This minHour teaches you how to create and manage virtual sticky notes on your Mac. Just like the sticky-backed Post It notes you can attach to your desk or monitor, the Stickies app can help you remember bits of information like phone numbers, appointments, and URLs. Creating a Sticky Note Open Finder. It’s the two-toned … Read more
The Terminal is an application inside all Macs. It might be intimidating at first, because it’s not as intuitive as the usual user interface, but it offers a lot of neat features, and you can use it do a lot of things that you would otherwise do manually on your system.This article will show you … Read more
Adding a Sticky Note to your Mac’s desktop makes it easy to find the notes you need, when you need them. We’ll show you how to create desktop Sticky Notes, as well as how to add Sticky Notes to the Dashboard in older versions of macOS. Creating a Dashboard Sticky Note Re-enable the Dashboard if … Read more
By default, your Mac will attempt to join the Wi-Fi network that it was most recently connected to. However, Apple makes it easy for you to change your default Wi-Fi network and even remove networks that you no longer wish to use. Opening Your Wi-Fi Preferences Click on the Apple logo. The Apple logo is … Read more
If you have a lot of old documents and files taking up space on your computer, you can compress them into an archive to save space. Mac OS X allows you to compress files directly from the operating system. You can also download third-party compression software that may be more effective. Follow this guide to … Read more
Since it’s very easy to get in touch with someone (via calls, instant messaging, app alerts etc), it’s also very easy to get distracted. Focus Mode, a new feature for Macs running macOS Monterey, is an extension of Do No Disturb that helps you limit distractions and notifications while you work. This minHour article will … Read more
Do you want to block or unblock websites on a Mac? Blocking certain websites can keep you productive during the workday, or minimize the chance of your child finding adult content. You can create a website “blacklist” for your Mac in several ways. While the built-in Parental Control options are the easiest to use, you … Read more
This minHour will show you how to remove the stand from your iMac so you can install another kind of mount. When you buy an iMac, you have the option to buy it with a VESA mount adapter, or you can buy the mount/mount adapter from another retail location if you intend on using it … Read more
To change the scroll direction for your Mac’s trackpad, click the Apple menu → click System Preferences → click Scroll & Zoom → toggle the Natural scroll direction on or off. Trackpad Scrolling Click the Apple menu. Click System Preferences. If a submenu opens instead of System Preferences, click the Show All button at the … Read more
You can set your Mac’s desktop background to any image saved to a common image format. This only takes a second from Finder, Safari, or Photos. Use System Preferences instead if you want more control over the display. Quick and Easy Desktop Background Right click the image file. This is the fastest way to set … Read more
If you’re a fan of Apple, there is no better way to get involved than to always test new Apple products before they are released to the general public. ALWAYS. Unfortunately, hardware testing, like for iPhones and iPads, is restricted to employees at Apple headquarters, but software testing is open to the general public. You … Read more
Do you have a file on your Mac that you are unable to delete? It’s possible the file may be locked. You can easily unlock a file using the Finder, and some applications allow you to lock and unlock a file from within the app the file is associated with. It’s also possible that the … Read more
If you have a file on your PC or Mac that ends with .TAR, it’s an archive file that typically contains one or more files or folders that need to be unpacked. If the file’s name ends with .TGZ or .TAR.GZ, the file is not only archived in the TAR format, but also compressed, which … Read more
This minHour teaches you how to open the Terminal (command prompt) application in macOS using Launchpad, Spotlight, or Finder. Terminal gives you access to the Unix part of macOS so you can manage files, edit settings, and run scripts using text commands. Using Launchpad Open Launchpad. It’s the silver icon in the Dock that looks … Read more
This minHour teaches you how to move files from one Mac computer onto another Mac computer. Using AirDrop Turn on Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for both Macs. In order to use AirDrop, both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth must be enabled on both of your Macs: Wi-Fi — Click the “Wi-Fi” icon in your Mac’s menu bar, then … Read more
Connecting your Mac to a server is an ideal way to copy files directly from one Mac to another, share large files, or access files from another network. You can connect to nearly any Mac or Windows server on your network as long as the server has file sharing enabled. This minHour teaches you how … Read more
When you visit a website, there’s a good chance that it’s saving your browsing patterns on your device. This information, known most commonly as “cookies,” allows websites to personalize their data to fit your specific needs. While cookies have gotten a bad rap in the media, they can actually help you find exactly what you’re … Read more
This minHour will show you how to change what different apps can access on a Mac. Steps Click on the Apple icon. It’s the Apple logo at the top left corner of the menu bar. Click System Preferences. Click the “Security & Privacy” icon. The icon is shaped like a house. Click Privacy. Click on … Read more
This minHour teaches you how to print double-sided pages on a Mac computer. In order to print double-sided pages automatically, you must have a printer that is compatible with duplex printing. If your printer is not capable of printing double-sided, you can print the pages one at a time and manually reinsert the pages in … Read more
This minHour teaches you how to install AltStore, an alternative to Apple’s mobile App Store. AltStore allows you to install apps and games that you can’t find on the official App Store without having to jailbreak your iPhone or iPad. In addition to acting as a store, AltStore also allows you to sideload apps (IPA … Read more