Tag Archive for: Mac
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.
How to sign up for TheMacU All Access!
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.
Current All Access Members can view the entire tutorial here…
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.
All Access Members can view the entire macOS Core Concepts Tutorial Tutorial here…
Many lessons in Desktop & Finder section of our macOS Core Concepts Tutorial have been updated to reflect changes and new features! We have updated lessons on how to use Tabs in the Finder and Apps, how mission control works with Spaces and Split View, how to use the macOS App Switcher, Tags, The Dock, The Home Folder, Air Drop, and App Handoff. Current All Access Members can view the full tutorial here…
Desktop & Finder Lesson List:
The Desktop
The Menubar
Control Center
Finder Windows
Finder Settings
The Finder Sidebar
View Options
Finder Tabs –2025 Update!
App Tabs –2025 Update!
Mission Control, Spaces, & Split View –2025 Update!
Hide Apps
App Switcher –2025 Update!
Stage Manager
Tags –2025 Update!
Share
The Dock –2025 Update!
Desktop Stacks
Quick Look
The Home Folder –2025 Update!
Spotlight Search
Siri
Notifications
Widgets
Launchpad
Files & Folders
Smart Folders
Saving
AirDrop –2025 Update!
App Handoff –2025 Update!
iCloud Drive
Trash
Batch Rename
This tutorial also features another thirty lessons in the System Settings section!
If you are not yet an All Access member begin your free trial with any of the three membership options below!
Monthly All Access Subscription
- Just $5 per month for TheMacU All Access. Fill out the form below to create your account then click the "Join All Access" button at the bottom of the page. On the next page enter your payment information to complete the registration and begin your free trial! *This is an auto-renewing subscription. No refunds after the free trial period and you must cancel prior to the renewal date to avoid being charged for the next year.
Yearly All Access Subscription
- Only $25 per year for TheMacU All Access. Fill out the form below to create your account then click the "Join All Access" button at the bottom of the page. On the next page enter your payment information to complete the registration and begin your free trial!
*This is an auto-renewing subscription. No refunds after the free trial period and you must cancel prior to the renewal date to avoid being charged for the next year.
Lifetime Membership
- With this option pay $150 once for an All Access Membership that will never expire! Fill out the form below to create your account then click the "Join All Access" button at the bottom of the page. On the next page enter your payment information to complete the registration and begin viewing all the tutorials!
One Year Membership
- With this option pay $30 once for an All Access Membership that is good for a full year. This membership will not auto-renew like the yearly subscription. Fill out the form below to create your account then click the "Join All Access" button at the bottom of the page.
Three Month Membership
- With this option pay $12 one time for a 3-Month All Access Membership. This membership will not auto-renew. Fill out the form below to create your account then click the "Join All Access" button at the bottom of the page.
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.
How to sign up for TheMacU All Access!
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.
Current All Access Members can view the entire tutorial here…
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.
All Access Members can view the entire macOS Core Concepts Tutorial Tutorial here…
Many lessons in Desktop & Finder section of our macOS Core Concepts Tutorial have been updated to reflect changes and new features! We have updated lessons on how to use Tabs in the Finder and Apps, how mission control works with Spaces and Split View, how to use the macOS App Switcher, Tags, The Dock, The Home Folder, Air Drop, and App Handoff. Current All Access Members can view the full tutorial here…
Desktop & Finder Lesson List:
The Desktop
The Menubar
Control Center
Finder Windows
Finder Settings
The Finder Sidebar
View Options
Finder Tabs –2025 Update!
App Tabs –2025 Update!
Mission Control, Spaces, & Split View –2025 Update!
Hide Apps
App Switcher –2025 Update!
Stage Manager
Tags –2025 Update!
Share
The Dock –2025 Update!
Desktop Stacks
Quick Look
The Home Folder –2025 Update!
Spotlight Search
Siri
Notifications
Widgets
Launchpad
Files & Folders
Smart Folders
Saving
AirDrop –2025 Update!
App Handoff –2025 Update!
iCloud Drive
Trash
Batch Rename
This tutorial also features another thirty lessons in the System Settings section!
If you are not yet an All Access member begin your free trial with any of the three membership options below!
Monthly All Access Subscription
- Just $5 per month for TheMacU All Access. Fill out the form below to create your account then click the "Join All Access" button at the bottom of the page. On the next page enter your payment information to complete the registration and begin your free trial! *This is an auto-renewing subscription. No refunds after the free trial period and you must cancel prior to the renewal date to avoid being charged for the next year.
Yearly All Access Subscription
- Only $25 per year for TheMacU All Access. Fill out the form below to create your account then click the "Join All Access" button at the bottom of the page. On the next page enter your payment information to complete the registration and begin your free trial!
*This is an auto-renewing subscription. No refunds after the free trial period and you must cancel prior to the renewal date to avoid being charged for the next year.
Lifetime Membership
- With this option pay $150 once for an All Access Membership that will never expire! Fill out the form below to create your account then click the "Join All Access" button at the bottom of the page. On the next page enter your payment information to complete the registration and begin viewing all the tutorials!
One Year Membership
- With this option pay $30 once for an All Access Membership that is good for a full year. This membership will not auto-renew like the yearly subscription. Fill out the form below to create your account then click the "Join All Access" button at the bottom of the page.
Three Month Membership
- With this option pay $12 one time for a 3-Month All Access Membership. This membership will not auto-renew. Fill out the form below to create your account then click the "Join All Access" button at the bottom of the page.
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!
All Access Members can view the entire macOS Core Concepts Tutorial Tutorial here…
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…
In this lesson that’s part of our full tutorial on the Mac Photos App learn how to organize your Photo Library with Keywords. Utilizing keywords can make it easier to locate both photos and videos after they have been imported. We look at how to use the Keyword Manager to create shortcuts to certain keywords and even build a start rating system using keywords!
Key Points…
00:19 – Create a New Keyword
00:52 – How to use the Keyword Manager in Photos for Mac
01:38 – How to set up a quick group and Keyword shortcuts.
02:52- How to build a Star Rating System with Keywords in Photos for Mac!
All Access Members can view the entire Mac Photos App TutorialTutorial here…