In this article, we explain how to start using your FixMeStick on your Mac computer. Every Mac computer boots FixMeStick the same way, regardless of your model or operating system.
Unfortunately, FixMeStick is incompatible with any Apple model using the T2 Security Chip, which includes 2018 and later editions of the iMac, MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, and Mac Mini. Additionally, FixMeStick is incompatible with Apple models containing Fusion drives. We are currently in the process of developing the ability to scan these computers and will release an update to our software with added support in the future.
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Here's a video on how to get started on your Mac:
For more detailed instructions, scroll down to see the steps below.
Getting Started
1. Shut your computer down and plug in your FixMeStick.
2. Press the power button, and then immediately hold down the Alt/Option key on the keyboard.
3. Let go of the Alt/Option key once the Startup Menu loads. From the Startup Menu, select EFI Boot.
- The FixMeStick splash screen will display, and then the scan will start.
- Our in-scan screen will appear, as shown below. Your computer will search for an Internet connection in Step 1, and will connect automatically.
- At this point, if you are using a wireless keyboard and/or mouse, the scan will also set up a Bluetooth connection. For more information on pairing your wireless peripherals, please click here.
- Step 2 will check for product updates, which is also automatic. At this point, the program may go back to the logo screen, and repeat steps one and two. That's normal! Just wait for it to move through the steps again.
- Step 3 is checking malware definitions, which is also automatic. You will be prompted in the upper-right hand corner to register your stick, as shown below. We highly recommend you register your stick.
4. Once the scan is fully engaged in Step 3, you will be prompted with a message saying You can go take a break! Your input is no longer needed. This scan can take from one to several hours. At this point, you can leave your computer and let the scan run its course. Scans typically take between two and six hours to complete, but may be longer depending on the number of files on the computer.
5. Once the scan is complete, our program will show you everything it found, and ask if you would like to clean it. Simply left-click Clean. If no threats were found, you can skip this option.
6. When the FixMeStick has completed its cleaning, you will receive a notice to exit FixMeStick and restart your computer. Once you left-click exit and wait for your computer to shut down, you can remove our USB device and start your computer again.
Operating systemPublished on September 29th, 2020 | by Sudhanshu Sorout
0At some point, you might experience an error on your Mac indicating that your startup storage space is running out. This is likely to happen if your Mac is over 85% full. It will inevitably result in the slow performance of your computer. This guide explains what you need to know about startup disk full error and how to fix this issue.
Where did your Mac storage go?
The first question you need to answer is how your Mac's storage space has been used. For starters, there are apps installed on your Mac that run on the background taking up a lot of space. You can stop them to help increase speed and efficiency on Mac. Similarly, some files on your Mac may not be quite necessary. So, check what's taking up space to find out what you can cut:
- Click on the Apple icon on the menu at the top –left corner of your screen.
- Choose 'About This Mac'
- Click on 'Storage'
You will see the amount of storage used and the amount of space available on your Mac.
What to do when your startup disk is full
Now you have seen the amount of storage on your Mac computer, it is time to fix the issue. You can now take steps to fix the startup disk full error message that keeps popping up. It is quite simple. You need to try and restore the space on your Mac.
First things first: you can use the Disk Map app to scan and display your storage usage. The tool is useful in showing the areas where you need to clean or remove junk to increase the space on your Mac. To free up disk space, you can:
- Delete files from your Mac
- Move files to an external hard drive or cloud storage.
- Install a second internal hard drive on your Mac
The following are other easy steps that you can also take to reclaim space on your Mac:
Clear cache files
Cache files are crucial as they efficiently help your Mac run programs. However, it gets to a point where the caches unnecessarily take up space on your hard disk. You should periodically remove them to free up space. You can delete cache files manually or use a cleaner app to handle them.
Uninstall unwanted Applications
Removing old and unwanted applications is another excellent way of creating space on your Mac. Go through the folder with applications and assess the ones that should be removed based on their usefulness. You will need to find the right way to remove them entirely so that you do not leave any files that will continue filling up the disk space.
Here's a video on how to get started on your Mac:
For more detailed instructions, scroll down to see the steps below.
Getting Started
1. Shut your computer down and plug in your FixMeStick.
2. Press the power button, and then immediately hold down the Alt/Option key on the keyboard.
3. Let go of the Alt/Option key once the Startup Menu loads. From the Startup Menu, select EFI Boot.
- The FixMeStick splash screen will display, and then the scan will start.
- Our in-scan screen will appear, as shown below. Your computer will search for an Internet connection in Step 1, and will connect automatically.
- At this point, if you are using a wireless keyboard and/or mouse, the scan will also set up a Bluetooth connection. For more information on pairing your wireless peripherals, please click here.
- Step 2 will check for product updates, which is also automatic. At this point, the program may go back to the logo screen, and repeat steps one and two. That's normal! Just wait for it to move through the steps again.
- Step 3 is checking malware definitions, which is also automatic. You will be prompted in the upper-right hand corner to register your stick, as shown below. We highly recommend you register your stick.
4. Once the scan is fully engaged in Step 3, you will be prompted with a message saying You can go take a break! Your input is no longer needed. This scan can take from one to several hours. At this point, you can leave your computer and let the scan run its course. Scans typically take between two and six hours to complete, but may be longer depending on the number of files on the computer.
5. Once the scan is complete, our program will show you everything it found, and ask if you would like to clean it. Simply left-click Clean. If no threats were found, you can skip this option.
6. When the FixMeStick has completed its cleaning, you will receive a notice to exit FixMeStick and restart your computer. Once you left-click exit and wait for your computer to shut down, you can remove our USB device and start your computer again.
Operating systemPublished on September 29th, 2020 | by Sudhanshu Sorout
0At some point, you might experience an error on your Mac indicating that your startup storage space is running out. This is likely to happen if your Mac is over 85% full. It will inevitably result in the slow performance of your computer. This guide explains what you need to know about startup disk full error and how to fix this issue.
Where did your Mac storage go?
The first question you need to answer is how your Mac's storage space has been used. For starters, there are apps installed on your Mac that run on the background taking up a lot of space. You can stop them to help increase speed and efficiency on Mac. Similarly, some files on your Mac may not be quite necessary. So, check what's taking up space to find out what you can cut:
- Click on the Apple icon on the menu at the top –left corner of your screen.
- Choose 'About This Mac'
- Click on 'Storage'
You will see the amount of storage used and the amount of space available on your Mac.
What to do when your startup disk is full
Now you have seen the amount of storage on your Mac computer, it is time to fix the issue. You can now take steps to fix the startup disk full error message that keeps popping up. It is quite simple. You need to try and restore the space on your Mac.
First things first: you can use the Disk Map app to scan and display your storage usage. The tool is useful in showing the areas where you need to clean or remove junk to increase the space on your Mac. To free up disk space, you can:
- Delete files from your Mac
- Move files to an external hard drive or cloud storage.
- Install a second internal hard drive on your Mac
The following are other easy steps that you can also take to reclaim space on your Mac:
Clear cache files
Cache files are crucial as they efficiently help your Mac run programs. However, it gets to a point where the caches unnecessarily take up space on your hard disk. You should periodically remove them to free up space. You can delete cache files manually or use a cleaner app to handle them.
Uninstall unwanted Applications
Removing old and unwanted applications is another excellent way of creating space on your Mac. Go through the folder with applications and assess the ones that should be removed based on their usefulness. You will need to find the right way to remove them entirely so that you do not leave any files that will continue filling up the disk space.
Clean up your photo library
Photos are some of the items that take up the most space of your disk. Sometimes you will have so many duplicate ones taking up space. In this case, try to find any photos which are similar and delete them to create space.
Wrap up
Space is crucial for your Mac. It allows you to work efficiently, increase the performance of your Mac, and avoid slowing down. In case your disk is full, you need to take immediate action to correct that to get back to optimal speed and performance.