Malwarebytes Anti-Malware for Mac is a free security tool that allows you to scan your computer for common macOS infections and remove them. While focusing on adware infections, Malwarebytes for Mac will also scan for other known infections that are being released for the macOS operaitng system.
VirtualBox is free and enterprise-ready virtual machine platform that allows you to run other operating systems within Windows. Using VirtualBox you are able to install other operating systems into a virtual computer that can be launched and used directly within Windows. This allows you to run virtually any operating system at the same time while using Windows.
CCleaner is a program that will scan your computer for privacy information and deletes it from your computer. This allows you to keep your computer running efficiently, while protecting your sensitive information.
Calibre is a free eBook library management application for the Mac with a built-in eBook reader. This programs supports most eBook file formats so that eBooks purchased for a variety of devices will be compatible. Calibre also has the ability to sync your library with most major devices including Kindle, Nook, iPad, and Android devices.
Kensington TrackballWorks allows you to customize your TrackBall's buttons and change its pointer speed and acceleration.
Directory Inventory X scans one or more hard drives and produces a detailed map or the disk making space hogs immediately apparent.
A music library manager, music device manager, and audio player for Windows, Mac OS X and Linux based on Amarok 1.4.
The Mac Rogue Remover Tool was created to remove the Mac Defender, Mac Security, Mac Protector, and Mac Guard rogue anti-spyware programs from a Mac. Once run, the Mac Rogue Remover Tool will scan the computer for known files and remove them.
Set your bootable USB as your startup disk for the next boot in “Apple Menu - System Preferences - Startup Disk,” then click “Restart” to reboot your Mac. Your Mac will reboot from the USB instead of your default startup disk. Alternatively, you can also use the Startup Manager to select your boot drive when you start macOS. But at some point shortly after installing the Parallels/Windows 7 combo, I stopped using the VM, opting instead to integrate Mac OS into my existing, Microsoft-based environment.
Determine whether you're using a Mac with Apple silicon, then follow the appropriate steps:
Turn on your Mac and continue to press and hold the power button until you see the startup options window. Click the gear icon labeled Options, then click Continue.
Make sure that your Mac has a connection to the internet. Then turn on your Mac and immediately press and hold Command (⌘)-R until you see an Apple logo or other image.
If you're asked to select a user you know the password for, select the user, click Next, then enter their administrator password.
Select Reinstall macOS from the utilities window in macOS Recovery, then click Continue and follow the onscreen instructions.
Follow these guidelines during installation:
After installation is complete, your Mac might restart to a setup assistant. If you're selling, trading in, or giving away your Mac, press Command-Q to quit the assistant without completing setup. Then click Shut Down. When the new owner starts up the Mac, they can use their own information to complete setup.
When you install macOS from Recovery, you get the current version of the most recently installed macOS, with some exceptions:
You can also use these methods to install macOS, if the macOS is compatible with your Mac: