Taking screenshots in iOS is easy, but transferring those screenshot image files to your Mac for editing can be a bit of a chore. Instead of manually syncing your iPhone or iPad, or relying on a third party online photo service, here’s how you can take iOS screenshots directly on your Mac with a neat little app called iOS Capture.
How to Turn Off Multitouch Trackpad Look Up in OS X
Multitouch Look Up in OS X is a handy feature that lets you quickly see the definition of a highlighted word, related Wikipedia entry, and more, but it’s also easy to activate inadvertently. Here’s how you can turn off multitouch Look Up but still maintain access to the Look Up window when you need it.
How to Find the MAC Address of Your iPhone or iPad
Most users never need to worry about their device’s MAC address, but if you need to connect to a secure network, limit the connectivity of your own home network, or simply troubleshoot a network problem, you’ll need to find your device’s MAC address. Here’s how to find the MAC address on the iPhone and iPad.
How to Switch the Command and Control Key Functions in Mac OS X
The Command key is likely the most common modifier key you’ll use in OS X. But if you use Windows or Linux, you’re probably accustomed to using the Control key modifier for most functions. The good news is that switching the functionality of the Command and Control keys is quick and easy in OS X. Here’s how to do it.
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How to Disable Apple Watch Stand Reminders
With increasing awareness of the dangers of excessive sitting, Apple Watch will remind you every hour to take a break, stand up, and walk around. But such reminders aren’t always accurate or appropriate for every user. Here’s a quick tip on how to turn off Apple Watch stand reminders.
How to Disable Snap Assist in Windows 10
Snap Assist in Windows 10 enhances the traditional Snap feature by recommending companion apps when a user snaps one app to a side or corner of their screen. This can be helpful in many cases, but power users may wish to handle this process themselves without Microsoft’s suggestions. Here’s how you can disable Snap Assist in Windows 10.
How to Make an OS X El Capitan USB Installer for the Developer Beta
Apple has made digital distribution and in-place upgrades of OS X incredibly easy thanks to the Mac App Store, but sometimes nothing can beat the convenience and flexibility of a physical OS X USB installer. Here’s how you can make your own USB installer for the just-released OS X El Capitan Developer Beta.
How to Print Envelopes and Mailing Labels on Your Mac
You don’t need special software or plugins to print custom envelopes and mailing labels in OS X. You can handle most of your mailing needs right from the Contacts app. Here’s how to do it.
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 Set a Screen Saver as the Desktop Background in Mac OS X
Apple has long offered users a wide variety of beautiful, high quality images to use as desktop wallpaper, but if you’d like something even more interesting on your Mac’s desktop, you can use a Terminal command to set one of your Mac’s animated screen savers as the background instead.