"Connect to Server" warning actually a security refinement Continuing our coverage of an issue where Mac OS X 10.3.4's "Connect to Server" function delivers the error ...

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Forgetting your admin password on a Mac can be a stressful situation, but there are several methods to recover access to your account. One of the most effective and versatile methods is using the ...

Whether you're getting ready to upgrade to the latest M4 MacBook Air or just want a clean slate to weed out any performance ...

Resetting the PMU for FireWire 400 problems We are now hearing reports that a workaround we previously noted for fixing non-functional FireWire ports under Mac OS X 10.2.4 may also be applicable for ...

The Erase Assistant in macOS allows you to restore your Mac to its original state. Here's how to use it and get back to a fresh desktop. If you want to reset your Mac to its original state to start ...

Not knowing your Mac’s password is like locking yourself out of the house; it’s inconvenient (at best) and always happens at the worst possible time. In our efforts to shield information from others ...

How to resent a forgotten admin password on a Macintosh OS X system. I forgot the admin password on my Macintosh OS X system. How can I crack or reset the password? Mac OS X is based on BSD Unix, so ...

Have you ever lost your user account password for your Mac? You know, the one which lets you get into your Mac at login, or install software, or delete stuff from the ...

Configuring the PATH environment variable for a program or script you need to use often enables you to execute them from any directory on your file system without specifying the absolute path where ...

Macworld.com – As you’re probably well aware, the Finder’s View Options dialog (View -> Show View Options, or Command-J) in OS X 10.5 is the key to customizing your folder views. Using this dialog ...

A: Mac OS X is based on BSD Unix, so one way to crack Mac passwords is with Unix password-cracking tools. In particular, John the Ripper has a good reputation for being successful in cracking Mac OS X ...