Posts By: Gary Rosenzweig

There are a variety of ways you can get directly to specific Mac settings without needing to launch the System Settings app and search for the particular section. You can use the Dock or Spotlight to get to places. You can also create Shortcuts that can then be in the Menu Bar or assigned to a keyboard shortcut. Link to page with Ventura System Settings URL Schemes: <a href="https://github.com/bvanpeski/SystemPreferences/blob/main/macos_preferencepanes-Ventura.md" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://github.com/bvanpeski/SystemPreferences/blob/main/macos_preferencepanes-Ventura.md</a>  Here's the scheme for going right to Text Replacements: <blockquote>x-apple.systempreferences:com.apple.preference.keyboard?TextReplacements</blockquote>And here's the one for Keyboard Shortcuts: <blockquote>x-apple.systempreferences:com.apple.preference.keyboard?Shortcuts</blockquote>

Learn how to use search results SnapBack, search on just one site, find text on web pages and much more.

You can customize how Siri works with a variety of settings. You can have Siri respond to different keyboard shortcuts or just your voice. You can also have Siri reply silently and let you make corrections if it misheard you. You can create your own Siri commands with Shortcuts.

If you are overwhelmed by notifications from apps and websites, here's how to get it under control. You can not only stop the ones you are getting now, but also prevent more from being added in the future.

How do you get circle halves, quarters and even thirds in Pages, Numbers, Keynote and Freeform? It isn't hard once you know the tricks.

On a Mac you have a main Applications folder, but also a folder for each user account. If you look at the main Applications folder carefully, you'll also notice that some of the app are actually not located there, but in another Applications folder.

An addition in iPadOS 16 is that you can now customize toolbars like you can on the Mac.

Here are some techniques to take your Freeform boards to the next level. Learn how to add backgrounds, create connection lines, import charts, use clipart, add audio and so much more.

It can be dangerous to buy a used Mac online. There are many scammer who will take your money and leave you with something you didn't expect, or nothing at all. Here's what to look out for and some suggestions on safer places to buy.

When switching from Windows to Mac many people wonder why Mac apps don't quit when you click the red close button at the top of the window. Here's how macOS and Windows differ when it comes to closing windows, plus lots of tips and tricks how to handle windows and apps.

After playing around with Freeform for a week, it is hard to say why it is so interesting and why it has been such a hit so far. But I think it has to do with combining simplicity and ease-of-use to foster creativity.

Using your MacBook while not plugged in means the battery will drain. But which apps are using more energy than others? By paying attention to battery use on a per-app basis, you can optimize how you use your MacBook went battery life is important.

When you want to print a document or web page you need to go through the Print Dialog on your Mac. This is where you set all of the options before sending the document to your printer. Learn how to use the new Print Dialog in macOS Ventura along with lots of tips and tricks.

For those of you curious about the new Advanced Data Protection feature for iCloud in macOS 13.1 and iOS 16.2, here are my thoughts on it. TL;DR - For those waiting for better data protection for their iCloud stuff, it is here. For others, no immediate action is needed. But if you are curious you can read up on it and use it if you want. Not important for most users to worry about too much.

A new feature of Apple Music and the latest Apple devices is the ability to be able to lower the volume of vocals in real-time and sing along with the lyrics shown on the screen.

With the latest version of macOS, iOS and iPadOS we get a new tool from Apple to combine text, images, shapes and more. You can use this as a collaboration tool, but it is hard to say where this fits in with other existing tool like Note and Pages.

Dictation on the Mac is pretty powerful as long as you are using Voice Control Dictation instead of standard Dictation and you know some of the commands you can use to perfect your text.

ChatGPT is this free AI chatbot that can give you answers to things and even write code. Turns out you can use it to write Regular Expressions. Then you can use those Regular Expressions in Numbers! <a href="https://chat.openai.com/chat" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://chat.openai.com/chat</a>  (Downloadable video below for those having trouble with the Patreon video player.)

While watching YouTube videos on your Mac (or PC) you can use a variety of onscreen and keyboard controls. Learn how to navigate by chapter, speed up or slow down playback, use picture-in-picture, view transcripts and more.

If you still aren't using a password manager, here are 5 reasons to start today. Password managers will keep your online accounts safe by using strong unique passwords and warning you of potential problems.