macOSHow to Completely Disable ‘Recent Items’ in the macOS Apple Menu to Protect Your Privacy
If you click the Apple logo in the top left corner of your Mac screen,...
macOSHow to Completely Disable Notification Banners While Screen Sharing on a Mac
There are few things more embarrassing in a professional environment than presenting a PowerPoint presentation...
macOSHow to Automatically Clear Your Mac’s DNS Cache Using the Terminal
The Domain Name System (DNS) is the phonebook of the internet. When you type digitash.com...
macOSHow to View and Delete the Hidden ‘.DS_Store’ Files on a Mac Using Terminal
If you use a Mac and frequently share ZIP files with Windows users, or if...
macOSHow to Automatically Mount an SMB Network Share on Boot in macOS
If you own a Network Attached Storage (NAS) device like a Synology or a QNAP,...
macOSHow to Completely Disable ‘App Nap’ in macOS Using Terminal to Prevent Background Apps from Sleeping
Introduced in OS X Mavericks, “App Nap” is an aggressive power-saving feature built deep into...
macOSHow to Completely Disable the ‘Startup Chime’ Sound on macOS Using Terminal
The iconic Mac startup chime (the loud, synthesized F-sharp major chord) has been a staple...
macOSHow to Enable the Hidden ‘Debug Menu’ in the macOS App Store Using Terminal
The macOS App Store is generally a reliable utility for downloading and updating software, but...
macOSHow to Enable the Hidden ‘Hey Siri’ Voice Feedback Chime on macOS Using Terminal
If you use an iPhone or a HomePod, you are likely familiar with the auditory...
macOSHow to Completely Disable the macOS Built-In Spell Checker Globally Using Terminal
The macOS built-in spell checker is notoriously aggressive. As you type in Safari, Notes, or...
macOSHow to Completely Disable the macOS Crash Reporter Dialogue Box Using Terminal
When an application abruptly quits or freezes in macOS, the operating system aggressively steps in...
macOSHow to Completely Remove the ‘Recents’ Tag from the macOS Finder Sidebar Using Terminal
By default, the very top item in the sidebar of every macOS Finder window is...
macOSHow to Force macOS to Prefer 5GHz Wi-Fi Networks Over 2.4GHz Using the Airport Utility
Modern Wi-Fi routers broadcast two separate frequency bands: 2.4GHz and 5GHz. The 5GHz band is...
macOSHow to Completely Disable the macOS Window Shadow Effect in Screenshots
macOS has a fantastic built-in screenshot utility. If you press Command + Shift + 4,...
macOSHow to Add Custom Keyboard Shortcuts for Specific App Menu Items in macOS
Professional users rely on keyboard shortcuts to work quickly and efficiently. While most major applications...
macOSHow to Completely Rebuild the Spotlight Search Index via Terminal in macOS
Spotlight is the central nervous system of macOS. Pressing Command + Space allows you to...
macOSHow to Completely Disable Notification Center on macOS Using Terminal
The macOS Notification Center, accessible by clicking the date and time in the top right...