Delete part of a Messages conversation on your Mac and keep the rest of the conversation intact. Delete bad photos & those accidental swear words.
How to insert a return (line feed) in Messages on the Mac
Option-Return adds a line feed within a single text message. Nothing to it. See my series of Option Key articles for more tips like this one.
How to temporarily turn off all Notifications on a Mac
Notifications are great, until you're giving a presentation, watching video full-screen, or trying to focus on your work. Here's how to turn them off quickly.
How to find the pictures you’re looking for with the Mac Photos app’s Search feature
Quickly find the images you want using the Search feature in Photos. You don't have to name your photos or put them in albums to make this work. It's magic!
Apple’s Holiday Return Policy (it’s extra-long)
Apple's holiday return policy extends the "14 calendar days" return window to January 8th, 2019, for items purchased directly from Apple.
How to make the Mac’s annoying “To use the java command-line tool you need to install a JDK” pop-up go away forever
The "java command-line" pop-up is improperly linked at Apple.com. You need to install an older version of Java. Here's how.
Mac Safari Secrets: how to reload a stubborn web page
Safari offers 3 ways to reload web pages (button, menu, keyboard). Everyone knows that! There are variations and they come in handy.
Two Shortcuts for Mac Photos in macOS 10.14 (Mojave)
The Mac Photos app in macOS Mojave changes the keyboard shortcut for toggling Thumbnail and Viewer modes. Here's the new shortcut and a bonus.
How to solve a tricky “can’t log in” problem in Safari on a Mac
If you try to sign into a website but get sent back to the login screen-- even though you have the right password-- the answer may be simple.
Three tips for Messages on the Mac
Three tips for those using Messages on the Mac. It's much faster to text from a Mac with a big keyboard, and these tips make it even better.