How to Lock Apple Notes With Touch ID and a Password
If you’re using the Apple Notes app, you may want to protect your info from prying eyes. Here’s how to lock Apple notes with Touch ID and a password.
How to Speed Up Your Mac Using the Purge Command
Sometimes the easiest way to speed up your Mac is by clearing the cache and RAM contents. Best of all, you can use the purge command to do so. Here’s how.
Lacona – Mac Launcher with Natural Language Support
Looking for an alternative to Spotlight? Lacona is a free Mac Launcher that is currently in beta stage. It also has a few nice surprises worth checking out.
How to View the Source Code of a Webpage in Safari on Mac
Safari on Mac lets you view the source code of a webpage but not like in Chrome or Firefox.You’ll first need to unlock a hidden menu. Here’s how.
How to Enable Chrome’s Native Notifications on Your Mac
If you would prefer Google Chrome send you notifications natively on a Mac, here’s how to enable Chrome’s native notifications for better functionality.
Capto – The Ultimate Image and Video Screen Capture App for Mac
Capto is a screen capture app for Mac that can capture any screen image and record videos of screen activities. Here’s a closer look at its features.
Remove Your Name from the Menu Bar of Your Mac
Tired of your account name taking up extra room on your Mac’s menu bar? Here’s how to remove your name from the menu bar to get your space back.
Tired of the Default OS X El Capitan App Icons? Here’s How to Change Them
If you’re tired of the default OS X El Capitan app icons and want to give them a new look, here’s how you can customize them using built-in Mac tools.
How to Remove Audio from a Video File Using iMovie on Mac
If you want to remove an audio track from a video file on you Mac, here’s how you can use the iMovie app to do so without the use of any other apps.
How to Open a File in Different Apps on Your Mac
The Open With and Always Open With options on Mac are extremely useful because they allow you to open a file in different apps (or a single preferred app). Here’s how these features work.
macOS Sierra – What’s New and a Compatibility List
The OS X we once knew and loved is gone. From now on it will be called macOS, and Sierra is the name of the newest version. Here’s what’s new.
How to Sync a Calendar Subscription Across Apple Devices Using Your Mac
Looking to have iCloud sync your calendar subscriptions across your Apple devices? Here’s how you can do so using your Mac.
How to Show Only Unread Emails in the Mail App for Mac
If you’re using the Mail app for Mac and want to show only unread emails, here’s how you can do so using the Smart Mailbox feature.
How to Securely Delete Sensitive Documents and Files on Your Mac
If you want to make sure that your sensitive documents and files are completely removed from your Mac, here are a couple of ways to securely delete them.
How to Delete All the Photos on Your iPhone Using a Mac
By default, you cannot delete all of the photos on your iPhone at once. This tutorial will show you how to delete photos on your iPhone using your Mac.
How to Easily Create a PDF on Your Mac
Did you know that you can create a PDF file using the print menu on your Mac? It’s much like printing but instead uses the “Save as PDF” option.
How to Turn a Website Into a Screen Saver for Your Mac
Have you ever wanted to display a website as your screen saver? You’re in luck. WebViewScreenSaver is a Mac app that turns any website into a screen saver.
Getting the Most Out of the Notes App on Your Mac
Apple has made significant changes and improvements to its Notes app since it first arrived on the scene. Here are some ways you can get the most out of it.
Doo – A Fun and Delightful Reminder and To Do App for Mac and iOS
Looking for a fun reminder and to-do app for both Mac and iOS? Meet Doo, an app that aims to make productivity fun for its users.
6 Ways to Quit an App on Your Mac
There are multiple ways to quit an app on a Mac. Here are the six ways you can use to exit out of an app on a Mac.
How to Switch the Control and Command Keys in Mac OS X
If you have just started using Mac and can’t get used to the Command key, here is how you can switch the Control and Command keys in Mac OS X.
Easily Create and Mount an Encrypted Folder in Mac OS X with EncFSGui
Looking for a GUI tool to automate the mounting of your EncFS-encrypted folder? Check out EncFSGui for Mac OS X.
How to Quickly Resize Images on Your Mac
Did you know that you can use the built-in Automator app on your Mac to create a service to resize images to specified values? Resized images are available instantly!
Alternote – A Clutter-Free and Powerful Evernote-Based Note-Taking App For Mac OS X
Alternote is an Evernote-based note-taking and organizing app that retains your collection while giving you more features and a better writing experience.
How to Set Gmail as the Default Mail App in Various Browsers on Your Mac
If you’re looking to open the Gmail website whenever you click on email links in various browsers on your Mac, here’s how to set the Gmail website as the default mail app.
How to Easily Convert a DOCX File to PDF in Mac OS X
There are multiple ways to convert a DOCX file to a PDF file on your Mac. However, this is one the most convenient and fastest ways because it only requires right-clicking on a Word file.
How to Automatically Quit or Hide Apps After Inactivity on Your Mac
Quitter is a Mac app that helps you automatically quit the apps that have been open for some time but are not used to help free up resources. Here’s how it works.
How to Schedule Emails in the Mail App on Mac
You can’t schedule emails in the Mac Mail app natively, but with a little trick and an Automator script, scheduling emails is a snap. Here’s how it’s done.
How to Create a Blank Disk Image on Your Mac
Want to create a blank disk image on your Mac for your storage? This guide will help you do that so that you can add and delete files as needed.
How to Create and Use Smart Albums in iPhoto and Photos for Mac
Besides regular photo albums, iPhoto and Photos for Mac allows you to create Smart Albums to organize photos in a much smarter way. Here’s how to create and use them.
How to Create a Reminder for an Email on Your Mac
Did you know that the Mac Reminders app allows you to easily create a reminder for emails so you don’t forget about them? Here’s how to do that.
How to Install Command Line Tools without Xcode on Your Mac
Want to run UNIX commands on your Mac via the Command Line Tools utilities? You can do so with our without Xcode. Here’s how to do it without.
How to Remove Adobe Flash from Your Mac
If you find Adobe Flash on your Mac to be a threat to the security of your machine, you can follow this guide to get that utility removed.
How to Set the Default Calendar in OS X and iOS
If you have several calendars for different purposes, you may want to set one of them as the default calendar. Here’s how to set the default calendar in OS X and iOS.
How to Lock the Notes on Your Mac
Want to keep the notes on your Mac private? Here’s how to lock them so that only you can see what’s in them and no one else.
How to Hide a ZIP Archive in an Image File on a Mac
If you have files you don’t want nosy eyes to see on your Mac, this tutorial shows how to hide files (zip archive) inside another file (image). Users only see the image file and not the zip archive.
How to Convert Pages Files to Microsoft Word Format
If you have some Pages files that you want to be able to open in Microsoft Word, here’s two methods of converting them from Pages to Word.
How to Hide the Device Icons on a Mac Desktop
Looking to keep your Mac desktop uncluttered? One option is to hide the device icons. Here are two ways to hide them, allowing you to get them back when desired.
How to Record Your iPhone Screen Using QuickTime on Your Mac
If you’re looking to record your iPhone screen without using third-party apps, here’s how to do so using QuickTime on your Mac.
How to Transfer Notes from Evernote to Apple Notes
If you’re an Evernote user wanting to switch to Apple Notes, you’re in luck. Apple has made it easy to migrate from Evernote to Apple Notes. Here’s how.
How to Remove a Service from the Context Menu on Your Mac
Annoyed by all of the unused services on your Mac’s context menu? Here’s how you can remove those unused and unwanted services.
Emulating the Sega Dreamcast on the Mac
Feeling a little nostalgic and looking to play Sega Dreamcast games on your Mac? This article shares different ways to emulate this retro system on the Mac.
How to Make Animated GIFs with Right-Click on Your Mac
Did you know that you can create animated gifs on a Mac without a third-party app? All it takes is an Automator service and the right-click button.
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Search Subtitles for Your Movies with FlixTools Lite [Mac]
Watching movies in a language other than your native one is possible but hard to understand. Here’s how to search subtitles for movies so you’ll enjoy them.
How to Access Photo Booth Images on Your Mac
If you use the Photo Booth app for Mac, you’ve probably noticed pictures are saved to a secret place, making it hard to access the images. Here’s a solution.
Keep a Beautiful Journal in Mac, iPhone, and iPad with Day One
Day One is a beautiful journaling app that can make you look forward to writing a journal regularly. It’s available for Mac, iOS, and Apple Watch. Check it out.
How to Set a Photo Library as the Screen Saver on Your Mac
Did you know that the Mac’s built-in system panel allows you to set a photo library as the screen saver on your Mac? Here’s how it’s done.
How to Dim the Display Further on Your Mac
Have you ever wanted to dim the display on your Mac below the default setting? If so, check out this free app called Shady.
Extend Your MacBook Battery Life with Fruit Juice
Fruit Juice is a battery management app that sits silently in the menubar while analyzing your battery to help extend your Macbook’s bettery life. Here’s how it works.
How to Access Optical Drives on Other PCs on Your Mac
Some Mac machines do not have an optical drive. If you have a PC desktop or laptop, you can easily access optical drives over your network. Here’s how.
