Mac OS X Server

If you can’t back up or restore your Mac using Time Machine

Check these things if you see an alert that Time Machine is unable to back up your data, or if you can’t select your backup disk in Time Machine preferences.

Dictation on your Mac might not work if your Internet connection is filtered

In order for Dictation to work, it needs to access certain Apple servers using your Internet connection.

Unsubscribing from Apple email subscriptions

You can update your Apple email subscription preferences by following these steps.

If you forgot your Apple ID password

Use these steps to reset your Apple ID password and regain access to your Apple ID account.

Mac doesn’t start up from disc

If your Mac stops responding when starting up from a Mac OS X Install DVD, learn about some troubleshooting steps you can use. 

Mac OS X: Gray screen appears during startup

Instead of seeing the Finder or the login window after startup, your computer may stop responding and the display may only show a persistent gray screen (you may also see an Apple logo, spinning gear, spinning globe, prohibitory sign, or … Continue reading

Mac Basics: Use Mail on your Mac

Use OS X Mail to compose, reply to, and store email on your Mac. 

Get help using iCloud storage

Get help upgrading or downgrading your iCloud storage.

If your iPhone, iPad, user iPod touch is lost or stolen

If you lose your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch or think it might be stolen, these steps might help you locate it and protect your data.

Open Directory: Enabling SSL for Open Directory with Replicas

Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) can be enabled to provide encrypted communications between an Open Directory Master, Replica, and the computers that access the LDAP directory domain. SSL uses a digital certificate to provide a certified identity for the servers. You … Continue reading