Articles tagged "Computers"

Your keyboard doesn't have an em dash symbol—here's what to do

Here's how to type an em dash on a Mac or PC.

How to move the Windows 11 taskbar back to the left

Change is the only constant. That doesn't mean you have to like it. 

Your Computer Is a Tool. Here's How to Actually Use It Like One.

When's the last time you "surfed the web" or "went online"? I haven't really heard those phrases used unironically since the early 2000s, which makes sense. The internet isn't a place we visit anymore—it's where we all live.

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Quick Look is the best Mac feature. Here's how to add it to Windows.

One of the hardest parts of switching to Windows, for me, is the lack of Quick Look. This app gives me something similar.

Zapier for Alfred: Run Zaps from your Mac keyboard

Take care of those ad-hoc automation situations with a keyboard shortcut, so you can take care of business without disrupting your flow.

How to clean up your Mac (on the inside)

My Macs last a really long time because I care for them with the same devotion I once had for my Tamagotchis.

Tweak these settings to make your Mac's screen feel bigger

You're doing serious business on your Mac—so much serious business that it doesn't all fit on your screen. You might think you need to buy several large monitors to contain all of your business, and maybe that's true.

Alt + Tab on Mac: How to switch between windows on Mac

Use this Mac shortcut to switch between windows.

Why everyone should try the accessibility features on their computer

You know those dips in curbs at crosswalks? Those exist because of decades of advocacy by accessibility advocates, but today they benefit anyone who pushes a stroller or just enjoys not tripping.