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How to Turn Off Gatekeeper Forever on Your Mac

Gatekeeper comes with Mac OS X and helps to prevent installations of any unauthorized apps. If you’re annoyed by this restriction, here’s how to turn off Gatekeeper forever.

How to Turn Web Services Into Mac Apps Using Epichrome

If you are a Mac user and want a dedicated desktop app for your favorite web services, Epichrome can help you turn any web service or website into a stand-alone Mac application.

The Easiest Way to Batch Rename Files in Mac with NameChanger

It’s impossible to rename hundreds of files one by one individually. For Mac users, one of the recommended file renaming tools to batch rename files is NameChanger. Check it out.

How to Format an External Drive in OS X

Formatting a drive on your Mac is quite easy, though it isn’t as evident and obvious as it is on a PC. You can format an external drive in OS X using Disk Utility and Terminal. Here’s how to do so.

How to Disable All Notification Alerts on Your Mac

Annoyed by constant alerts on the Mac notification bar? Here’s how you can disable all notification alerts on your Mac.

iMyfone Umate Review

iMyfone Umate is a tool for both Windows and Mac that lets you easily clea up your iPhone and helps you save space on your device. See how it works and enter to win a license key.

How to Set a Video as a Screen Saver on Your Mac

SaveHollywood is a Mac application that allows you to set a video as a screen saver. This tutorial shows you how to do it.

Using Text Shortcuts on Mac

In this article we show you how to set up text shortcuts on your Mac (much like on iOS) and how to save and restore any text shortcut settings you have.

How to Delete Files Faster in OS X El Capitan

Starting with OS X El Capitan, Apple has introduced a new method that lets you skip the trash can while deleting files from within Finder. Check it out.

Easily Download All Images from Web Pages in Safari with Automator

Ever wished that you could download all images from Web pages at once? In this article we show you a simple three-part Automator script on Mac that does that.

How to Cancel Your Apple Music Subscription from Your iOS Device or iTunes

Did you sign up for the free trial of Apple Music and now want to cancel now that your account is being charged? Here’s how to cancel your Apple Music subscription.

How to Get Videos to Float Over Existing Windows on a Mac

If you would like videos to float over your existing windows while using your Mac, you can do so using a free Mac app called Helium. Here’s how it works.

How to Check a File’s Checksum on a Mac

In order to ensure the integrity of downloaded files, some websites give you a checksum to compare to. If you’re on a Mac, you can use Terminal to check a file’s checksum. Here’s how.

How to Pin Sites to the Safari Browser in OS X El Capitan

Safari in OS X 10.11 El Capitan has a useful feature: pinned sites. It appears as a tiny square icon, located to the left of your tabs and never goes away.

How to Run Websites as Apps on Mac Using Chrome-based Epichrome

If you’re the kind of person who likes to compartmentalize, you’ll like Epichrome, a Fluid-like app that lets you run websites as apps on your Mac.

How to Turn Off Autocorrect on Your Mac

Are you frustrated with the autocorrect feature on your Mac? It may be handy, but it’s often more trouble than it should be. Here’s how to turn it off.

How to Add a Startup Sound to Your Mac

If you love music and want your Mac to play your favorite track every time you boot up, you can do that using the Automator app to add a startup sound. Here’s how.

Mia for Gmail: Access Gmail from Your Mac’s Menu Bar

There is no lack of third-party apps for Gmail. Mia for Gmail is one Gmail app that allows you to check and manage your Gmail account right from the menu bar.

How to Hide Inactive Windows on Your Mac

Hocus Focus is a Mac app that can automatically hide inactive windows. It senses and hides them for you to focus on the task at hand. Here’s how it works.

How to Show the Current Path in Finder on Your Mac

By default, the Finder app on Mac does not show the full path in its title bar. If you want to change that, here’s how to show the current path in Finder.

How to Download and Perform a Clean Install of OS X El Capitan

If you’re looking to download and perform a clean install of OS X El Capitan on your Mac, this installation guide will take you through the process.

How to Hide the OS X El Capitan Update Banner in the Mac App Store

Apple has been showing the El Capitan banner in the App Store. If you are not ready to upgrade, you can hide that banner from appearing in the App Store.

How to Add a Recent Items Stack to Your Dock in OS X

In addition to customizing the Mac Dock to your liking by adding/removing application shortcuts, you can also add a Recent Items stack to it. Here’s how.

How to Join Images Vertically or Horizontally on Your Mac

If you want to join images either vertically or horizontally, you can use the built-in Preview app on your Mac to do so. Here’s how it’s done.

Set the Apple Watch Clock Face as the Screen Saver on Your Mac

Are you a fan of Apple Watch? If so, you can now add the Apple Watch Clock Face as a screen saver on your Mac. It’s quite simple and stylish. Here’s how.

How to Launch an App Using a Keyboard Shortcut on Your Mac

If you would prefer to launch apps on your Mac using a keyboard shortcut, this tutorial will show you how to do that utilizing Quicksilver.

Edit the Favorites Sidebar in Finder in OS X

Do you frequently use the Favorites sidebar in the Finder app on your Mac? If so, you may want to edit it whenever you’d like. Here’s how to do that.

How to Create Windows 10 USB Installer in Mac

If you need to create a Windows 10 USB installer in Mac, here is how you can do it.

Loose Leaves for Mac Lets You Instantly Generate a Web Page From Markdown Text

Loose Leaves for Mac lets you generate a unique web page from highlighted Markdown text & gives you complete control over the content. Here’s how to use it.

How to Organize Your Apps Using LaunchPad in OS X

Launchpad on Mac allows you to manage and organize your apps just like you would on an iPad or iPhone. Here are some tips to help you make the most of it.

How to Remove the Time Stamp From Screenshot File Names on Your Mac

Do you wish for a way to remove the lengthy time stamp from screenshot file names on your Mac? Keep reading to find out how..

How to Hide Apple Music in iTunes on Your Mac

If you’re someone who isn’t ready to adopt Apple Music, there’s a way to hide Apple Music and remove it from iTunes on your Mac. This tutorial shows how.

How to Resize Multiple Images at Once on Your Mac

If you want to resize multiple images in one go on your Mac, you can do so using the built-in Preview app. Here’s how it’s done.

Open Current Tab of Chrome in Firefox with Keyboard Shortcut [Mac OS X]

Are you looking for ways to easily open a current tab of Chrome in Firefox? Here’s a simple trick that you can use in Mac OS X.

7 Things You Can Do with the Option Key on Your Mac

The Option key on the Mac isn’t an ordinary key; it gives added functionality. Here are 7 things you can do with the option key to boost everyday tasks.

Add a Power Chime to Your Mac Via the Terminal

The power chime is a feature in the new Macbook. Using Terminal you can get the chime to sound when you plug in your Mac to your power outlet. Here’s how.

Running Pepakura Designer on a Mac to Make Papercraft

Pepakura Designer 3 is a popular Windows program for making real world papercraft models from 3D digital models. Here’s how to get it running on Mac.

How to Encrypt Your Files with CloudFogger in Windows/Mac

CloudFogger can easily encrypt your files in Windows and Mac. It can also be used to encrypt Dropbox files. Here’s how to use it.

Interesting Mac Apps to Quickly Search and Send GIFs

If you’re a fan of GIFs & looking for a quick & easy way to search and send GIF files on your Mac, here are two apps (plus a bonus Chorme extension) to help.

How to Make Music on Your Mac with Minimal Latency

Making music on Mac is easy but sometimes suffers due to the speed of your system. In this article we show how to reduce latency and make your music flow.

Want to Know When That App Was Installed? Here’s How [Mac]

Often while troubleshooting you may need to know when an app was installed on your Mac. Luckily, it’s easy to find that out. Here’s how it’s done.

Set Plain Text as the Default in TextEdit on Your Mac

Use TextEdit on Mac? If the majority of your work requires documents without formatting, you should set plain text as the default text mode. Here’s how.

How to Open Your Current Safari Webpage in Chrome With a Single Click

What if there was a way for you to quickly open your current Safari webpage in the Google Chrome browser on your Mac with a single-click? Luckily, there is!

How to Get iPhoto Working Again in OS X Yosemite

iPhoto is no longer the only photo management app for Mac. With OS X Yosemite, you have a new app called Photos. Want to get iPhoto back? Keep reading.

How to Assign Gestures to Any App on Your Mac

The trackpad on your Mac supports many gestures. Luckily, an app called Riverflow lets you assign even more gestures to keyboard shortcuts. Check it out.

Useful Mac Terminal Commands You Should Know

One of the best ways to get the most out of Terminal is to learn what it can do. Here are ten terminal commands for Mac that you should know.

How to Quickly Find Keyboard Shortcuts for Any App on Your Mac

Most Mac apps have many keyboard shortcuts that can save time and boost productivity if you know them. To quickly find out what they are, try this app.

How to Remove EXIF Data from Images on Your Mac

When sharing images on the Internet, you may want to remove EXIF data (or metadata) for privacy and security reasons. Here’s how to do that on a Mac.

HazeOver for Mac: Improve Your Productivity By Focusing on What Matters

HazeOver for Mac helps get rid of distractions & focuses on the current task by highlighting the front window and fading out background windows. Check it out.

How to Get the Most Out of Alfred’s Powerpack Upgrade

Using the Mac launcher Alfred? If so, you may be wondering if the Powerpack upgrade is worth purchasing. We’ll help you decide by explaining the benefits.