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  1. A user connects an external GPU (eGPU) to their Intel Mac via Thunderbolt 3. After upgrading to macOS Sonoma, the eGPU is no longer recognized. Why?

    Answer: Apple removed eGPU support starting in macOS Sonoma

    Apple dropped eGPU support in macOS Sonoma; eGPUs were only supported through macOS Ventura on Intel Macs.

  2. A networked printer shows as 'offline' in macOS even though it is powered on and reachable via ping. What is the most efficient fix?

    Answer: Reset the Mac's printing system and re-add the printer

    Resetting the printing system clears all printers, queues, and settings, then re-adding the printer rebuilds a clean configuration that resolves persistent offline states.

  3. Which connector type do Apple's MagSafe 3 cables use on the Mac end and the power adapter end respectively?

    Answer: MagSafe 3 on the Mac end, USB-C on the adapter end

    MagSafe 3 cables have a magnetic MagSafe 3 connector that attaches to the Mac and a USB-C connector that plugs into the power adapter.

  4. A user reports that their Bluetooth keyboard frequently disconnects when using it more than 3 meters from their MacBook. What is the most likely cause?

    Answer: Interference or distance is exceeding practical Bluetooth range

    Bluetooth's practical range is typically around 10 meters in ideal conditions, but walls, interference, and obstacles can significantly reduce effective range.

  5. What does the 'Secure Empty Trash' feature for external drives ensure before disconnecting them from a Mac?

    Answer: Files in Trash from that volume are overwritten before the drive is unmounted

    When files from an external drive are in the Trash, Secure Empty Trash overwrites them on that volume before permanently deleting them.

  6. A scanner connected via USB is not appearing in Image Capture on macOS. After confirming the cable and port are functional, what should you check next?

    Answer: Whether the scanner requires a macOS-compatible TWAIN driver to be installed

    Some older scanners require a vendor-supplied TWAIN or ICA driver installed on macOS before Image Capture can detect and communicate with them.

  7. A user's AirPods Pro connect to their iPhone immediately but take 30+ seconds to connect to their Mac sitting next to it. What setting would most directly improve Mac connection speed?

    Answer: Enable Handoff on the Mac in System Settings > General

    Handoff allows Apple devices to coordinate AirPods switching; enabling it on the Mac helps the Mac receive faster audio device handoff signals from the iPhone.