No, you can’t set a default Save As location in macOS
It seems obvious: when you open a file in an app through the File > Open menu item, you would like to have the same location chosen when you choose File > Save for a new file or File >…
Glenn Fleishman
Glenn Fleishman
Elevation Lab TimeCapsule 10-Year Battery Case review: Everlasting AirTag life
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Estimated 10-year lifespan versus 6 to 12 months for an AirTag-compatible lithium coin battery Waterproof against steam cleaning and high-pressure jets (IP69) Low cost relative to standard rugged waterproof…
How to manage FileVault to maintain remote access to your Mac
The FileVault security system, introduced many years ago to macOS, prevents someone from starting up or restarting your computer and gaining access to its startup volume, which is encrypted. (FileVault handled the encryption in its…
You don’t have to turn on RCS to message with Android users
Apple added support for the Google-supported RCS (Rich Communication Services) message standard with iOS 18. RCS was created by the cellular industry to add advanced media and other features to messaging that would work across…
How to solve intermittent Wi-Fi connections with HomeKit and other smart devices
Recently, I found that one of our home security cameras that supports Apple’s HomeKit framework and HomeKit Secure Video for iCloud clip storage had started to flip on and off the local network. I would…
How to fix Messages syncing on a Mac
Messages is designed to sync across all your devices logged into to the same iCloud account. iMessages sync by default; SMS/MMS and RCS messages sync if you’ve enabled access to them from your iPhone. (Go…
How to stop a Mac’s hard drives from spinning down
Hard disk drives (HDDs) work by spinning their internal platters. Only while spinning can data be read or written. It’s been decades since they gained the ability to remain online but not spinning in a standby state.…
How to share your Home devices with guests
Apple always tries to strike a balance between privacy and security. With the Home app, the company decided that someone has to be invited to be a member of the household within the app to…
How to stop macOS Sequoia from resizing windows to fill your screen
When you have an app’s windows sized just as you want them in macOS, it can be a shock when a slight movement in Sequoia suddenly causes the window to balloon to fill the screen.…
How to record and transcribe voice calls on your iPhone
FaceTime, Skype, Zoom, and other apps offer live captions for calls and videoconferences. You can record calls in FaceTime. Several services and some apps transcribe audio to text using machine learning. Why not combine all…