How to copy text from locked PDFs in macOS
There are few things worse than trying to copy a string of text from a PDF, only to find that you can't highlight any text at all. Thankfully, bypassing a locked PDF is easy enough to do on Mac.
macOS Tips and Tricks
Bon Adamson
How to connect to FTP servers in macOS using modern apps
File Transfer Protocol is an older networking protocol for transferring files to network servers. Here's how to use it on your Mac.
Chip Loder
How to make the most of your Mac's trackpad
Whether you're one of the many MacBook users of the world, or you just prefer the Magic Trackpad to a traditional mouse, there are many ways to make the trackpad experience on a Mac even better.
How to use Force Quit and Activity Monitor to close persistent apps
No matter what you use your Mac for, there may come a time when Command + Q just doesn't cut it. For closing out those persistently frozen apps that just won't go away, there are a couple of ways to get the job done.
How to fix Universal Clipboard problems on macOS
While generally quite reliable, Apple's Universal Clipboard can sometimes stop working for no apparent reason. Here's how to fix it and get back your cross-device productivity.
Malcolm Owen
How to always have recently-opened items at your fingertips
Your most recently-opened files are easily accessible from multiple places on a Mac, making it easy to get back to them.
Charles Martin
How to keep your Mac's data safe using Time Machine
Time Machine is Apple's backup system that automatically saves your Mac's files. Here's how to use the macOS file protection feature.
How to change the volume on a Mac in small increments
If you're tired of dealing with volume that is either too loud or too quiet, here's how to increase the volume level on a Mac by a quarter of what you normally can just by using a simple keyboard shortcut.
Amber Neely
How to pause a QuickTime Player recording, and other hidden options
When recording using QuickTime Player on a Mac, it's often useful to be able to pause the recording, but the control for that is not obvious. We'll show you how to reveal and use it.
How to use Spotlight's metadata file utilities in macOS
Spotlight is Apple's smart search indexer for macOS. Here's how to use its metadata utilities to get more information about your documents.
How to revert macOS to the previous version
There are several reasons why you might want to revert to an older version of macOS than the version currently installed on a Mac. Here's how to do it.
How to use the Services menu across macOS apps
You've probably noticed the Services menu in right-clicks or the menu bar and wondered what it is. For shortcuts and more, it is a fantastic utility.
How to use Nix to install software on macOS
The Mac has several third-party package managers for installing additional software. Here's how to use the Nix package manager with macOS.
How to use the Microsoft Copilot app on macOS
AI copilots promise to ease and speed up tasks for users, making work easier in the long run. Here's how to use Microsoft's Copilot app on macOS.
How to quickly make desktop aliases from Dock apps in macOS
Apple has long provided the ability to create desktop aliases in macOS by Command-Option dragging. Here's how to do it from the macOS Dock.
How to set folder background colors in macOS's Finder
Most Mac users know familiar Finder window backgrounds, but few know you can also set Finder window backgrounds to any color you like. Here's how to do it.
How to instantly change text between upper, lower, and title case on a Mac
If you've ever found yourself needing to change the capitalization of an entire block of text at the same time, you'll know it can be mind-numbingly tedious. Thankfully, there is a way to make things easier on Mac.
How to click a greyed-out Agree button in macOS setup
If you are racing through Apple's terms and conditions during the setup of macOS, you can be stopped short by an "Agree" button that can't be clicked. Here's what to do.
William Gallagher
How to blur sensitive information in images on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac
If you're looking to share a screenshot or photo, but you don't want to expose anything too personal, here's how you can blur or otherwise censor them on your Mac, iPhone, or iPad.
How to use macOS Erase Assistant to reset your Mac
The Erase Assistant in macOS allows you to restore your Mac to its original state. Here's how to use it and get back to a fresh desktop.
