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Best Apps for New Mac Users 2025: 15 Essential Downloads - Propel RC

15 Best Apps for New Mac Users ( 2026 Essential Downloads)

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After switching from Windows to Mac three years ago, I spent over $800 on apps I rarely use. The Mac App Store overwhelmed me with thousands of options, and every…

How to Change Airdrop Name on Mac, iPhone, and iPad in [cy]?

How to Change Airdrop Name on Mac, iPhone, and iPad in 2026?

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Want to know how you can change your airdrop name? Or get bored with the default and want something more personalized for it, instead? Well then, I’m here to tell…

How to CTRL + ALT + DEL on a Mac

Mac OS X

No doubt most people who’ve switched to Mac computers from the PC world are familiar with the CTRL + ALT + DEL command. It’s used to bring up the task…

How to Install Software from DMG Files on a Mac

Mac OS X

A .DMG file is a container file commonly used to distribute applications for Mac OS X. Installing software from one of these requires you to mount the image and move…

How to Open .tar.gz Files (TAR GZ)

Mac OS X

A .tar.gz file is a compressed archive similar to zip and RAR files. Some operating systems can handle them by default, while others require you to install a program. Regardless,…

How to Empty the Trash in OS X

Mac OS X

Yes, this is an article about how to empty the trash in OS X. Sometime in 2008, someone on Reddit complained that this site’s articles were too simple, and jokingly…

Change the Sound Output Device in Mac OS X

Mac OS X

Switching back and forth between sound outputs in OS X is really easy. For example, you can have a Mac Pro with speakers plugged in the back and headphones jacked…

How to Make a DVD Photo Slideshow with Your Mac

Mac OS X

I find that a DVD slideshow is one of the best ways to distribute digital photos among friends and family who aren’t keen on using computers. Why force these people…

Fix a Mac That Boots to a Blue Screen (OS X 10.4)

Mac OS X

A Mac that shows you a blank blue screen instead of logging you in may be afflicted by a malfunctioning startup item. Most people have a number of programs that…

How to Play Windows Media Video (WMV) on Mac OS X

Mac OS X

OS X doesn’t play Windows Media Video out of the box, but there are some quick downloads you can grab in order to watch WMV files on your Mac. I…

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