Fix Common Mac OS X Problems
No matter what operating system (OS) you use, the simple truth of the matter is that from time to time you will run into some sort of problem. Some problems you will run into more often than others – these common problems can prove to be annoying, but at the same time they can prove relatively easy to fix (as long as you know how). If you spent the last decade using Windows, then chances are that you already know how to fix them. But if the flop that Vista was finally pushed you towards Apple’s Mac OS X, you will struggle fixing some of the most common Mac OS X problems. Here’s how you can fix some of them.
An app stopped working
The app you were using suddenly froze. In this situation you may have to perform a force quit. In this regard you can press Command + Option + Esc and then click on the Force Quit tab. A force quit should not have a negative impact on your operating system’s stability. If the app refuses to re-launch, then incompatibility may be the reason why it froze in the first place.
Software updates caused your system to perform poorly
Most of the times updating your software is a simple and smooth process and you have only to benefit from the update. Other times they will go wrong. One simple fix would be to repair permissions: Applications -> Utilities -> Disk Utility, click the Macintosh HD (your boot drive) and select Repair Disk Permissions.
The CD/DVD won’t eject, the USB stick is stuck as well
If you want to eject a stubborn CD or DVD, you could open Terminal, type in “drutil tray open” or you could restart your machine while at the same time keeping your finger pressed on the left mouse button. Ejecting USB memory sticks may prove to be bothersome as well – if they become stuck simply shut own the machine, unplug the device and then start the machine back up.
You can’t find a file
Unless you run a very, very well organized computer (this reminds me of Monica from the TV series Friends) chances are that you will sometimes have problems locating a particular file. In this situation there are two options at your disposal: you can try to locate the file using Spotlight or your can use the Google Quick Search Box.
Tips and warnings
You might also want to check out this article:
How To Use Keyboard Shortcuts in Mac OS X
Tags: Apple, Mac OS X
An app stopped working
The app you were using suddenly froze. In this situation you may have to perform a force quit. In this regard you can press Command + Option + Esc and then click on the Force Quit tab. A force quit should not have a negative impact on your operating system’s stability. If the app refuses to re-launch, then incompatibility may be the reason why it froze in the first place.
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Software updates caused your system to perform poorly
Most of the times updating your software is a simple and smooth process and you have only to benefit from the update. Other times they will go wrong. One simple fix would be to repair permissions: Applications -> Utilities -> Disk Utility, click the Macintosh HD (your boot drive) and select Repair Disk Permissions.
The CD/DVD won’t eject, the USB stick is stuck as well
If you want to eject a stubborn CD or DVD, you could open Terminal, type in “drutil tray open” or you could restart your machine while at the same time keeping your finger pressed on the left mouse button. Ejecting USB memory sticks may prove to be bothersome as well – if they become stuck simply shut own the machine, unplug the device and then start the machine back up.
You can’t find a file
Unless you run a very, very well organized computer (this reminds me of Monica from the TV series Friends) chances are that you will sometimes have problems locating a particular file. In this situation there are two options at your disposal: you can try to locate the file using Spotlight or your can use the Google Quick Search Box.
Tips and warnings
You might also want to check out this article:
How To Use Keyboard Shortcuts in Mac OS X
Tags: Apple, Mac OS X
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