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.
How to Remove or Hide Preference Panes in OS X System Preferences
The System Preferences window in OS X contains most of the important settings and configuration options for your Mac, but not every user needs regular access to every preference pane. Here’s how you can remove or hide preference panes in OS X System Preferences.
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How to Prioritize Multiple Networks with Interface Service Order in Mac OS X
Your Mac can connect to a variety of network interfaces, but most users only use a single interface at a time. Here’s how to manage your network service priority when you connect to multiple networks simultaneously, such as Ethernet, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth.
How to Automatically Connect to a Network Drive at Login in OS X
It’s easy to connect to a network drive in OS X on demand, but if there’s a particular network drive or volume that you use frequently, you may want to have it mount automatically every time you boot your Mac or log in to your user account. Here’s how to do it.
How to Reduce Transparency Effects in OS X Yosemite
OS X Yosemite features a slick new design that incorporates lots of transparency effects, but some users prefer a simpler opaque interface. Here’s how you can configure this new design to suit your needs, and reduce transparency effects throughout OS X Yosemite.