With the release of the first Apple silicon Macs, Apple dramatically reduce troubleshooting modes and key sequences from what was previously available. Since the company no longer has to integrate ...

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.

Safe mode is an important troubleshooting tool. It boots the OS in such a way that it uses the bare minimum files and apps to start and run. This can help you isolate issues, figure out where problems ...

Jason Snell describes on Six Colors how Apple Silicon Macs will handle boot and recovery modes: With the advent of Macs running Apple-designed processors, things will get a whole lot simpler. As ...

If your Mac won't turn on, first make sure it's connected to power. Then, try putting your Mac in Safe Mode or Recovery Mode. When all else fails, make an appointment with the Apple Genius bar to fix ...

When the proverbial manure hits the fan and prevents your Mac from booting as you want, knowing the right startup key combination can save the day, whether you boot into Safe Mode, Recovery, Apple ...