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macOS: Merge Two Accounts Into One

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  Don’t need that second user account on your Mac but the data in it? It is possible. You will have to first back up all the data on this account before deleting it. This will enable you to access this data on the new account as well. Talking about deleting a user account on Mac, well, that is easy. All you need to do is read this article and follow the instructions step-by-step, and you will have all the data on your previous account carefully exported to the new one. Export Your Data The local files can be easily accessed via a new account, as these are stored in a disk image. Since the disk image files do not include any backup, you will have to export the data related to apps backup separately. The backup data generally includes contacts, calendars, notes, Safari bookmarks, etc., which need to be exported before merging the accounts. Turning on the iCloud Sync is the best way to do so, and if you already enabled it on your macOS, then your app data must be backed up already to ...

macOS: Customize the Safari Homepage

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  No matter how amazing Apple products are, the users have always complained about Apple’s controlled nature regarding customization options. However, Apple took a giant leap forward with Safari 14 by introducing a redesigned toolbar, new privacy-related features, and the translation features. Apple didn’t just release Safari 14 before time, but it was released with a fantastic customizable start page. Let’s take a look at all the notable features in the newest Safari 14. Start by Changing the Page Background While changing the page background doesn’t sound exciting, since Apple has always been controlling in these terms, a few customization options in Safari can be good for a change. Follow the instructions below to tweak yours. Step 1. Start by clicking on the Settings icon, and don’t forget to checkmark the box next to “Background Image.” Step 2. After this, you will find ten default options to use them as your background image and a plain box with a “+” sign. Step 3. You can ei...