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Bemfica de Oliva
Pronouns: she/her & they/them Bemfica worked over a decade as a support technician before becoming a journalist specialized in Tech and Science. In 2009, she won a MacBook White Unibody in an online sweepstakes, and has owned over a dozen Cupertino devices since then. Bemfica has a passion for fixing stuff, giving new life to old electronics and tinkering with gadgets. Currently, she owns a 2012 MacBook Pro, an iPhone 7 and a 2010 MacBook Air she's desperately trying to revive. Her main Mac, however, is a Hackintoshed Acer Nitro 5. Bemfica loves how Apple's white brick chargers don't look old even though they were introduced over 20 years ago, and hates how its cables break so damn easily.
Articles by Bemfica de Oliva
How To Fix nsurlsessiond High CPU Usage on Mac: 5 Key Tips
If your Mac is having issues with nsurlsessiond causing high CPU usage — or consuming too much data — try these five possible solutions
Another Device on Network Using IP Address: 5 Mac Conflict Fixes
Can’t connect your Mac due to the ‘Another device on the network is using your IP address’ conflict message? Check these five fixes we have
macOS Still Has a Problem With Ultrawide Monitors: 3 Fixes
Macs have supported QHD screens for almost 20 years now, but setting up a simple ultrawide display on macOS may still give lots of headaches.
Windows on Arm Won't Save Hackintoshes When Apple Drops Intel
Really, folks, Arm-based Hackintoshes aren’t the revolutionary idea you think they are. In fact, people suggest this on a daily basis.
Sequoia Compatible Apps List: Will My macOS App Work?
Considering updating to the latest macOS beta, but afraid it may break something important? Check our list of Sequoia-compatible apps!
[Fix] Verification Prompt Won’t Allow iPhone Gmail Sign In: 4 Ways
It may seem you’re locked out your Google account for good, but fret not, here are four ways to fix the verification prompt on your new iPhone
How To Use Android Emulator on Mac: Step-by-Step 3 Ways Guide
Whether you want to run an Android game or a dating app on your Mac, there are different emulators for a macOS environment.
5 Things I Dislike About macOS Sequoia After Testing the Dev Beta
At first, I wasn’t eager to test macOS Sequoia. And now that I have used the first Developer Beta release, I’m even less excited.
Fixing mds_stores and idleassetsd High CPU or Bandwidth Usage
Bugs on macOS Sonoma and Sequoia may cause high usage of processing, network and disk by mds_stores and idleassetsd. Here’s how to fix that.
How to Downgrade From iOS 18 beta to iOS 17: Quick guide
After testing beta software, you may want to roll back to stable release. Here’s how to downgrade from iOS 18 Beta with or without data loss
7 Ways You Can Get a (Decent) Mac With Discounts
Apple’s computers are expensive, but there are a number of alternatives you can try to get yourself a Mac with a good discount
These Are 15 Additional macOS Feature Apps I Can’t Live Without
macOS doesn’t cover all my needs, but luckily these apps make up for it by adding features Apple itself didn’t.
I Made the Switch to Mac and Never Looked Back, Here’s Why
I swear to you, I tried a lot to stay away from macOS, but it’s just impossible for me. Here’s why I won’t switch from my Mac anytime soon.
Should I Build a Hackintosh in 2024? Here’s What You Should Know
You can run macOS without owning a Mac. Whether that’s a good idea, though, varies a lot. Here’s how to tell if you should get a Hackintosh.
Mac Gaming Is About To Get (More) Serious
Even though Mac has always been famed as a machine unfit for gaming, newer models are way more capable than you might think.
How To Use Window Tiling in macOS 15 Sequoia
Apple finally adds window tiling, one of the most widely requested features on Mac, to macOS 15 Sequoia. Here are some tips to maximize it.
My Hackintosh Upgrade to macOS Sequoia Went Surprisingly Well - Here’s How To Do It
You can upgrade a Hackintosh to the Developer Beta of macOS 15 Sequoia. Be ready to lose “official” support, though.
A High Schooler Made iPhone Mirroring Work on macOS 15 Sequoia (Sort Of)
Apple introduced iPhone Mirroring in macOS Sequoia during WWDC 24, but the feature isn’t officially available in the first Developer Beta
macOS 14 vs macOS 15 Sequoia: Is It Worth the Upgrade?
If your Mac supports macOS 15 Sequoia, that doesn’t mean it’s worth to upgrade it; find out which aspects to consider and features to compare
Top 12 Features of macOS 15 Sequoia You Can't Miss!
Here are the best features of macOS 15 Sequoia, announced by Apple this week; the first beta is already available
iPadOS 18 Developer Beta Available for iPad Users
Apple has released the first build of iPadOS 18 Developer Beta earlier today. Check here if you want to give it a shot.
macOS 15 Sequoia Developer Beta Available for Mac Users
Want to try the Apple’s latest update on your Mac? The Developer Beta for macOS 15 Sequoia is already available for download!
watchOS 11 will run on Apple Watch 6 and newer models
watchOS 11 dropped support for some Apple Watch models. Check if your device is compatible with Apple’s latest update