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Get the most from your Mac! The show features news, tips, tricks, techniques, tutorials and reviews geared toward the casual, home and business Apple user. Covers the Mac, iPad, iPhone and other Apple products.

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MacMost - Mac, iPhone and iPad How-To Videos episodes:

04.24.2024
10 Simple Ways To Improve a Photo in the Mac Photos App (MacMost #3125)
View in HD at . You don't need to be an expert at photo adjustment controls to make your photos look a little better. By just using a few of the basic tools, including some that are a single click,...
04.22.2024
6 Ways To Convert Video Files On a Mac (MacMost #3124)
View in HD at . There are many ways to convert video files from one format to another on your Mac. Often you don't even need to convert at all, but just simply change the file extension.
04.19.2024
7 Ways To Add Spacer Lines Between Paragraphs In Pages (MacMost #3123)
View in HD at . There are many ways to add a line between paragraphs in Pages. You can use a shape, paragraph borders, images and more.
04.17.2024
How To Free Up Space On iCloud Drive (MacMost #3122)
View in HD at . If your iCloud Drive space is full, then you can clear space by moving files to your local internal drive's storage or an external archive drive. Learn how to do free up space on iCloud...
04.15.2024
Move the Menu Bar Below the Camera Notch On Your MacBook (MacMost #3121)
View in HD at . There is a hidden option for some apps that allows you to move the Menu Bar below the MacBook camera notch when in Full Screen mode. In addition, you can adjust the screen resolution of...
04.12.2024
Creating a Photo Collage In Freeform (MacMost #3120)
View in HD at . You can easily create fun photo collages using the Freeform app on your Mac. Just drag and drop images from the Photos app or files and position them as you like. You can add text...
04.10.2024
10 Common Internet Scams and How To Avoid Them (MacMost #3118)
View in HD at . The best way to protect yourself from online scams is to understand how they work. Learn about these 10 common Internet scams and talk about them with your friends and family before it is too...
04.08.2024
How To Sort Files in the Finder on a Mac (MacMost #3119)
View in HD at . To get the most from the Mac Finder you should know how to quickly sort your files in the Finder window. Learn how to do it in the various Finder views and some tips and...
04.05.2024
What Are HEIC Files? (MacMost #3117)
View in HD at . By default your iPhone saves photos as HEIC files. These are compressed images, like JPEG files, but will use less space on your iPhone, Mac and iCloud. You can easily convert these to JPEG files...
04.03.2024
Can I Use a Different Power Adapter To Charge My iPhone, iPad or MacBook? (MacMost #3116)
View in HD at . You can use almost any USB charger with your MacBook, iPhone or iPad. If the charger doesn't provide enough power your device may charge slowly. But a higher-powered device won't hurt. Quality does matter though,...
04.01.2024
How To Back Up Your Apple Notes (MacMost #3115)
View in HD at . If you store important information in your Notes app, you'll want to make sure it is backed up. Since notes are stored as a database, not individual files, you'll need to use multiple methods to...
03.29.2024
How To Create New Folders On Your Mac (MacMost #3114)
View in HD at . You can create new folders as you like on your Mac's storage drive. There are a variety of ways to create a new folder. Think about how you want to organize your files and create...
03.27.2024
7 Ways To Use the Help Menu (MacMost #3113)
View in HD at . Don't overlook the Help menu in the Mac Menu Bar. It can not only take you to detailed documentation about the app you are using, but can also be used as a way to find...
03.25.2024
Using Smart Folders In Mac Notes (MacMost #3112)
View in HD at . Smart Folders are a great way to help you organize your notes in the Notes app. You can use Smart Folders with tags to create your own system to find notes.
03.22.2024
Using Links in Mac Numbers (MacMost #3111)
View in HD at . You can use links in a Numbers document to link between sheets, start email messages and phone calls, and also link to web pages. You can also use the HYPERLINK function to create dynamic links...
03.20.2024
15 Mac Settings To Make Your Mac More Secure (MacMost #3110)
View in HD at . Here are some settings you may want to check out if you are concerned about security on your Mac. Not all of these are necessary, but you may want to consider them.
03.18.2024
10 Places You Can Use Quick Look To Preview Files (MacMost #3108)
View in HD at . Quick Look is a handy way to preview a file in the Finder before you use it. But you can also use Quick Look in Open and Import dialogs, Spotlight, inside apps and other places.
03.15.2024
Shortcuts To Help You Organize Your Files (MacMost #3107)
View in HD at . You can use Shortcuts to move files based on choices, file names or locations. Check out these three ideas for Shortcuts apps that will help you stay organized.
03.13.2024
13 Tips For Getting the Most From the Safari Sidebar (MacMost #3106)
View in HD at . The Safari Sidebar is a useful tool for quick access to tabs, bookmarks, your reading list and more. You can activate it in a variety of ways and there are hidden features as well.
03.11.2024
Using a Green Screen With Your Mac (MacMost #3105)
View in HD at . It is cheap and easy to use a green screen to make videos with your Mac in iMovie. A green screen can also help you improve the quality of your online meeting video.
03.08.2024
21 Things You Can Do With Images In Preview (MacMost #3103)
View in HD at . A lot of common tasks you need to do with images can be done with the Mac's built-in Preview app. Learn how to crop, resize, compress, convert, caption and much more.
03.06.2024
Common Misconceptions About the Desktop (MacMost #3102)
View in HD at . New Mac users often have trouble understanding the concept of the Desktop because the term is used to describe a variety of things. Understanding the difference between THE Desktop, the Desktop FOLDER and Desktop SPACES,...
03.04.2024
ClipTools: The New Clip Manager Window (MacMost #3109)
View in HD at . Version 1.4 of ClipTools adds the Clip Manager. This window allows you to manage, use and even edit your clips, saved clips and Smart Clips. It is the most powerful update to ClipTools since it...
03.01.2024
How To Choose Which App Will Open a File On Your Mac (MacMost #3101)
View in HD at . When you double-click a file it opens in the default app for that file. But you can choose to open many files with another app such as a different image or text editor. Learn many...
02.28.2024
Why Does Apple Add New Emoji? (MacMost #3104)
View in HD at . New emoji characters are coming to the Mac. But why does Apple put in the effort to add new emoji when there are others things that are more important?
02.26.2024
How To Merge PDF Files On Your Mac (MacMost #3099)
View in HD at . There are several ways to merge PDF files on your Mac. A simple Quick Action in the Finder will do it quickly, but using Preview gives you lots of options to arrange and customize the...
02.23.2024
How To Use Mac Desktop Stacks (MacMost #3100)
View in HD at . Desktop Stacks can help you clean up your messy Desktop while still keeping the files you want available there.
02.21.2024
Customize Your Mac Finder Sidebar (MacMost #3098)
View in HD at . Boost your productivity by customizing your Finder sidebar. You can add the folders and locations you use the most and access them easily in the Finder, Open, Save and Upload dialogs.
02.19.2024
Which Cable Do You Need To Connect a Mac To an External Display? (MacMost #3096)
View in HD at . Connecting a Mac to an external display requires just a simple cable, but it can be confusing to know which is the right one to buy. A basic DisplayPort cable is all you need, but...
02.16.2024
Where Is the Missing Comma On My iPhone Keyboard? (MacMost #3094)
View in HD at . If you are using the iPhone's virtual keyboard and can't find the comma key, there are a few reasons why.
02.14.2024
Record Video Presentations With You In Them Using Keynote (MacMost #3093)
View in HD at . You can make videos that feature your Keynote presentation and you live on camera on the slides. With this technique you can record your presentation for later use or as a YouTube explainer video.
02.12.2024
10 Ways To Take Notes On Your Mac (MacMost #3091)
View in HD at . You can use a variety of built-in apps on your Mac to take notes. Which app you use depends on your needs and the specific situation.
02.09.2024
7 Ways To Switch Apps On an iPhone (MacMost #3095)
View in HD at . iPhone users switch apps constantly. But are you using the best app switching method for your needs? See a variety of ways to switch apps and their advantages.
02.07.2024
20 Things You Can Do Faster With Spotlight (MacMost #3089)
View in HD at . The Spotlight menu can sometimes do things faster than using the specific app or window meant for a task on your Mac. You can access system settings, look up words, run Shortcuts, get information, create...
02.05.2024
20 Tips For Using the Apple Vision Pro (MacMost #3097)
View in HD at . Here are some tips for getting the most out of the Apple Vision Pro. Even if you don't have one yet, watch to see some rarely-discussed features of Apple's latest device.
02.02.2024
5 Ways To Write Simple Programs On Your Mac (MacMost #3088)
View in HD at . If you want to learn some basic programming skills, or want to use skills you already have to perform calculations without needing to learn a whole development tool, there are many ways to do that...
01.31.2024
Pages Shape and Image Placement and Wrapping (MacMost #3086)
View in HD at . When you add a shape or image to a Pages word processing document the object will be anchored to the text, which will wrap around it. You can change the object's settings so it stays...
01.29.2024
How To Turn Off the Reveal Desktop Feature on Your Mac (MacMost #3087)
View in HD at . Starting with macOS Sonoma if you click on the Desktop background wallpaper, all of your windows move off to the side and you can access items on the Desktop. To turn this off, you need...
01.26.2024
How To Share Files and Folders With Anyone Using iCloud Drive (MacMost #3085)
View in HD at . Sharing files with iCloud Drive is often a better solution than sending a file email or message. But it can be tricky to send a file or whole folder if the other person doesn't have...
01.24.2024
How To Use iPhone Stolen Device Protection (MacMost #3092)
View in HD at . Stolen Device Protection is a way to protect you and your iPhone if someone steals it and knows your passcode. It is available in iOS 17.3 which came out this week.
01.22.2024
New In ClipTools: Smart Files and Repeat Paste (MacMost #3090)
View in HD at . New features in version 1.3 include Smart Files, Repeat Paste and the Reuse function in Smart Clips.
01.19.2024
Creating Random Bingo Cards in Numbers (MacMost #3082)
View in HD at . You can create random bingo cards using two tables in Numbers on your Mac. Each card will be unique and draw from a larger list of words, numbers or phrases. You can print each card...
01.17.2024
5 Ways To Force Quit Apps On a Mac (MacMost #3084)
View in HD at . If an app is misbehaving, you can force it to quit several different ways. Each force-quit method has different reasons why you may want to choose it in specific circumstances.
01.15.2024
Pasting Graphics Into PDFs in Preview (MacMost #3081)
View in HD at . If you need to paste a graphic image, like a logo or watermark, over a PDF, it may seem like you can't do it in Preview on your Mac. But you can if you know...
01.12.2024
Use Mac Background Sounds To Cancel Noise and Focus on Your Work (MacMost #3080)
View in HD at . There is a built-in feature of macOS that will play white noise to help you work in a busy environment or to help you concentrate on your work.
01.10.2024
Using Stickers on Your iPhone and How To Create Your Own (MacMost #3079)
View in HD at . Stickers allow you to quickly respond visually to a message. They can be emoji, posed Memoji, and also custom images from your own Photos. You can use Stickers in the Messages app and on photos...
01.08.2024
40 Years Of Mac: A Timeline (MacMost #3083)
View in HD at . This month marks the 40th anniversary of the first Mac in 1984. Here is a timeline of all of the models produced, versions of macOS, and other milestones.
01.05.2024
Advanced Text Search in Pages and TextEdit (MacMost #3075)
View in HD at . Pages has a pretty basic text search function, but with a few hidden tricks. TextEdit has a more robust pattern matching system and can even reorder text using replacements.
01.03.2024
Customizing and Using Control Center on Your Mac (MacMost #3073)
View in HD at . Learn how Control Center on your Mac works and how to customize it. You can have many controls either in the Menu Bar or in Control Center to save space. Control Center items sometimes act...
01.01.2024
Learn How To Properly Record Your Screen on a Mac in One Minute (MacMost #3077)
View in HD at . Don't use your phone's camera to record your Mac's screen. Instead, use the built-in screen capture tool to make a nice clean recording.

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MacMost - Mac, iPhone and iPad How-To Videos episodes:

10 Simple Ways To Improve a Photo in the Mac Photos App (MacMost #3125)

6 Ways To Convert Video Files On a Mac (MacMost #3124)

7 Ways To Add Spacer Lines Between Paragraphs In Pages (MacMost #3123)

How To Free Up Space On iCloud Drive (MacMost #3122)

Move the Menu Bar Below the Camera Notch On Your MacBook (MacMost #3121)

Creating a Photo Collage In Freeform (MacMost #3120)

10 Common Internet Scams and How To Avoid Them (MacMost #3118)

How To Sort Files in the Finder on a Mac (MacMost #3119)

What Are HEIC Files? (MacMost #3117)

Can I Use a Different Power Adapter To Charge My iPhone, iPad or MacBook? (MacMost #3116)

How To Back Up Your Apple Notes (MacMost #3115)

How To Create New Folders On Your Mac (MacMost #3114)

7 Ways To Use the Help Menu (MacMost #3113)

Using Smart Folders In Mac Notes (MacMost #3112)

Using Links in Mac Numbers (MacMost #3111)

15 Mac Settings To Make Your Mac More Secure (MacMost #3110)

10 Places You Can Use Quick Look To Preview Files (MacMost #3108)

Shortcuts To Help You Organize Your Files (MacMost #3107)

13 Tips For Getting the Most From the Safari Sidebar (MacMost #3106)

Using a Green Screen With Your Mac (MacMost #3105)

21 Things You Can Do With Images In Preview (MacMost #3103)

Common Misconceptions About the Desktop (MacMost #3102)

ClipTools: The New Clip Manager Window (MacMost #3109)

How To Choose Which App Will Open a File On Your Mac (MacMost #3101)

Why Does Apple Add New Emoji? (MacMost #3104)

How To Merge PDF Files On Your Mac (MacMost #3099)

How To Use Mac Desktop Stacks (MacMost #3100)

Customize Your Mac Finder Sidebar (MacMost #3098)

Which Cable Do You Need To Connect a Mac To an External Display? (MacMost #3096)

Where Is the Missing Comma On My iPhone Keyboard? (MacMost #3094)

Record Video Presentations With You In Them Using Keynote (MacMost #3093)

10 Ways To Take Notes On Your Mac (MacMost #3091)

7 Ways To Switch Apps On an iPhone (MacMost #3095)

20 Things You Can Do Faster With Spotlight (MacMost #3089)

20 Tips For Using the Apple Vision Pro (MacMost #3097)

5 Ways To Write Simple Programs On Your Mac (MacMost #3088)

Pages Shape and Image Placement and Wrapping (MacMost #3086)

How To Turn Off the Reveal Desktop Feature on Your Mac (MacMost #3087)

How To Share Files and Folders With Anyone Using iCloud Drive (MacMost #3085)

How To Use iPhone Stolen Device Protection (MacMost #3092)

New In ClipTools: Smart Files and Repeat Paste (MacMost #3090)

Creating Random Bingo Cards in Numbers (MacMost #3082)

5 Ways To Force Quit Apps On a Mac (MacMost #3084)

Pasting Graphics Into PDFs in Preview (MacMost #3081)

Use Mac Background Sounds To Cancel Noise and Focus on Your Work (MacMost #3080)

Using Stickers on Your iPhone and How To Create Your Own (MacMost #3079)

40 Years Of Mac: A Timeline (MacMost #3083)

Advanced Text Search in Pages and TextEdit (MacMost #3075)

Customizing and Using Control Center on Your Mac (MacMost #3073)

Learn How To Properly Record Your Screen on a Mac in One Minute (MacMost #3077)