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How to Easily Revert an Accidental Language Change in OS X

Mistakenly have an OS X language change to something unknown? No issues, we’ve got you covered. Follow these two methods to revert back your language.

How to Easily Add Emoticons to File Names in OS X

Have you ever wanted to add emoticons to file names on your Mac? This article walks you through the steps of doing this.

How to Remove the Account Picture from Your OS X User Account

In the “Users and Groups” section of “System Preferences,” you can change this account picture to a different built-in one, or you can also use a new photo.

How To Easily Password Protect PDF Files In OS X

If you’re using a PDF document with some sensitive information, the easiest method to password protect it is to simply encrypt the PDF file.

How To Create A Dynamic Resizable Disk On OS X

Looking to create a dynamic resizable disk for file distribution or storage on your system, external media or on a local network server. Follow this tutorial.

How to Get OS X Betas Legally Without a Developer Account

Previously, you will need to pay to access the beta version of OS X. Now, with the new OS X Beta Seed Program, you can download OS X beta for free. Let’s check it out.

Sublime Text – A Great Code Editor for Developers

Have you been coding programs for decades but have not found an editor you can fall in love with? Maybe you have not met Sublime Text yet. Let’s check it out and I am sure you will love it.

How to Record Sound on Your Mac

Recording sound on your Mac is easy. There is no cost involved as the application is already pre-installed. Here’s how you can record sound on Mac.

How to Crop Audio Files Using iTunes

Many Mac users are trying to find a good app to easily crop, or trim an audio file, not knowing that they can do it right within iTunes. Here are the steps to do so.

How to Use Terminal to Convert Audio Files to Ringtones in OS X

There are many tools that you can use to convert audio files to ringtones. In Mac OSX, you can use the afconvert utility in Terminal to get the work done. Here’s how to do it.

How to Wirelessly Wake Up Mac Using Your iPhone

There may be instances when you need to wake up Mac remotely. Here is how you can do it with your iPhone.

What to Do When You Get the “You Need to Free Up Space” Warning on Your Mac

If you come across the warning to free up space on Mac, here are some useful tips that you can follow to analyse your hard disk and free up space.

How To Select A Startup Disk In OS X

The easiest way to select a startup disk in OSX is to press the Option key while booting up. However, there are some constraints, and here is the solution.

How to Use Preview to Convert Images in OS X

For converting images from one format to another, you don’t need an expensive tool. For Mac user, you can easily use Preview to convert images.

Turn Photos and Videos into GIFs with PicGIF for Mac

Have you seen the small GIF videos on social networking sites and want to make your own with your photos and videos? You can with PicGIF.

Tips to Effectively Manage WiFi Networks In OS X

You might find yourself switching between WiFi networks so as to use the one with the strongest signal. Here are some tips to effectively manage WiFi networks in OS X.

How to Zip and Extract Archives on Mac

Mac has an inbuilt feature for you to create and extract archives. Use this guide to learn how to create and extract archives on Mac.

5 To-Do Lists for Mac to Help You Manage Your Tasks

There are a number of to-do lists for Mac and here we have chosen the top five that we think you should have on your machine.

5 Essential Mac Apps You Should Install on Your New Machine

If you just got a new Mac, the first thing to do is to know which apps to install. Here are some essential apps for Mac you should install on the machine.

4 Ways to Preview Fonts in OS X

While Mac OSX comes with many fonts for you to choose, finding the right one can be a tedious job. Here are 4 ways to preview fonts in OSX.

Easily Run Windows Applications on Mac OS X

Looking to run Windows applications on Mac OS X, but don’t want to install the whole Windows OS? Wineskin is your best bet.

How to Disable Image Preview in Twitter for iOS, Android and OS X

The latest update to Twitter app adds the image preview feature. Luckily, you can disable image preview in Twitter for a clutter-free timeline.

How to Set Up and Manage Automatic Login In OS X

If you are the only user for your Mac, it can be troublesome to enter the password everytime. Here is how you can enable automatic login on startup.

How to Flatten a PDF and Make It Uneditable in OS X

PDF forms usually come with fields where you can fill them in. Here is how you can flatten the PDF form and make the content uneditable in OS X.

How to Change Mouse Cursor Size In OS X [Quick Tips]

Lose your mouse cursor on your screen? Follow these simple tips to increase the mouse cursor size, leading to a better experience.

Send an iMessage from Almost Anywhere in iOS and OS X [Quick Tips]

iMessage in iOS and OS X allows people to send messages to each other without any charge. Here is a quick tips to compose an iMessage from almost anywhere.

Transfer Extremely Large Files Between Two Macs

You will occasionally need to move large files from one Mac to another. Here are a few built-in options you can use to transfer large files between Macs.

Change the Default App to Open Up Different File Types in Mac OS X

Sometimes, you might want to use another app to open that particular file in Mac OSX. Here is how you can change the default app in Mac OS X.

How To Move Files Between Different User Accounts in OS X

Mac doesn’t allow you to access other user accounts by default. Here is how you can share files and folders with another user in your Mac.

How To Speed Up The Shut Down Process In OS X

It can be annoying when your Mac starts to take long time to shut itself down. Try the following two fixes to get back a short shutdown time period.

How To Change The Keyboard Language In OS X

If you are bilingual and need to use various input languages at different times, here is how you can change the keyboard language in OSX

How To Find Your IP Address and MAC Address In Mac OS X

You will need to know your IP address to set up printers and other devices on a network. Here are 3 way to find your IP address and MAC address in OS X.

Use Your Mac’s Media Keys To Control Vox Instead of iTunes

Vox is a lightweight music player and an iTunes alternative for Mac. Here I will show you how easily you can use your Mac keyboard’s media keys to control Vox instead of iTunes.

Easily Identify the Tab That Cause High CPU Load in Safari

When some tabs are misbehaving in Safari, here is how you can identify the tab/URL that is causing the high CPU load and shut them down.

How To Resize Windows Like A Pro In Mac OS X

Mac OS X Lion comes with easier ways to manage the app windows. Here are some tips and tricks to help you resize windows like a pro in Mac OS X.

How To Use Hot Keys To Launch Applications in OS X

If you need to quickly launch a program in OS X, one useful option is to bind it to a keyboard shortcut. Here is how you can create hot keys for apps in OSX.

8 Little-Known Tips For Mac OS X Users

Looking to be a Mac power user? Then you can’t miss out these hidden or little-known tips for Mac OSX. We’ve compiled 8 of the most useful ones in this post.

Merge Multiple Finder Windows Into One via a Keyboard Shortcut in OS X Mavericks

This quick tip will show you how to merge multiple Finder windows into a single tabbed window via a custom keyboard shortcut in OS X Mavericks.

How To Set Up An External Hard Drive For Use With Mac OS X

If your external hard drive is not working in Mac, or you need it in a Mac-specific format, here is how you can set up external drive for use with Mac.

How to Schedule Your Mac to Start Up or Shut Down at a Specific Time

This tutorial will show you how to schedule your Mac to start up and shut down at a specific day and time – every day or just a single day.

How to Hide Preference Pane Icons in Mac OS X

Are there some Preference Pane items you don’t use in System Preferences? If so, here’s how you can hide Preference Pane icons in Mac OS X.

Make the Mac Dock Translucent in OS X Mavericks

Do you prefer the translucent look of the Mac dock found in Mountain Lion? If so, here’s a quick tip to make the Mac dock translucent in OS XMavericks.

Here’s How To Make iBooks Read Aloud To You In OS X Mavericks

If you are using iBooks on your Mac, you can now get make iBooks read aloud to you by configuring and using Voice Over support on your device.

Five Tips For Using iBooks in OS X Mavericks

One of the bright, main new features of Apple’s latest OS, OS X 10.9 Mavericks, is iBooks. Here are 5 tips and tricks for using iBooks on your Mac:

How to Enable Text Selection in Quick Look [Mac]

The Quick Look feature in Mac OS X does not come with a text selection feature for documents, but you can easily enable it using this Terminal command.

Pin the Mac Dock to the Top or Bottom Corner of the Screen

This quick tip will show you how to pin the Mac dock to the top or bottom corner of the screen, on the right of left side, via Terminal.

How to Disable the Dashboard in Mac OS X

Not using the Dashboard in Mac OS X? Why not get rid of it instead? Here’s how to disable the Dashboard in Mac OS X, and re-enable it if needed.

How To Fix Google Drive Crashing Finder In OS X Mavericks

If you are having the Google Drive crashing Finder issue after ugradng to Mavericks, here is the temporary solution to fix it.

Disable Notifications on the Lock Screen in OS X Mavericks

Don’t want your personal notifications displayed for the world to see your Mac? Here’s how to disable notifications on the lock screen on a per-app basis.

Disable App Nap on Select Applications in Mac OS X Mavericks

While the App nap is useful, you might want to disable it for certain apps. Find out how to disable App Nap in Mac OS Mavericks on a per-app basis.