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Upgrade to macOS Ventura
First off, if you haven’t upgraded to macOS Ventura go to System Preferences Software Update and click "Upgrade Now"
Portrait video and Voice Isolation in Mac calls
Turn on Portrait video and Voice Isolation to look and sound clearer in calls.
Remove background from images in Finder
Select the images you want to remove the background from, right click and select Quick Actions Remove Background.
How to Change the icons of common programs
If you want to try on a new icon or prank someone
How to rotate screen on MacOS
Rotate screen - Open System Settings - Click on Displays while holding down Option (⌥) - Under Rotation select 90°, 180° or 270°
How to Open "Quick Folder Search" when saving files
Type / in any macOS save dialog.
How to Set up text shortcuts for commonly used tasks
Go to System Preferences Keyboard Text Click + I use: • @@ for my private email • work@ for work email • feedbin@ for my @feedbin mail • , for my phone num
Bitcoin whitepaper is hidden in macOS
The Bitcoin whitepaper is hidden in every modern copy of macOS.
How to play an annoying video each restart
Play an annoying video each restart
How to add an alternative stylesheet to the browser
Add an alternative stylesheet to the browser - Set up a custom CSS file with some fun rules.
How to Hide all apps except the one you are currently using
command (⌘) + option (⌥) + H
Hidden Haiku on your macOS
Find a hidden Haiku on your macOS: Open Terminal and type this before hitting enter: open /Library/Apple/usr/share/rosetta/rosetta
Adjust what you show in your menu bar
You can drag and drop any element from the Control Center into the menu bar.
Historical Events Calendar on your macOS
Find a list of Historical Events Calendar on your macOS: Open Terminal and type this before hitting enter: cat /usr/share/calendar/calendar.
How to Search the current folder as the default
Annoyed that every time you use the Search in Finder, you search your entire Mac and not the current folder?
How to Use iPhone as your webcam
Bring your iPhone (11 and later) close to your Mac and it automatically switches to iPhone as the camera input.
Group apps by task with Stage Manager
Create dedicated app sets in Stage Manager so each project keeps its own layout.
How to Find Clarus the Dogcow
Clarus the Dogcow is a unique animal icon created by Susan Kare for the original Mac OS.
How to Change function keys
Are you constantly clicking the wrong function-button? Remap it!
Toggle Do Not Disturb
Hold option (⌥) while clicking on the timestamp in the menu bar.
How to Create Finder shortcuts
You can press ⌘ and drag any app or document, into the toolbar for quick access
Transform desktop screen savers to breathtaking locations worldwide
Transform your desktop into stunning slow-motion screen savers of breathtaking locations worldwide: Simply log in and watch as they seamlessly become your wallpaper.
How to share your drawings during meetings
Share your drawings during meetings if you use your iPhone (11 and later) as your webcam and enable "Desk View".
Video Preferences and Presenter Overlay: Stay engaged while sharing your screen
Video Preferences and Presenter Overlay: Stay engaged while sharing your screen.
Widgets on desktop: You can now add interactive widgets to your desktop
Widgets on desktop: You can now add interactive widgets to your desktop.
Paste text without text styling (bold/italic++)
Command + shift + control + V.
Fine-tune Focus filters on macOS Ventura
Choose which people and apps can reach you and hide distracting content with Focus filters.
Bulk rename files in Finder
Select the files you want to rename, right-click on any of them, and select the “Rename…” option from the menu.
Invert colors of your macOS display
How to invert colors on you or your coworkers mac
Enlarge the cursor
If you want to find it easier or you want to prank someone
Get emoji suggestions: Press Control + Command + Space after a sentence to get an emoji based on the previous word!
Get emoji suggestions: Press Control + Command + Space after a sentence to get an emoji based on the previous word!
Preview your fonts in FontBook
It is now easier to find the perfect font by browsing your different fonts in Font Book, due to the new grid and sample modes.
Navigate quickly with the keyboard in Finder
You can use Command and ↑ or ↓ to navigate in and out of folders.
How to Connect a Windows PC to your Mac
If you connect a Windows PC to your Mac, it is illustrated with the blue screen of death: To see it you can open Terminal and type in this before hitting enter: open /System/Library/CoreServices/CoreTypes.
How to Open up the emoji picker
ctrl + command (⌘) + space.
How to Find the files you are looking for by using filters in Finder search
Tap the plus under the search area and select if you want to search by date created, file type, name, or more.
Find images in Photos
- Find images in Photos, Messages, Notes, the Finder, and the web right from Spotlight.
How to Speed up your text editing
If you hold option (⌥) while pressing backspace, it deletes entire words instead of letters.
Undo, schedule, and follow up emails in Mail
Use Mail’s new controls to undo send, schedule messages, and get reminders to circle back.
The iconic "Think Different" Apple Commercial
The text from the iconic "Think Different" Apple Commercial is hidden in multiple places in the OS: In System Settings Displays, you can see it when you select zoom size.
How to Add webpage as app
Add any webpage as an app: Open the webpage in Safari and click File "Add to Dock...
Play background sounds in macOS Ventura
Mask distractions with built-in calming sounds like ocean or rain in System Settings.
Redesigned look and feel for Settings
System Preferences have (finally) been renamed to System Settings, and have gotten a new design — instantly familiar to iPhone and iPad users.
Live Text is now available on macOS
Live Text is now available on macOS.