5/3/23
When using Apple apps and some third-party apps you can access a history of previously saved versions of the document. This is handy for reverting to an older version or bringing back delete content.
5/2/23
A good alternative to online forums for tech help is to use the new AI chat sites. Since they draw on a large sample of online information, you can often get help quickly and easily ask follow-up questions.
5/1/23
You can create your own custom templates that have your letterhead at the top of the first page, all pages, or different letterhead for first and subsequent pages. You can then easily use this template to create future documents.
4/28/23
You can use connection lines in Pages, Numbers, Keynote and Freeform to create organization charts, diagrams, infographics and much more.
4/27/23
When you download an app from outside the App Store, you are taking a risk. But if you research the app and developer, ask your peers, check out their website and do the work, you can reduce the chance of any problems.
4/26/23
Learn how to switch on Keyboard Navigation to use the keyboard to navigate through dialog boxes and some app windows with just the keyboard instead of using a mouse or trackpad.
4/25/23
If you need your MacBook's battery to last as long as possible through a tough day, here are 13 ways you can save energy to get there.
4/24/23
When you copy and paste a formula in Numbers it doesn't just paste an exact duplicate of the formula. Instead, it adjusts the cell references based on the locations of the original and the new location. Learn why and how it does this, and how to modify this behavior to fir your needs.
4/21/23
It is fairly easy to find and type emoji and other special characters on your Mac. But you can also create a customizable list of favorites that are always available.
4/20/23
You can use Finder tags as a way to organize your files on your Mac and throughout iCloud Drive. Tags are more dynamic than folders since a file can only be in one folder, but can have many tags applied.
4/19/23
What's the right way to use your Downloads folder? How about the Trash or the Desktop folder? Take a look at different standard locations on your Mac and learn some best practices for using them.
4/18/23
AirDrop is the best way to transfer files between Apple devices in most cases. Learn why you should be using AirDrop instead of file sharing or cloud services for file transfer.
4/17/23
Any handheld video is going to be a little shaky. When building movies in iMovie or Final Cut Pro you can add video stabilization to your clips to smooth things out or even make some clips look like they were filmed using a tripod.
4/14/23
You can use Hot Corners on the iPhone and iPad just like you can on a Mac. However, the functionality depends on using a pointing device like a mouse and is meant more as an Accessibility function.
4/13/23
You can set your display resolution to what you think looks best for your eyes and your use. Don't let anyone tell you that you should only use a particular resolution and don't worry too much about the performance warning.
4/12/23
I believe many people don't make use of Notification Center Widgets and the reason could be because they show too much information. Instead, try forcing it to show you some specific information that you need throughout your day.
4/11/23
Checkboxes are a useful tool in Numbers that allow you to simply indicate a true or false value. You can use that as data, to sort, filter or alter the outcome of formulas.
4/10/23
CSV files are plain text files that contain spreadsheet data. They are useful for importing or saving data regardless of the spreadsheet app you are using.
4/7/23
Shortcuts doesn't seem to allow you to select menu items, simulate key presses or click buttons. But you can do those things with some scripting and add them to your Shortcuts that way. It takes some skill and patience to get what you want.
4/6/23
Learn how to use Smart Folders on your Mac and see some examples that you can put into use today.