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Best Mac tutorials, tips and tricks for you to get the best out of your Mac machine.

How to Summarize Long Documents on Your Mac

How to Summarize Long Documents on Your Mac

Have a long document on your Mac that you’d like to have summarized showing just the main points? Here’s how to summarize long documents on your Mac.

By Mahesh Makvana / Sep 28, 2016
Export High-Quality Photos from the Mac Photos App [Quick Tips]

Export High-Quality Photos from the Mac Photos App [Quick Tips]

If you’ve been getting low-quality exports of your photos from the Photos app, this tip will show you how to export high-quality photos on Mac.

By Mahesh Makvana / Sep 24, 2016
Unlock the Hidden Power of Preview to Better Manage PDF Files [Mac]

Unlock the Hidden Power of Preview to Better Manage PDF Files [Mac]

You might think you need Adobe software to manipulate PDFs, but MacOS’s Preview is much more powerful than it seems. Check out some of its hidden features that might save you trip into Acrobat.

By Alexander Fox / Sep 20, 2016
How to Get Your Mac to Auto Connect to VPN on Startup

How to Get Your Mac to Auto Connect to VPN on Startup

Are you always connected to a VPN for security reasons? Here is how you can get your Mac to auto connect to a VPN on startup.

By Mahesh Makvana / Sep 17, 2016
How to Add Blank Spaces to Your Mac’s Dock

How to Add Blank Spaces to Your Mac’s Dock

If you feel like you need a reorganization, you can add blank spaces to Mac’s Dock to separate apps into groups. Here is how to do it.

By Alexander Fox / Sep 7, 2016
5 Useful Finder Alternatives to Move and Manage Files in OS X

5 Useful Finder Alternatives to Move and Manage Files in OS X

For your everyday file management on your Mac, Finder is the way to go. But if you want to do some heaving lifting, you can find some Finder alternatives that will help make your day-to-day data shuffling a little snappier.

By Alexander Fox / Aug 30, 2016
How to Enable Extra Adjustment Settings in Photos For Mac

How to Enable Extra Adjustment Settings in Photos For Mac

The Mac Photos app has many adjustment options, but there are a few more that can be enabled. Here’s how to enable those extra adjustment settings in Photos.

By Mahesh Makvana / Aug 22, 2016
How to Omit the Developer Search Results from Spotlight on Your Mac

How to Omit the Developer Search Results from Spotlight on Your Mac

If you’ve installed Xcode on Mac, you’ll see developer results in Spotlight. Here’s how to omit the developer search results if you don’t want to see them.

By Mahesh Makvana / Aug 21, 2016
How to Disable Caps Lock on Your Mac [Quick Tips]

How to Disable Caps Lock on Your Mac [Quick Tips]

Want to get rid of the Caps Lock key entirely? Here’s your best option: disabling it. This quick tip will show you how to disable caps lock on your Mac.

By Mahesh Makvana / Aug 9, 2016
Disable Sound Effects on Your Mac Using These Two Different Methods

Disable Sound Effects on Your Mac Using These Two Different Methods

Looking to disable sound effects on your Mac such as the screenshot sound, moving files to trash, emptying the trash, etc,? Here are two ways to do it.

By Mahesh Makvana / Aug 9, 2016
How to Copy Parental Controls from One Account to Another on Your Mac

How to Copy Parental Controls from One Account to Another on Your Mac

Have your parental controls set perfectly on one user account and want the same settings on another account? Here’s how to copy parental controls to another account.

By Mahesh Makvana / Aug 8, 2016
Setting Custom Resolutions for Displays in Mac OS X

Setting Custom Resolutions for Displays in Mac OS X

Looking for settings for custom resolutions in Mac OS X? This article will show you where to find them and also includes useful facts relating to displays.

By Phil South / Aug 2, 2016
How to Launch Apps in Low Resolution on Your Retina Mac

How to Launch Apps in Low Resolution on Your Retina Mac

While the retina display on a Mac is nice, you may sometimes want or need to launch apps in low resolution. If so, here’s how you can do that.

By Mahesh Makvana / Jul 31, 2016
CCleaner for Mac: As Good as Windows?

CCleaner for Mac: As Good as Windows?

CCleaner, a popular utility for Windows, is now available for Mac. Is CCleaner for Mac as good as the Windows version? Let’s find out.

By Phil South / Jul 31, 2016
5 Cool Things You Can Do with Your Old Apple Computer

5 Cool Things You Can Do with Your Old Apple Computer

Have an old Apple computer? Don’t get rid of it! Instead, use these five tips to revive it and make something cool out of it (such as a TV box).

By Phil South / Jul 30, 2016
Polymail – The Ultimate Email Client for Mac and iOS

Polymail – The Ultimate Email Client for Mac and iOS

Polymail is a great email client for Mac and iOS. It has unique features like tracking, scheduling, snoozing, send cancellation and one-click unsubscribe. Check it out.

By Jeffry Thurana / Jul 29, 2016
DeskConnect – Send Files Easily Between Mac and iOS Devices

DeskConnect – Send Files Easily Between Mac and iOS Devices

DeskConnect is an app that lets you send files between Mac and iOS devices. From text to clipboard contents to websites links to map locations to documents, it has you covered.

By Jeffry Thurana / Jul 28, 2016
Delete Enhanced Dictation Files and Free Up Storage Space on Your Mac

Delete Enhanced Dictation Files and Free Up Storage Space on Your Mac

Do you use the dictation feature on your Mac? If not, that means the files are taking up valuable space. Here’s how to delete the enhanced dictation files.

By Mahesh Makvana / Jul 28, 2016
How to Place iTunes MiniPlayer on Top of All the Windows on Your Mac

How to Place iTunes MiniPlayer on Top of All the Windows on Your Mac

The MiniPlayer is a small version of iTunes. If you always want it in the front, here’s how to place iTunes MiniPlayer on top of all your windows on Mac.

By Mahesh Makvana / Jul 26, 2016
Roccat Browser 5 for Mac: A Viable Alternative to Your Default Browser

Roccat Browser 5 for Mac: A Viable Alternative to Your Default Browser

In this article we take a look at Roccat Browser 5 for Mac. Does it have what it takes to become your new default browser? Let’s find out.

By Phil South / Jul 24, 2016
How to Erase and Remove a Partition on Your Mac

How to Erase and Remove a Partition on Your Mac

If you have a partition on your Mac that you don’t use anymore, you may want to reclaim that space. Here’s how to erase and remove a partition on your Mac.

By Mahesh Makvana / Jul 23, 2016
Import Data into Safari from Another Web Browser

Import Data into Safari from Another Web Browser

Want to switch from your current web browser to Safari without losing bookmarks, history, and passwords? Here’s how to import data to Safari from another browser.

By Mahesh Makvana / Jul 22, 2016
QBlocker Helps You Stop Quitting Apps Accidentally

QBlocker Helps You Stop Quitting Apps Accidentally

How many times have you accidentally quit an app on your Mac? Tired of this happening? Try QBlocker, a free app to help you stop quitting apps accidentally.

By Mahesh Makvana / Jul 21, 2016
Find and Delete All .DS_Store Files with One Simple Command

Find and Delete All .DS_Store Files with One Simple Command

If you want to remove all instances of the “.DS_Store” files in your folder, here is how you can delete “.DS_Store” files with a simple command.

By Damien / Jul 18, 2016
How to Add a Trash Icon to the Desktop on Your Mac

How to Add a Trash Icon to the Desktop on Your Mac

By default, the trash icon isn’t on the Mac’s desktop. Luckily, you can add a trash icon to the desktop in just a few short steps. Here’s how.

By Mahesh Makvana / Jul 17, 2016
How to Automatically Back Up Contacts in OS X

How to Automatically Back Up Contacts in OS X

Did you know that Automator on Mac is a great way to automate your workflow? You can even use it to back up contacts in OS X. Here’s how.

By Shujaa Imran / Jul 13, 2016
How to Lock Apple Notes With Touch ID and a Password

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.

By Jeffry Thurana / Jul 12, 2016
How to Speed Up Your Mac Using the Purge Command

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.

By Mahesh Makvana / Jul 11, 2016
Lacona – Mac Launcher with Natural Language Support

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.

By Jeffry Thurana / Jul 9, 2016
How to View the Source Code of a Webpage in Safari on Mac

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.

By Mahesh Makvana / Jul 8, 2016
How to Enable Chrome’s Native Notifications on Your Mac

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.

By Mahesh Makvana / Jul 7, 2016
Capto – The Ultimate Image and Video Screen Capture App for Mac

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.

By Jeffry Thurana / Jul 4, 2016
Remove Your Name from the Menu Bar of Your Mac

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.

By Mahesh Makvana / Jul 3, 2016
Tired of the Default OS X El Capitan App Icons? Here’s How to Change Them

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.

By Mahesh Makvana / Jun 30, 2016
How to Remove Audio from a Video File Using iMovie on Mac

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.

By Mahesh Makvana / Jun 29, 2016
How to Open a File in Different Apps on Your Mac

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.

By Mahesh Makvana / Jun 28, 2016
macOS Sierra – What’s New and a Compatibility List

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.

By Mahesh Makvana / Jun 27, 2016
How to Sync a Calendar Subscription Across Apple Devices Using Your Mac

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.

By Mahesh Makvana / Jun 25, 2016
How to Show Only Unread Emails in the Mail App for 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.

By Mahesh Makvana / Jun 19, 2016
How to Securely Delete Sensitive Documents and Files on Your Mac

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.

By Shujaa Imran / Jun 18, 2016
How to Delete All the Photos on Your iPhone Using a Mac

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.

By Mahesh Makvana / Jun 17, 2016
How to Easily Create a PDF on 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.

By Mahesh Makvana / Jun 15, 2016
How to Turn a Website Into a Screen Saver for Your Mac

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.

By Mahesh Makvana / Jun 14, 2016
Getting the Most Out of the Notes App on Your Mac

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.

By Mahesh Makvana / Jun 13, 2016
Doo – A Fun and Delightful Reminder and To Do App for Mac and iOS

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.

By Jeffry Thurana / Jun 12, 2016
6 Ways to Quit an App on Your Mac

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.

By Mahesh Makvana / Jun 10, 2016
How to Switch the Control and Command Keys in Mac OS X

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.

By Damien / Jun 4, 2016
Easily Create and Mount an Encrypted Folder in Mac OS X with EncFSGui

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.

By Damien / Jun 3, 2016
How to Quickly Resize Images on Your Mac

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!

By Mahesh Makvana / May 31, 2016
Alternote – A Clutter-Free and Powerful Evernote-Based Note-Taking App For Mac OS X

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.

By Jeffry Thurana / May 31, 2016

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