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I made my Mac more secure by changing these 5 settings
I made my Mac more secure by changing these 5 settings – howtogeek.com
Unlike Windows, macOS doesn’t give me a persistent feeling like I’m being spied on, or my personal data is being sent to who-knows-where, but in the end, that’s just a perception. I think Apple is doing a better job when it comes to security and privacy, but there are still a few ways I like to tighten things up when I set up a new Mac.
macOS has a secret automation tool that most users never discover
macOS has a secret automation tool that most users never discover – howtogeek.com
macOS has a host of powerful automation features that many users never discover. They’ve been around for years and are hiding in menus that you use every day. They’re called Services, and are among the most flexible and underrated tools on your Mac.
How to permanently delete files without sending them to the Trash in macOS
How to permanently delete files without sending them to the Trash in macOS – howtogeek.com
The Trash in macOS is an important holding bay for your deleted files. It makes it easy to recover files that you thought you no longer needed without having to resort to a backup, and makes it almost impossible to delete something by mistake. But if you don’t want to move a file to the Trash and want to delete it instantly, you can do that as well.
13 Essential Safari Gestures Every iPhone Owner Should Know
13 Essential Safari Gestures Every iPhone Owner Should Know – howtogeek.com
When your fingers are your primary method of interacting with a browser, you can use some neat tricks to get around faster. Safari for iPhone is full of these time-savers, and they’re all fairly easy to remember.
I Mastered the Mac Finder With These 10 Shortcuts
I Mastered the Mac Finder With These 10 Shortcuts – howtogeek.com
The fastest way to do anything on your computer is with a dedicated keyboard shortcut. That includes navigating files and folders, which is where Finder shortcuts come in so handy.
Apple Has Set a Retirement Date for Intel Macs
Apple Has Set a Retirement Date for Intel Macs – howtogeek.com
Another macOS update is coming, and this is a big one. Not only is the all-new macOS 26 Tahoe delivering a completely revamped user experience, but it also brings bad news for those with an Intel-based Mac.
macOS Is Bad at Unzipping Files,
macOS Is Bad at Unzipping Files, Here’s 5 Alternative Archive Apps To Use Instead – howtogeek.com
Are you fed up with the stock macOS Archive Utility when it comes to compressing or uncompressing files? The stock app is far from the best, so here are five third-party utilities that you should try today.
How to Create a New File in macOS Finder
How to Create a New File in macOS Finder – By Bobby Jack How-To Geek
Missing functionality can be frustrating when you’re used to a particular workflow, like creating new files without having to open the associated app. Using the Shortcuts macOS app, you can fill in the blanks.
Tips for macOS Newbies From a macOS Newbie
10 Tips for macOS Newbies From a macOS Newbie – By Goran Damnjanovic How-To Geek
Have you recently switched to macOS? Me too! I’ve been using macOS for about three months now, and during that time, I’ve built a collection of tips for macOS newbies that should make your first few weeks on macOS easier and less confusing.
Mac Photos App Features You Should Be Using
10 Mac Photos App Features You Should Be Using – By Yash Wate How-To Geek
Apple’s Photos app is perfect for previewing photos and videos or applying light edits, but there’s so much more that it can do. Here are some of the other features you should definitely be using.
Not Using Your Mac’s Dictation Feature? You’re Missing Out
Not Using Your Mac’s Dictation Feature? You’re Missing Out – By Tim Brookes How-To Geek
Your Mac’s dictation feature is easy to miss but worth exploring, offering a big improvement to typing speed by letting you use your voice instead of your fingers. Here’s why (and how) you should be using it.
Customize Finder on Your Mac for a More Productive Experience
Customize Finder on Your Mac for a More Productive Experience – By Tim Brookes How-To Geek
Finder is fundamental to the macOS experience. It’s how you get around, so it should be as efficient as possible. Here’s how to make Finder work for you by tweaking a few settings.
The New Mac Mini Is Amazing
The New Mac Mini Is Amazing, Now Go and Buy the Old One – By Tim Brookes How-To Geek
The M4 Mac Mini is smaller and faster, with a new cooling system, more ports, and the same $600 price tag as the outgoing model. It’s awesome. So why would you buy the old model instead?
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How to Use Passkeys on Your iPhone, iPad, and Mac
How to Use Passkeys on Your iPhone, iPad, and Mac – By Kishan Vyas How-To Geek
Nobody likes passwords, understandably so. They’re tricky to come up with and even trickier to remember, but a new authentication method called “passkeys” could make them a thing of the past. Here’s how you can use passkeys to enjoy a password-less experience on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac.
The Best Browser for Mac Users (and Safari Alternatives)
The Best Browser for Mac Users (and Safari Alternatives) – By Tim Brookes How-To Geek
Your choice of web browser can have a big impact on your Mac experience. From integration with the services you use to power efficiency and reliability, here’s how to decide which is best for you.