Below are all the results for tag: "macos"
Date : 11th April 2023
Duration: 07:19
Show ref: SCOM1246
In this tip, Darcy brings you Apple's new music app, Classical, which Apple Music subscribers now have access to. This a dedicated app that focuses on how classical music is found and organised to create a better searching and listening experience. Whether you're looking for composers, conductors, or your favorite soloist or even instrument, Apple Music Classical's Browse tab makes finding (and favoriting) the exact version you want a lot easier.
Date : 7th March 2023
Duration: 09:47
Show ref: SCOM1236
Introduced in macOS Ventura, Stage Manager has had mixed reactions amongst Mac users. While some love it, many can't quite grasp what it's trying to do. Don takes you through the basics of using Stage Manager on macOS and shares some useful tips on how to use it.
Date : 17th February 2023
Duration: 22:06
Show ref: SCOM1231
Do you sometimes wonder if you can get more out of your Mac? In this video, Darcy takes you through the Shortcuts app, which helps you automate repetitive tasks using actions that you can connect in a myriad of ways. Learn how to easily combine PDFs, split screens, rename files, and a lot more. These examples all come from the Gallery, and are a great way to introduce you to Shortcuts without the need to dive deep into actions as you get your first glimpse of the app. Darcy wraps up by showing you how to build a simple shortcut to track a saving goal, using a third-party app's Shortcuts actions.
Date : 10th February 2023
Duration: 30:40
Show ref: SCOM1229
As suggested in the weekly newsletter (and subsequently requested by many members) Don demonstrates in this week's show how he has set about configuring his new Mac mini and Apple Studio Display. And rather than trading in his 2017 iMac Pro, he is utilising both machines in his desktop setup and shows you how they’re connected to work together.
Date : 31st January 2023
Duration: 08:07
Show ref: SCOM1226
Quick Look on the Mac is a powerful tool that lets you quickly preview the contents of files without having to open them. It allows you to view documents, images, video and audio, and even plain text files, just by pressing the spacebar. Quick Look also features built-in sharing and preview options, so you can easily share files with colleagues or quickly open them in an appropriate application. With Quick Look, you can view information about the file, such as its size, location, and creation date, without having to open it in another application. Lee guides you through some of these in this short tip video.
Date : 24th January 2023
Duration: 14:06
Show ref: SCOM1224
Context menus are an integral part of macOS, however over time, as more applications are installed, they can become heavy and bloated with lots of different options that often need cleaning up. In this video, Lee shows you some simple tips on how to keep your context menus streamlined and relevant. He also gives you a refresher on how flexible Quick Actions, Share, and Services can be in your everyday workflow on the Mac.
Date : 20th January 2023
Duration: 25:48
Show ref: SCOM1223
Darcy takes you on a deep dive of Apple's security systems in this screencast. You learn about advancements in hardware protection with Apple's custom processors, and how encryption is handled. Customisable privacy features as well as enhanced iCloud protection are also covered in this video.
Date : 17th January 2023
Duration: 07:35
Show ref: SCOM1222
We've all come to know Siri over the years, but today Darcy is focusing his lens on the lesser-known commands you can use with the automated assistant. You learn how to perform actions on calls and text, general knowledge, and your parked vehicle. Darcy thinks you might just pick up a new trick or two, as he did while preparing for this tip video.
Date : 13th January 2023
Duration: 30:51
Show ref: SCOM1221
With the recent updates across its operating systems, Apple have finally released Freeform, a new way to collaborate and brainstorm ideas on all devices. Don takes you through the basic concepts of adding and organising the various objects available on your Freeform board.
Date : 10th January 2023
Duration: 09:10
Show ref: SCOM1220
Apple has given iCloud.com a new look along with some new features available in your web browser. Tag along with Darcy as your guide to see how you can use these to find your devices, create email aliases, access you files, and more! You also see how you can access your Pages, Numbers, and Keynote files from iCloud.com on your Mac.
Date : 30th December 2022
Duration: 30:21
Show ref: SCOM1217
We bring you something a bit different for the last show of 2022, as Don goes through his Top 10 apps for this past year, 5 on the Mac and 5 on iPhone. He shows you how each one integrates in his daily routine.
Date : 6th December 2022
Duration: 05:40
Show ref: SCOM1210
In this tip, Mike walks you through the built-in Trackpad customization in macOS Ventura. From point & click to settings to several multi-finger gestures for things like Mission Control and App Exposé, there's a lot you can do to customize your Apple Magic Trackpad without relying on third-party software.
Date : 29th November 2022
Duration: 10:28
Show ref: SCOM1208
In this tip video, Lee uses a productivity utility on macOS to make navigating tabs in Safari a lot quicker and easier. BetterTouchTool is available through the Setapp subscription and allows you to assign shortcuts to a variety of gestures that you can activate through your Trackpad, Magic Mouse, Keyboard and more. Some of Lee's most used gestures are covered in this short video
Date : 25th November 2022
Duration: 20:22
Show ref: SCOM1207
In his first full-length SCO screencast, Darcy focuses on a few new macOS Ventura features. You learn about Continuity Camera in detail, are introduced to Passkeys, and dig deeper into System Settings (né System Preferences). This is bound to increase your knowledge of Apple's newest operating system on the Mac.
Date : 11th November 2022
Duration: 21:36
Show ref: SCOM1203
Alongside their recently-released new operating system, Apple has updated core applications, including Photos, where many of us manage our images across devices. In this screencast Todd walks through these updates on the Mac, which include iCloud Shared Photo Library (which got its own deep-dive coverage in a separate video), a built-in duplicates finder, and more. These additions and tweaks should go a long way to making your Photos experience a lot better.
Date : 8th November 2022
Duration: 07:32
Show ref: SCOM1202
One of Apple's welcome new enhancements to the Photos app is the ability to share selected photos automatically with people you choose, using the newly introduced iCloud Shared Photo Library. This goes beyond Shared Albums in the way it's designed with important differences and advantages. Darcy shows you how to set it up, then goes over the useful features of the iCloud Shared Photo Library, including setting up the Camera app for automatic sharing.
Date : 25th October 2022
Duration: 31:13
Show ref: SCOM1198
It's time to take a look at the recently released macOS Ventura and iPadOS 16.1 operating systems from Apple. With the convergence of these two operating systems, many of the features and apps are available across all of Apple's platforms, to create an even more integrated experience. In this introductory tutorial, Don shows you the new way of multitasking on the Mac and iPad, Stage Manager, and goes over some other additions and improvements on both devices.
Date : 21st October 2022
Duration: 33:31
Show ref: SCOM1197
Allison is back with another series of tiny Mac tips designed to help you be more productive on your Mac. Whether you're a novice or a seasoned veteran, you're bound to learn something new.
She has five blog posts (so far) describing each of the tiny Mac tips she's demonstrated. You can use the written version as a handy reference to refresh your memory: Tiny Mac Tips Part Five with Links to Parts 1-4
Date : 7th October 2022
Duration: 31:34
Show ref: SCOM1193
If you’ve been using a Mac for a very long time, it’s quite likely that you know a lot of little tricks to get macOS to do exactly what you want, the way you want it. If you're new to the platform however, you may feel as though you could be more efficient. No matter which camp you belong to, Allison shares several hidden gems that will make you more efficient while using your Mac.
Date : 26th July 2022
Duration: 09:09
Show ref: SCOM1172
Finder is, of course, the core app on the Mac to access and manage your files and folders within the OS. Although there are several third-party options out there for those who want more features and functionality, some built-in options that can improve your overall experience in Finder aren't enabled by default. In this video, Lee brings you a series of tips around these lesser-known features, some of which you may have forgotten about, or perhaps are discovering for the first time.
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