MacMost: Archives

7 Ways To Switch Apps On an iPhone
2/9/24
iPhone users switch apps constantly. But are you using the best app switching method for your needs? See a variety of ways to switch apps and their advantages.
20 Things You Can Do Faster With Spotlight
2/7/24
The Spotlight menu can sometimes do things faster than using the specific app or window meant for a task on your Mac. You can access system settings, look up words, run Shortcuts, get information, create new contacts and events, and much more.
20 Tips For Using the Apple Vision Pro
2/5/24
Here are some tips for getting the most out of the Apple Vision Pro. Even if you don't have one yet, watch to see some rarely-discussed features of Apple's latest device.
5 Ways To Write Simple Programs On Your Mac
2/2/24
If you want to learn some basic programming skills, or want to use skills you already have to perform calculations without needing to learn a whole development tool, there are many ways to do that on your Mac with what you already have, or what you can get directly from Apple for free.
Pages Shape and Image Placement and Wrapping
1/31/24
When you add a shape or image to a Pages word processing document the object will be anchored to the text, which will wrap around it. You can change the object's settings so it stays on the page or is inline with text. You can also change how text wraps around the object.
How To Turn Off the Reveal Desktop Feature on Your Mac
1/29/24
Starting with macOS Sonoma if you click on the Desktop background wallpaper, all of your windows move off to the side and you can access items on the Desktop. To turn this off, you need to change a system setting.
How To Share Files and Folders With Anyone Using iCloud Drive
1/26/24
Sharing files with iCloud Drive is often a better solution than sending a file email or message. But it can be tricky to send a file or whole folder if the other person doesn't have an iCloud account.
How To Use iPhone Stolen Device Protection
1/24/24
Stolen Device Protection is a way to protect you and your iPhone if someone steals it and knows your passcode. It is available in iOS 17.3 which came out this week.
New In ClipTools: Smart Files and Repeat Paste
1/22/24
New features in version 1.3 include Smart Files, Repeat Paste and the Reuse function in Smart Clips.
Creating Random Bingo Cards in Numbers
1/19/24
You can create random bingo cards using two tables in Numbers on your Mac. Each card will be unique and draw from a larger list of words, numbers or phrases. You can print each card or save them individually to a Pages document for later use.
5 Ways To Force Quit Apps On a Mac
1/17/24
If an app is misbehaving, you can force it to quit several different ways. Each force-quit method has different reasons why you may want to choose it in specific circumstances.
Pasting Graphics Into PDFs in Preview
1/15/24
If you need to paste a graphic image, like a logo or watermark, over a PDF, it may seem like you can't do it in Preview on your Mac. But you can if you know the proper way to copy the image from another file and bring it over to the PDF.
Use Mac Background Sounds To Cancel Noise and Focus on Your Work
1/12/24
There is a built-in feature of macOS that will play white noise to help you work in a busy environment or to help you concentrate on your work.
Using Stickers on Your iPhone and How To Create Your Own
1/10/24
Stickers allow you to quickly respond visually to a message. They can be emoji, posed Memoji, and also custom images from your own Photos. You can use Stickers in the Messages app and on photos in other apps as well.
40 Years Of Mac: A Timeline
1/8/24
This month marks the 40th anniversary of the first Mac in 1984. Here is a timeline of all of the models produced, versions of macOS, and other milestones.
Advanced Text Search in Pages and TextEdit
1/5/24
Pages has a pretty basic text search function, but with a few hidden tricks. TextEdit has a more robust pattern matching system and can even reorder text using replacements.
Customizing and Using Control Center on Your Mac
1/3/24
Learn how Control Center on your Mac works and how to customize it. You can have many controls either in the Menu Bar or in Control Center to save space. Control Center items sometimes act as switches but can often also be used to get to other settings.
Learn How To Properly Record Your Screen on a Mac in One Minute
1/1/24
Don't use your phone's camera to record your Mac's screen. Instead, use the built-in screen capture tool to make a nice clean recording.
Mac App Switcher Tips and Hidden Functions
12/29/23
There are a lot of hidden functions in the Mac App Switcher. You can quit and hide apps using it, switch to a specific window, and use it to drag and drop.
4 Ways To Make Your iPhone Wallpaper Change Automatically
12/27/23
Instead of looking at the same wallpaper on your iPhone every day, you can use Shortcuts or Focus modes to have them change automatically. You can look at specific wallpapers at specific times of the day, or have a random wallpaper or photo show each day.