Category Archives: Tip of the Day

The Tip of the Day is a quick, useful tip for learning and mastering your Mac.

Finder Views

Posted on March 22, 2011 by Tony

In any Finder window:  cmd+1= Icon view;  cmd+2 = List view;  cmd+3 = Column view;  and cmd+4 = Cover Flow view.

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iPhoto Libraries, No, Not New Events.

Posted on March 18, 2011 by Tony

For multiple family members,  why not setup individual libraries in IPhoto. When opening IPhoto,  press and hold the OPT key.  Then create your own library with its own set of Events, Photos, Smart Folders, Faces, Places, etc.

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If You Don’t Like Flash!

Posted on March 16, 2011 by Tony

If you don’t like Adobe Flash on your computer go to Click-To-Flash and download this free software.  Check out details on Click-To-Flash website.

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Find the Size of Anything – Two Ways

Posted on March 13, 2011 by Tony

Go to Finder > View > Show View Options > Calculate all sizes.   Another way CMD + I .

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Customize the Tool Bar

Posted on March 10, 2011 by Tony

Many Apple Applications let you customize the tool bar.  Click on View in Menu bar, select Customize the Tool Bar.   Drag any item to Tool Bar.   Drag any item out to delete.

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