Drag "Software Update" notifications off to the right rather than clicking "Details" or "Later." Saves a few seconds, every time!
Better way to make Software Update notifications go away
How to name your Mac
Name your Mac, making it easier to find it when using file sharing or AirDrop. This is especially nice if your Mac used to belong to someone else. Make it yours by renaming it.
Don’t be FAT(32)– it’s a bad format for a Mac disk
Most hard drives and thumb drive, when you buy them, are formatted for PCs using FAT32. That makes for a slow disk on a Mac. Reformat to Mac OS Extended (Journaled) for better performance.
How to find the Mac’s Software Update options
Apple has moved the Software Update options again! Here's how to find them. It's important to know where they are so you can change them as desired.
Close, minimize, or zoom Mac windows in slow motion
Hold the Shift key down while clicking the red, yellow, or green button in a Mac window's title bar to see the effect in slow motion. Very beautiful and fun.
Apple has a 14-day return/exchange policy
Apple's return policy is 14 days, no questions asked. Even if the item has been used.
Too many notifications on your Mac? Turn some off.
it's nice to be notified of important stuff but too much is too much! Here's how you customize Notifications, on an app by app basis.
Set priority for WiFi networks so your Mac joins the right one
You can set the priority for WiFi networks! This way, you always join the right one, not some sketchy free, open network.
Bring back the scroll bars
Scroll bars should show! They're important indicators of how much material remains unviewed. Apple turned them off; we're turning them back on.
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.