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caffeinate: Keep Your Mac Awake with One Terminal Command
Your Mac falls asleep during a long download? One built-in Terminal command keeps it awake – for as long as you need.
Copy on Mac, paste on iPhone (Universal Clipboard)
Copy text on your Mac and paste it on your iPhone—works via iCloud when Handoff is enabled.
Mirror your Mac screen to Apple TV without cables
Want to show a presentation, photos, or a video on a bigger screen without hunting for an HDMI cable? AirPlay lets your Mac send the screen directly to Apple TV or an AirPlay-compatible TV.
caffeinate: Keep Your Mac Awake via Terminal
Prevent your Mac from sleeping — without changing system settings. Perfect for downloads, backups, or long-running scripts.
Mac Shortcuts: Automate Workflows Without Writing Code
Automate repetitive tasks on your Mac with the Shortcuts app. No coding required – everything works via drag-and-drop.
Master Spotlight Search on Mac
Spotlight is the fastest way to find files, apps, calculations, and more on your Mac.
Paste without formatting on Mac
Paste as plain text (no fonts/links): press Shift+Option+Cmd+V in most Mac apps.
Hot Corners on Mac: Trigger Actions from Screen Corners
With Hot Corners, move your mouse to any screen corner to instantly trigger actions like Show Desktop, Lock Screen, or Mission Control — no keyboard shortcut needed.
macOS Window Management: 7 Tricks Almost Nobody Knows
Organize windows lightning-fast without a mouse - using hidden macOS shortcuts + trackpad gestures.
Screen Recording on Mac with Built-In Tools: Screenshots & Videos Without Extra Apps
Press Cmd+Shift+5 to open the Mac's built-in screenshot and recording panel — capture screenshots, screen videos, and timed shots without any additional software.
AirDrop: Share Files Instantly Between Mac and iPhone
Transfer files, photos, and links between Apple devices in seconds — no cloud, no cable. Here's how to set up and use AirDrop.
Text Replacements: 3 shortcuts that save time every day (and sync to iPhone via iCloud)
Create short triggers on your Mac for email, address, and common phrases. With iCloud, they can sync to your iPhone — where they’re even more useful.
iCloud Keychain: The Password Manager You Already Have
Secure passwords, 2FA codes, and credit cards – all built into iOS and macOS. No extra subscription or third-party app required.
Visual Look Up: Identify Plants, Animals & More in Your Photos
Your iPhone automatically recognizes plants, animals, landmarks, and artwork in your photos — no extra app needed. Just tap the info button.
Copy Any File Path in Finder with One Shortcut
Right-click while holding Option — "Copy as Pathname" appears in Finder. The fastest way to grab a full file path for Terminal or scripts.
How to Properly Redact PDFs on Mac: Remove Sensitive Data for Good
Drawing black boxes over text doesn't actually remove it from the PDF. Use Preview's Redact tool to permanently delete sensitive content.
Safari Trick: Share a Link That Jumps to the Exact Text You Want
Want to point someone to a specific passage in an article? Safari can create links that jump straight to your highlighted text – marked in yellow.
Contact Poster on iPhone: Make Your Calls More Personal
With iOS 17+, you can create a custom Contact Poster that appears full-screen when you call someone. Set it up in 2 minutes.
Spotlight Does Math: Currencies, Units & Calculations – Right in Search
Faster than any calculator app: Spotlight on Mac handles math, currency conversion, and unit conversion – as you type.
Reader Mode: Distraction-Free Reading in Safari
Ads, pop-ups, and sidebars disappear – only the article remains. One click in Safari is all it takes.