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Switch between languages OS X Keyboard

Here’s a trick from Devananda that deserved its own post: hey! I just wanted to share a shortcut that I found on accident! And I didn’t know where to share it and since you asked……. I have to type in Korean sometimes so I have the keyboard shortcut to switch between the most recent languages by pressing ⌘-space. This can be configured in the keyboard section of system prefs. This means when I press ⌘ space once it switches...

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Quickly Hide the Dock

Possibly the easiest, yet most useful shortcuts i have used to date. You can quickly hide/show your dock by pressing Command – Option – D Anyone know of any other quick handy shortcuts?

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Select Screenshot Area, Beyond Ctrl + Shift + 4…

Select Screenshot Area, Beyond Ctrl + Shift + 4…

So this is something I just learned today, which I can’t believe I didn’t know before… There is a way to make taking screen shots on a Mac even cleaner and easier. Use this extra step when need-be. Step 1: Hold down Ctrl + Shift + 4, then let go Step 2: Press Spacebar Step 3: Move the camera icon around to the selected area, then click. Your screen shot will be saved to your desktop or wherever you specified. Much cleaner...

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Launchpad – Getting Rid Of Unused Apps

Launchpad – Getting Rid Of Unused Apps

The iPad inspired Launchpad for OS X Lion is a cool feature, but it can be annoying if you can’t remove apps that you don’t use. Getting rid of clutter is a must for many, and the I’m sure that over the next few months Apple will release updates that allow an easy way to remove apps from the launch pad. Luckily, MacTricks has found a way to do this that is pretty simple. For all you button-followers, don’t be...

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3 Cool New OS X Lion Features You Should Start With…

3 Cool New OS X Lion Features You Should Start With…

Features, features, features. I think the next step is being able to drink water from your mouse, or check your blood sugar via USB pad and app (wait, could that be possible? patent pending…). But before the Star Trek Enterprise tools become available, we got these nifty improved features. Includes, uploading video to social media from Quicktime, easier file search capabilities, and how to create accent marks in OS X Lion.   1....

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Transparent Windows for Mac OS X Lion

This is a great little trick sent in from Tim. In Mac OS X Lion you can get transparent windows by following these easy steps. It’s a fun way to jazz up your experience on this incredibly advanced OS. Thanks Tim! Send in your tricks and tips using our contact form, and we may feature you on the site. Alright, back to the cool transparent windows…       Here are the steps: Step 1: Have at least 2 windows...

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