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If you’d like to access the Get Info panel for multiple files, we’ll show an easy way to view this information, without launching a window for each file.
Have you ever tried to open a file that was located in the Trash? Chances are you’ve seen the prompt which asks you to move the file out of the trash first. In this tip, we’ll show you how to quickly view the contents of fles in your trash, without restoring them.
Save yourself some time in filing your email by setting up some rules in Mail to do the sorting for you.
When you download an application from the internet, Mac OS X tags the application and informs you the first time it is launched. We’ll show you how to make sure you know the application source, helping to keep your Mac secure.
When doing a Spotlight search, you may wish to find the location of an item of interest, rather than opening it from the search results. In this tip, we’ll show you how.
Need to know the path to a file or folder? We’ll show you a few ways to display this information right in the FInder window.
Throughout your workday you’re likely opening several applications, each with several windows. In this tip, we’ll show a few ways to manage all these windows.
Find yourself using a command often, perhaps a command for which there is no keyboard shortcut? In this tip, we’ll show you how to create your very own custom keyboard shortcut.
Do you have confidential data in a PDF that you would like to secure before forwarding it to your colleagues? This tip demonstrates how to password-protect your PDFs using Preview.
The Mighty Mouse is a powerful mouse which has several customization options that allow you to more easily navigate through your workday.
If you’re checking multiple email accounts, there’s no need to manage multiple applications, or even a need to open a web browser ... you can check and manage your email from multiple accounts in Mail.
When sending an email message, you may wish to Blind Carbon Copy (BCC) some individuals. It’s easy to do in Mail.
Selecting an entire email conversation one message at a time? In this tip, we’ll show you how to select and group entire email conversations.
When using Safari to browse the web, you may be opening multiple tabs to view a collection of websites. In this tip, we’ll show you how to bookmark a collection of open tabs.
Spaces allows you to create and manage multiple workspaces in Mac OS X. In this tip, we’ll demonstrate how you can easily move individual and related windows between spaces.
We often need to type special characters into documents, characters such as the copyright or trademark symbols. In this tip, we’ll show you how to quickly access and insert them.
In this tip, we’ll show you a few different ways to manipulate your Mac’s volume output.
When searching for information using the Help menu item, you can literally be pointed in the right direction.
With a Guest account on your computer, you can allow friends and colleagues to use your system without fear of their tracks being left behind.
Often you’ll hear about a cool keyboard shortcut, but you’re not sure which keys to use. In this tip, we’ll define the common keys to use these shortcuts.
Spotlight is a great tool to help you find information on your computer. In this tip, we’ll show you how to perform an advanced Spotlight search.
Mail allows you to subscribe to RSS feeds and read them in your inbox. In this tip, we’ll show you how to organize your RSS feeds into folders.
In this tip, we’ll show you how to recall where a file was downloaded from, whether it be from the internet or via an iChat file transfer.
You’re likely working with several applications at once for most of your workday. Keeping track of all your open windows can be a task all on its own. We’ll show you how to stay organized using Spaces.
We’ll show you to create copies and aliases of files by using modifier keys while dragging and dropping.
Many documents you create are valuable enough that you want to make sure they aren’t accidentally modified or deleted. In this tip, we’ll show you how to secure your documents.
With your own custom search criteria, you can create some meaningful Smart folders that you can access quickly in any Finder window.
Preview is a powerful application included with Mac OS X. In this tip, we’ll show you how to use Preview to make quick adjustments to images.
In this tip, we’ll show you how to create a numbered or bulleted list when composing an email message.
In this tip, we’ll show you how to adjust the settings on your portable computer to get the most out of your battery.
In this tip, we’ll show you how to restrict Spotlight from indexing selected folders or files, so that your search results are more meaningful to you.
Does your morning routine involve reading the same collection of websites? In this tip, we’ll show you how to organizing your bookmarks in Safari to launch multiple tabs with a single click.
The task of backing up your system is virtually effortless with Time Machine. We’ll show you how to restrict Time Machine from backing up selected folders or files, saving space and time.
Preview is a powerful application, allowing you to manipulate PDFs in many ways. In this tip, we’ll show you how to merge the contents of two separate PDF files.
Getting rid of sensitive data in a secure manner - these days we all have to do it. We’ll show you how to delete items securely from your Trash and from an external drive.
Learning and accessing "special" or international characters is simple with the Keyboard Viewer built into Mac OS X.
While browsing the web, you may find yourself ending up with multiple browser windows, each with multiple tabs. Let us show you how easy it is to manage all of those open webpages using Safari.
Working with PDFs on a Mac is even more powerful with Leopard. With Preview, you now have the ability to easily annotate documents. Watch this tip to find out more.
iChat is great for instant text and video-based communication. What you might not have explored is iChat’s ability to send large files directly to your buddies.
Mac OS X has many built-in ways to interact with and create PDF files. When browsing the web, you can now view PDFs right in your browser - no need to launch a separate application.
Mac OS X’s built-in dictionary can be accessed in a variety of ways, so it’s readily available to you. Added bonus: Dictionary also now pulls in information from Wikipedia.
You turn to Spotlight to quickly find things on your computer. Did you know that you can also use Spotlight for simple calculations and to get dictionary definitions?
Keynote builds beautiful presentations. With a variety of different export options, you can be sure that your presentation is ready to share no matter what type of system you’re using.
Apple’s Mail is not only a great app to manage your email and to-do lists, you can also use it to manage the RSS feeds you subscribe to.
When sorting through multiple files in a folder, you may have a hard time identifying the file of interest without launching an application to open it. With Quick Look, you can look inside any document without launching an application.
It’s easy to start an interactive screen sharing session to see and control other Macs on your network. Here’s how.
Leopard introduces the Stack to the Dock, providing you with a unique way to organize documents and applications. If you’d like to create your own custom stack, check out this tip.
When you open a file, an application launches along with it, but it may not be the application you want to associate with the file. In this tip, we’ll show you how to manage these file associations.
While browsing through your email messages, you may wish to create a To-Do item for yourself. Leopard brings enhancements to Mail that make this an easy task. Watch and see.
Have you ever closed a Safari browser window with multiple open tabs? If you’d like to return back to the same tabs, this tip will show you how.
Reorder, rotate, extract and insert pages in PDFs using the latest enhancements to Preview in Leopard. Check it out.
It’s easy to launch the Google Map for any address in Address Book to plan your route for your meeting. Here’s how.
Have a file that’s too large to send over email? Send the file to your colleagues wirelessly using Bonjour, built right into iChat. See how it’s done.
In an email message, Mail automatically detects text fragments like appointments, addresses and time-sensitive information. With a click, you can create a new contact, map an address, or create an iCal event, without leaving Mail.
If you’re using a shared Mac computer to check on personal or private information online, you may not want Safari to save information about your page history or transactions. Check out how to browse the web in private.
Shapes are easy to create in Pages and Keynote. If you want even more control of how your document’s shapes are created, check this out.
If you have a Mac portable, you’ll be happy to know that you can use the delete key to delete both backwards and forwards from the cursor position. See how.
With Keynote or Pages, you can replace old images with new ones that keep the same border, shadow or opacity settings that you applied previously. Check it out.
Save a tree (and some dollars too). Learn print options for your Keynote presentations that can reduce over-use of ink and paper.
If you need to send out a letter to multiple people in your Address Book, Pages and Mac OS X make the process simple and fast.
Zooming in and out of your Excel spreadsheet or Word document is fast with a scroll wheel or scrolling trackpad. See how it’s done.
If you’re working in Keynote or Pages, you can create a default shape, table or chart that’s formatted exactly as you want, for use in other projects. Here’s how.
When you copy and paste text into a document, it’s easy to choose whether you want to paste or leave out style along with the text. Check it out.
Is your desktop getting a bit unruly? Here are some fast and easy ways to organize your files and clean up your workspace.
There are some great keyboard shortcuts that can speed up your web browsing experience. Check them out here.
When you create marketing materials on a Mac, all of your logos, photos, and other crucial business assets can be placed right at your fingertips. Watch how easy it is.
If an image file is too large to send, you can actually reduce the image size right from inside Mail and send it on its way. Here’s how it works.
Is your PowerPoint presentation starting to feel a bit stale? Simply import it into Keynote and watch your audience wake up and take notice. Here’s how.
Need to recreate that perfect color in your document or graphic? It’s simple to store a color so you can use it later, without having to hunt and peck.
With a simple keyboard shortcut, you can enlarge or reduce the font size in applications like Mail and Safari. Here’s how.
Did you know you can use your Apple Remote to navigate Keynote presentations and put your computer to sleep? Check it out.
Need a screen shot to use in a presentation or send to a co-worker? Here are 3 easy ways to capture screen images.
A Dictionary and Thesaurus are always nearby when you’re writing in an Apple application. Here’s the easiest way to find the definition or word you need.
Did you know that your favorite font is always just a click away? Here’s how to set it up.
The Dock isn’t the only place you can put the applications and documents you need to access quickly. Try these other locations.
Inspectors help you make quick changes to your projects. But did you know that you can access more than one Inspector at the same time? Here’s how.
Need to demo a website or application during a presentation? Keynote lets you jump in and out of your slideshow without ever revealing the slides or presenter notes to the audience. Check it out.
You can effortlessly turn your documents into PDF files and share them with anyone on a Mac or PC. Watch how easy it is.