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How to Show the Current Path in Finder on Your Mac

By default, the Finder app on Mac does not show the full path in its title bar. If you want to change that, here’s how to show the current path in Finder.

How to Download and Perform a Clean Install of OS X El Capitan

If you’re looking to download and perform a clean install of OS X El Capitan on your Mac, this installation guide will take you through the process.

How to Hide the OS X El Capitan Update Banner in the Mac App Store

Apple has been showing the El Capitan banner in the App Store. If you are not ready to upgrade, you can hide that banner from appearing in the App Store.

How to Add a Recent Items Stack to Your Dock in OS X

In addition to customizing the Mac Dock to your liking by adding/removing application shortcuts, you can also add a Recent Items stack to it. Here’s how.

How to Join Images Vertically or Horizontally on Your Mac

If you want to join images either vertically or horizontally, you can use the built-in Preview app on your Mac to do so. Here’s how it’s done.

Set the Apple Watch Clock Face as the Screen Saver on Your Mac

Are you a fan of Apple Watch? If so, you can now add the Apple Watch Clock Face as a screen saver on your Mac. It’s quite simple and stylish. Here’s how.

How to Launch an App Using a Keyboard Shortcut on Your Mac

If you would prefer to launch apps on your Mac using a keyboard shortcut, this tutorial will show you how to do that utilizing Quicksilver.

Edit the Favorites Sidebar in Finder in OS X

Do you frequently use the Favorites sidebar in the Finder app on your Mac? If so, you may want to edit it whenever you’d like. Here’s how to do that.

How to Create Windows 10 USB Installer in Mac

If you need to create a Windows 10 USB installer in Mac, here is how you can do it.

Loose Leaves for Mac Lets You Instantly Generate a Web Page From Markdown Text

Loose Leaves for Mac lets you generate a unique web page from highlighted Markdown text & gives you complete control over the content. Here’s how to use it.

How to Organize Your Apps Using LaunchPad in OS X

Launchpad on Mac allows you to manage and organize your apps just like you would on an iPad or iPhone. Here are some tips to help you make the most of it.

How to Remove the Time Stamp From Screenshot File Names on Your Mac

Do you wish for a way to remove the lengthy time stamp from screenshot file names on your Mac? Keep reading to find out how..

How to Hide Apple Music in iTunes on Your Mac

If you’re someone who isn’t ready to adopt Apple Music, there’s a way to hide Apple Music and remove it from iTunes on your Mac. This tutorial shows how.

How to Resize Multiple Images at Once on Your Mac

If you want to resize multiple images in one go on your Mac, you can do so using the built-in Preview app. Here’s how it’s done.

Open Current Tab of Chrome in Firefox with Keyboard Shortcut [Mac OS X]

Are you looking for ways to easily open a current tab of Chrome in Firefox? Here’s a simple trick that you can use in Mac OS X.

7 Things You Can Do with the Option Key on Your Mac

The Option key on the Mac isn’t an ordinary key; it gives added functionality. Here are 7 things you can do with the option key to boost everyday tasks.

Add a Power Chime to Your Mac Via the Terminal

The power chime is a feature in the new Macbook. Using Terminal you can get the chime to sound when you plug in your Mac to your power outlet. Here’s how.

Running Pepakura Designer on a Mac to Make Papercraft

Pepakura Designer 3 is a popular Windows program for making real world papercraft models from 3D digital models. Here’s how to get it running on Mac.

How to Encrypt Your Files with CloudFogger in Windows/Mac

CloudFogger can easily encrypt your files in Windows and Mac. It can also be used to encrypt Dropbox files. Here’s how to use it.

Interesting Mac Apps to Quickly Search and Send GIFs

If you’re a fan of GIFs & looking for a quick & easy way to search and send GIF files on your Mac, here are two apps (plus a bonus Chorme extension) to help.

How to Make Music on Your Mac with Minimal Latency

Making music on Mac is easy but sometimes suffers due to the speed of your system. In this article we show how to reduce latency and make your music flow.

Want to Know When That App Was Installed? Here’s How [Mac]

Often while troubleshooting you may need to know when an app was installed on your Mac. Luckily, it’s easy to find that out. Here’s how it’s done.

Set Plain Text as the Default in TextEdit on Your Mac

Use TextEdit on Mac? If the majority of your work requires documents without formatting, you should set plain text as the default text mode. Here’s how.

How to Open Your Current Safari Webpage in Chrome With a Single Click

What if there was a way for you to quickly open your current Safari webpage in the Google Chrome browser on your Mac with a single-click? Luckily, there is!

How to Get iPhoto Working Again in OS X Yosemite

iPhoto is no longer the only photo management app for Mac. With OS X Yosemite, you have a new app called Photos. Want to get iPhoto back? Keep reading.

How to Assign Gestures to Any App on Your Mac

The trackpad on your Mac supports many gestures. Luckily, an app called Riverflow lets you assign even more gestures to keyboard shortcuts. Check it out.

10 Mac Terminal Commands You Should Know

One of the best ways to get the most out of Terminal is to learn what it can do. Here are ten terminal commands for Mac that you should know.

How to Quickly Find Keyboard Shortcuts for Any App on Your Mac

Most Mac apps have many keyboard shortcuts that can save time and boost productivity if you know them. To quickly find out what they are, try this app.

How to Remove EXIF Data from Images on Your Mac

When sharing images on the Internet, you may want to remove EXIF data (or metadata) for privacy and security reasons. Here’s how to do that on a Mac.

HazeOver for Mac: Improve Your Productivity By Focusing on What Matters

HazeOver for Mac helps get rid of distractions & focuses on the current task by highlighting the front window and fading out background windows. Check it out.

How to Get the Most Out of Alfred’s Powerpack Upgrade

Using the Mac launcher Alfred? If so, you may be wondering if the Powerpack upgrade is worth purchasing. We’ll help you decide by explaining the benefits.

How to Set a Screen Saver as the Desktop Background on Your Mac

What if there was a way for you to set an animated screen saver as the desktop background on your Mac? Luckily, there is. Read on to find out how.

How to Use Processing to Make Interactive Art

Processing is a computer language used to make generative & interactive art. Let’s see how the band The Sinatra Test used it on a Mac to create an album cover.

How to Enable Dark Mode in OS X Yosemite

Dark Mode in OS X Yosemite lets you change the look and feel of the menu bar and dock, giving both elements a darker appearance. Here’s how to enable it.

How to Change the DNS Servers Using Terminal on Your Mac

Using Terminal to change the DNS servers has its advantages. It’s also very useful when troubleshooting. Here is how you can easily do that on your Mac.

Viewing 3D Movies on a Mac Without a 3D Display

If you don’t have a 3D display, but still want to watch 3D movies, here are a few ways to watch them on your Mac without paying for expensive new equipment.

How to Batch Rename Files in OS X Yosemite

Did you know that there’s a batch renaming feature embedded into the Finder app on OS X Yosemite? Read on to learn how to easily batch rename files on Mac.

5 Apps to Help You Block Distractions and Be Productive [Mac]

Sometimes being productive isn’t the easiest thing. If you’re looking to block distractions and get more done, these 5 Mac apps can help with that.

OS X El Capitan – What’s New?

Apple presented its latest version of OS X, El Capitan, at WWDC. Let’s check out what’s new with this latest release.

How to View and Access the “Library” Folder in OS X

Apple doesn’t make it easy to access the library folder in your account. So, here’s how you can access it in OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion using Finder.

Installing Kodi to Turn Your Mac Into a Media Center

Kodi began as an open source alternative to set-top boxes. Now it can be a TV box, movie box or streaming audio/video player. Here’s how to set it up on Mac.

Want to Find Out Where That Photo Was Taken? Here’s How [Mac]

If you have geotagged photos on your Mac and want to know exactly where they were captured, you can do so using the built-in Preview app. Here’s how.

Apple’s “Dark Jedi” Exploit Explained

One vulnerability called the Dark Jedi exploit has managed to slip through the cracks and has affected older Apple computers. This is what it is all about.

6 Useful Apps You Should Have in Your Menu Bar [Mac]

The Mac menu bar lets you quickly access various functions regardless of what app you’re in. Here are 6 useful menu bar apps that will truly come in handy.

12 Keyboard and Multitouch Gesture Tricks on Mac to Improve Your Productivity

In this article we share a handful of keyboard shortcuts and multitouch gestures for Mac users to use while working towards seamless switching and navigation.

6 of the Fastest Ways to Create a Short Link in Chrome, Mac, iOS and Android

Short links are prettier than regular links and often customizable. Looking for the fastest ways to create short links on various platforms? Read on!

Scanning Your Mac for Viruses: Why It’s Important

In this article we do a case study on a recent Mac problem and explain why checking for viruses is more important for Mac users than other platforms.

How to Find and Delete Duplicate Photos on a Mac

If you have a large amount of photos on your Mac, it can be hard to keep them organized. This guide shows how to easily find and delete duplicate photos.

How to Extract an Image from a Pages Document on Mac

If you use the Pages app on a Mac, you probably know that you can’t directly extract an image from a document. These workarounds will allow you to do that.

How to Enable Paper Tape in the Native Calculator App For Mac

One hidden feature of the Calculator app for Mac is that it has a paper tape that shows numbers you’ve entered that can be saved & printed. Here’s how.

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