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Accidentally deleted files and folders from Mac system, how to restore?
Most regular users appreciate that system files and folders are important and should not be accessed or modified. Despite this, various searches on the internet lead to websites suggesting that they must replace or remove data within these folders when experiencing certain problems. Therefore, occasionally, system files or folders are deleted accidentally, thus causing basic features to malfunction or stop. This situation might seem irrecoverable, however, modern Macs include a hidden recovery partition, which is usually created automatically when installing the operating system and stores system installation files. The hidden partition is effectively equivalent to a Mac OS X installation CD/DVD.
Disable Safari suggestions on Mac computers and iPhone or iPad devices
Apple included the 'suggestions' feature on the Safari browser. This function attempts to show predictions relating to your search queries, however, it is a separate function from suggested words and phrases. While this feature is enabled, Safari displays various suggestions, offering previews of interactive content for iTunes media, news, Wikipedia articles, weather forecasts, sports results, apps from the App Store, and even nearby locations. This may seem to be a useful function, but unfortunately this is rarely the case. It often fails to predict accurately and can be annoying, since the content suggestions function takes more time to load than say simple words and phrases suggestions. Furthermore, it consumes extra resources that might impact Safari's performance.
How to remove specific and/or all Safari history entries on Mac computers?
You may have considered whether it possible to delete specific history items from the Safari browser. Many users clear their entire browsing history, rather than targeting specific items they wish to delete. Functions such as clearing the past hour, day, two days, etc. are generally known by most users, since they are accessible within Safari's main menu. Below, however, we introduce additional features to check and remove the entire browsing history as well as specific URLs.
How to restore and/or completely delete browsing history in Safari on Mac computers?
Occasionally, users clear their internet browsing histories and later regret it, since the information can be useful. Clearing browsing history on Safari is very simple - in a few clicks, all recently-visited URL addresses are removed. If, however, you (or someone else) clear the browsing history as a matter of routine, or without thinking, important addresses may be lost and you might want to revert the action.
How to change and/or restore default download folder on Safari web browser
Most websites offer a direct download function without additional software. Safari facilitate this process - by default, all files downloaded through this application reach the 'Downloads' folder. Therefore, this folder can quickly become crowded with files, thus making it difficult to find earlier downloads. Fortunately, you can change the destination folder on Safari and others browsers. People use various applications for different purposes, including web browsers. So, reassigning the download folder for browsers and applications can help computer file organisation for work-based activities, leisure, etc. Bookmarks, history, and saved passwords can also save time finding important files within numerous photos, application data, and other information.
How to block advertising and other unwanted messages on your Mac computer and mobile Apple device?
Communication methods and features have increased exponentially together with technology growth, especially with the introduction of various methods to connect computer and smart mobile device users. A number of separate communication systems relating to internet Access (electronic mail [e-mails], iMessages, and FaceTime) have been developed by Apple plus Voice over IP (VoIP) applications such as Skype, WhatsApp, Vibber, Facebook messenger, etc. Probably the most popular of these is e-mail, since it is used in most automatic systems such as electronic shops, ticket systems, and so on. This popularity led to advertising and promotion announcements to customers about purchases status, sales, and new products.
How to check your Mac's hard drive health status?
Internal storage is one of the most important components of any computer. This where the operating system and all software resides. Therefore, any crashes on the hard disk (HDD) or flash drive (SSD) might lead to a Mac failure or, even worse, data loss. Periodically checking the health status of the hard drive is a good precaution against any data loss or unexpected software crashes. Note that hard disks and especially flash drives often have a limited number of write cycles. Whether internal or external storage, drives are susceptible to failures over time.
How to restore files and software using Time Machine backup on Mac
Apple introduced Time Machine together with Mac OS X Leopard. This software creates a backup of the Mac operating system including all files and folders, system preferences, installed applications, and others. The tool should be enabled on all Mac computers, since it is one of the easiest ways to protect your data in case of operating system or internal storage failure or corruption. Furthermore, Time Machine's backup is a useful option if you need to replace the hard disk. This software can also help to transfer data between separate Mac computers. Apple's Time Machine stores the backup data on an external storage device, and works with all possible connections, including USB, FireWire, Thunderbolt. It also supports Apple's Time Capsule and backup disks connected through a network.
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