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How to Completely Disable Notification Center in Mac OS X

How to Completely Disable Notification Center in Mac OS X

Notification Center in OS X can be a handy tool, but not everyone likes Apple’s implementation of it. If disabling notifications isn’t enough, here’s how to remove Notification Center from your user account completely.

How to Add iTunes Track Information to OS X Notification Center

How to Add iTunes Track Information to OS X Notification Center

Apple oddly neglected to integrate iTunes with OS X’s Notification Center. Thankfully, third party app iTunification can do the job for you. Here’s how to set it up.

How to Temporarily See Hidden Files & Folders in Mac OS X

How to Temporarily See Hidden Files & Folders in Mac OS X

It’s sometimes necessary to browse and edit hidden files in OS X, but don’t clutter up Finder and your Desktop by keeping hidden files enabled all the time. We’ll show you how to see hidden files only when you need to open them.

Quickly Navigate a Website Hierarchy With Safari’s Title Bar

Navigating complex websites can quickly get confusing. Thankfully, the Safari browser features a simple way to view and navigate a site’s page hierarchy, making browsing a snap.

Access & Download iCloud Data From Any Web Browser

Access & Download iCloud Data From Any Web Browser

Apple’s iCloud offers a seamless service for syncing data between computers and mobile devices, but some users prefer to have manual access to their synced data. Find out how to view and download your iCloud data via the Web on any computer.

The Complete Guide to Customizing the Mac OS X Dock

The Complete Guide to Customizing the Mac OS X Dock

OS X’s Dock is a key part of the operating system that has helped define the Mac experience for over a decade and, like many aspects of OS X, end users can customize the Dock to better suit their tastes and workflow. Here are some handy Terminal tricks for making the Dock your own.

How to Change the Default Fonts & Text Size in OS X’s Notes App

How to Change the Default Fonts & Text Size in OS X’s Notes App

Mountain Lion’s Notes app is a great way to keep track of simple items and tasks, but lacks any meaningful preferences or customization options. We show you how to dig into OS X’s configuration files to change Note’s default font and text sizes.