100 articles tagged macos.
Are you considering adding more memory to your Mac? Maybe macOS is complaining about the lack of space; perhaps your apps are running more slowly than they were before; or maybe you’re craving a performance boost and are wondering whether more RAM is the way to go? Before you splash out on additional memory, you […]
There’s a number of compression formats that are commonly used for audio. If you only ever play your audio using the same piece of software, and always download your music from the same source, then you may never have to worry about converting audio files from one format to another. However, there’s plenty of scenarios […]
Did you know that every time you perform a search via the Finder, you’re using the Spotlight search index? By default, the results of a Finder search will be exactly the same as the results of a Spotlight search. However, there’s a number of ways that you can customise a Finder search, that simply aren’t […]
Whether you’re launching an app, searching for a file, or bringing some order to your messy “Downloads” folder, the Finder is one of the most important macOS apps. But, are you really getting the most from your Finder? In this article, I cover all the essential ways that you can customise the Finder, so all […]
You may only use it to view images and read the occasional PDF, but Apple’s Preview application is capable of so much more! If you familiarise yourself with some of Preview’s lesser-known features, then you can use it to perform a range of visual edits, such as resizing, cropping, and even removing the background of […]
Your Mac’s Dashboard hosts a range of mini apps, known as widgets, that are designed to provide you with easy access to important features and information. However, not everyone is a fan of the Dashboard, with some Mac users preferring to disable the Dashboard entirely. If you’re not keen on the Dashboard but like the […]
Have you ever stopped to think about how strange your Mac’s scrolling behaviour is? If you take a look at the scrolling bar on any window, and then scroll your mouse wheel or trackpad upwards, the scrolling bars will move down. If you scroll up, the scrolling bars will move down. When you really think […]
One of the biggest concerns for many Mac users, is battery life. Making sure each charge lasts for as long as possible, is always the ultimate goal, especially if you’re on the go or regularly use your Mac in locations where access to power is limited, for example in your local coffee shop or on […]
It’s not just your imagination: with Mac’s display is increasing in both size and resolution, your cursor really is getting smaller! This shrinking cursor has the potential to cause problems for all Mac users, but it can be a particular problem if you use multiple displays, or have trouble with your eyesight. Thankfully, Apple seem to […]
Why settle for one version of macOS, when you can have two? Perhaps you’re desperate to try out the latest beta release, but need a more stable version of macOS for your day-to-day work? Perhaps your favourite apps aren’t compatible with the latest and greatest release, or maybe you’re an app designer, developer or tester […]
Did you know that macOS has some secret system settings, that you won’t find anywhere in the “System Preferences” app? By default, you can only access these settings by using the Terminal application to manually edit macOS’ system-level preference files, which can be a hugely time-consuming, frustrating and potentially error-prone process. TinkerTool is a free […]
Safe Boot has been a staple of macOS ever since Jaguar OS X, providing Apple fans with an important way to troubleshoot problems with their Mac. But what exactly is Safe Boot? And how does it work? What is Safe Boot, anyway? Safe Boot is a way to startup your Mac with the minimum number […]
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