by Terry McAdams | Jan 18, 2024 | Finder, Mac, productivity, Tip
You’ve ended up with two folders whose contents—hundreds of files or more—are similar but not exactly identical. Perhaps you’re recovering from a sync failure, or maybe you pulled an old version of the folder from a backup and aren’t sure what’s different. Regardless,...
by Terry McAdams | Sep 1, 2023 | AirPods, Apple Watch, Backup, Finder, How-To, iCloud, iPhone, iTunes
Are you among the millions of people planning to get a new iPhone 15? It’s exciting, we know, but don’t move too fast when getting started with your new iPhone, or you might cause yourself headaches. Instead, follow these instructions when you’re ready to transfer...
by Terry McAdams | Aug 17, 2023 | Finder, Firefox, How-To, Mac, Safari
All too often, Mac users put off installing updates because of the bother of having to set everything up again afterward. We get it—you’re busy, and it can take time to relaunch apps, reopen documents, and repopulate Web browser tabs. There’s no avoiding some downtime...
by Terry McAdams | Aug 8, 2023 | Desktop, Finder, Mac, Tip, troubleshooting
When we help someone with their Mac for the first time, we often notice that their desktop is a disaster. Icons are scattered willy-nilly and often piled on top of one another, making it hard to locate anything. For most people, the solution is easy—sort the contents...
by Terry McAdams | Jul 17, 2023 | Finder, Mac, productivity, Tip
If you need to convert images to JPEG, PNG, or (unlikely) HEIF, try this hidden Finder feature: Control-click an image in one of those formats or other common image formats like TIFF, GIF, or PSD, and choose Quick Actions > Convert Image. A dialog lets you choose...
by Terry McAdams | Apr 27, 2023 | Desktop, Finder, keyboard shortcut, Mac, productivity, Tip
The Mac’s Desktop is a remarkably useful place. It’s a good spot for in-progress documents, screenshots, images dragged out of Web pages, and more. However, app windows tend to obscure the Desktop, making it harder to use. There are two quick ways you can temporarily...
