macOS Quick Tips

Work more efficiently with macOS, the powerful operating system from Apple. Get bite-sized tips for customizing the interface, managing files, and working with applications.

Introduction

• Quick tips for working more effectively in macOS

1. General Interface Tips

• Configure the dock
• Add applications and the home folder to the dock
• Take a quick picture of your screen
• Record video of your screen
• Use Dark Mode
• Use edge snap to align windows
• Resize windows with more control
• Enlarge part of the screen
• Increase contrast or modify colors onscreen
• Change the mouse cursor size and speed
• Remove items from the menu bar
• Use Do Not Disturb to disable notifications
• Print to PDF
• Access alternate menu items with the Option key
• Switch user accounts without signing out
• Sign in with a guest account
• Use the help menu to find commands
• Set hot corners to quickly trigger specific actions
• Set a Mac to start without a password

2. File Management Tips

• Check the size of files or folders
• Show or hide file extensions
• Tag files for better searchability
• Add markup to pictures and PDF files
• Zip and unzip files
• Show or hide storage drives on the desktop or Finder

3. Managing Applications

• Set default applications
• Set which apps launch at startup
• Set whether apps reopen after restart
• Disable notifications for specific applications
• Use Spotlight to launch an application