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macOS Catalina Preview: Voice Control

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In this lesson from the upcoming “What’s New in macOS Catalina” tutorial see how it’s now possible to control your Mac completely with your voice. With voice control active we can launch apps, create new documents, dictate & edit text, perform mouse clicks and more! Current All Access Members can view all the available tutorials tutorial here…

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iOS 13 Preview: Time-Synced Lyrics in Apple Music

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In this lesson from the upcoming “What’s New in iOS 13” tutorial see how the new time-synced lyrics feature works in Apple Music!
Current All Access Members can view the currently available tutorials for iOS and Mac here…

Click below to start a free trial of Apple Music.

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iOS 13 & iPadOS Tutorial! How to use the QuickPath Keyboard… Swipe to Type!

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In this lesson from the upcoming “What’s New in iOS 13” Tutorial see how to use the new QuickPath keyboard on both an iPhone and iPad. With QuickPath you can swipe without lifting your finger to enter text. We also look at how on iPadOS you can now shrink the keyboard and move it around the display!
Current All Access Members can view the currently available tutorials for iPhone, iPad and Mac here…

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iOS 13 Preview: Favorites & Collections in Maps

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In this lesson from the upcoming “What’s New in iOS 13” tutorial learn how to use the new favorites and collections features in the Maps App. With favorites you can save locations that you go to often, like home work and the gym. Using collections you can add several places into a custom group such as your favorites places to get ice cream or destinations on an upcoming road trip! Current All Access Members can view the currently available tutorials for iOS and Mac here…

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iPadOS Preview: Set up a Clean but Functional iPad “Desktop”!

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In this lesson from the “Learn – iPadOS” tutorial see how we can now create a clean but functional Mac-like desktop on an iPad utilizing the new options available with today view widgets. Current All Access Members can view the full tutorial here…

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macOS Catalina Preview: The new Music App!

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In this lesson from the upcoming “What’s New in macOS Catalina” tutorial get look at the new Mac Music App. In macOS Catalina iTunes is replaced with 3 Apps. Music, TV and Podcasts. TheMacU.com will have full tutorials on all three later this year. Current All Access Members can the available tutorials tutorial here…

Click below to start a free trial of Apple Music.

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Pixelmator Pro Lesson: New Photos Extension

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In this lesson that has been added to the full Pixelmator Pro Essentials Tutorial see how to use the new Pixelmator Pro extension in Photos for Mac. This extension gives you access to the full Pixelmator Pro App directly within the Photos window. Layers and text can be added to an image and saved back to Photos with the layers still editable! Current All Access Members can view the full Pixelmator Pro tutorial here…

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Pixelmator Pro Lesson: Export for Web & Quick Export

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In this lesson that has been added to the full Pixelmator Pro Essentials Tutorial see how to use the new Export for Web and Quick Export options. These will allow you to export multiple formats or sizes of an image file with just a few clicks! Current All Access Members can view the full tutorial here…

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Macbook Pro Buying Guide and where to find discounts!

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In this buying guide video learn about the current (Mid 2019) MacBook Pro lineup. The video covers the current models of the 13 inch and 15 inch MacBook Pros that are for sale from Apple. We use the comparison page on Apple.com to view the differences between the three models. Below you will find links to discounted MacBook Pros on Amazon, RefurbMe and Adorama. I’m also including links to a few different USB-C to USB-3 adapters, USB-C Displays and and other MacBook Pro accessories.

Browse MacBook Pro on Apples Amazon store. Some discounts on new MacBook Pros here but since they we just recently updated the discounts are limited…

Discounted older models…

Click here for MacBook Pros at Adorama that are discounted 10% or more!

Browse refurbished Macs, iPads and iPhones at RefurbMe.com!

When traveling with my MacBook Pro I always put it in a cushioned sleeve. This makes it easy to place into another bag or carry under my arm. These sleeves provide protection and extra pockets for chargers or cords.


All current MacBook Pros only come with 2 or 4 USB-C ports. If you use peripherals with older USB or other connections you need adapters or a hub!
USB-C Adapters on Amazon. A must have for new MacBook & MacBook Pros that only have USB-C ports. Small and cheap!

USB-C Hubs. I like these 2 hubs because they provide a USB-C in port that can charge the MacBook Pro as well!

It’s easy to attach a display to any Macbook Pro to expand the amount of screen area you have to work with or close the lid of your MacBook Pro and work only on the external display. I use the LG Ultrafine 5K 27″ display. It’s served me very well for nearly 3 years. Great for viewing and editing photos, not to mention recording video tutorials!
Below are some other USB-C Monitors that  will work out of the box with a MacBook Pro released in the last few years…


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Free Mac Lesson: How to hide or delete images in the Photos for Mac App!

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In this lesson from the full “View & Organize” Tutorial on Photos for Mac see how to hide photos in your library or delete them. When deleting a photo it will remain available for 30 days during which it can be recovered. See how that works in this video.
Learn much more in the full “View & Organize” and the “Edit & Share” tutorials for Photos

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