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How to Find a Paint-like App on your Mac

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  Windows PC comes with a basic image editing tool called Paint. But you will not find a built-in image editing program on MacOS on any version (latest or older). MacPaint was removed by Apple long ago. However, Apple provides a nearly close app called Preview that allows users to access images, PDFs, and other types of files, but it is not like MS Paint. The Preview apponly offers basic editing options, including drawing, using text, and inserting shapes. The secret behind these features is that there is a button that combines all these features, and most people aren’t familiar with that. If you don’t want to go through the hassle of finding hidden features, we have included excellent Paint alternatives for you in the end of the article. So read the post until last. Note that you can’t create new artwork under Preview like Microsoft Paint because of the lack of the blank canvas. You can only annotate and highlight photos and some other types of files. Moreover, if you want to reve...

Everything You Must Know About Using ‘Finder’ on Mac

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  One of the most important elements of using Mac is the Finder. It enables you to access all the documents, files, folders on your computer or iCloud Drive. You might have a question that the ‘Spotlight Search’ feature of Mac does the same. So, why is there a need to use ‘Finder?’ You need to know that using the Spotlight Search is a great way to access apps, settings, and more. However, Finder simplifies the process by combining the storage components in one place to make them easily accessible. Notably, not everyone uses Finder at its best. Therefore, the potential that the feature has remains unused. Do you want to know more about taking control of the Finder app? Here’s everything you need to know! Before moving further, you must know the methods to open the Finder to access files. Thus, the three methods are mentioned below: Open the desktop window on your Mac and click on the ‘File’ tab in the menu bar. A drop-down menu will open. Select the ‘New Finder Window’ option. Locat...

How To Fix The Service Battery Warning On Mac?

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You might come across your Mac device stating Service Battery warning. Macs come expensive and its batteries are costly as well. This error may seem ironic as battery cannot be serviced. Here is how to fix this issue. Service battery warning on your MacBook device The method of viewing the System Report has been mentioned below, so have a look at it carefully. Firstly, choose the Apple Menu.  After that, choose About This Mac. Then, press on System Report. After that, press on Power option. It will be present on the left side menu. Next, go through under Health Information. Then, search Cycle Count of the battery. The method of recalibrating the battery Firstly, completely charge your Mac device (100%). Next, continue having your laptop running as well as connected to the power supply for some hours. Then, you need to unplug the MacBook from the power supply but need to ensure that it is running. It can be used in a normal way. Or else you also simply leave ...

How to Connect and Use PlayStation VR on a Mac

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A program called MacMorpheus can enable your Mac to connect and play 180/360-degree and 3D videos on PlayStation VR. Although the procedure for doing all this is a bit complex, few users found this trick helpful. For this, you will have to set the program up in your device and some fiddling in the connecting cables. Here is how to connect and use PlayStation VR on a Mac. Things you’ll need: A Mac computer PlayStation VR headset PlayStation 4 MacMorpheus program A TV with HDMI support And essential cables Downloading and setting up MacMorpheus You’ll need to download the files for MacMorpheus from the GitHub. And, you may know that downloading any files from GitHub without discrepancy can create problems. But, the users who have tried this on their device didn’t find anything malicious or suspicious. Note:  As this not a natural way to use PlayStation VR on a Mac, you should be careful during the setting up process. If you’re concerned about harming your device...

How to Upgrade Your Web Browser on Mac and Windows?

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Updates for web browsers are released on a frequent basis. These updates include patches, new features, improvements, etc. Therefore, for the purpose of security, it is essential to use an updated web browser. Here is how you can update your web browser on Mac and Windows. Upgrade Google Chrome You can upgrade your Google Chrome. So, here are the steps that are given below. •    Firstly, you have to open the Google Chrome browser on your PC. •    After that, you can select the vertical ellipsis menu icon. •    Then you can click “Update Google Chrome”. •    Thereafter you can select “Restart” to confirm that you wish to upgrade Chrome. •    Now, you can click on “Not Now” for applying updates when the Chrome browser is restarted later. Upgrade Mozilla Firefox You can upgrade your Mozilla Firefox. Go through the steps that are mentioned below. •    Firstly, you have to lau...