Apple has long made accessibility features in its products a priority, and there are many accessibility options available in iOS. But instead of navigating through iOS Settings menus, here’s how you can enable or disable common iOS accessibility options directly from iTunes on your PC or Mac.
How to Give Your Mac an iOS-Like Charging Sound
The new 12-inch MacBook adopts the iOS Power Chime to audibly alert you when a valid charging connection is made. Here’s how you can configure your existing Mac to make the same chime when connecting your MagSafe adapter, but you’ll need to be running the latest version of OS X Yosemite.
How to Delete iPhone Backups in iTunes for OS X and Windows
By default, iTunes on your Mac or PC makes a backup of your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch every time you sync. These backups are an important step in keeping your iOS data safe, but they can take up a lot of space on your computer’s drive. Here’s how to view, manage, and delete unneeded iOS device backups in iTunes for OS X and Windows.
How to Force Chrome to Use the Standard OS X Print Window
Recent versions of Chrome share a common print window across all platforms, which is great for those who use Chrome on multiple devices. But the new look clashes with the default OS X print window for those who are primarily Mac users. Here’s how to force Chrome to use the standard OS X print window instead.
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How to Reorder Spotlight Search Results
Spotlight in OS X is a versatile tool that can provide you with a wealth of information — contacts, files, calculations, and even Wikipedia searches — with just a few keystrokes. But not every user prioritizes Spotlight results the same. Apple tries to provide a good default order of results that suit most users, but you can easily change this order in System Preferences. Here’s how to do it.
iTunes 12.1.2 Update Corrects Annoying ‘Get Info’ Layout
Apple last week released iTunes 12.1.2, a minor update that brought improved compatibility with the new Photos app. Thankfully, the update also fixed an annoying layout change in the ‘Get Info’ window that was introduced in iTunes 12.1.
How to View the Complete App Installation History in Mac OS X
Apple has simplified the app installation and update process in OS X, but sometimes you need to see more information about exactly when and how the software on your Mac was installed. Here’s how to view a complete app installation history to help you audit or troubleshoot OS X.
Use the Option Key to Quickly Resize Windows in OS X
The Option key provides lots of hidden tricks and functionality in OS X, but one place you might not think to use it is window management. Here’s a quick trick on how using the Option key can make resizing your OS X desktop windows even faster.
How to Enter and Leave Full Screen Mode in Mac OS X
Full screen mode in OS X definitely has its uses, but it can be confusing for users accustomed to the traditional window-based OS X interface, especially thanks to some controversial changes Apple made in OS X Yosemite. Here’s a quick overview of how to use full screen mode in OS X, and how to get out of it when you need to.
How to Resize an Off Screen Window in Mac OS X
Sometimes application windows in OS X can get resized or repositioned outside the boundaries of your screen, making it seemingly impossible to resize or move it. Here’s how to fix an off screen window with a quick trip to the Menu Bar.