7/6/23
While you can't add a background color to text in Notes for traditional highlighting, you can use many other techniques to make text in notes stand out.
7/5/23
Here are 31 useful tips that will help you get the most from the Mac Menu Bar. Learn how to find hidden items, select menus with just the keyboard, search for items, customize the right side and much more.
7/4/23
A new feature coming to macOS Sonoma this fall is the ability to put widgets right on the Desktop. Previously just for the Notifications Center, widgets can now been seen more often and you can click them to take actions.
7/3/23
Until macOS Sonoma comes out there is anther way to link from one note to another using a trick with iCloud Drive sharing. This same trick will still be useful once we have Sonoma to link to Notes from other apps and documents. You can also link to documents and files using this same trick.
6/30/23
One of the ways experts like me know so many tips and tricks is that we are constantly exploring macOS and different apps. Here are 8 techniques you can use to learn a little bit each day.
6/29/23
Are you seeing alerts at the top right corner of your Mac's screen warning you about an "infection" or other problem? These are just website notifications spam, not a virus or malware. You were tricked into agreeing to receive these from a deceptive website. You can easily remove these notifications.
6/28/23
When you search for files you can use boolean operators like AND, OR and NOT. The hard way is to use the convoluted search interface. But you can also just type out your search request to get it done quickly and simply.
6/27/23
Apple no longer makes a 27-inch iMac, only a 24-inch model. But a new model at 27-inches is a constant request in online discussions. What are the chances that Apple will come out with a new 27-inch iMac in the future?
6/26/23
Word processing documents don't need to be page after page of text. You can include some easy design elements tp break things up and make the paragraphs easier to read.
6/23/23
When you look in the Mac Menu Bar you can see most of the commands and functions of the app you are using. But holding the Option key sometimes reveals hidden items. You can also get access to other functions when clicking or selecting something with the Option key.
6/22/23
When you quit an app on a Mac with windows still open, then those windows will usually reappear when you relaunch the app. You can control this by closing the windows first, changing a system setting, or use a modifier key when quitting the app. You also have another option when you log out or shut down your Mac.
6/21/23
You can easily create a ringtone from any sound you can capture with your iPhone's microphone. Just get the free GarageBand app from Apple and follow these steps.
6/20/23
If you need to backup your Photos library but are using the Optimize option, it may seem impossible. But there are at least 5 ways to get all the photos from iCloud safely backed up to an external drive or other location.
6/19/23
A new feature in Pages changes how the Insert, Date & Time menu item works. It now inserts a special inline date object that you can change and format. This is also available in Numbers and Keynote to some extent.
6/16/23
When seeking help for a problem or shopping for accessories for your Mac it can be important to identify the exact model you have and use the proper terminology. You should also be able to identify the version of macOS and the app(s) you are using.
6/15/23
Pages, Numbers and Keynote now have the ability to import and display SVG files. This is a common format for vector graphics. You can even convert them to native shapes, though those only support one fill color at a time.
6/14/23
You can use the Numbers app on your Mac to keep track of things you collect like books. Just create a simple table and put one item on each row. You can then add more data, sort, filter, print and even view your up-to-date list on your iPhone while on the go.
6/13/23
You can't use Shortcuts or LaunchPad to switch to the Finder. But you can use a bunch of other actions as well as some scripting to do it. Lots to learn here, beyond just the final result.
6/12/23
You may use the Dock to launch apps. But did you also know you can use the Dock to quit and hide apps? You can use it as an app switcher, create new documents and even control apps too.
6/9/23
Most of the time you can just use a single iCloud photo library stored in your Pictures folder. But if you have other needs you can move it to an external drive, create more libraries, and even link photos to your library without importing them.
