Mac help and support
How to use your Mac
For most of the time your Mac should run perfectly, but there may be occasions when you encounter a problem.
Don't panic if your Mac stops working correctly – we've got a range of help and support guides that will allow you to identify and fix almost any problem.
How to quickly check your Mac for errors
If you're worried that your Mac is behaving strangely, then make sure you check out our essential help and support guide on quickly checking your Mac for errors.
This guide will take you through all the steps of identifying what's wrong with your Mac, and what you need to do to fix it.
How to fix a Mac that won't start
It's never nice when you turn on a Mac and find it won't start. It doesn't mean it's completely broken, however, and in our how to fix a Mac that won't start guide, we'll take you through the process of troubleshooting your Mac, then fixing the problem.
How to fix Mac boot-up problems in Recovery Mode
If you need to repair a Mac that won't boot in Recovery mode, then make sure you check out our help and support article on how to fix Mac boot-up problems in Recovery Mode, which will guide you through the process.
How to fix Bluetooth problems on Mac
Pairing Bluetooth devices to your Mac or MacBook should be relatively painless, but if something does go wrong and the Bluetooth gadget does not work the way it should, then check out our guide on how to fix Bluetooth problems on Mac, which will help you identify the problem and fix it.
How to fix Mac desktop icons
Are the icons on your Mac's desktop not displaying correctly? It might not be the end of the world, but it's certainly annoying. Head over to our how to fix Mac desktop icons guide to find out how to solve this problem.
How to fix Mac network and internet problems
The internet is so important to our daily lives that when we lose connection, we can feel a bit helpless and lost.
To make sure this doesn't happen – or if it does happen, it doesn't last for long – check out our how to fix Mac network and internet problems guide. You'll be back to happily Googling in no time.
How to recover deleted iCloud files
Many of us rely on iCloud to keep our files backed up online, but what happens if you accidentally delete a file from iCloud?
All is not lost - just check out our guide on how to recover deleted iCloud files to find out how you can rescue your data.
How to fix Mac OS X annoyances
Macs are great, but they're not perfect. In our how to fix Mac OS X annoyances guide we look at how you can fix some of the most common complaints we have with our Macs and MacBooks.
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