Do you wish you got a little bit more out of your Mac computer? You have come to the right place! This is the Mac masterclass where you will embark on a transformative journey into the realm of efficient computing and unlock your Mac’s hidden potential. In this comprehensive guide, some of the essential tricks will be unveiled to get more out of your Mac.
Whether you are a seasoned Mac user or a tech novice, these insights will improve your daily workflow and streamline tasks.
Custom Keyboard Shortcuts
You can create a keyboard shortcut for anything. These can be in addition to the keyboard shortcuts already built into your Mac.
To create a keyboard shortcut, open System Settings > click Keyboard > select Keyboard Shortcuts > choose App Shortcuts > click the plus button and choose the application you want to create a shortcut for and then enter the menu command, followed by the combination of keys.
Recover Unsaved Word Document
Losing your work mid-way can be devastating. It can cause a lot of frustration, and having to redo the whole thing can be time-consuming. But unfortunately, apps crashing unexpectedly or your Mac experiencing a system error is common.
Luckily, there are ways to retrieve your unsaved Word document. You can use Disk Drill, which is a one-click solution for recovering unsaved Word documents. Install Disk Drill and then follow the instructions. The app’s user interface is straightforward. You won’t have trouble navigating the app. You can also recover the document using the in-built AutoRecovery feature. If these don’t work, check out other methods at https://setapp.com/how-to/how-to-recover-an-unsaved-word-document-on-mac. This blog outlines the easiest and most proven methods to recover Word documents that are not saved so you can proceed with your tasks without interruptions.
Take Screenshots
You don’t need any additional tool to take a screenshot on your Mac. Press Shift + Command + 3 to take a screenshot of the entire screen. Press Shift + Command + 4 to take a screenshot of part of your screen. If you want more options, press Shift + Command + 5.
Sign PDFs via Preview
There’s no need to take a printout of the PDF document because you have to sign and send it back. You can do it using the Preview app installed on your Mac. Simply open the Preview app > open the PDF form in Preview > click the Show Markup Toolbar button > select Create Signature. Then, you can create your digital signature using Mac’s trackpad or the built-in camera. You can even use your iPhone or iPad to create a signature.
After this, the signature can be added to PDF documents, minus the lengthy process of printing it out.
Launch Apps Automatically at Startup
If you have certain applications you use daily, you can set them to open automatically as you switch on your computer. For instance, you may use apps like Safari, Mail, Slack, or Notes. You can set them to immediately open as you log into your computer.
To do this, go to System Settings > select your account > click General > Login Items > click the plus button and search the Finder for the document or application you want to open when you switch on your computer.
Please note that adding too many items to the startup list may slow down your system.
Organize Apps and Windows using Stage Manager
Are you running macOS Ventura? If so, you can leverage a feature called the Stage Manager. This feature lets users organize all their applications and windows so they can quickly multitask. You can switch on Stage Manager using the Control Center.
Once you have turned on Stage Manager, the apps will be on the left side. The app you are currently working on will be in front and center. If you want to use more than one app simultaneously, drag the other apps onto the active app.
Split the Screen to Multitask
Mac computers make it easy to multitask. You can split the screen using the Split Screen View feature and work on two apps simultaneously. You can write a document on one side and have Mail open on the other.
You can enter Split Screen View by hovering the cursor over the green icon in the application that is open. Then, you will find three options – Tile Window to the Left, Enter Full Screen, or Tile Window to the Right. Choose the right or left option, then choose a secondary application on the opposite side. You can exit this mode by tapping the green button in the top left corner of the application you want to close.
The Bottom Line
Hope you enjoyed the Mac masterclass. However, it is not complete because there are more tricks waiting to be learned. But you can start with these. All the best!
