10 Hidden Mac Features You Should Be Using

July 22, 2022

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Until the late 1960s, it was common for wedding dresses to simply reflect the styles of the day; since then, however, there has been a strong and consistent trend towards modeling wedding dresses after long and elaborate Victorian-era gowns.

Happy Friday! Facebook is re-introducing a chronological feed for posts, so you don’t have to worry about missing important posts from friends and family, but it doesn’t work entirely like you might expect.

Meanwhile in the Google world, you can now stream Google Meet calls straight to YouTube, without the need for extra software. The company is also reversing a change to the Play Store that removed the list of requested permissions from app listings.

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Macs are well-known for being easy to use, but they also have a lot of great features hiding just below the surface that many people never notice. Whether you’re a Mac newbie or a Mac veteran, here are ten great features that you should be using. Read More »

Counting the number of lines, words, and bytes in a file is useful, but the real flexibility of the Linux wc command comes from working with other commands. Let’s take a look. Read More »

Timing your medication can be a pain. Did you remember to take that pill? Has it been 12 hours? Is it too late in the day now? It can be really stressful! The TimerCap, however, is an easy solution to this problem.

The TimerCap is simple–it’ll start counting from the last time you opened your pill bottle. That way, it’s easy to see how long it’s been since your last dose. That’s all it is, but when it comes to something important like medication, simple and effective is often all you need.

Ever since app permissions were introduced in Android, the Google Play Store has listed all requested permissions on the listings for every app. Google started to hide the permissions section, but now the company is backtracking. Read More »

Chromebooks may not be as feature-packed as a Windows laptop or MacBook, but they’re still incredibly useful devices. There are probably some features you don’t know about that can extend the functionality of your Chrome OS device. Let’s dive in! Read More »

VPN providers love to tout the location they’re based in as if that’s a big deal. They’ll often cite the amazing privacy laws of the country they’re headquartered in, claiming that this acts as a second layer of protection on top of their other measures, like not keeping logs. Read More »

Google Meet is the Zoom-like video conferencing service from Google. The predecessor to Meet used to allow streaming calls to YouTube, and now Google is bringing the functionality back. Read More »

A Bluetooth speaker is a fantastic audio upgrade for your smartphone or laptop, but you don’t need to spend a lot to pick up an awesome one. These budget Bluetooth speakers pump out great sound and don’t break the bank. Read More »

USB cables come in different lengths. Some are as short as a few inches, whereas others can be a few meters long. But is there a maximum length for a USB cable? Here’s everything you need to know. Read More »

More than one million companies rely on the Microsoft 365 productivity suite, and if yours is one of them, this comprehensive guide is for you. Efficiency Best Practices for Microsoft 365 will help you get more done each day by teaching you how to better manage important files, analyze data, execute tasks with greater efficiency, make the most of calendar events, and more. Download your free copy and increase your productivity today.

Robot vacuums are pretty cool, but getting the maximum value out of them requires a little planning. Use these tips to ensure your little vacuum buddy can do their best. Read More »

Faced with a small living room, I decided to mount our family TV over the fireplace a few years ago. It saved lots of space, but I deeply regret it. Here’s why. (Don’t make the same mistake I did!) Read More »

CCleaner used to be one of the most popular applications around for deleting cached and unnecessary files on PCs. Even though it’s not as popular these days, it just received a helpful update. Read More »

One of the most annoying parts about working from a laptop computer is the limitations that occur due to its size. External accessories help, but what do you do with all of the peripherals you need to hook up? You can turn to a docking station such as the IOGEAR Dock Pro USB-C 6 in 1 Dock Stand! Read More »

Facebook was one of the first social media platforms to embrace an algorithmically-sorted timeline, much to the dismay of anyone wanting to know everything their friends and family are doing in real-time. Facebook is now bringing back a chronological feed… sorta. Read More »

On a Mac, Finder is the file management application that comes with every Mac. Thanks to tabs, you can keep multiple folders open in the same window, reducing clutter. Here’s how to use it. Read More »

The Google Pixel 6a, available for pre-order starting today, July 21, 2022, is the latest addition to the search giant’s lineup of in-house Android smartphones. Positioned as the budget model, though, you’ll find some missing features that make it a difficult phone to recommend to all. Read More »

You may have heard about the Office Insider program or read about new Microsoft Office application features available only to Office Insiders. If you’re curious and possibly interested in becoming an Insider, here’s everything you need to know. Read More »

Google launched Fast Pair in 2018, which allows some Bluetooth headphones to be quickly paired with Android devices and Chromebooks. Soon, Fast Pair will start switching Bluetooth headphones automatically to whichever device is playing audio. Read More »