Troubleshooting resources

If knowledge is power, this list will empower you to fix any ailment afflicting your Mac - one way or another.

This Old Mac
Want to soup up your SE/30 or power charge your PowerBook? This is the place to start. Looking for upgrades, parts or supplies? We've got sources.

MacFixIt
Stop here for troubleshooting tips, hints, work-arounds and solutions of any sort. News about documented bugs, conflicts and problems with existing versions of popular software and hardware is also a site staple.

Low End Mac

Accelerate Your Mac: FAQ
With over 800 answers (and growing), your question might already be answered here - especially if it's performance-related.

All Experts
Would you believe we found a free service where you can get answers to your Mac OS, software and hardware questions?

Everymac.com
EveryMac has tons of information on every specific Macintosh Apple (and most of the clone manufacturers) ever produced.

MacInTouch
This is one of the most well regarded Mac sources on the Web. Folks looking for troubleshooting news or the latest Mac info often stop by this site first.

MacTechnical Help and Troubleshooting
Here you'll find useful tips on what to do if your Mac keeps crashing or freezing. The site also includes a list of good maintenance practices to keep your Mac smiling, as well as steps for troubleshooting software.

Troubleshooting
Updated frequently, categorized and previewed, this is a great resource for the latest and greatest in Macintosh related problem solving.

Mac Tech Online
A comprehensive manufacturer list from A-Z includes phone numbers and URLs.

Mac Tech Article Archives
Browse through thousands of useful articles by topic covered in the print magazine.

Apple Support
When in doubt, start here. Get the latest news, the hottest products and technical support resources straight from Apple — or check their dedicated sections on