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How to Mount and Access Ext4 Partition in Mac

If you work with Linux, you probably have a hard drive or two formatted with Ext4 or a related filesystem. Assuming you only work with Linux, that isn’t a problem. When you need to access data from that Ext4 filesystem on another operating system, you start to run into trouble. Macs, for example, don’t support Ext4 filesystems. If you plug a drive in, it’s simply not recognized. Fortunately, there are a few ways around this. The Temporary Option: Use a VM If you only need to read a few files and don’t want to opt… Read more

How To Set a Do Not Disturb Keyboard Shortcut on Your Mac

One of macOS’s most useful features for allowing you to work uninterupted is “Do Not Disturb.” As the name entails, Do Not Disturb essentially silences all of your Mac’s notifications, whether it be a message, phone call, email, app update notification or anything else of the sort. The notifications are automatically routed to the Notification Center for you to view later, essentially leaving your workflow undisturbed. While there are many methods to enable Do Not Disturb, there’s also a keyboard shortcut that you can use to enable it easily. Default Keyboard Shortcut for Do Not Disturb Apple has created a keyboard shortcut to activate “Do… Read more

How to Get a MacBook Student Discount

College students, faculty, and staff can save on a new MacBook and tons of other Apple hardware. Apple’s Education pricing can save you between $50 and $200, depending on what you’re purchasing. It can also provide a 20% discount for some subscription services. You’ll need a .edu email address and may need to log in through your student portal to verify your status as a student. Verifying Your Student Status In order to get Apple’s education pricing and hardware, software, and subscription products like Apple Music for Students, you’ll need to verify your student or educator status with… Read more

How to Fix Trackpad Not Working in Macbook

One of the reasons people buy Apple computers is their reputation for just working. Because of this, it’s especially painful when they don’t “just work.” Recently, the company has had problems with the keyboards on its MacBook Pro models, but this isn’t the only thing that could go wrong. No computer problems are good, but a trackpad not working is particularly bad, since it feels like you can barely use your computer at all. These can also be tough problems to track down, so troubleshooting can be time-consuming. That said, these tips might help you fix your problem faster. … Read more

How to Share Your Mac’s Screen Using Messages

macOS users can use iMessage to send and receive messages from other Apple users. But the Messages app allows for greater functionality than you might know. One of the features is the ability to share your screen with another user. This will save you the effort of having to install third-party apps to remotely access another Mac. Here is how to share your screen with other with the Messages app. Note: it’s recommended to share your screen only with someone you know and trust, as sharing your screen allows others to control your computer and access your files and data, too…. Read more