5 ways to take a “Quick Look” at a file

Want to sneak a peek at a Word file, a folder full of photos, or a PDF without going to the trouble of launching a full-fledged applicatio...

How to go back to the “classic” inbox look in Mac

Starting last year with Apple’s “Lion” update for the Mac, the Apple Mail app got a whole new look—one that looks remarkably like the Mail...

How to get your missing scroll bars back

Notice anything funny lately about scrolling on your Mac? (That is, besides the fact that scrolling on your mouse or keypad has been essenti...

Handy trackpad gestures you need to try

Want to zoom in on a web page, twirl a snapshot in iPhoto, sneak a peek at the desktop, or look up the definition of a head-scratching wor...

How to sign a PDF without a printer or a scanner

Got a contract or some other document that you need to sign and return via email? Well, you could always print it out, sign on the dotted ...

How to zoom the display on your PC or Mac

Earlier this month, I showed you how to zoom in on the entire display of your iPhone—a handy trick, especially for anyone with iffy eyesigh...

How to stop programs from launching the instant you turn on your Mac

Here’s a quick question: how long does it take for your Mac to start up? Thirty seconds? A minute? Two minutes? Or just too long? One reaso...

Click or pinch to see your tabbed web pages

The latest version of Apple’s Safari web browser offers a new, eye-popping way to view your open browser tabs—provided you’ve updated your...

How to boost the size of the mouse pointer

Having a hard time spotting that itty-bitty mouse pointer on your PC or Mac display? You’re not the only one. Indeed, as computer displays g...

How to fill in the blanks on a PDF

Got a PDF form you need to fill out? The new “Mountain Lion” update for the Mac comes with a clever trick up its sleeves: the ability to f...

How to Customize Mac’s Folder Icon With Any Image

The folder icons on your Mac have been in use for ages, and it doesn’t help with searches if you have many folders in your Finder, especia...

How to pause all your Notification Center alerts

One of the best—and, potentially, most annoying—features in the new “Mountain Lion” update is Notification Center, which pops up banners an...

Things to do before installing “Mountain Lion” on your Mac

The latest version of the Mac operating system has arrived with a grab bag of enticing new features, including a “Notification Center” with...

Mac keyboard shortcuts

Want to switch applications, take a “quick look” at a file, get help, or log out, all without touching your mouse? Read on for a dozen key...

How to preview a web link without leaving the Mail app

Got an e-mail with a link you simply must click (hopefully not a spammy link, of course), but not quite ready to leave your inbox? Good new...