8 ways to fix your Mac when it won't connect to Wi-Fi or internet

There are a lot of variables that can affect your internet connection, from the hardware in your home to the software on your computer, to issues that are out of your control.

Here are some things you can do to get back up and running.

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Even when the device is turned off, the internal Mac components that store the memory are still there.

This can be used in places like your computer's internal clock to clear out the virtual cobwebs and get your internet service up and running again.

1. After you hear the startup chime, hold the Shift, Control, and option keys while you press the power button on your Macbook for at least 10 seconds.

2. Immediately after you hear the startup chime, press and hold the Command +Option + P + R keys.

If you hear the startup sound a second time, you can release the keys after the Apple logo appears.

If you have a Mac model with aremovable battery, you should reset the system management controller.

If you have a battery that is not replaceable, all you have to do is remove it and hold down the power button for five seconds.

Press and hold Shift + Control +Option for 10 seconds on all other Macs.