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How can I make the best use of my Mac?
20 top tips to help you master your Mac
- Take a screenshot of a specific part of the screen.
- Rename large batches of files all at once.
- Run Windows on your Apple machine.
- The Mac equivalent of Ctrl + Alt + Delete.
- Switch between multiple windows within the same program.
- Instantly look up a word in the dictionary or thesaurus.
Is it better to use your MacBook plugged in or not?
When you have power available, plug it in. When you need to, run on the battery. No, I would not leave it plugged in all the time. It is ok to use it this way if you’re going to do intensive work like editing but in order to not damage the battery you must let it drain to 15-20\% and then charge it to 80-100\%.
How do I make my Macbook Air aesthetic?
How to Quickly Personalise the Appearance on Your Mac
- Automatically Change the Wallpaper Every Few Hours, or Days.
- Use Hot Corners to Activate Screen Savers and Other Things.
- Add Spacers to the Dock.
- Change the macOS System’s Colour Scheme.
- Add Dock Magnification, Hide It, and Change Its Position.
What cool things can a MacBook Air Do?
All the awesome things you forgot your Mac could do
- Do unit conversions in Spotlight.
- Talk to and listen to your Mac!
- Run Windows.
- Take screenshots of any size.
- Automatically hide and show the menu bar.
- Type exotic characters.
- Sign PDFs right in Mail.
- Batch rename files.
Can you use Microsoft programs with a MacBook?
So you can use Word, Excel, and PowerPoint on a Mac just like on a PC. macOS also provides built-in support for the latest version of Microsoft Exchange Server. So you can use all the apps you love on your Mac, and have access to your mail, contacts, and calendar from the office, all at the same time.
How do you force start a Mac?
If your Mac hangs for good and the pointer is inactive: Hold down Control + Command while pressing the Power button. This is an alternative key combination to force restart a Mac. By the way, if you are on an iMac, the Power button is found on the back of your Mac.
What software do you get with a MacBook?
Basics. Apple includes standard applications like Mail,iTunes,iChat,Safari,Calendar,Address Book and Photo Booth on MacBooks.
Can I use a headset with a MacBook?
Method 2 of 2: On Mac Turn on your wireless headphones. Make sure your wireless headphones have plenty of battery life. The bluetooth icon is located towards the right side of the menu bar at the top. Click Open Bluetooth Preferences. It’s the last option in the Bluetooth menu. Put Bluetooth headphones in pairing mode. Most wireless headphones have a button, or combination of buttons as you can press and hold to put your wireless headphones in pairing