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Yvonne Feng

Yvonne Feng is a senior technical writer at iBoysoft, specializing in sharing knowledge about macOS, including data recovery, hard drive management, issue solutions, etc.

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Yvonne has been a technical writer at iBoysoft for years. She has focused her writing on topics about macOS, hard drives, and other computer-related subjects.

Gaining a Bachelor's degree, Yvonne has always had a deep passion for writing and experience sharing. After graduation, she began exploring the field of computer technology and quickly developed a strong interest in it. She is strived to create issue-fixing tips that resonate with a wide audience.

She enjoys watching American and British TV shows, especially mysteries and sitcoms, which make her relax. Yvonne has a deep love for the world around her and is passionate about traveling and photography. She hopes to visit many countries in the future to experience the diverse beauty our planet has to offer.

All Posts(107)

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What Are Proprietary File Systems? A Comprehensive Guide

Different kinds of proprietary file systems are introduced in this article, offering you a panoramic view of a comprehensive understanding of proprietary file systems.

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What is Bad Sector & How to Repair Bad Sectors?

Bad sectors are introduced in this article to help you learn about bad sectors and repair bad sectors.

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EPS file: What It Is and How to Create It?

This post explains what an EPS file is, how to open it, and how to create one.

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What Is Notifyd on Mac? Do You Need It?

This post tells you what notifyd is and helps you determine whether you need it.

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What is Dark Mode on Mac & Fix Dark Mode on Mac Not Working

Dark Mode on Mac is introduced in this post, including fixing Dark Mode on Mac not working, changing from Dark Mode to Light Mode, etc.

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icdd on Mac: Why It's Using High CPU and How to Fix It?

This post introduces icdd, explains why it uses high CPU on Mac, and provides steps to remove or disable it.

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Image File Formats Explain & How to Change Image File Format

Image File Formats are introduced in this article, covering definitions, examples, and how to change the image file format.

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Failed to Create TrAPI Message Keeps Showing Up on Mac

This article explains why the error Failed to create TrAPI constantly occurs on your Mac. It also tells you how to fix it.

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What Is Sticky Bit & How to Set It?

This article tells you what Sticky Bit is, the difference between SUID and Sticky Bit, and how to set Sticky Bit.

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How to Recover Deleted Files After Updating to Catalina?

Recover deleted files after updating to Catalina guide covers the methods to solve the problem of Mac files disappearing after updating.

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Accidentally Clicked Don't Save on Word Mac: How to Recover?

This article illustrates how to recover files that you accidentally clicked Don't Save on Word Mac.

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How to Format (Micro) SD Card to NTFS & Write NTFS on Mac

This post guides you to format (micro) SD cards to NTFS on Mac, and the methods of enabling read-write access to NTFS are introduced.

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Fixed! Can't Boot After Installing Extensions on Mac

This post tells you how to fix Mac won't boot after installing extensions.

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[Solved] File Sharing Stopped Working After 13.7.5 Update

Several proven methods are listed below to help you solve the issue of File Sharing stopped working after updating to macOS 13.7.5.

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External Startup Disk Not Working on Mac: How to Fix It?

This post will explain why your external startup disk is not working and provide detailed methods to help you fix it.

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How to Delete a File or Directory in Terminal? Step by Step

This article tells you how to delete a file or directory in Terminal, and how to delete multiple files in Terminal.

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Fix: You Do Not Have Permission to Download to A Null Folder

This post will explain why you do not have permission to download to a null folder and how to fix it on Mac.

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Fixed! macOS Mouse Shortcuts Reset Upon Restart or Shutdown

It tells you why your macOS mouse shortcuts reset upon restart or shutdown, and how to fix it.

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How to Fix Mac Shows Prohibitory Symbol 🚫 When Install App?

This article tells you how to fix the prohibitory symbol when Mac installs the app and a prohibitory symbol on the app.

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How to Completely Uninstall XScreenSaver on Mac?

Uninstall XScreenSaver using three ways, including Terminal, third-party software, and mannually uninstallation.

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How to Completely Uninstall MacBooster 8 from Mac

The Uninstall MacBooster option in the MacBooster menu does not completely remove the app. Read on to learn how to uninstall it completely.

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The Easiest Way to Create an App File on Mac

This article tells you how to create an app file on a Mac, including TextEdit, third-party software, etc.

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Creating a macOS Mojave USB Installer (Ultimate Guide)

This article explains how to use iBoysoft DiskGeeker on Mac to download the macOS installer and create a macOS Mojave USB installer.

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How to Create a macOS Monterey USB Installer on Mac?

This article tells you when you need to create a Monterey USB installer and how to create a macOS Monterey USB installer on Mac.

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How to Create an SSH Config File on Mac in Multiple Ways?

This article tells you multiple ways to help you create an SSH config file on Mac.

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How to Create More Disk Space on MacBook Air or MacBook Pro

This guide provides simple and effective tips on how to create more disk space on a Mac.

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Fix Right-Click Not Working After Upgrading to Sequoia

Right-click not working after upgrading to Sequoia is introduced, including the reason, solution, and method to expand the right-click menu.

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[Full Guide]How to Create macOS Yosemite Bootable USB?

This article tells you how to download the Yosemite installer and create a bootable Yosemite USB.

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Fix 'Security Policy Would Not Allow Process' Error on Mac

Learn how to fix the 'security policy would not allow process' error on Mac.

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How to Resolve the Resource Temporarily Unavailable Error

Read to know how to fix the Resource temporarily Unavailable error on macOS or Linux.

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Fixed! Dock and Finder Issues After Sequoia 15.4 Update

This article provides a detailed explanation of multiple effective solutions to fix Dock and Finder problems caused by the Sequoia 15.4 update.

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Solved! Failed to Open a Connection to the Device (-21345)

Read to know why Failed to open a connection to the device (-21345) occurs on your Mac and how to solve this problem.

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Does VMware Upgrade Require You to Update Every VM OS on Mac

Wondering if updating VMware Fusion on your Mac means upgrading all guest OSs tool? Read to learn more about it.

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How to Create a Shortcut for Terminal Command on Mac?

Read to know how to create a shortcut for a Terminal command on Mac using three proven methods.

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Restore the Option 8 Bullet Shortcut on macOS

Is the option 8 bullet shortcut not working on Mac? This post will guide you through restoring it.

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Loading Startup Options on Mac Not Working, What to Do?

This post tells you why loading startup options is not working on Mac, and some proven methods are provided.

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How to Check Folder Size Using Terminal on Mac

This article tells you how to check folder size using Terminal or other ways. Besides, you can learn how to check storage on Mac via Terminal.

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How to Clear All Notifications on Mac at Once?

This article tells you how to clear all notifications on Mac in three ways, including Notification Center, Terminal, and shortcuts.

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How to Turn Off Screen Recording Warnings on Mac

This article tells you the methods to turn off screen recording warnings, and you can know how to manage warnings on Mac.

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Command M Not Working on Mac? Here's How to Fix It

This article tells you why your Mac Command M is not working and how to fix it.

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How to Use Terminal Commands to Speed Up Mac?

This article tells you how to use Terminal commands to speed up Mac, including clearing the system cache, freeing up RAM, optimizing Finder performance, etc.

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How to Change or Reset Root Password on Mac (Complete Guide)

This article tells you how to change the root password on Mac, and it also tells you the method to reset a password.

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Touch Bar Missing After Updating to Sequoia: How to Fix It?

The Touch Bar missing after updating to Sequoia is introduced in this article, including why the Touch Bar missing and how to fix it.

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Dictionary Keeps Popping Up on the Mac: How to Stop It?

This article tells you how to fix if your Dictionary keeps popping up on the Mac.

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Mac Can't Click on Desktop Icons? Here's How to Fix It

This article will tell you why your Mac can't click on desktop icons, and how to resolve it.

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Fix Sequoia: Keychain Access Cannot Create New Secure Notes

This post guides you on why Keychain Access cannot create new secure notes on Sequoia and tells you alternative solutions in Sequoia for the function of secure notes.

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Fix Mac Dictation Not Working on Sequoia, Sonoma & Earlier

The solutions for Mac Dictation not working are introduced in this article. It also tells you why Dictation is not working on Mac.

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[Fixed] Safari 17.3 Fails to Install on Ventura or Later

Safari 17.3 fails to install on Ventura are explained in this article.

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How to Delete a Contact List in Contacts on Mac?Step by Step

How to delete a contact list in Contacts on Mac guide introduced in this article, helping you quickly delete a contact/contact list on your Mac.

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How to Install Mac OS on a Wiped Mac? Multiple Ways

How to install Mac OS on a wiped Mac is introduced in this article, focusing on Recovery Mode and USB installers.

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How to Reset the Printing System on Mac? Step by Step

How to reset the printing system on Mac is introduced in this article, other ways are also included to help you fix the printer not responding.

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How to Fix Mac/MacBook Folder Search Not Working?

The guide lists 6 methods to help you fix the MacBook folder search not working, including restarting Finder, updating macOS, rebuilding Spotlight Index, etc.

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How to Use Automator to Rename Files & Batch Rename Files

This post tells you how to use Automator to rename files, how to batch rename files, and how to rename multiple files at once are included.

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How to Put Safari in Dark Mode on Mac

This article explains how to put Safari in Dark Mode and use Dark Mode extensions.

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Erase a Disk Using Terminal on Mac(Step by Step)

This article guides you on how to erase a disk using Terminal. Detailed steps are introduced in this post, aiming to help you erase a disk successfully.

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tmutil on Mac: How to Use it to Manage Time Machine

Learn how to use the tmutil command on Mac to manage Time Machine backups.

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How to Fix High CPU Usage by diskarbitrationd on Mac

This article explains what diskarbitrationd is on Mac and why it uses a high CPU on Mac.

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How to Find, Edit, Save, and Exit the .zshrc File on Mac?

Learn what the .zshrc file is, where to find it on your Mac, and how to open, edit, save, and exit it.

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pwd Command Explained: What It Does and How to Use It

Read to know what the pwd command is and how to use it on Mac or Linux.

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How to Check USB Read and Write Speed on Mac?

Read to know what USB read and write speed is and how to check its speed.

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What is smbd? How to Access and Mount SMB on Mac

It tells you what smbd is, the steps to access SMB on Mac, and how to fix SMB file sharing not working on Mac.

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How to Use the mkdir Command to Create Folders in Terminal

This article tells you what mkdir command is, and how to use it to crete new folders.

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What is DCP Panic - Assert & How to Fix It [Proven methods]

Read to know what is DCP Panic - Assert AppleDCPDPTXPowerController.cpp error is and how to fix it.

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USB Transfer Speed and the Factors That Affect It

This post tells you about different types of USB transfer speeds and the factors that may affect USB transfer speeds.

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ITHMB File: What It Is, How to Open & Delete it on Mac?

This article explains what an ITHMB file is, how to open ITHMB files on Mac, and how to delete them.

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~/Library/LaunchAgents: Everything You Need to Know

This post tells you what is ~/Library/LaunchAgents, how to go to ~/Library/LaunchAgents, and how to manage LaunchAgents on Mac.

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How to Fix the com.apple.imagecapture Error on Mac?

This article tells you what com.apple.imagecapture error is when it occurs on your Mac and how to fix this error.

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What Is Syslogd & How to Restart Syslogd?

This article tells you what syslogd is, how to reset syslogd, and the differences between syslogd vs rsyslog.

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What is Backupd and Why Does It Use High Memory on Mac?

This post tells you what backupd is on Mac and why it uses high memory on Mac.

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What Is Flash-Friendly File System (F2FS) & F2FS vs. EXT4

F2FS is explained in this article, including its meaning and the differences between F2FS and EXT4 and NILFS.

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What is a Photos Library.photoslibrary & How to Delete It?

This article provides you with a comprehensive understanding of Photos Library.photoslibrary.

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Null File: How to Open, Delete, & Convert It to PDF?

It tells you the definition of a null file and the methods to open, delete, and convert it to PDF.

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What is an MMC Card? Understanding MMC vs SD Cards

This article tells you what an MMC card is, the types of MMC cards, and the difference between an SD card and an MMC.

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What is com.apple.screensaver & How to use Apple screensaver

This article tells you what is com.apple.screensaver, Apple screensaver Plist file, and how to use Apple screensaver.

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Ext2 vs Ext3 vs Ext4 vs XFS & How to Convert Ext3 to Ext4?

Ext3 vs Ext4 is introduced in this post, including how to convert Ext3 to Ext4 and the differences between Ext2, Ext3, Ext4, and the XFS.

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UDF (Universal Disk Format): How to Open&Convert UDF File?

This is a Universal Disk Format guide that covers the definition of UDF, UDF vs. NTFS & Open, and how to open and convert UDF files.

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XFS File System: How to Create It & XFS vs EXT4 vs BTRFS

XFS file system guide covers its definition, advantages and disadvantages, XFS vs EXT4 vs BTRFS, and how to create it.

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Temporary File System (tmpfs): How to Create & Mount a tmpfs

Temporary File System (tmpfs) is included in this post, covering tmpfs vs ramfs, and how to create tmpfs in Linux.

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5 Ways to Recover Photo Library on Mac

5 Ways to recover Photo Library on Mac are introduced in this post, and how to protect your Photo Library is also included.

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Contacts Gone/Not Showing After Updating to macOS Sequoia

Contacts gone/not showing after updating to macOS Sequoia are introduced in this post, including why it is not showing and how to fix it.

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How to Reinstall Mac OS without Losing Data (Step by Step)

A comprehensive guide to reinstall Mac OS without losing data is introduced, specifically for Sequoia, Sonoma, Ventura, and Monterey.

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Four Effective Ways to Recover Deleted Audio Files on Mac

Four effective methods to recover deleted audio files on Mac are introduced in this post.

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Recover Deleted/Disappeared Final Cut Pro Projects

A comprehensive guide to help you recover a deleted or disappeared Final Cut Pro project on Mac. Many methods are listed to avoid missing files in the future.

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Solved! Unable to Verify Startup Disk on Mac

Read to know how to fix the unable to verify startup disk and the startup disk could not be verified error on Mac.

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macOS Sequoia 15.4 Refusing to Open Files: How to Fix It?

macOS Sequoia refusing to open files after updating to 15.4? You can read to learn how to fix it.

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How to Update Mac Mini 2012 to Big Sur? [Detailed Tutorial]

This guide tells you a detailed guide on how to update Mac Mini 2012 to Big Sur.

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How to Fix NSFileProviderInternalErrorDomain Error 12 on Mac

Learn what NSFileProviderInternalErrorDomain Error 12 means on Mac and how to fix it.

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How to Upgrade from Catalina to Sequoia?

Read to know the detailed steps on how to update from Catalina to Sequoia.

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[Fixed] Kernel Panic During macOS Sequoia 15.4 Installation

Read to know why kernel panic occurs during Sequoia 15.4 installation and use several proven methods to fix it.

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How to Upgrade from Big Sur to Sequoia? Step by Step

This article tells you how to update from Big Sur to Sequoia.

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How to Uninstall Disk Drill on Mac Without Leftovers?

This article tells you how to uninstall Disk Drill on Mac in three ways.

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Six MacKeeper Alternatives for Cleaning Junk on Your Mac

This article compares six MacKeeper alternatives to help you choose the best one.

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Can't Open DMG File on Mac? Here's How to Fix It

This article tells you why you can't open DMG files on Mac and how to solve this problem.

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How to Completely Uninstall Sophos Home for Mac?

This article will guide you on how to uninstall Sophos Home for Mac without leftovers.

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[Solved] How to Remove Legacy System Extension on Mac?

This article will tell you what is legacy system extension and how to remove legacy system extension on Mac.

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How to Uninstall Intego on Mac Completely? Three Ways

This article tells you how to uninstall Intego on Mac completely, and the relevant leftovers will also be deleted.

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Uninstall Bitdefender Antivirus for Mac [Best Way]

Uninstall Bitdefender Antivirus for Mac guide is introduced in this post to tell you how to uninstall Bitdefender and delete all leftovers.

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Fix Magic Mouse Unresponsive After the macOS Sequoia Update

Magic Mouse unresponsive after the macOS Sequoia update introduced in this article, including how to fix Magic Mouse unresponsive and why it is caused.

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Upgrade from Catalina to Big Sur(Step-by-Step Guide)

Upgrade from Catalina to Big Sur guide covering how to upgrade from Catalina to Big Sur, fix update issues & upgrade from Catalina to Sequoia.

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Fixed! Safari Can't Download Files to SSD in Sequoia

This post details the reasons and solutions to fix the issue that Safari can't download files to SSD in Sequoia.

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Free Download Mac OS X Panther 10.3 DMG and ISO Image

This post tells you how to download Mac OS X Panther 10.3: DMG, ISO & Full Installer.

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Mac OS X Snow Leopard Download: Full Installer, DMG & ISO

Mac OS X Snow Leopard download DMG files, ISO files, and full installer are explained in this article.

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How to Create a .dat/DAT File on Mac? (Multiple Ways)

Five methods to create a .dat file on Mac are listed in the article. In addition, you can learn how to convert a file to .dat on Mac.

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Paragon Hard Disk Manager for Windows: Features, Pros & Cons

Paragon Hard Disk Manager for Windows is introduced in this article, including its main functions, features, price, and alternative software.

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How to Create a BAT/.bat File on Mac? (Step by Step)

Four ways to create BAT/.bat files are introduced in this post, aiming to help you create new files with different methods.

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How to Erase a Time Machine External Hard Drive?

The methods of erasing Time Machine external hard drive are described in this post, analyzing specific scenarios to help you solve problems.

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Disk Wipe Software on Windows for Free-Let's Find the Best

Seven kinds of disk wipe software are compared in this post. By comparing their disk wipe speed, stability, compatibility and other characteristics, we can find the best one.