macOS tips

Quick Look previews images, PDFs, videos, and many other files directly in Finder: select a file, press Space, and inspect it without launching an app.

Spotlight is the fastest way to find files, apps, calculations, and more on your Mac.

Time Machine backs up your Mac almost automatically. With an external SSD, you not only get a backup, you can also restore deleted files and older versions in minutes.

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.

Right-click while holding Option — "Copy as Pathname" appears in Finder. The fastest way to grab a full file path for Terminal or scripts.

Automate repetitive tasks on your Mac with the Shortcuts app. No coding required – everything works via drag-and-drop.

Use macOS’s built-in caffeinate command to prevent idle sleep during a long task. Add a one-hour limit so the normal sleep behavior returns automatically.

Try Stage Manager for 10 minutes: keep your main app centered, group related windows, and park everything else at the side.

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.