How to turn on Do Not Disturb mode in macOS
Do Not Disturb has been a feature of Apple devices since iOS 6, but Apple has since brought the feature to macOS. Here's how to use it.
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Andrew Orr
How to use Hot Corners in macOS
Apple's macOS can perform actions without needing to press a button, by moving your cursor to a corner. Here's how to get started with Hot Corners in macOS.
Malcolm Owen
How to combine Spaces & Stage Manager in macOS Ventura
It's so common to be overloaded with windows and documents in macOS that Apple gives us two separate ways to cope — but there's nothing to stop you from combining the new Stage Manager with the old Spaces to great effect. Here's how.
William Gallagher
How to use Summarize in macOS to shorten documents
The Mac has a built-in tool to summarize long documents and generate a shorter, more concise version. Here's how to use it.
How to use Studio Light in macOS Ventura for video apps
Continuity Camera will arrive in macOS Ventura soon, and it includes visual effects to improve background and lighting of live video. Here's how to use it.
How to take advantage of Safari Tab Groups in macOS Ventura
Tab Groups gain new capabilities in macOS Ventura thanks to Focus Modes and SharePlay. Here's how to set them up and get the most out of the feature.
Wesley Hilliard
How to force quit an application in macOS
Not all macOS applications run smoothly, with some running into troubles that prevent you from quitting it. Here's how you can use force quit an app to stop it from running when nothing else works.
How to show timestamps in Messages in macOS Monterey and iOS 15
Other than on the initial notification, Messages doesn't tell you the time that a message arrived. Here's how to read the timestamps of your Messages on your iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
Amber Neely
How to test macOS Ventura without risking your data
Rather than paying for a developer account or using the public beta program, users can take macOS Ventura for a test run today using a virtual machine tool. Here's how.
Darryl Boxberger
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