Apple includes a Safe mode in its Mac startup options that can help you work out if a problem is being caused by software that loads as your Mac boots up. It's particularly useful for resolving issues ...

I have a Core 2 Duo black MacBook that I purchased in December '07, and it won't boot off my USB stick. To make the stick, I split it into two GUID partitions and restored the 10.6 install disk to the ...

Unfortunately I'm not well versed in my Apple-fu. A friend has a 13" Macbook and it won't boot, there's really no sign of life on it. We've tried holding down the power button for a while and no go.

The Mac is one of the most reliable PCs you can buy, which is probably why there’s a heightened sense of anxiety when you press the power button and nothing happens. But take a deep breath. When your ...

Macs introduce a new system for accessing recovery and security options at startup. This article explains how to use the new boot and recovery interface to start up your computer in safe mode.

After purchasing an Apple silicon M1-based Mac, people have discovered that an external startup volume used with an Intel Mac won’t boot the newer computer. Apple has organized hidden partitions that ...

Will not install on eligible machines -- particularly MacBook Pros Several users have reported an issue where the new firmware updates refuse to install on eligible Macs. Knowledge Base article ...