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2016 MacBook Pro FaceTime HD Camera Not Working?

November 24, 2016 By Stephen 56 Comments

As I transition to the 2016 MacBook Pro, I'm finding myself enjoying many aspects but disappointed by the maturity of the software on this new hardware base. My latest little annoyance is that the built-in "FaceTime HD" webcam didn't work. Happily it's a quick fix, but it's another disappointment that it didn't work out of the box! TL;DR: If your MacBook Pro camera won't … [Read more...] about 2016 MacBook Pro FaceTime HD Camera Not Working?

USB Ethernet Not Working in macOS 10.12 Sierra?

October 22, 2016 By Stephen 23 Comments

It's become routine: Each new update of Mac OS X macOS breaks third-party drivers and applications. This time it's many popular third-party USB 3.0 Gigabit Ethernet adapters that don't work. But have no fear! It's a simple fix! I've got a few different USB 3.0 Gigabit Ethernet dongles: One from Cable Matters (from Amazon) and another by j5 Create (from Best Buy). Both … [Read more...] about USB Ethernet Not Working in macOS 10.12 Sierra?

macOS Sierra Includes a New Apple File System, APFS

June 13, 2016 By Stephen 3 Comments

Although not discussed in today's keynote, Apple is adding a new "universal" filesystem to iOS and macOS. Apple File System (APFS) will likely replace HFS+ as the default filesystem for Macintosh computers, iPads, and iPhones and brings a wealth of modern features. But judging from the initial developer documentation, that's not going to happen for a few more years. And there's … [Read more...] about macOS Sierra Includes a New Apple File System, APFS

How To Turn On Bluetooth In Mac OS X Using Only The Keyboard

December 30, 2015 By Stephen 2 Comments

If you're using a Mac desktop with a bluetooth trackpad or mouse, you might have come across a chicken-and-egg issue: How do you enable Bluetooth when it's turned off? Luckily, if you have keyboard access, there is a way to do it! Hit Command-Space to open Spotlight Type "Bluetooth File Exchange" to launch that application (you probably won't have to type the whole thing … [Read more...] about How To Turn On Bluetooth In Mac OS X Using Only The Keyboard

What Is A UASP Storage Enclosure?

December 7, 2015 By Stephen Leave a Comment

It can be hard to keep up to date with the latest storage jargon, so some interesting technologies can be overlooked. When it comes to home storage, the advent of USB 3 has changed the game for external storage. Suddenly, enclosures can deliver multi-gigabit performance. Or they could, if only the storage stack could handle all this new speed! That's where a new external drive … [Read more...] about What Is A UASP Storage Enclosure?

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