Apple presented its latest version of OS X, El Capitan, at WWDC. Let’s check out what’s new with this latest release.
Shujaa Imran
Shujaa Imran is MakeTechEasier's resident Mac tutorial writer. Apart from blogging and technology, he's an avid AVGeek & FlightSimmer. You can catch him around the web using his handle, iTechno8.
How to View and Access the “Library” Folder in OS X
Apple doesn’t make it easy to access the library folder in your account. So, here’s how you can access it in OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion using Finder.
How to Use WhatsApp on Your Mac
Whatsapp doesn’t come with a desktop app that you can use on your Mac. If you do indeed want an app for WhatsApp, you can check out WhatsMac for OS X.
Check Your Mac’s Version In OS X
Every Mac has its own specific Model Identifier that may be needed for support (e.g. repairs), etc. Here’s how to find your Mac’s version if needed.
Using the OS X Dock as a Command+Tab Replacement
You can use the Command+Tab shortcut to switch programs, but you can also use the dock. Here is how you can customize your dock to be a command+tab replacement.
How to View Saved Passwords (Keychain) in OS X
If you have forgotten a password that you had entered into Keychain in Mac OS X, you can view the password using the Keychain Access utility. Here’s how.
How To Change the Text Cursor Blink Rate in OS X
Some of you might want to change the rate at which your OS X text cursor blinks. Here is the way to change this rate.
How To Change the “Highlight Text Colour” in OS X
The default highlighted text color in OS X is blue, but you can change it to any color you want. Here is how you can change highlighted text color in OS X.
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How To Recover Missing Hard Drives In Finder [Mac]
Sometime, there are issues that prevent connected hard drives from showing in the Finder sidebar. Here are two ways to fix the problem.
How To Use Markup in OS X Yosemite
One of the new features in OS X Yosemite is the Markup feature in Mail, which allows you to perform edits and annotations to a PDF or image file. Here’s how it works.
How to Make a Bootable OS X 10.10 Yosemite Installation Drive
If you own multiple Macs, you can just download one copy of OS X Yosemite, create a bootable USB drive and install on all of them. Here’s how to do it.
Check Whether an iPhone is Stolen With the Activation Lock Status Tool
Just bought a 2nd hand iPhone and wonder if it was a stolen good? You can now use the Activation Lock Status tool to check it. See how it works here.
What to Do If Your Mouse Cursor Freezes or Stops Working in OS X
On some older/slower Mac, you may find the mouse cursor on your screen completely unresponsive. Here are some of the fixes you can use.
New Massive Privacy Bug Found in Android Stock Browser; How to Protect Yourself
There is a new privacy bug discovered in the Android stock browser. Here’s how to protect yourself.
How to Add an Extra Row of Customizable Keys to Your iOS 8 Device
A familiar third-party keyboard iKeyWi is available for iOS 8 and it allows you to add extra row of keys to your keyboard. Let’s check it out.
How To Add Facebook/Twitter Share Widget to iOS 8’s Notification Center
Apple removed the social sharing feature in iOS 8, but you can still can get it back with the TaptoShare widget. Check out how you can do so.
Shoot Videos at Full HD 60fps on Your iPhone 6/6 Plus
While Apple didn’t increase the pixel count of its camera, it increase the frame rate so you can now shoot video at full HD and 60FPS. Here is how you can enable it on iPhone 6/6 Plus.
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How to Include System Files in OS X Searches [Quick Tips]
By default, you won’t be able to search for system files in OS X’s Finder or Spotlight. Here is a quick and simple way to search for system files in Finder.