the Apple menu, Touch ID or a hot corner, and how to make the Mac lock itself when you step away.
Mac not turning on: what to doMac not turning on? Check the power and the display, force a restart, reset the SMC on Intel, revive the firmware, and know when to contact Apple.
How to factory reset a MacHow to factory reset a Mac: what to do first, Erase All Content and Settings on newer Macs, and the Recovery way for older Intel Macs.
How to stop apps from opening on startup on MacHow to stop apps from opening on startup on a Mac: remove login items, turn off background items and stop windows from reopening.
How to type emoji on MacHow to type emoji on Mac: Control-Command-Space or the Globe key opens the emoji picker. Search, skin tones, favorites and the Globe key setting.
How to clear Xcode cache on MacHow to clear Xcode cache on a Mac: delete DerivedData, clean the build folder, remove old simulators, runtimes and device support files.
How to clear Discord cache on MacDiscord has no clear cache button on Mac. Here’s how to clear Discord cache by hand: quit it and delete three folders. Messages and servers stay.
How to clear history on MacHow to clear history on Mac in Safari, Chrome and Firefox, for the last hour or all time, and what else disappears, including on your iPhone.
How to back up a MacHow to back up a Mac with Time Machine to an external drive, why iCloud Drive is not a backup, and how to restore with Migration Assistant.
How to clear Chrome cache on MacHow to clear cache in Chrome on Mac without losing passwords or sign-ins: the Delete browsing data window, its shortcut and what each box deletes.
How to right click on MacHow to right click on Mac: Control-click, a two-finger click on a MacBook trackpad, the right side of a Magic Mouse, or any two-button mouse.

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