Sometimes file access errors in OS X may actually be related to a program's sandboxing rather than being a classic file permissions error. Topher, an avid Mac user ...

Despite its colourful exterior it’s always worth remembering that Mac OS X is a very powerful Unix-based operating system. Underneath the hood is a complex OS with careful control over who gets to do ...

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 ...

When it comes to Mac OS X troubleshooting and maintenance, Repairing permissions may be the most frequently recommended course of action. It’s also easily the most maligned. The procedure has taken ...

Struggling with the frustrating Windows 11 "File Access Denied" error? Discover proven, step-by-step fixes to regain access ...

Several Windows users have reported receiving the error message “Can’t read from source file or disk” while they regularly transfer large files from an external ...

Error -54 can sometimes appear when you edit your Apple Music Library on your Mac. Here's how to get past the issue and back to listening to your music. If you use ...