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  • Lock the screen on your Apple Watch to prevent false touches during workouts.

    You can lock your Apple Watch screen, so nothing can accidentally tap the screen, change your metrics, or end your workout. Just firmly press the display and tap Lock. When you want to end your workout or make change...view more
    Carolyn Samit
    last modified by Carolyn Samit
  • What’s New in El Capitan 10.11.2

         Apple has recently released the second update of OS X El Capitan. Version 10.11.2 improves the stability, security and fixes minor bugs. According to the official Apple website (https://suppor...view more
    Mandy_S.
    last modified by Mandy_S.
  • Consequences of enabling Low Power Mode

    Low Power Mode restricts certain functions like background app refresh in order to conserve battery life. I thought I would list all of the restrictions I've found that Low Power Mode imposes, and others are of course...view more
    stevejobsfan0123
    last modified by stevejobsfan0123
  • What to do if your printer driver is incompatible?

    With each new OS X release many printer drivers become incompatible. Even more often, printer manufacturers stop support for older models. Rather than discarding your printer, consider this alternative...    ...view more
    Rysz
    last modified by Rysz
  • Import Folders of Image Files into Library as Albums

    This Applescript was created by user code!z and published at Github: ImportPhotoFolders where you can download an already compiled and saved Applescript file.  With his permission I'm publishing the script here. ...view more
    Old Toad
    last modified by Old Toad
  • Upgrading your Watch to the forthcoming WatchOS 2

    WatchOS 2 and IOS9 will be available from 16 September, and a lot of us will be upgrading then or very soon after. The purpose of this tip is to start collecting together information that might be useful and (hopefull...view more
    nick101
    last modified by nick101
  • How to extend the day past midnight to complete the activities and close the rings

    If you need to extend your day past midnight to close the activity rings set temporarily the timezone to a timezone farther west.  Change the timezone before midnight. Now you can use the additional hours the tim...view more
    léonie
    last modified by léonie
  • Adding a screenshot to your ASC question while using an iPad.

    This is my first User Tip, let's see how it goes and don't be surprized to see revisions. Special thanks go to tt2 his both reviewing and making suggestions. What a guy !   User Tips can be very useful in both ...view more
    ChitlinsCC
    last modified by ChitlinsCC
  • A method to quit all apps at once

    Quit all open apps. I came about a thread where someone wanted to know if all apps must be closed before the mac is shutdown. In the discussion another person asked why it is not possible to close all apps at once. I ...view more
    Lexiepex
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  • MacBook Air / Thunderbolt Display Help

    All you need to know to connect a Thunderbolt Display to a MacBook Air >   Thunderbolt ports and displays: Frequently asked questions (FAQview more
    Carolyn Samit
    last modified by Carolyn Samit
  • Prevent a volume from mounting at startup

    Sometimes, it can be useful to prevent a given volume from mounting at boot. You might want to hide an old OS version from Spotlight corruption. You just might not want to clutter your desktop.   Note: Encrypted ...view more
    etresoft
    last modified by etresoft
  • Using Spotlight

    If you have problems searching for items on your Mac, rebuilding the Spotlight Index can help.     Use these steps to manually rebuild the Spotlight index for a folder or disk. Choose Apple  menu > Syst...view more
    Carolyn Samit
    last modified by Carolyn Samit
  • What’s new in iOS 9.3.2.

    Recently Apple has released an update to iOS - 9.3.2. This update contains lots of bug fixes and stability enhancements aimed at making the mobile operating system more stable, secure and efficient. So, here’...view more
    D.Cohen
    last modified by D.Cohen
  • Photo Book Formats and Features

    Photos for Mac has a rich selection of templates for the photo books, but when browsing the templates it it hard to tell, which page layouts will be available.   Here is a list of features for the templates in t...view more
    léonie
    last modified by léonie
  • How to make a podcast (withdrawn)

    HOW TO MAKE A PODCAST   I have reluctantly withdrawn this User Tip because the Jive software is preventing me from keeping it up to date with changes in iTunes. You can see the article on my website at http://w...view more
    Roger Wilmut1
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  • How to Rebuild Thumbnails in a Photos Library

    Occasionally the thumbnails in the Browser may not correspond to the enlarged image, or the thumbnails may appear to be corrupted, but the enlarged image is fine. While iPhoto and Aperture have a tool to recreate the ...view more
    léonie
    last modified by léonie
  • A quicker look at retail installer discs

    If you were just looking for what the retail installer discs looked like, I have taken the information from this tip to help out: Can I download my Mac OS upgrade?   Mac OS 7.6 Mac OS 8.0 & 8.1 (see fine...view more
    a brody
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  • Podcast episodes missing in iTunes Store

    There have been a number of cases of podcast episodes missing from the Store - sometimes all of them - even though they all appear when subscribing (indicating that the feed is apparently OK).   If you run into ...view more
    Roger Wilmut1
    last modified by Roger Wilmut1
  • How to Change the Log in Screen Wallpaper in OS X El Capitan

    Have you ever thought of customizing the login screen window on a Mac? If you are the only user of this machine setting up unique log in wallpaper  is not a difficult thing. The image you would like to use as a b...view more
    thunderzzz
    last modified by thunderzzz
  • HOW TO TRANSFER ANY DATA FROM ANDROID TO IPHONE: EASY TRICKS

    Nowadays more and more people would like to get and use an iPhone because of its functionality, compatibility with Macintosh, trendy look and excellent camera quality. People who used Android earlier face a question o...view more
    D.Cohen
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