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With macOS, you can implement Smart Folders, which automatically gather files by type and subject matter. They’re updated as you change, add, and remove files on your Mac. Because they update continuously, these folders can save you a lot of time and effort. Here’s how to create a Smart Folder: In the Finder, choose File > New Smart Folder. (The...
Since iPadOS 13 arrived last month, I’ve been spending a lot of time being pleasantly surprised with some of the new or updated tools in the operating system. Perhaps one of the most useful updates is the improvement in the...
There are several ways to customize the Finder toolbar in macOS. But don’t confuse the Finder with the Desktop. The Finder is the first thing that you see when your Mac finishes starting up. It opens automatically and stays open...
UPDATE: For an even more detailed way to easily control the quality of your PDF file... Based upon his insightful comment below, Rocket Yard reader Erik van der Neut contributed the post, "Reduce PDF File Size and Control Quality for...
Installing a new version of the Mac OS is generally a fairly pain-free process; this trend continues with macOS Catalina. Even so, it's a good idea to review our Rocket Yard guides for a clean install of macOS Catalina as well as...
Ever tried to empty the trash on your Mac, only to be told that "Operation can't be completed because the item is in use?" Sometimes it is in use, and you must halt the process that’s using the file or...
