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Reclaiming Screen Real Estate By default, macOS displays a persistent, translucent menu bar across the...
SoftwareHow to Use the rsync Command to Limit Bandwidth Usage During File Transfers
The Danger of Unrestricted Syncs The rsync command is the gold standard for transferring and...
SoftwareHow to Enable the Hidden Live Listen Feature on AirPods
If you are sitting in a noisy restaurant or attending a lecture in a massive...
SoftwareHow to Enable the Hidden Built-In Screen Recorder on a Mac
If you need to capture a video of your Mac’s screen to create a software...
SoftwareHow to Change the Default Screenshot Format from PNG to JPG on a Mac
By default, whenever you take a screenshot on a Mac (using the Command + Shift...
SoftwareHow to Reset AirPods to Factory Settings
AirPods are generally reliable, but they can occasionally suffer from connectivity issues, audio desync, or...
SoftwareHow to Use the Live Listen Feature to Turn Your AirPods Into a Hearing Aid
The Apple AirPods are incredible wireless headphones for listening to music, but they contain a...
SoftwareHow to Automatically Hide the Dock on Your Mac to Maximize Screen Real Estate
The macOS Dock is an iconic piece of Apple design, giving you instant access to...
SoftwareHow to Use Mac Spotlight to Instantly Convert Currencies and Measurements
If you are shopping online and need to convert Euros to US Dollars, or if...
SoftwareHow to Instantly Define Words Using the Mac Force Touch Trackpad
If you are reading a dense article or a technical PDF on your Mac and...
SoftwareHow to Turn Your Mac Screen Black and White Using the Grayscale Accessibility Filter
If you find that the vibrant, colorful icons on your Mac are causing eye strain,...
SoftwareHow to Add a Custom Dictionary to Your Mac
Your Mac has a powerful built-in Dictionary app that integrates directly with macOS. It allows...
SoftwareHow to Lock a Note with a Password on Your Mac
The Apple Notes app is a fantastic place to store everything from grocery lists to...
SoftwareHow to Set a Custom Lock Screen Message on a Mac
When you receive a contract, lease agreement, or tax form via email, the traditional workflow...
SoftwareHow to Create a Zip Archive on a Mac Without Third-Party Software
Sending multiple files via email or uploading entire project directories to cloud storage can be...
SoftwareHow to Rebuild the Launch Services Database on a Mac to Fix App Icons
When an application crashes on a Mac, or an update fails to install correctly, the...
SoftwareHow to Create a Zipped (Compressed) Folder on a Mac
Whether you need to email 50 high-resolution photographs to a client or archive a folder...