Get the most from your Mac! The show features news, tips, tricks, techniques, tutorials and reviews geared toward the casual, home and business Apple user. Covers the Mac, iPad, iPhone and other Apple products.
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View this video at https://macmost.com/13-uses-for-the-mac-esc-key.html. You can use the Esc key on your Mac to cancel or exit different dialogs, modes or functions. It is particularly useful if you like to keep your hands on the keyboard.Av MacMost
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View this video at https://macmost.com/24-things-you-may-not-have-known-you-could-do-with-quick-look.html. Quick Look is a great way to preview files on your Mac before opening them. But you can also do a lot with files right in Quick Look.Av MacMost
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View this video at https://macmost.com/25-ways-your-iphone-can-help-you-while-traveling.html. Your iPhone can help you in many ways when you are traveling. This list of tips is almost entirely about the apps that come with your iPhone.Av MacMost
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View this video at https://macmost.com/what-to-know-before-buying-a-mac-with-a-small-drive-plus-an-external.html. You can save a lot of money by opting for a smaller internal drive on your Mac and then buying external storage. But there are some major downsides and things you should consider.Av MacMost
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View this video at https://macmost.com/apple-invites-quick-start-guide.html. Apple Invites is a new service for iCloud+ subscribers that allows them to create and maintain an event with an RSVP list.Av MacMost
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View this video at https://macmost.com/caps-lock-key-alternatives.html. If you decide to disable or reassign the Caps Lock key, here are some alternatives to allow you to type uppercase letters. Tips here include using word processing styles and accessibility functions that will even be useful if you do not disable Caps Lock.…
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View this video at https://macmost.com/using-genmoji-on-your-mac.html. With macOS 15.3 you can now create Apple Intelligence Genmoji characters directly on a Mac. You can use these in Messages, Mail and in a variety of other apps for many purposes.Av MacMost
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View this video at https://macmost.com/31-mission-control-tips.html. Here are some tips for using Mission Control, a macOS feature that allows you to create multiple Desktop Spaces to make it feel like you have more than one display.Av MacMost
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View this video at https://macmost.com/36-iphone-keyboard-tips.html. Here are some iPhone tips to help you type faster, edit easier, and be more productive with the iPhone virtual keyboard.Av MacMost
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View this video at https://macmost.com/why-doesnt-my-apple-device-have-this-feature.html. If you hear about a new feature for the Mac, iPhone or iPad, but you can't find that feature on your device, it is probably because your device, language or region isn't supported. Here's how to find out.Av MacMost
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View this video at https://macmost.com/20-mac-annoyances-and-how-to-fix-them.html. Here are some common things about macOS that some users find annoying, and how you can change them.Av MacMost
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View this video at https://macmost.com/10-mac-spotlight-keyboard-shortcuts.html. The Spotlight menu can be used to search for files, apps and other things with just Command+Space, typing, and then Return. But you can also use other keyboard shortcuts to go to the file location, preview items, get definitions, perform web searches and more.…
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View this video at https://macmost.com/phishing-attacks-how-they-work-and-how-to-protect-yourself.html. Phishing attacks come into our email inboxes almost every day. Learn what they are, how they work and how to protect yourself. Learn how AI may be making phishing attacks even worse.Av MacMost
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View this video at https://macmost.com/how-to-use-the-redesigned-ios-18-photos-app.html. The iOS 18 Photos app has the same features as before, but it puts all collections on one long screen along with your entire library. You can get to whatever section you want by scrolling up or down, and customize what is included.…
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View this video at https://macmost.com/linking-to-files-from-numbers-spreadsheets.html. There is no native function to link to a file from within a Numbers spreadsheet. But you can easily insert a file name or path. You can then use a Shortcut to jump to that file.Av MacMost
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View this video at https://macmost.com/moving-pages-or-text-around-in-mac-pages.html. When working in Pages you may want to move pages around to reorder them. The key to doing that is to use sections in Word Processing mode, or to use Page Layout mode instead, where each page is its own section.Av MacMost
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View this video at https://macmost.com/using-apple-intelligence-image-wand.html. Another image creation feature of Apple Intelligence is Image Wand. This gives you the ability to quickly create AI images in Notes on the iPhone and iPad. You can even use a sketch as the basis for the image.Av MacMost
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View this video at https://macmost.com/how-to-transcribe-audio-on-a-mac.html. A new feature in macOS Sequoia allow you to import audio files into Voice Memos or Notes and get a text transcription. You can do all file types and even videos if you convert them. You can even use Apple Intelligence to get a summary.…
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View this video at https://macmost.com/creating-qr-codes-on-your-mac.html. You can create QR codes directly on your Mac without needing to use any third-party apps or web sites. You can make QR codes for webpage links, contact information, calendar events, contact info and Wi-Fi passwords.Av MacMost
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View this video at https://macmost.com/4-ways-to-create-graphics-on-your-mac-without-third-party-apps.html. If you just need to create simple graphics and don't have a third-party app installed or the skills needed to use complex software, you can always use Pages, Keynote, Freeform or Preview. All of those come with your Mac.…
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View this video at https://macmost.com/creating-your-own-bookcase-wallpaper-for-your-iphone.html. Get creative and build your own bookcase wallpaper for your iPhone using Keynote on your Mac. Then arrange your iPhone icons to fit nicely on shelves next to other objects using the new features of iOS 18.…
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View this video at https://macmost.com/using-vocal-shortcuts-on-mac-and-iphone.html. The new Vocal Shortcuts Accessibility function on the Mac, iPhone and iPad allows you to create vocal commands that can trigger Shortcuts and other things just by speaking a few words.Av MacMost
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View this video at https://macmost.com/10-ways-to-move-files-from-one-folder-to-another-in-the-finder.html. There are many different ways to move files in the Finder, so if you think moving files is difficult or complex, check out these methods to find one that works better for you. This tutorial also includes a ton of Finder tips and tricks.…
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View this video at https://macmost.com/tame-web-pages-with-safari-distraction-control.html. The new Distraction Control feature of Safari in Sequoia, iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 allows you to remove items from a web page you are viewing.Av MacMost
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View this video at https://macmost.com/notes-on-the-new-mac-background-replacement-feature.html. You can use the new Background Replacements feature in more places than just FaceTime. You can record with it in QuickTime Player, iMovie and move. You can replace the background with any image, even just a green background to fake a green screen.…
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View this video at https://macmost.com/things-you-can-do-with-an-apple-trackpad-that-you-cant-do-with-a-mouse.html. If you use a trackpad with your Mac, whether it is the built-in one on your MacBook or the stand-alone Magic Trackpad, it can do a few more things than an Apple mouse.Av MacMost
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View this video at https://macmost.com/using-the-ipad-calculator-app.html. The new iPad Calculator app brings a native calculator to the iPad in iOS 18. But it does a lot more than just basic calculations. There is a scientific calculator mode, Math Notes, a history of past calculations and much more.…
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View this video at https://macmost.com/34-notes-about-math-notes.html. The new Math Notes feature in the macOS Sequoia and iOS 18 Notes app allows you to write out math equations and get automatic answers. Here's a deep dive into what you can do with it, like using parentheses, math functions, unit conversions, graphing and more.…
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View this video at https://macmost.com/17-tips-to-get-the-most-from-wikipedia.html. If you like looking at Wikipedia, here are some tips to help you find and read the articles there. You can change appearance settings, view article history and alternate versions, find and link to text inside an article, and much more.…
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View this video at https://macmost.com/using-the-built-in-mac-password-manager.html. The Passwords app on your Mac allows you to create, store and recall strong unique passwords to make all of your online accounts more secure. In Safari the passwords are created and filled in later without even needing to launch the app. With the Passwords app you …
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View this video at https://macmost.com/how-to-schedule-messages-on-your-iphone-or-mac.html. In iOS 18, iPadOS 18 and macOS Sequoia you can now schedule messages to be sent later. You can stack up more than one scheduled message and edit them or delete them before they are sent.Av MacMost
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View this video at https://macmost.com/cropping-imovie-picture-in-picture-overlays.html. Basic picture-in-picture overlays in iMovie need to stay the same width and height ratio as the project. But by cropping the clip in Project Media before you add it to the timeline, you can crop it as you wish.Av MacMost
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View this video at https://macmost.com/15-new-hidden-ios-18-features.html. While a lot of attention goes to new iOS 18 features, here are 15 odd and interesting new features you may find useful. There are new Vocal Shortcuts, music haptics, Phone app searching, Calculator features and more.Av MacMost
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View this video at https://macmost.com/10-hidden-features-in-macos-sequoia.html. In addition to the major new feature of macOS Sequoia, you can also now trigger the context menu with the keyboard, trigger Shortcuts with a voice command, hide what's behind you when recording video, and much more.Av MacMost
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View this video at https://macmost.com/window-tiling-in-macos-sequoia.html. With macOS Sequoia you can now tile windows to quickly snap them to halves or quarters of the screen. See all of the ways you can do this including the Menu Bar, the green button, keyboard shortcuts, and dragging. You can also combine previous window resizing options for mo…
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View this video at https://macmost.com/12-new-things-to-try-in-ios-18.html. iOS 18 for the iPhone has a lot of new features even before we get to Apple Intelligence. Try some new Home Screen looks, lock apps, schedule messages, do math in Notes and much more.Av MacMost
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View this video at https://macmost.com/whats-new-in-macos-sequoia.html. macOS Sequoia packs in a lot of new features even before Apple Intelligence is added. You have a ton of window tiling commands, a new Passwords app, Math Notes, audio transcriptions, iPhone Mirroring and more.Av MacMost
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View this video at https://macmost.com/mac-finder-go-to-folder-advanced-tips.html. A quick way to get around in the Finder is to use the Go To Folder command, especially if you like using your keyboard more than a mouse or trackpad. Here are some advanced tips that you may not know about.Av MacMost
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View this video at https://macmost.com/how-to-use-the-music-app-on-your-mac-without-subscribing-to-apple-music.html. It may seem like you need to subscribe to Apple Music to use the Music app on your Mac. But you can simply ignore Apple Music in the sidebar and search results and use it with your own purchased or ripped songs. You can also disable …
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View this video at https://macmost.com/how-to-find-out-whats-new-after-a-macos-or-app-update.html. After a macOS or app update it can be difficult to figure out what has changed. Here's how to see what's new in macOS update and also some techniques for finding out what's new in Apple and third-party apps.…
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