A small amount of your computer’s memory, called “non-volatile random-access memory” or NVRAM, stores certain settings in a location that OS X can access quickly. The settings that are stored in NVRAM depend on the type of Mac you're using, and the types of devices connected to it. Information stored in NVRAM include speaker volume, screen resolution, startup disk selection … [Read more...] about How to Reset NVRAM on a Mac
Reset PRAM
How To Reset PRAM on a Mac
Sometimes your Mac's parameter RAM (PRAM) becomes scrambled and needs to be reset. This can cause startup problems for your Mac. This small piece of memory isn’t erased or forgotten when you shut down your Mac. A small amount of your computer’s memory, called “parameter random-access memory” or PRAM, stores certain settings in a location that OS X can access quickly. … [Read more...] about How To Reset PRAM on a Mac
How to Reset the SMC in Mac Pro, Mac mini and iMac
Resetting the SMC can resolve some computer issues such as not starting up, not displaying video, sleep issues, fan noise issues, and so forth. The System Management Controller (SMC) is a chip on the logic board that controls all power functions for your computer. If your computer is experiencing any power issue, resetting the SMC may resolve it. The SMC controls several … [Read more...] about How to Reset the SMC in Mac Pro, Mac mini and iMac
How to Reset the SMC in Macbook with a Not Removable Battery
Resetting the SMC can resolve some computer issues such as not starting up, not displaying video, sleep issues, fan noise issues, and so forth. The System Management Controller (SMC) is a chip on the logic board that controls all power functions for your computer. If your computer is experiencing any power issue, resetting the SMC may resolve it. The SMC controls several … [Read more...] about How to Reset the SMC in Macbook with a Not Removable Battery
How to Reset the SMC in Macbook with a Removable Battery
Resetting the SMC can resolve some computer issues such as not starting up, not displaying video, sleep issues, fan noise issues, and so forth. The System Management Controller (SMC) is a chip on the logic board that controls all power functions for your computer. If your computer is experiencing any power issue, resetting the SMC may resolve it. The SMC controls several … [Read more...] about How to Reset the SMC in Macbook with a Removable Battery
How to reset the System Management Controller (SMC)
Resetting the SMC can resolve some computer issues such as not starting up, not displaying video, sleep issues, fan noise issues, and so forth. The System Management Controller (SMC) is a chip on the logic board that controls all power functions for your computer. If your computer is experiencing any power issue, resetting the SMC may resolve it. The SMC controls several … [Read more...] about How to reset the System Management Controller (SMC)
How To Reset Mac’s PRAM in OS X 10.10 Yosemite
Sometimes your Mac's parameter RAM (PRAM) becomes scrambled and needs to be reset. This can cause startup problems for your Mac. This small piece of memory isn’t erased or forgotten when you shut down your Mac. A small amount of your computer’s memory, called “parameter random-access memory” or PRAM, stores certain settings in a location that OS X can access quickly. … [Read more...] about How To Reset Mac’s PRAM in OS X 10.10 Yosemite
How To Reset Mac’s PRAM on OS X 10.9 Mavericks
Sometimes your Mac's parameter RAM (PRAM) becomes scrambled and needs to be reset. This can cause startup problems for your Mac. This small piece of memory isn’t erased or forgotten when you shut down your Mac. A small amount of your computer’s memory, called “parameter random-access memory” or PRAM, stores certain settings in a location that OS X can access quickly. … [Read more...] about How To Reset Mac’s PRAM on OS X 10.9 Mavericks