“Mac emergencies don’t happen often, but when they do it helps to know what to do — that’s the knowledge this short guide helps provide,” Jonny Evans writes for Computerworld.
“Don’t overreact if things seem to be going wrong, but do ensure your Mac software is up to date and keep regular backups, just in case of problems,” Evans writes. “To identify if your Mac has a hardware problem disconnect your peripherals and update software drivers and run Apple Hardware tests.”
Evans covers:
• My printer’s stopped printing
• I forgot my OS X password
• My CD/DVD is stuck in the drive
• USB devices aren’t recognized
• General procedures
• Apple Hardware Test
• Zapping the PRAM
• Software tool kit
• Hardware you need
Read more in the full article here.