Introduction
Quick tips for working more effectively in macOS
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1. General Interface Tips
Configure the dock
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Add applications and the home folder to the dock
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Take a quick picture of your screen
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Record video of your screen
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Use Dark Mode
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Use edge snap to align windows
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Resize windows with more control
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Enlarge part of the screen
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Increase contrast or modify colors onscreen
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Change the mouse cursor size and speed
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Remove items from the menu bar
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Use Do Not Disturb to disable notifications
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Print to PDF
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Access alternate menu items with the Option key
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Switch user accounts without signing out
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Sign in with a guest account
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Use the help menu to find commands
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Set hot corners to quickly trigger specific actions
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Set a Mac to start without a password
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2. File Management Tips
Check the size of files or folders
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Show or hide file extensions
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Tag files for better searchability
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Add markup to pictures and PDF files
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Zip and unzip files
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Show or hide storage drives on the desktop or Finder
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3. Managing Applications
Set default applications
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Set which apps launch at startup
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Set whether apps reopen after restart
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Disable notifications for specific applications
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Use Spotlight to launch an application
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