Time Machine is the easiest, simplest, most trouble-free backup system there is. Here's how to check that it's running.
How to check that your Time Machine backup is running
How to hide (and show) Finder’s Favorites
Sometimes the Finder's Favorites disappear (this happens in iTunes also. Here's how to bring them back. Does not require programming.
Use Preview’s Scale to Fit feature
The Mac's free Preview program is great at scaling things to fit the page when printing. Here's how you do it. There's no easier way.
Quick Fix when Mac Mail doesn’t work
Sometimes, for some reason, Mail stops working. We don't usually know why. But, sometimes you can fix it with a couple of clicks. Here's how.
Clean up your Mac’s Desktop in a hurry
Here's a great Finder feature: "new folder from selection." Try it once and you'll do it all the time. Easier than dragging items to folders.
Fast and easy way to send a file by email on the Mac
There's always another way to do things-- sometimes a better way! Here's the easiest way to send a file via the Apple Mail app.
How to make a Mac’s Power Button behave like it used to
Bring back the power button's old behavior-- get a dialog box asking whether you want restart, shutdown, sleep, or cancel.
Add and remove columns from the Finder’s List View windows on a Mac
You can customize the Finder's List View windows. Add and delete columns. Opt to show the size of folders. Change the size of icons.
Customize the Mac’s Share button
You can change the order of the items in the Sharing menu, add and delete items, and more! Put the things you use at the top. Who knew?
Save time with Smart Groups in Contacts on the Mac
Smart Groups in Contacts offer a way to search for information in specified fields. Set up permanent "canned searches" for various criteria.