How to Pin a File at the Top of a Finder Window on a Mac
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How to Pin a File at the Top of a Finder Window on a Mac

Here’s how to pin a file at the top of a Finder window on your Mac! If you have ever found yourself working within a folder on your Mac, and wanting to quickly access one particular file over and over, this information is for you! Sure you can always do a Spotlight search, but you’re thinking that there must be an easier, better way for this particular situation. And there is!

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Decoding the Icons: Your iPad as a Second Screen with Sidecar

Hey there, tech adventurers! Have you ever hooked up your iPad as a second screen using Sidecar and found yourself staring at those tiny icons on the side, wondering what on earth they mean? Well, you’re not alone. Let’s embark on a little exploration to decode these mysterious symbols, shall we? Oh, and don’t worry, there’s also a video guide if you’re more of a visual learner!

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Mastering macOS: A Beginner’s Guide to Becoming a Power User

Apple’s macOS is lauded for its intuitive user interface, offering even the most novice users a comfortable and easy computing experience. However, beneath this user-friendly facade lies an extensive ecosystem of features and tools that, when properly utilized, can significantly enhance productivity and streamline workflows. This guide will serve as your roadmap in your journey to becoming a power user of the Mac, providing you with an in-depth look at the strategies and techniques you’ll need to harness the full potential of your Mac.

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Midi Touchbar: Finally, A Use For The Touchbar

At the intersection of technology and creativity, there’s a marvelous playground where one can find a multitude of novel applications. One such entrant is ‘Midi Touchbar’, an innovative application crafted by the inventive mind(s?) of Urban Lienert. The brilliance of this application is that it pushes the boundaries of traditional musical composition and performance by reimagining the utilization of our everyday tech gadgets.

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Understanding and Activating the AirPods Pro Adaptive Audio: A Comprehensive Guide

The AirPods Pro 2 has received numerous noteworthy enhancements with iOS 17, with the new Adaptive Audio feature standing out prominently. This feature allows the earbuds to automatically shift between noise-cancellation and transparency modes, adjust the volume, and makes voice hearing more convenient. In this guide, we will explore how to activate AirPods Pro Adaptive Audio, its functionality, and more.

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Optimize Your Time Management with the ‘Day Progress’ Mac App

The digital realm is teeming with applications designed to boost productivity and streamline work processes. A new entrant to this productivity toolbox is the Mac app ‘Day Progress’, which aims to help you visualize the remaining hours in your day. This simple yet powerful concept might be the productivity boost you need – provided you can handle the constant reminder of the ticking clock.

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Update Your Apple Products ASAP

In an ongoing effort to secure its products against cyber threats, Apple has successfully addressed three new zero-day vulnerabilities that were under exploitation. These vulnerabilities, weaponized by cyber attackers, facilitated the installation of Triangulation spyware on iPhones using zero-click exploits in iMessage.

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A Simple Guide to Making Your MacBook Content Automatically Appear on an External Display

Connecting your MacBook to an external display opens up a world of multitasking opportunities. However, there’s a key display setting that could significantly streamline your user experience. Even though I had been using a MacBook with an external monitor for years, I only recently discovered the magic of designating primary displays.

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Raycast: The Ultimate Power User’s Launcher and Search Bar

Spotlight, Apple’s built-in tool for searching through apps and files, has been the go-to option for most Mac users. But for power users seeking more control and access to shortcuts and tools, alternatives like Alfred have been popular choices. However, there’s a new contender in town called Raycast that has been gaining attention in the community, offering a compelling set of features that make it a strong competitor to Alfred.

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Anticipating Apple’s Exciting Lineup of New Products in 2023

Apple has been on a relentless innovation streak, constantly revamping its product range, and transitioning its Mac lineup to its own processors. Despite the challenges posed by the pandemic, Apple has not held back in introducing new devices.

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Apple’s Rumored iPhone 16: Bigger Screen, More Models, and Solid-State Buttons

Apple has been the most dominant player in the smartphone market for a long time, constantly innovating to bring new features and designs to their customers. The latest rumor mill is churning out details about Apple’s upcoming iPhone 16, and it seems like the tech giant is planning to up the ante with their next flagship smartphone.

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F-Secure Total for Mac Review: A Mixed Bag of Features and Shortcomings

F-Secure Total for Mac has been making headlines lately, but unfortunately, for all the wrong reasons. Reviewers have been left apprehensive about its overall protection, with substantial room for improvement, particularly when compared to its Windows counterpart. In this review, we’ll go over the pros and cons of F-Secure Total for Mac, what features it offers, and how it performs.

Apple shifts focus to iPad media editing software
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Apple’s Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro Now on iPad

Today marks a pivotal moment for Apple users around the globe. After decades of exclusivity on the Mac platform, Apple’s distinguished media-editing software packages, Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro, are now available on the iPad. The company refrained from providing in-depth reasoning behind their sudden transition to the iPad platform. However, the perks of utilizing the tablet platform were accentuated in their press release. The ease and convenience of recording and editing high-quality footage on a single device make the iPad a practical choice for on-the-go operations. The portability of an iPad clearly trumps that of a MacBook, making it a more appealing workstation for content creators and editors alike.

How to Add or Remove Background Color of Email Messages in Your Message List in Apple Mail
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How to Add or Remove Background Color of Email Messages in Your Message List in Apple Mail

Here’s how to add and at least as importantly how to remove the background color of email messages in your message list in Apple Mail on your Mac. Let’s say that you want to color code the messages in your inbox or other mailbox on your Mac in Apple Mail, maybe red for email from your boss, yellow for aunt Sally, and green for your kid who’s away at college and always asking for money. Here’s how to do it, and how to undo it.

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How To Remember All Of The Keyboard Shortcuts On Your Macbook

Keyboard shortcuts aren’t something I’ve ever had to struggle with too much. I was born into a house with a computer in it, and my writing is much, much prettier when typed than it is when hand-written (I’m not sure I should even call what I can do with a pen “writing”). Hitting command+V or control+left feels just as natural to me as driving does, and I thought everyone was like that, but after I’d had the experience of watching other people use their computers, and other people watching me use my computer, I learned that not everyone is like that! In fact, most people type below 100wpm and in fact many of them move the mouse up to the menu bar, to click on “Edit”, and then “Copy”. If you’re one of these people, well, I’m sorry. I’m sorry you didn’t know about this app sooner. Hopefully you’ll be well soon.