Don’t just trust your backups—verify them. Each quarter, restore a few files from Time Machine, your clone, or your cloud backup, and make sure they open correctly. Silent failures happen; test restores prevent nasty surprises.
Austin Mac Works Blog: Troubleshooting
Charge Your MacBook with the Right Power Adapter
Lost your MacBook charger? Don’t grab just any USB power adapter—using one that’s too weak can result in no charging, glacial charging, or battery drain while you work. Here’s the minimum wattage you need for each MacBook model.
macOS 26 Tahoe Introduces New Recovery Assistant
macOS 26 Tahoe brings a new Recovery Assistant, which automatically detects and attempts to resolve Mac problems. Just remember: automated recovery can be helpful, but backups are still essential.
Follow This Advice Before Switching to a New iPhone 17
It’s exciting to get a new iPhone, but don’t dive in willy-nilly. Instead, take a few minutes to read our advice on what you should do before and after transferring your data from your old iPhone.
Dropbox Passwords Ending: Switch to 1Password Now
Dropbox Passwords will shut down on October 28, 2025. Switch to 1Password or another password manager now to avoid losing your stored credentials.
Recovering from a Failed Update with a Nearby iPhone or iPad
If your iPhone 16 or A17 Pro iPad mini gets stuck during an update, Apple’s new recovery feature lets you use a nearby iPhone or iPad to get back up and running.
What Is Safe Mode, and When Should You Use It?
Although Macs are highly reliable, unusual problems can still rear their ugly heads. Often, these issues are caused by software you’ve installed or accessories you’ve connected. If you’re experiencing Mac misbehavior that isn’t easily fixed by restarting, updating software, or unplugging a dodgy device, try safe mode. (Seriously, before checking if safe mode will help […]
Apple Introduces AppleCare One for Multi-Device Coverage
Apple’s new AppleCare One plan allows you to cover multiple devices under a single subscription and even add devices up to 4 years old. At $19.99 per month for three devices, it could save you money and simplify your AppleCare coverage.
Heat Wave Survival Guide for Your Apple Devices
Think your Apple devices can handle the summer heat? Think again. Discover how high temperatures can damage your iPhone, iPad, and Mac—and what you can do to keep them safe.
Clean Your iPhone’s Camera Lens
To prevent fingerprint smudges and other grime from impacting the quality of your iPhone photos, clean the lens occasionally with a microfiber cloth or at least the edge of your T-shirt.
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