Category Archives: Tips

Drag & Drop in Mac OS X

Posted on October 2, 2007 by David

One of the features that makes Mac OS X so user-friendly is the ability to drag & drop. On your Mac you can drag and drop files, icons and selections of text. I did a survey of the common drag … Continue reading →

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Commonly Used Mac Keyboard Shortcuts

Posted on September 28, 2007 by David

A great way to save time when using your Mac is to use keyboard shortcuts. Below, I’ve listed 27 commonly used keyboard shortcuts. You can find additional ones in the System Preferences under Keyboard & Mouse. In addition, Apple has … Continue reading →

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Caring for Your Mac’s Battery

Posted on September 20, 2007 by David

Do you ever worry about the life of the battery on your Mac notebook? Are there ways to prolong battery life and optimize its performance? Yes, there are ways to care for the batter of your Mac to prolong its … Continue reading →

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Mac 101 – System Preferences: Personal Settings – Part 1

Posted on August 26, 2007 by David

Today I will cover the first four groups of settings under the Personal category in System Preferences. These are Appearance, Dashboard & Exposé, Desktop & Screen Saver and Dock. Each of these groups allows you to control an aspect or … Continue reading →

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Mac 101 – System Preferences: Intro

Posted on August 22, 2007 by David

I would like to introduce a new series of posts on this blog called Mac 101. This series will take you through different aspects of using the Mac. To begin I will explore the Systems Preferences. Mac is a personal … Continue reading →