MacMost Newsletter
The MacMost Newsletter: Issue 904
April 30, 2026
If you need to convert audio files from one format to another, you have a variety of ways to do it with things that are built-in to macOS.
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Watch as I play around with objects in a Pages document to get perfect arrangements.
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There are some strange and hidden features in macOS. Here are 10 that are also somewhat useful. Learn how to put color backgrounds behind your files, make your Mac speak the time, speak in odd voices, sample colors on your screen and more.
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A quick start guide to finding and using keyboard shortcuts and how to create your own and modify existing ones through System Settings.
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You won't find an option to securely erase drives with macOS anymore. But if you use these drives correctly, you don't need it.
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It can be frustrating to deal with errors or wrong answers in spreadsheets. But Numbers provides many ways to help you troubleshoot problems.
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