5/13/26
If you aren't yet using iCloud Photos, watch to find out why I love it so much and consider it to be one of the best parts of the Apple ecosystem.
5/12/26
At first, Pixelmator Pro doesn't seem to have any batch processing features. But in fact it uses Shortcuts to allow you to do some powerful batch processing.
5/11/26
We all use Copy and Paste for text. But here are some other ways you can use Copy and Paste on your Mac such as moving files, applying styles, starting new image documents, and getting text from images.
5/6/26
It can be frustrating to deal with errors or wrong answers in spreadsheets. But Numbers provides many ways to help you troubleshoot problems.
5/5/26
Stage Manager is one way you can manage lots of windows on your Mac's desktop at the same time. Learn the basics and give it a try. But it isn't for everyone.
5/4/26
When you get a new external drive for your Mac, like a USB flash drive, you'll want to erase it and make sure the format is the best one for your Mac.
4/29/26
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.
4/28/26
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.
4/27/26
A quick start guide to finding and using keyboard shortcuts and how to create your own and modify existing ones through System Settings.
4/22/26
If the right side of your Menu Bar is too cluttered, here are some techniques for cleaning it up by shrinking, removing, reorganizing or relocating the items there.
4/21/26
The cropping tool in Mac Photos can be used to remove portions of a photo or recenter it on what is important.
4/20/26
You can use the Table Of Contents functionality in Pages for more than just a basic table of contents. You can also use it as an index to content like images, illustrations, tables and charts as long as you set up and maintain your paragraph styles.
4/15/26
You can easily have your Mac read selected text out loud. You can select the voice and speed. You can add a keyboard shortcut and have it highlight text so you can follow along.
4/14/26
Quick Look is a powerful previewing tool built right into macOS. You can use it to view and sometimes work with files without opening them in an app.
4/13/26
The slideshows you can make in the Photos app force many choices on you. But by using the free Keynote app you can build simple video slideshows and only enhance them with transitions and text that you like.
4/8/26
The screenshot tool in macOS does a lot of things very well, but highlighting text isn't one of them. But you can still do it using many different techniques.
4/7/26
If you are looking for a quick way to get up to speed with Mac Numbers, this tutorial takes you through the basics in just 5 minutes. Learn how to use sheets and tables to store data, sort and filter. Learn how to use formulas for calculations.
4/6/26
Set up the Medical ID and Emergency SOS features of your iPhone today so those features are ready to help you when you need them.
4/1/26
Happy Birthday Apple! Here's a personal look back at some of the best Apple products.
3/31/26
The Stocks app has no way to import a list of Stocks, but you can use Shortcuts to do it. Learn some Shortcuts skills with this simple project.
