Chapter 20
Handling Trouble in Paradise
In This Chapter
Fixing a cranky or frozen computer
Getting inside Disk Utility
Finishing off startup problems
Reinstalling the operating system
Repairing common problems
Maintaining the computer
Summoning outside assistance
I’m reluctant to morph into Mr. Doom-and-Gloom all of a sudden, but after talking about all the wonderful things Macs can do, it’s my unpleasant duty to point out that bad @#$& happens. Even on a Mac.
Fortunately, most issues are minor. A stubborn mouse. Tired hardware. Disobedient software. Under the most dire of circumstances, your computer (or a key component within) may be on its last legs. After all, a Mac, like any computer, is a machine. Still, rarely is a problem beyond fixing. So stay calm and scan this chapter; with ...
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