Topher, an avid Mac user for the past 15 years, has been a contributing author to MacFixIt since the spring of 2008. One of his passions is troubleshooting Mac problems and making the best use of Macs ...

If you need a repair for your iPhone, iPad, or Mac, it is best to find out if a warranty covers you before seeking a fix. Here's how to find out if your devices are still covered. Occasionally, owners ...

There are lots of reasons why you might need to identify your Mac’s serial number: most commonly this would be needed to get help with a technical issue from Apple support, or to check the status of ...

If you have a problem with your Mac, iPhone or iPad that needs examination by the Genius Bar or another tech support member, it's usually handy to check if the hardware is still covered by warranties ...

Your Apple kit is rock-solid, but even the best tech fails sometimes. Want to dodge a huge, unexpected repair bill? You need to know your service status right now. Confirming your device’s warranty ...

Most electronics come with a bevy of numbers etched into their frames, stamped on their undersides, and emblazoned onto their boxes. But why? Well, the short answer is that they're needed for model ...

Most days, it hardly matters what your Mac serial number is. Who cares about a random series of letters and numbers? But if you ever need to use your warranty and have Apple repair your Mac, you'll ...

If you need to know the serial number for Apple's MagSafe Battery Pack, there are a few ways to check. The serial number may be useful for verifying authenticity. If you take the ‌MagSafe Battery ...

Apple provides one-year warranties with its products as standard, in the UK and the US. But it’s possible to pay for additional coverage – and easy to then forget about it. Or forget exactly when you ...

Topher, an avid Mac user for the past 15 years, has been a contributing author to MacFixIt since the spring of 2008. One of his passions is troubleshooting Mac problems and making the best use of Macs ...