Recent versions of OS X are much better at handling Mac setups with multiple displays, but many users don’t know that they can further customize their monitor configuration by moving the dock or changing which monitor is set to be the primary display. Here’s how these concepts work in OS X El Capitan.
How to Permanently Disable Gatekeeper in OS X El Capitan
Gatekeeper is an important security feature in OS X that can benefit many users, but for some power users, Gatekeeper is more of a nuisance than it is helpful. Apple does its darnedest to keep Gatekeeper enabled in OS X El Capitan, but here’s the Terminal command you need to keep it disabled for good.
How to Reduce Transparency in OS X El Capitan
OS X El Capitan continues Apple’s recent tradition of adding subtle transparency effects throughout the operating system. While these visual effects create an interesting sense of depth, some users may prefer a more traditional opaque look. Here’s how to reduce transparency in OS X El Capitan.
How to Stop Your Cursor from Getting Bigger in OS X El Capitan
Have you noticed after upgrading to OS X El Capitan that your cursor sometimes gets really big? You’re (probably) not going crazy, it’s just a new feature Apple introduced in its latest desktop operating system. While helpful for some, this new “shake to locate cursor” feature can be annoying for longtime users. Here’s how to turn it off.
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El Capitan’s Split View Not Working? Check This Option in System Preferences
Split View is a neat new feature in OS X El Capitan, but some users are reporting that they can’t get it to work after upgrading. While there could indeed be a more serious issue causing the trouble, it’s more likely that you need to make one small change in the way that Mission Control works in order to get Split View running. Here are the details.
New in OS X El Capitan: How to Hide the Menu Bar
One minor new feature in OS X El Capitan is the ability to automatically hide the Menu Bar on the Desktop, giving you more screen real estate for your windowed apps. Here’s how to use it.
Avoid the Frustration: How to Disable AutoCorrect in OS X
AutoCorrect surely means well, but we all know that it can do far more harm than good when put to practice. Here’s how to disable AutoCorrect in OS X.
How to Enable HiDPI Mode in Mac OS X
Want Retina-like sharpness on your standard definition monitor? Here’s how to get it with HiDPI mode in OS X, although there’s a big caveat that makes this useful only in special circumstances. Read on to find out more.
How to Show the Current Date in the Mac OS X Menu Bar
OS X only shows the day of the week and the current time in the menu bar by default. Here’s how to see the full date in the menu bar, along with some tips on other ways to easily reference the current date on your Mac.
How to Change the Default OS X Highlight Color
By default, OS X identifies user selections of text and files with a blue highlight. This has been part of the operating system for so long that you may have never even thought about it. But if you’re tired of blue and want to customize the look of your Mac’s operating system, you can easily change this highlight color with a quick trip to System Preferences. Here’s how to do it.