In this lesson from our full Notes for Mac Tutorial see how to organize your notes using #Tags and smart folders.
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In this lesson from our full macOS Core Concepts Tutorial see how to use Spotlight in macOS! We cover all of Spotlights core features.
00:02 – Spotlight Intro
00:50 – App Launcher
04:10 – File Search
06:13 – Shortcuts (Actions)
08:49 – Clipboard History
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Building custom automations on Mac just got easier than ever! With the new Siri AI integration in macOS 27 Golden Gate, you can now build complex shortcuts using simple, plain-English descriptions—no manual workflow building required. In this quick tutorial, we walk through how to use the “Describe a Shortcut” feature to create an automated weekly photo-sharing workflow from scratch, adjust permissions, refine it using natural language prompts, and edit the automation manually.
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In this lesson, you’ll learn: How Siri AI creates shortcuts automatically from plain English prompts Setting up a weekly iMessage automation to send favorited photos Managing app permission prompts (Always Allow) for smooth background execution How Live Photos behave when sent via automated messages Editing shortcuts manually or tweaking them with follow-up natural language requests (e.g., filtering photos by specific people/pets)
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Master macOS Visual Intelligence in this step-by-step tutorial! Learn how to instantly analyze, summarize, and extract information from anything on your Mac screen using a quick keyboard shortcut and Siri AI.
Whether you are working with complex infographics, Wikipedia articles, or obscure artwork, Visual Intelligence turns your Mac display into a powerful search engine!
Key Shortcut Mentioned:
Shift+Command+6: Activate Visual Intelligence crosshairs
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In this lesson, we explore the new “Notify Me” feature in Safari for macOS 27. Learn how to set up custom alerts for webpage changes, including price drops, product restocks, ticket availability, and new content updates. We’ll cover how to: Set up a “Notify Me” alert from the Safari address bar Customize how often Safari checks for updates (from daily to hourly) Manage and delete your active alerts This feature is also available on Safari for iPhone and iPad, making it easy to track updates across all your Apple devices!
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Unlock the full potential of Apple Maps on your Mac! In this lesson, we dive deep into the Places and Guides features to help you organize your favorite spots, add personal notes, and plan your next adventure like a pro. Whether you’re saving a local favorite like Blue Sky Bagels or planning a trip to Seattle, we’ll show you how to keep your map organized and tailored to your needs.
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If you’ve ever wanted to dig deeper into your photo library, the Info Panel in Apple Photos for Mac is exactly where you need to start. Whether you’re looking to add custom titles, view technical capture data, or organize your images with keywords, the Info Panel puts everything at your fingertips.
What Is the Info Panel in Apple Photos?
The Info Panel is a built-in feature of the Apple Photos App for Mac that displays key details and metadata for any selected photo or video in your library. It can be opened instantly by clicking the Info button or using the keyboard shortcut Command + I.
What Can You Do With the Info Panel?
The Info Panel is packed with useful features that many Photos users overlook:
- Add Custom Titles — Replace the default filename displayed under your thumbnails with a meaningful, searchable title.
- Favorite Images — Quickly mark your best shots as favorites directly from the panel.
- View Camera & Capture Data — See exactly which camera or iPhone model was used, along with file type, resolution, shutter speed, aperture, and ISO.
- Add Captions — Include detailed notes and descriptions for any photo or video.
- Manage Keywords — Assign keywords to your images to improve library organization and make searching a breeze.
- View Location Data — See exactly where a photo was taken, with the option to add location data manually if it wasn’t captured automatically.
Why Mastering the Info Panel Matters
For anyone serious about organizing and managing a growing photo library on a Mac, the Info Panel is an essential starting point. It gives you complete visibility into your images — from the technical details captured by your camera to the personal context you add yourself. Understanding how to use it effectively will save you time and make your entire Photos library easier to navigate.
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This tutorial is just one of over 40 in-depth video lessons included in our complete Apple Photos for Mac course at TheMacU.com. As an All Access Member, you’ll get step-by-step guidance on every feature — from basic organization to advanced editing tools.
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In this lesson from TheMacU.com learn to use the “Not in an Album” filter in your Photos library. This will prevent images or videos that you have organized into an album from continuing being shown in the main library view as well. This seems to be a cause of frustration for many Photos App users! Learn much more about the Apple Photos App at TheMacU.com!
Get the most out of the Photos App built into your Mac! This Photos for Mac video tutorial provides a comprehensive guide to viewing, organizing, editing, and sharing your photo library. In the “View & Organize” section, the lessons cover everything from the basics of navigating the Photos interface—such as the toolbar, sidebar, and info panel—to importing images from cameras, disks, other apps, and AirDrop. It also explores iCloud Photos, working with metadata and keywords, managing favorites, adjusting dates and times, and organizing by people, pets, and places. The tutorial includes guidance on creating and managing both standard and smart albums, handling hidden or deleted items, identifying duplicates, and using features like media types, utilities, and shared or multiple libraries, including iCloud Shared Photo Library. The “Editing Tools” section (coming early 2026) demonstrates how to enhance and refine your photos and videos. Viewers will learn to use the edit mode interface with tools like Auto Enhance, Crop & Straighten, Filters, and an in-depth set of adjustment options such as Light, Color, Black & White, White Balance, Levels, Curves, and Noise Reduction. Additional lessons explain retouching, correcting red-eye, sharpening, and applying vignettes or selective color adjustments. The tutorial also covers editing Live Photos, portrait shots, and videos, as well as working with extensions and other apps. Finally, the course explores creating slideshows, using the Share menu, exporting media, and how to wrap up your projects for sharing. Together, these lessons provide a step-by-step approach for managing, editing, and sharing photos on Mac, making it ideal for both beginners and those looking to expand their skills.
Using subtasks in the Mac Reminders app helps organize related tasks under one parent reminder, making complex to‑do lists easier to manage and track.
In this lesson that is part of the “macOS Core Concepts” Tutorial see how to use the Tags feature on your Mac. Tags in the macOS Finder provide a simple and effective way to organize and quickly locate both files and folders.