8 new features in iOS 14 you’re really going to love By Bryan Clark published 1 November 20 It’s safe to say that this might be its best update so far.
How to install Python on macOS By Bryan Clark published 24 October 20 Python is easy to install and use, and year-after-year it remains one of the most popular coding languages. Here’s how to install Python’s standard library on any PC running macOS.
How to compress a JPEG on macOS using Preview By Bryan Clark published 17 October 20 Shrink large images down to size with a powerful tool built right in to every PC running macOS: Preview
How to backup (and restore) your desktop icons By Bryan Clark published 11 October 20 Desktop icons are a very personal thing. Here’s how to make sure that you, or someone else, can’t mess with them
How to install plugins for Apple Mail By Bryan Clark published 4 October 20 Beef up your Apple Mail experience with third-party plugins
How to enable or disable hot corners on macOS By Bryan Clark published 21 September 20 Hot corners allow you to assign a specific action to each corner of your screen. To activate them, simply move the mouse into that corner.
How to change the default screenshot save location By Bryan Clark published 14 September 20 Apple’s default screenshot tool is one of the best I’ve ever used. It’s effective, but simple, and there’s little to complain about. But who likes a desktop full of screenshots?
How to change folder icons or color on a Mac By Bryan Clark published 8 September 20 Organize your folders with new colors and icons
How to change the text on your macOS lock screen By Bryan Clark published 31 August 20 Apple users can pick their own wallpaper, photo, and text to display on the lock screen. Here’s how it’s done.
macOS Big Sur: Everything we’re excited about By Bryan Clark published 23 August 20 Apple promises nearly 100 updates to the biggest macOS version in years, and the first iteration of macOS 11. Here are all the features worth talking about.
How to batch rename files in macOS By Bryan Clark published 22 August 20 Importing photos from an external source usually results in some rather long and complex file names. You can change these into something more recognizable using built-in tools found in Finder.
How to securely wipe and prepare your Mac for sale (or recycling) By Bryan Clark published 15 August 20 Selling your Mac should always start with a thorough wipe to erase sensitive data -- whether files, photos, or text documents -- and log out of commonly used apps and services.
How to enable (or disable) the two finger right-click on macOS By Bryan Clark published 10 August 20 Two finger clicking takes a bit of practice, but it’s worth it
How to change icons for any app on a Mac By Bryan Clark published 3 August 20 Replace those boring, generic icons with something better
How to view the battery levels for Bluetooth devices in macOS By Bryan Clark published 27 July 20 Bluetooth hardware requires careful monitoring to ensure you don’t get stuck with a dead battery at the most inopportune time.
How to add a location bar to Finder on macOS By Bryan Clark published 20 July 20 Today we’ll add a location bar to display under the filename of each file in Finder.
How to highlight the mouse cursor on macOS By Bryan Clark last updated 11 April 22 Mac users have a few options to customize the mouse cursor. We'll walk you through all the ways you can highlight the mouse cursor in macOS.
How to take a timed or delayed screenshot in macOS By Bryan Clark published 5 July 20 For those times you’d really like to complete an action before snapping the screen grab.
How to permanently unhide the User Library folder in macOS By Bryan Clark published 28 June 20 A quick switch in another menu leaves it visible by default at all times.
How to move the Spotlight search bar on macOS By Bryan Clark published 21 June 20 If you’d like to move the default positioning of the Spotlight search bar, you’re in luck.
How to restart the Touch Bar on macOS By Bryan Clark published 15 June 20 If your Touch Bar is freezing or misbehaving, it doesn’t take much to quickly restart it.
How to instantly hide your active window in macOS By Bryan Clark published 7 June 20 How to instantly hide your active window in macOS.
How to change the screensaver in macOS By Bryan Clark published 31 May 20 Apple offers a variety of options for customizing your screensaver.
How to change your administrator password in macOS By Bryan Clark published 25 May 20 It’s never a bad idea to periodically change the password on your MacBook.
How to pin Device Manager to the Start Menu By Bryan Clark published 12 April 20 Unlike pinning an app, pinning Device Manager is not straightforward. Here is a roundabout way in which you can make it happen.