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Getting the Most Out Of the Notes App on Your Mac

Getting the Most Out of the Notes App on Your Mac

Apple has made significant changes and improvements to its Notes app since it first arrived on the scene. Here are some ways you can get the most out of it.

By Mahesh Makvana – Jun 13, 2016

Doo - A Fun and Delightful Reminder and To Do App for Mac and iOS

Doo – A Fun and Delightful Reminder and To Do App for Mac and iOS

Looking for a fun reminder and to-do app for both Mac and iOS? Meet Doo, an app that aims to make productivity fun for its users.

By Jeffry Thurana – Jun 12, 2016

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6 Ways to Quit an App on Your Mac

There are multiple ways to quit an app on a Mac. Here are the six ways you can use to exit out of an app on a Mac.

By Mahesh Makvana – Jun 10, 2016

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How to Switch the Control and Command Keys in Mac OS X

If you have just started using Mac and can’t get used to the Command key, here is how you can switch the Control and Command keys in Mac OS X.

By Damien Oh – Jun 4, 2016

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Easily Create and Mount an Encrypted Folder in Mac OS X with EncFSGui

Looking for a GUI tool to automate the mounting of your EncFS-encrypted folder? Check out EncFSGui for Mac OS X.

By Damien Oh – Jun 3, 2016

How to Quickly Resize Images on Your Mac

How to Quickly Resize Images on Your Mac

Did you know that you can use the built-in Automator app on your Mac to create a service to resize images to specified values? Resized images are available instantly!

By Mahesh Makvana – May 31, 2016

Alternote - A Clutter-Free and More Powerful Evernote-Based Note Taking App

Alternote – A Clutter-Free and Powerful Evernote-Based Note-Taking App For Mac OS X

Alternote is an Evernote-based note-taking and organizing app that retains your collection while giving you more features and a better writing experience.

By Jeffry Thurana – May 31, 2016

How to Set Gmail as the Default Mail App in Various Browsers on Your Mac

How to Set Gmail as the Default Mail App in Various Browsers on Your Mac

If you’re looking to open the Gmail website whenever you click on email links in various browsers on your Mac, here’s how to set the Gmail website as the default mail app.

By Mahesh Makvana – May 28, 2016

How to Convert a DOCX File to a PDF File on Your Mac

How to Easily Convert a DOCX File to PDF in Mac OS X

There are multiple ways to convert a DOCX file to a PDF file on your Mac. However, this is one the most convenient and fastest ways because it only requires right-clicking on a Word file.

By Mahesh Makvana – May 27, 2016

How to Automatically Quit or Hide Apps After Certain Period on Your Mac

How to Automatically Quit or Hide Apps After Inactivity on Your Mac

Quitter is a Mac app that helps you automatically quit the apps that have been open for some time but are not used to help free up resources. Here’s how it works.

By Mahesh Makvana – May 25, 2016

How to Schedule Emails in the Mail App for Mac

How to Schedule Emails in the Mail App on Mac

You can’t schedule emails in the Mac Mail app natively, but with a little trick and an Automator script, scheduling emails is a snap. Here’s how it’s done.

By Mahesh Makvana – May 24, 2016

How to Create a Blank Disk Image on Your Mac

How to Create a Blank Disk Image on Your Mac

Want to create a blank disk image on your Mac for your storage? This guide will help you do that so that you can add and delete files as needed.

By Mahesh Makvana – May 17, 2016

How to Create a Reminder For an Email on Your Mac

How to Create a Reminder for an Email on Your Mac

Did you know that the Mac Reminders app allows you to easily create a reminder for emails so you don’t forget about them? Here’s how to do that.

By Mahesh Makvana – May 12, 2016

How to Install Command Line Tools Without Xcode on Your Mac

How to Install Command Line Tools without Xcode on Your Mac

Want to run UNIX commands on your Mac via the Command Line Tools utilities? You can do so with our without Xcode. Here’s how to do it without.

By Mahesh Makvana – May 9, 2016

How to Remove Adobe Flash From Your Mac

How to Remove Adobe Flash from Your Mac

If you find Adobe Flash on your Mac to be a threat to the security of your machine, you can follow this guide to get that utility removed.

By Mahesh Makvana – May 8, 2016

How to Set the Default Calendar in OS X and iOS

How to Set the Default Calendar in OS X and iOS

If you have several calendars for different purposes, you may want to set one of them as the default calendar. Here’s how to set the default calendar in OS X and iOS.

By Mahesh Makvana – Apr 30, 2016

How to Lock the Notes on Your Mac

How to Lock the Notes on Your Mac

Want to keep the notes on your Mac private? Here’s how to lock them so that only you can see what’s in them and no one else.

By Mahesh Makvana – Apr 26, 2016

How to Hide a ZIP Archive in an Image File on a Mac

How to Hide a ZIP Archive in an Image File on a Mac

If you have files you don’t want nosy eyes to see on your Mac, this tutorial shows how to hide files (zip archive) inside another file (image). Users only see the image file and not the zip archive.

By Mahesh Makvana – Apr 25, 2016

How to Hide the Device Icons on the Desktop of Your Mac

How to Hide the Device Icons on a Mac Desktop

Looking to keep your Mac desktop uncluttered? One option is to hide the device icons. Here are two ways to hide them, allowing you to get them back when desired.

By Mahesh Makvana – Apr 23, 2016

How to Record the Screen of Your iPhone Using QuickTime on Your Mac

How to Record Your iPhone Screen Using QuickTime on Your Mac

If you’re looking to record your iPhone screen without using third-party apps, here’s how to do so using QuickTime on your Mac.

By Mahesh Makvana – Apr 22, 2016

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