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Please share your hidden macOS features or tips and tricks
Do you know any hidden or little-known nice feature of macOS (née Mac OS X)? It doesn't matter what it is—maybe just a short terminal command or a keyboard shortcut. Share your experiences on hidden M …
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What Window Management Options exist for OS X?
I'd like to do something with my windows on OS X, where something includes options like re-arranging, moving, re-sizing, remembering positions, cloning across Spaces, etc. What options exist?
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Is there a good / acceptable blog-publishing application on Mac OS X?
On Windows, there is the pretty good Windows Live Writer.
I have always been told that there is no equivalent on Mac.
What would be the best alternative?
Some details about pros/cons, missing feat …
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How do you position your hand to use the command key? What finger do you use?
Sorry in advance about what seems like a trivial question. However, I've recently switched from PC to Mac, and while I'm really happy about the switch, this is one of the few issues I'm struggling wi …
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Can anyone recommend a programmers' editor?
I'm looking for a programmers' editor. I know Xcode and I use it for application programming but I'm looking for something that will:
Syntax highlight PHP, SQL, Javascript (including jQuery) and CSS …
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iOS Developer Tools & Utilities (must haves and nice to haves) [closed]
I'm new to Mac's in general and iOS development. I've used an iPhone and iPad, and I'm looking to write apps for both. I'm a (newly) registered Apple developer and have Xcode downloaded and working my …
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Which OS X Applications do you find indispensable?
Please Search Prior To Posting!
There are many applications already listed. In all likelihood, this includes the one you are thinking of. Please check the existing answers to avoid duplicates, and t …
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Good resources for those transitioning to Mac OS X from Windows
I'm going to be getting a new MacBook laptop as part of the PhD programme I've just started, but have never used Macs before in my life. I'm quite an advanced computer user (running an informal comput …
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What words trigger the screen effects in iMessage?
The recent update iMessage on iOS causes certain words to trigger screen effects.
Also, there is a way to long-press on the send button, and bring up an interface for adding these effects.
I've fou …
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Great Apple (first and third-party) accessories or peripherals
List your favorite accessory (or peripheral) for your Apple hardware.
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Limit to one accessory per answer.
Add a short description for the accessory.
Add a link to the website in the name of th …
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How do I install an application from a .dmg disk image?
I've downloaded Firefox and it's now sitting on my desktop as Firefox.dmg. When I double click on Firefox.dmg it opens up a window with Firefox in it so I can use it - does this mean the application h …
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Is there a good replacement for the Dock?
What are the best dock replacements?
It's frustrating to keep track of
windows in the dock unless they're
minimized. For instance, I often have
10-15 separate PDF documents open.
It's …
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What Are The Best iPhone apps to keep a toddler amused in an 'emergency'?
Preferably free - kids shows / films from iTunes are an obvious one.
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Useful Chrome extensions for OS X
I know there is already a post out there for Safari extensions, but Chrome extensions are completely different. So, what extensions do you think are useful? Please read these simple rules before posti …
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What are some undocumented iPhone features?
With included documentation as sparse as Apple's, there are plenty of them...