Mac guides
Clear, tested answers to common Mac questions about sound, networking and automation.
App Volume MixerHow to Change the Volume of Individual Apps on MacmacOS has a single volume slider. Here is how to set a different volume for each app on your Mac — mute one app, keep another loud — in under a minute.App Volume MixerWhy Does My Mac Lower Other Apps' Volume During Calls? (And How to Fix It)FaceTime, Zoom, Teams and camera intercom apps make macOS duck all other sound. Here is what causes it, what you can change, and how to bring the volume back.NetScopeHow to See Which Apps Are Using the Internet on MacThree ways to find out which apps on your Mac connect to the internet, which servers they talk to and how much data they use.NetScopeHow to Monitor HTTP Requests From Any App on Mac (Not Just the Browser)Browser DevTools only show one tab. Here is how to see HTTP and HTTPS requests from every app on your Mac — desktop apps, CLI tools and background services.AutoKeyHow to Automatically Press a Key on Mac at an IntervalThree ways to make your Mac press a key automatically every few seconds or minutes — with AppleScript, with Automator, or with a small app that targets a specific window.AutoKeyHow to Keep a Remote Desktop or Windows App Session From Disconnecting on MacRemote Desktop and Windows App sessions disconnect when idle. Why it happens, why caffeinate does not help, and how to keep them active.