https://www.groovypost.com The premier source for tech news, tips, reviews and how to galleries Sat, 13 Jan 2024 06:59:48 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.groovypost.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/cropped-gp-logo-512-32x32.png https://www.groovypost.com 32 32 https://www.groovypost.com/howto/enable-airplane-mode-mac/ https://www.groovypost.com/howto/enable-airplane-mode-mac/#respond Wed, 17 Jan 2024 15:15:01 +0000 https://www.groovypost.com/?p=256198 When flying, most of us know how to switch on Airplane Mode for our smartphones. If you need to know how to enable Airplane Mode on your Mac, though, we'll show you how.]]> https://www.groovypost.com/howto/enable-airplane-mode-mac/feed/ 0 https://www.groovypost.com/howto/fix-mac-not-seeing-external-drive/ https://www.groovypost.com/howto/fix-mac-not-seeing-external-drive/#respond Mon, 08 Jan 2024 13:30:54 +0000 https://www.groovypost.com/?p=255664 Got an external drive that your Mac isn't seeing or doesn't know how to talk to? 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Here are some fixes to try if you're having trouble with the Mac Delete key not working.]]> https://www.groovypost.com/howto/mac-delete-key-not-working-fixes/feed/ 0 https://www.groovypost.com/howto/copy-a-file-path-on-a-mac/ https://www.groovypost.com/howto/copy-a-file-path-on-a-mac/#comments Sat, 01 Jul 2023 14:05:11 +0000 https://www.groovypost.com/?p=245665 The file path of files and folders on your Mac may not always be obvious. Learn how to copy a file path on a Mac.]]> https://www.groovypost.com/howto/copy-a-file-path-on-a-mac/feed/ 2 https://www.groovypost.com/howto/use-dictation-on-a-mac/ https://www.groovypost.com/howto/use-dictation-on-a-mac/#respond Mon, 12 Jun 2023 20:30:30 +0000 https://www.groovypost.com/?p=241024 If you're tired of typing on your Mac, why not use your voice to enter text instead? 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Learn how to create a bootable Linux USB drive on Mac here.]]> https://www.groovypost.com/howto/create-a-bootable-linux-usb-drive-on-mac/feed/ 1 https://www.groovypost.com/explainer/what-is-pppoe/ https://www.groovypost.com/explainer/what-is-pppoe/#respond Sun, 26 Feb 2023 18:30:07 +0000 https://www.groovypost.com/?p=238141 Tech is full of acronyms, especially when it comes to your internet connection. If you're unsure what PPPoE is, read our guide to learn more.]]> https://www.groovypost.com/explainer/what-is-pppoe/feed/ 0