Hold the Option key while tapping the bright/dim buttons on the keyboard and the Displays preference pane pops up. So cool.
Quickest way to access the Mac’s Displays preference pane
Quickest way to access the Mac’s Sound preference pane
Hold the Option key while tapping volume up, volume down, or Mute on the keyboard to quickly access the Sound preferences.
How to type accent marks on a Mac keyboard
It's easy to type an accent mark on a Mac. As usual, the good stuff starts with the Option key. Takes a second to learn how.
Save a step when emptying the Trash
Save two seconds by skipping the Empty Trash dialog box. Be sure you really want to empty it because they're not going to ask if you're sure.
Option-click speaker icon in menu bar to choose Mac’s input and output sound sources
Changing sound options doesn't require a trip to the System Preferences. Do it all from the Sound menu, with an Option-click.
Option-drag to resize Mac windows and graphic objects in two directions, keeping the center fixed
Resize Finder windows and graphic objects from the center by holding the Option key while you drag an edge or corner. Grow the item while keeping the item's center fixed.
Get the Save As… menu item back onto your Mac
Apple took away the Save As... menu item. That's too bad, because it's very handy. Actually it's still there, if you know how to bring it to the surface.
Mac keyboard shortcut symbols, explained
Here's what those mysterious symbols mean in the Mac's menus. When I first got a Mac I didn't know. Maybe you still don't. But now you do.
Close every window of a Mac app, all at once
Command-W does what a click on the red button does. Command-Option-W does what an Option-click on the red button does-- close all windows for that app.
Check your Mac laptop’s battery condition
Your Mac laptop's battery is going to wear out one day. Here's how you can check on the condition of the battery today. Easy and informative.