Find Files in the Finder Better by Specifying a Search Scope
This isn’t about periscopes or mouthwash—when it comes to searching, a scope is the area in which a search takes place. When you use the Search field in a Finder window to look for files and folders, you have the choice of two scopes: This Mac or the current folder.
Got a Mac Laptop? Here’s What You Need to Know about Battery Health Management in Catalina
If you have a Mac laptop with Thunderbolt 3 ports, the new battery health management option in macOS 10.15.5 Catalina could extend the lifespan of your battery. However, it comes at the cost of reduced everyday runtime. Learn more here:
Stop Group FaceTime Video Tiles from Bouncing with Recent Apple OS Updates
Group FaceTime has a feature that some find obnoxious: automatic speaking prominence that causes the video tile for the speaker to grow and move around.
How to Ask for Tech Support So You Get Good Answers Quickly
Do you have frustrating interactions with tech support? Follow our advice on how to talk to a support rep to get better support and a faster resolution to your problem.
Use the Mac’s Built-In Screen Sharing to Provide Remote Help
Do you need to help someone with their Mac without visiting them in person? During this time of physical distancing, macOS’s Screen Sharing feature is a perfect solution, letting you converse while observing or controlling a remote Mac.
Forrester Research and IBM Studies Show Macs Are Cheaper than PCs
Research shows that Macs are cheaper than PCs! Not upfront, but when you look at the Mac’s reduced need for software licenses, higher residual value, lower support costs, and better security, the numbers show the Mac coming out ahead. Details at:
Do You Know Who Can Track Your Location? It’s Worth Checking Periodically
We recommend that you periodically audit the list of people with whom you’ve shared your location.
Ever Wondered Which Words to Capitalize in a Title? Use Capitalize My Title!
When you’re writing a blog post or email newsletter, you’ll eventually hit the question of how to capitalize words in a title. There is no one right way, but just as with poor spelling and grammar, randomly capitalized titles can reduce reader trust in your knowledge, competence, and expertise.
Customize What Appears in New Finder Windows with This Tip
By default, new Finder windows open to Recents, which is a built-in smart folder showing recently opened documents. If you’d prefer to see items in a fixed location on your drive...
iPhone Not Charging Reliably? Clean Its Lightning Port with a Toothpick
If you’re plugging your iPhone in regularly but getting low-battery warnings when you shouldn’t, consider the possibility that something is preventing your iPhone from charging successfully while plugged in.
