Posts By: Gary Rosenzweig

1/5/26
When you open a file from inside an app you are prompted to select a file with a seemingly simple File Open dialog. Here are some tips to help you get to the file you want quickly and easily.
1/3/26
In macOS Tahoe, the Contacts app always shows white text over a color background. Even copy and paste gives you white text. Some people find this hard to read. Let's investigate the causes and look for ways to get black text instead.
1/2/26
Let's explore using the Markup tools right inside the Photos app. You can add text, arrows, draw and more.
1/1/26
When you need to include multiple lines of text in a message, title or a cell in Numbers, it can see impossible because pressing the Return key completes the text. But using this simple trick you can include multiple lines in many places.
1/1/26
While AI services like ChatGPT, Gemini and others can be a useful tool for getting tech help online, they often give wrong answers. But they still have some advantages over human help.
12/31/25
You can use the Freeform app that comes with your Mac as a presentation tool that has a unique zooming style distinctly different than Keynote. You can create all of your content on a single Freeform board and then define scenes to use as slides.
12/30/25
Learn how to do window tiling on your Mac using keyboard shortcuts. You can quickly and easily resize windows to fill the screen, move them to the left or right half, and even tile two or more windows with one command.
12/30/25
ChatGPT got a recent upgrade to its image engine and also Photoshop integration. Let's take a look at both.
12/29/25
You can use cheap NFC tags to automate things on your iPhone. Tap one to toggle Focus modes, start playlists or set timers. Combine multiple actions for relaxation or workout routines. You can even trigger lights in the Home app or using other home automation systems.
12/27/25
There are many ways to switch between apps and windows on a Mac in a standard single-Desktop mode. Each has pros and cons.