MacMost: Question and Answer Forum

The MacMost Question and Answer Forum is a place where you can ask how-to questions about your Mac, iPhone, iPad and other Apple products. MacMost specializes in tutorials, tips and techniques of the “how-to” variety, as opposed to “fix-it” questions that are more about something not working as expected.


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2/6/20
After watching your excellent and thorough tutorial on the two highlighting options I tried printing the docs and the color highlighted area did not print. —– BillieJ ... (2 Comments)
2/4/20
How can I transfer a large photo folder’ s contents to a memory stick, sequentially, as I have arranged them rather than chronologically? —– Avril Lees ... (1 Comment)
2/3/20
I have a great wallpaper on my iphone (7 running ios 13) but no longer have the image (it’s a painting by my young son.) Is there any way to grab that image in it’s entirety and save it as an image again? I have a Macbook Pro and ipad Mini 5 to help with ... (3 Comments)
2/3/20
lets say table 1 I use to collect data. Columns are: (header columns = *) *A Full date *B total revenue C Date D Employee E sales F tips I use numbers on the iPhone and use forms to input data. A & B (header columns) use formulas: A = column C, formatted differently. B = ... (2 Comments)
2/2/20
I have annual spreadsheets with hours in one column and dates in another. I am using the MAX function to find the maximum number of hours in a given column and I want to display the date from another column when this maximum occurs. I am displaying the max values and their dates ... (1 Comment)
2/2/20
Hi Gary, I have a Home Budget spreadsheet in Apple Numbers (version 6.2.1 (6529)) of purchases I’ve downloaded from a .csv file. It lists all my credit card transactions – each row includes the name of the Retailer, Date, and Amount of each purchase in separate columns. ... (2 Comments)
2/1/20
When iCloud Drive came along, it created another Downloads folder that is readable across all my devices. That folder has a generic folder icon. The original Downloads folder, which has a circular icon with a downward pointing arrow, is still in my Finder nav bar, but I cannot ... (2 Comments)
1/31/20
Mojave on Macbook. I want to adjust spaces between letters so that message fits entire box horizontally. Thank you! —– Don K ... (1 Comment)
1/30/20
I continually need to move files on my Mac. The only way I’ve found to do so is to open multiple windows in Finder. Is there another solution that’s faster or other apps? —– Richard Polak ... (2 Comments)
1/30/20
When setting up Messages (whether on iOS or OS X) we’re asked how to start new conversations. The options offered in Settings are typically an iPhone number or two email addresses. I’ve always opted for the phone number. Does it matter? Presumably the option chosen ... (3 Comments)
1/28/20
Hello all: I am looking to take a screenshot of a Safari window that is taller than what is displayed within the confines of my MacBook. Shift + Command 3, 4, 5, or 6 do not accomplish this. I only see this possibility if done on an iPhone/iPad, but not on a Mac. Any ... (2 Comments)
1/28/20
Is it possible to clear the weather notification banner on an iPad? I have searched high and low and can’t find a place to do that. Thanks, JOE R —– Joe Renzetti ... (4 Comments)
1/25/20
I have a trial version of Readiris (OCR software) that originally came with my HP Printer but after upgrading to Catalina it stopped working. Does anyone know a better alternative to Readiris? The software is pretty basic and sometimes doesn’t recognize accurately some ... (6 Comments)
1/24/20
My MacBook pro is a couple of years old and I purchased the subscription to Office 365 in March of 2019. After I updated system to Catalina, office, excel, etc all show that they need to be updated. The update program says they are up to date and I can’t find any guidance ... (2 Comments)
1/23/20
I have a new MacBook Pro 16 and all the apps and programs I run open small screen. I always have to click on the green button to go full screen. Is there a way to change this so all programs and apps open in full screen. I am new to Mac and Mac operating system. ... (1 Comment)
1/23/20
MS Word documents show the length (number of pages) as well as the document’s location at the bottom of a word document. Is there a way of displaying that in a pages document (e. g. “Page 3 of 27 pages.” Thank you. —– Gene ... (2 Comments)
1/23/20
Is there a 12v car charger that will charge my MacBook Pro 16” while I am on the road? —– Alan ... (1 Comment)
1/23/20
Do Apple provide a VPN to use with their products, or is there a recommended one. I am in the UK. Thanks —– Tony T ... (3 Comments)
1/22/20
We are a retirement community with a Mac presence in our Computer Club. We would like to set up an Apple ID for our Mac computers without having to use personal credentials as we have done in the past. Is this possible? We have a total of 15 in the Lab & ... (3 Comments)
1/22/20
What is the easiest, best way to make an MP3 from cassette? I have tried just running the tape and recording it from garage band or music app on phone but not the best way for quality. I see a cord on line from cassette player to macbook pro (made in 2017) but I’d have to ... (3 Comments)