How to Use AirDrop in Mac OS X. Using AirDrop is the quickest way to transfer files between two Macs, even if they’re not on the same network or if there is no Wi-Fi network available to connect to.
This is done by creating an instant Ad-Hoc network between the Macs, and there is practically no configuration required. For those who have never used AirDrop before or who have ran into problems with it, here’s how to move files between Macs the easiest possible way. AirDrop Requirements On the recipients Mac, they’ll get a notification of incoming files with the option to accept or reject, click on “Save” to start the transfer. Dan Rodney's List of Mac OS X Keyboard Shortcuts & Keystrokes. For years I’ve collected these keystrokes.
I hope they help you become the power user that lies within. They have been tested in Mac OS X El Capitan (Mac OS 10.11) but most should work on other versions of Mac OS (10.10 Yosemite, 10.9 Mavericks, 10.8 Mountain Lion, etc.). Clean Up and Revive Your Bloated, Sluggish Mac. Mac Symbols. Steps Method 1 of 5: Using the Option Key Codes 1Hold down the ⌥ Option key.
On a Macintosh, ⌥ Option is the same as ⎇ Alt on a Windows computer. The list on the left shows symbols you can type by holding down ⌥ Option plus another key. The list at right requires you to press ⌥ Option, ⇧ Shift, and a third key. Method 2 of 5: Using System Preferences 1Go to System Preferences. 2Select International. 11Close the Character Palette. 1Click "Edit" in the Menu Bar2Click "Special Characters... " at the bottom of the Edit menu. 3A new Character Palette will appear on screen. 4Select a category from the menu on the left. 5From the list on the right, click on a symbol. 6Close the Character Palette. 1Click "Edit" in the Menu Bar2Click "Special Characters... " at the bottom of the Edit menu. 3A new Character Palette will appear on screen near the cursor in your application.
Method 5 of 5: The Maverick Update. Things Mac OSX. The Complete List of iPad Tips, Tricks, and Tutorials. The Apple iPad is an amazing tablet, and to help you get the most out of it, we’ve put together a comprehensive list of every tip, trick, and tutorial for you.
Read on for more. Note: This article was originally published earlier this year, but we’ve updated it with a real lot more content since then, so we’re republishing it for you. We’ll be keeping this page updated as we find more great articles, so you should bookmark this page for future reference. How to Maximize Your iPad’s Battery Life So you got yourself a shiny new Apple device, but you’re so addicted that the battery is running out way too soon—what you need is a couple of tips to keep your battery running for as long as possible, and we’ve got them here. How to Maximize Battery Life on Your iPad, iPhone, or iPod Touch How to Lock the Screen on Your iPad with iOS 4.x.
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You are on page 1 of 132. January 21st, 2006 Specific folder icons for your system by Orhan Okay. Enjoy it! January 23rd, 2006 113 icons system replacement set with extras. January 28th, 2007 Blend is an attempt to replace all your Mac OS X icons with black and white ones. June 9th, 2006. Mac OS X keyboard shortcuts. To use a keyboard shortcut you press a modifier key with a character key.
For example, pressing the Command key (it has a symbol) and then the "c" key copies whatever is currently selected (text, graphics, and so forth) into the Clipboard. This is also known as the Command-C keyboard shortcut. A modifier key is a part of many keyboard shortcuts. A modifier key alters the way other keystrokes or mouse/trackpad clicks are interpreted by OS X.
Here are the modifier key symbols you may see in OS X menus: Startup shortcuts Press the key or key combination until the expected function occurs/appears (for example, hold Option during startup until Startup Manager appears). Sleep and shut down shortcuts Finder keyboard shortcuts Application and other OS X shortcuts Note: Some applications may not support all of the following application key combinations.
*Note: If no text is selected, the extension begins at the insertion point. Universal Access - VoiceOver keyboard commands. Mac Tips / Trick. OSX Hints. OS X Keyboard shortcuts. Screen Capture to disk: 3 Screen to jpeg file on desktop 4 + Drag: Selection to jpeg file on desktop 4 + Spacebar: Window (click camera) to jpeg file Screen Capture to clipboard: 3 + Ctrl: Screen to clipboard 4 + Drag + Ctrl: Selection to clipboard 4 + Spacebar + Ctrl Window (Camera effect) Dock /Switch Applications D Show/Hide Dock Tab Switch applications (even while dragging a file) ` Switch between document Windows in current application Dock Switch application, hide previous one Dock Switch application, hide all others Ctrl * Toggle Monochrome Hi Visibility +drag will prevent dock icons from moving out of the way (useful when dragging items to the trash) Apple Finder.