Mac 2023, December

Not every macOS user knows that there is a hidden Develop menu in the stock Safari browser. In this article, we will talk about the capabilities of this section.What's the Develop menu in Safari on Mac for?First of all, this menu will be useful for web developers who need access to code, various options for displaying pages, disabling content, and so on

Users who actively use the Dashboard, after upgrading to OS X El Capitan, did not see the usual additional desktop with widgets.Apparently, there were not so many active users of Dashboard, since Apple decided to abandon this feature by default

On the pages of our site, we have already talked about the main innovations in OS X El Capitan - the new desktop operating system for Mac. However, quite a lot of small ones have remained unnoticed, but from this no less interesting functions that you should definitely know about and which you need to use

It's a pleasure to work with a Mac … as long as you don't have to transfer movies, music or photos from your USB stick. It happens that external disks recorded on Windows do not display their contents on Mac computers - and vice versa, USB flash drives written on Mac cannot be read under Windows

Almost every Mac user sooner or later encounters the problem described below - the inability to edit data stored in the Windows NTFS file system . There are plenty of ways to bypass this limitation, and in this article we will consider the main ones

PhraseExpress is a Mac application that does almost the same thing as the TextExpander we reviewed earlier. Both programs can be considered advanced auto-correctors. You define a keyboard shortcut as a macro, and the application, when it detects such a combination, replaces it with a whole block of data (text, image, links)

Surely many Mac users are faced with the need to enter a specific character (like , ⇧, ⌃, ⌘, or ⌥) that is not located on the keyboard. You have to look for this symbol on the network, copy and paste into the required document, repeating this routine action over and over again. The devel

In 2016, Apple introduced its own APFS file system for use on all flash drives, but many users have problems with this format. For example, when trying to install the latest macOS on a new external SSD to speed up your computer.The essence of the problemSo, when purchasing an SSD or other drive, the user sometimes needs to format it into APFS format, which is necessary, in particular, to install macOS on an external drive

As great and self-contained as macOS is, some of its users need to use Windows from time to time. Someone wants to play, but someone needs to work in specialized programs, which simply do not have analogues for the Mac. And just the desire to diversify the working environment can be understood - it is so interesting to look at the evolution of Windows and its new features

Graphic editors are not only used by professionals. Often, ordinary users who need to retouch photos, change their size, etc., turn to the help of this kind of software. Such actions do not require extensive functionality, but it is highly desirable to have the most simple interface

A long tap on any text element in iOS leads to the opening of an auxiliary menu, with which you can copy, paste, cut or perform some other useful action. The feature is definitely useful and convenient, so why not transfer it to Mac? PopClip makes it possible

Having the Dock in macOS lets you get rid of the many application shortcuts on your desktop. Often this does not apply to documents, multimedia files and other information that we clutter up the space with. This issue is solved by installing the useful Declutter utility, which we will discuss in more detail in this article

Not so long ago, Mac users suffered from a shortage of good games made or optimized for the macOS platform. Much more successful in this regard was the fate of the owners of Windows-PCs, who have never been deprived of high-profile novelties in the gaming industry

The choice of the operating system is a personal matter. However, it's no secret that Apple macOS has a number of unique features that Windows users can only dream of.10 years ago, Apple launched its Get A Mac ad campaign, a series of commercials in which David Mitchell and Robert Webb discussed the merits and demerits of the Windows and macOS platforms

As part of the WWDC 2016 developer conference, a new version of Apple's desktop operating system, macOS Sierra, was presented. We present to your attention an overview of the key features of the new operating system for Mac computers.NameApple developers did not pass by the ongoing leapfrog in the naming of the company's software products, and changed OS X to a more acceptable name for all Mac users - macOS

Apparently, the company Apple is trying to compete with Dropbox and Google Drive, as evidenced by the recent decline in the price of an extra bed in the iCloud Drive . In this article, we'll show you how to get started using Apple's new cloud storage

If you are an active person and travel a lot around the city / country, then you probably forgot your personal belongings at least once. In theory, one of such “disappearances” can be your MacBook (iMac or another Apple computer)! Meanwhile, there is an easy way to make the person who found the computer quickly understand how to contact you

The history of the formation of the personal computer market has developed in such a way that most modern Mac owners previously used computers based on the Windows operating system. Hence, there are a number of consequences - many newly-minted "makovodov" do not even know about some of the simplest functions of their computers

Users who recently purchased the Mac, will be useful to know the shortcut keys on the keyboard, allowing more quickly to work with the Mac OS the X . Note that for newbies, Apple's keyboard may seem confusing at first glance, since it differs significantly from PC keyboards

Modern browsers are gradually becoming overgrown with additional features. This is why they can be called resource intensive applications. The popular Google Chrome is no exception. Many users have come to terms with the fact that they have to close additional browser tabs in order to free up RAM for an acceptable system speed

For those who use a Mac as their work tool, Mail is usually the main application for communicating via email. Built into macOS, this utility offers flexible features that make it useful even for professionals.Are you surprised? Perhaps you just didn't have the time to explore all the features of a seemingly simple application, or you are just a novice Mac user

Starting with OS X 10.9 Mavericks, owners of Mac and Apple TV set-top boxes have the ability to wirelessly display images from their computers directly to the TV screen using the AirDisplay function. However, for this, it was necessary to use exclusively the mirroring mode, which did not allow broadcasting a single video without displaying the entire screen

The presentation of the two operating systems iOS 8 and OS X Yosemite from Tim Cook, Craig Federighi and other invited experts took nearly 2 hours but even at that time they did not name all the features and innovations of the new OS. Enthusiasts and reviewers now and then find hidden opportunities in both mobile and desktop platforms

Often we run some task on Mac that doesn't require our presence and move away from the computer. You can turn off the display to save energy, but how do you prevent your Mac from falling asleep and interrupting a process? In this article, we will answer this question

The history of Apple laptop computers goes back 25 years - PowerBook, iBook, and now, as the crown of creation, MacBook. True, it all started a little earlier, because back in 1989 the company released the Mac Portable, which it would have preferred to forget about

From banal "pictures to attract attention" to visual illustrations when creating instructions and conducting master classes. The GIF format by its very existence confirms the old truth about "it is better to see once" and for this reason it is worth adopting the technology

If you often work with text editing, then it is high time to learn some useful keyboard shortcuts that will simplify work in popular text editors such as Pages, Ulysses, TextEdit, Byword and others.Page Up and Page Down (like on a Windows PC

Putting your computer to sleep is undoubtedly a useful and frequently used option. Thanks to the lock and sleep mode, you can continue working almost instantly from the moment you left off. There are several ways to lock your Mac. We recommend that you familiarize yourself with each and choose the most convenient one for yourself

Owners of iOS devices and Mac computers who often use the AirDrop wireless file sharing function (guide) have noticed that all files are automatically saved in the Downloads folder. While this makes a lot of sense, folder options cannot be configured and files can get lost among emails and other downloaded objects

For some, a branded manipulator without a ponytail is the love of life, for others it is an indispensable tool when working in the same Final Cut Pro X. Journalist of the iDownloadblog portal Jeff Benjamin is one of the latter and offers his opinion on the new mouse from Apple

Every owner of an iPhone, iPad or Mac knows about the existence of Apple's proprietary Internet service iCloud, but most users are content with only a small part of the cloud's capabilities. In this article, we will talk about the full functionality of iCloud and how to use it

Switching to an Apple mouse? Magic Mouse is not only “point and click” familiar to everyone from childhood, but also gestures: touching and swiping (swipes). So, part of the capabilities of the "apple" mouse from the uninitiated person is either hidden or may confuse him. Her

MacOS has always differed from its “window” counterpart by much more ergonomic interface. For example, on Windows the action “create a folder and move the selected files there” is not as convenient as on a Mac.One of the features of the standard macOS Finder is the ability to conveniently add files to a folder.How to

Starting with El Capitan, Apple's computer operating system gained the ability to automatically hide and show the menu bar (where the clock is, Wi-Fi / Bluetooth icons, etc.).Adepts of computer minimalism can safely open champagne! After all, now they can configure the automatic disappearance of not only the Dock (which can be done a long time ago), but also the always "sticking out" from the top of the menu bar

In this article, we have collected a few tricks that will make working with the Notification Center on Mac (macOS) easier and more productive. Perhaps even after reading this material, you will use it more often.How do I enable Do Not Disturb?

Quite often, Mac users are faced with the following problem - how to return the computer to factory settings, resetting all user information, and reinstall the operating system "clean". Instructions for this process are presented below.Mac, like most other devices from Apple, is designed for personal use

One of the simplest and at the same time quite convenient utilities for tracking currency rates on macOS is the solution "Be in the know" from the Russian programmer Alexander Logach.Download Stay on top for Mac (Mac App Store).It was created for Mac computers and, unlike similar programs, does not have its own window with detailed reports and statistics

On Tuesday, September 20, Apple released the final build of macOS Sierra with a host of useful new features. One of them is the ability to watch video in "Picture-in-Picture" mode.This function allows you to “unhook” the video from the player and move it in a separate window (you can change its size) to any place on the screen. Thi

Starting with Mac OS X Yosemite, Apple offered simplified functionality for the buttons to close, maximize, and minimize program windows. On Mac, these buttons are traditionally located in the upper left corner of the program window. Clicking on the green window zoom button in applications that do not support macOS full screen mode will cause the window to simply enlarge to its maximum size

OS X, and all Apple technology in general, is famous for its functions for people with disabilities. In addition to the default monitor settings (or monitors, if you have more than one), your Mac may suggest you customize advanced display settings