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.
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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How to Multitask on a Mac with Apps in Split or Full Screen!
In this quick lesson from TheMacU.com see how to use split or full screen multitasking along with Mission Control. In this example we setup 7 Apps running in 5 separate desktops or spaces. Learn more about multitasking and mission control in our full macOS Core Concepts Tutorial.
In this quick lesson see how to navigate Finder Windows, the Menubar and even the Dock with just your keyboard. At times utilizing the keyboard can be more efficient than your Trackpad or Mouse. Learn more about the Finder in our macOS Core Concepts Tutorial.
We’ve updated the entire Safari for Mac Tutorial with 16 all-new lessons on how to use your Mac’s built-in web browser! Learn to use all the main features of Safari on the Mac, how to organize bookmarks in multiple locations, use tabs, enhance your privacy while browsing the web, using extensions, and more!!
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We’ve updated the Contacts, Calendar & Reminders for Mac tutorial with 8 All-New lessons on the Mac Calendar App and 13 new lessons on Reminders for Mac!
See how to add, edit, and share events as well as multiple calendars. Learn to create different types of reminders, how to organize them, view reminders in today view, and even how to view and create reminders on your Apple Watch!
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