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Mac Tutorials: How-Tos and Fixes for macOS
Practical guides for everyday macOS tasks, plus fixes for the problems Mac owners run into most: battery drain, slow updates, low volume and AirPods that won’t connect.
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- 18free step-by-step guides
- 3topics
- Oct 2026last updated
Written and tested by Carissa Gudino. Updated October 2026.
New to Mac? Start here
These guides cover what most people need first, in a sensible order.
- How to Take a Scrolling Screenshot on MacCapture a whole page, not just the screen.
- How to Page Down on MacMove through long pages with the keyboard.
- How to Print Multiple Pages on MacPrint several pages on one sheet.
- Do Not Disturb on Mac – How to UseSilence notifications when you need focus.
- Why is My Mac Battery Draining So Fast – How to FixFind out what's draining your battery.
- Why won't my Airpods Connect to my Mac? [Reasons and Solutions]Fix AirPods that won't pair or connect.
Everyday how-tos6
Screenshots, printing, scrolling, notifications and image details on macOS.
Problems and fixes8
What to do when your Mac is slow to update, drains its battery or a key stops working.
- Cannot Upload Files From Mac – How To Fix
- iCloud Drive Take Up Space on Mac – How to Fix
- Mac Update Taking Forever – How to Fix
- Shift Key Not Working on Mac – How to Fix
- What Are Relocated Items on Mac – Is it Safe?
- Why Are There Horizontal Lines on Mac Screen – How to Fix
- Why is My Screenshot Not Working on Mac – How To Fix
- Why is My Mac Battery Draining So Fast – How to Fix
Sound, AirPods and media4
AirPods that won't connect, low volume, the microphone icon and video playback.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I take a screenshot on a Mac?
Press Shift-Command-3 for the whole screen, Shift-Command-4 to drag a selection, or Shift-Command-5 to open the Screenshot toolbar with more options, including screen recording.
Why won’t my AirPods connect to my Mac?
The most common causes are Bluetooth turned off, AirPods that need charging, or AirPods still connected to another device. Our AirPods guide walks through each fix in order.
Do these guides work on the latest macOS?
Most steps work on recent macOS versions. Where a menu or setting moved in a newer release, the guide notes the difference.