20 Things You Can Do Faster With Spotlight (MacMost #3089)

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20 Things You Can Do Faster With Spotlight (MacMost #3089)

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View in HD at . The Spotlight menu can sometimes do things faster than using the specific app or window meant for a task on your Mac. You can access system settings, look up words, run Shortcuts, get information, create new contacts and events, and much more.

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Feb 7, 2024

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Get the most from your Mac! The show features news, tips, tricks, techniques, tutorials and reviews geared toward the casual, home and business Apple user. Covers the Mac, iPad, iPhone and other Apple products.

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Record Video Presentations With You In Them Using Keynote (MacMost #3093): You can make videos that feature your Keynote presentation and you live on camera on the slides. by MacMost - Mac, iPhone and iPad How-To Videos
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Which Cable Do You Need To Connect a Mac To an External Display? (MacMost #3096): Connecting a Mac to an external display requires just a simple cable, but it can be confusing to know which is the right one to buy. by MacMost - Mac, iPhone and iPad How-To Videos
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7 Ways To Switch Apps On an iPhone (MacMost #3095): iPhone users switch apps constantly. by MacMost - Mac, iPhone and iPad How-To Videos
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5 Ways To Write Simple Programs On Your Mac (MacMost #3088): I by MacMost - Mac, iPhone and iPad How-To Videos
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Pages Shape and Image Placement and Wrapping (MacMost #3086): When you add a shape or image to a Pages word processing document the object will be anchored to the text, which will wrap around it. by MacMost - Mac, iPhone and iPad How-To Videos
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20 Things You Can Do Faster With Spotlight (MacMost #3089): The Spotlight menu can sometimes do things faster than using the specific app or window meant for a task on your Mac. by MacMost - Mac, iPhone and iPad How-To Videos
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How To Merge PDF Files On Your Mac (MacMost #3099): There are several ways to merge PDF files on your Mac. by MacMost - Mac, iPhone and iPad How-To Videos
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10 Ways To Take Notes On Your Mac (MacMost #3091): You can use a variety of built-in apps on your Mac to take notes. by MacMost - Mac, iPhone and iPad How-To Videos
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13 Tips For Getting the Most From the Safari Sidebar (MacMost #3106): The Safari Sidebar is a useful tool for quick access to tabs, bookmarks, your reading list and more. by MacMost - Mac, iPhone and iPad How-To Videos
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Customize Your Mac Finder Sidebar (MacMost #3098): Boost your productivity by customizing your Finder sidebar. by MacMost - Mac, iPhone and iPad How-To Videos
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How To Choose Which App Will Open a File On Your Mac (MacMost #3101): When you double-click a file it opens in the default app for that file. by MacMost - Mac, iPhone and iPad How-To Videos
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ClipTools: The New Clip Manager Window (MacMost #3109): Version 1.4 of ClipTools adds the Clip Manager. by MacMost - Mac, iPhone and iPad How-To Videos
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Why Does Apple Add New Emoji? (MacMost #3104): New emoji characters are coming to the Mac. by MacMost - Mac, iPhone and iPad How-To Videos
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10 Places You Can Use Quick Look To Preview Files (MacMost #3108): Quick Look is a handy way to preview a file in the Finder before you use it. by MacMost - Mac, iPhone and iPad How-To Videos
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Using Links in Mac Numbers (MacMost #3111): You can use links in a Numbers document to link between sheets, start email messages and phone calls, and also link to web pages. by MacMost - Mac, iPhone and iPad How-To Videos
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Can I Use a Different Power Adapter To Charge My iPhone, iPad or MacBook? (MacMost #3116): You can use almost any USB charger with your MacBook, iPhone or iPad. by MacMost - Mac, iPhone and iPad How-To Videos
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Using a Green Screen With Your Mac (MacMost #3105): It is cheap and easy to use a green screen to make videos with your Mac in iMovie. by MacMost - Mac, iPhone and iPad How-To Videos
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21 Things You Can Do With Images In Preview (MacMost #3103): A lot of common tasks you need to do with images can be done with the Mac's built-in Preview app. by MacMost - Mac, iPhone and iPad How-To Videos
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Shortcuts To Help You Organize Your Files (MacMost #3107): You can use Shortcuts to move files based on choices, file names or locations. by MacMost - Mac, iPhone and iPad How-To Videos
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Common Misconceptions About the Desktop (MacMost #3102): New Mac users often have trouble understanding the concept of the Desktop because the term is used to describe a variety of things. by MacMost - Mac, iPhone and iPad How-To Videos
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How To Create New Folders On Your Mac (MacMost #3114): You can create new folders as you like on your Mac's storage drive. by MacMost - Mac, iPhone and iPad How-To Videos
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7 Ways To Add Spacer Lines Between Paragraphs In Pages (MacMost #3123): There are many ways to add a line between paragraphs in Pages. by MacMost - Mac, iPhone and iPad How-To Videos
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How To Sort Files in the Finder on a Mac (MacMost #3119): To get the most from the Mac Finder you should know how to quickly sort your files in the Finder window. by MacMost - Mac, iPhone and iPad How-To Videos
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How To Back Up Your Apple Notes (MacMost #3115): If you store important information in your Notes app, you'll want to make sure it is backed up. by MacMost - Mac, iPhone and iPad How-To Videos
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15 Mac Settings To Make Your Mac More Secure (MacMost #3110): Here are some settings you may want to check out if you are concerned about security on your Mac. by MacMost - Mac, iPhone and iPad How-To Videos
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Creating a Photo Collage In Freeform (MacMost #3120): You can easily create fun photo collages using the Freeform app on your Mac. by MacMost - Mac, iPhone and iPad How-To Videos
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Move the Menu Bar Below the Camera Notch On Your MacBook (MacMost #3121): There is a hidden option for some apps that allows you to move the Menu Bar below the MacBook camera notch when in Full Screen mode. by MacMost - Mac, iPhone and iPad How-To Videos
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