In this lesson from our full “What’s New in macOS 26” video tutorial see how to use the new Icon and Widget Style options in the Appearance section of Mac System Settings. We look at each style and how we can tweak each to achieve the exact look you might be looking for on your Mac.
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In this video from TheMacU.com we look at the new Liquid Glass design language being introduced in all of Apple’s Operating Systems later in 2025. We also look at some appearance options in macOS 26 that allow more customization than ever to the look of your Mac. We will have full “What’s New” Tutorials for macOS, iOS and iPadOS 26 available as they are officially released by Apple.
In this quick tip we look at the Sunset-Sunrise Panel within the Apple Weather App and all the interesting information and data that can be accessed within it. The Apple Weather App that comes installed on every iPhone, iPad and Mac doesn’t just provide current conditions and a forecast. Dig deeper to find climate and environmental information for any location!
In this video from TheMacU.com we cover 10 useful macOS Finder tricks that you can use every day on your Apple Mac computer in 2025. Discover hidden tips and tricks built into macOS and in particular the Finder app that is on all Apple Mac computers. To learn much more about using your Mac check out our in-depth macOS Core Concepts tutorial that contains over 60 detailed lessons on how to use all aspects of macOS.
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In this quick lesson, we go through the sign-up process for creating a new All Access Membership from TheMacU.com. We also look at account management and how to use the tutorials browser to find the lessons you want to view!
In this lesson see how to customize the icon for any hard drive, folder or file on your Mac. This can be done with dedicated icon files or with any image file! We look at how to use PNG files that provide transparency and therefore a better look for certain icons.
In this lesson learn how to use a live view of your iPhone as an App on your Mac! Do you find yourself reaching for your iPhone too often while working on your Mac? With this new feature that can be avoided by making your iPhone available on your Mac with the iPhone Mirroring App! macOS Sequoia and iOS 18 are required.
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In this lesson from our massive macOS Core Concepts Tutorial see how to use Quick Look to preview or even edit files. Key Points… 00:07 – Space Bar when file is selected for Quick Look 00:36 – How to Quick Look Multiple Files in macOS 01:13 – Markup, Rotate, & Share from Quick Look! 01:52 – Quick Look Video to view or trim. 02:47 – Open in App from Quick Look.
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In this lesson from our comprehensive macOS Core Concepts Tutorial see how to use the App Switcher to quickly jump between open Apps with a simple keyboard short cut. We also learn how to quit or hide apps from the App Switcher as well as view all of an Apps windows or even open files using the App Switcher!
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In this lesson from our Apple Intelligence Tutorial see how to use Image Playground to generate images with AI on your Apple devices. We look at how to build images using descriptions and prompts as well as how we can add people saved in our photos App. Learn more in the full tutorial here…
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