Mac OS-X Tips and Tricks

Nov 18 Mac Mac OS-X, Tips and Tricks

Right-Click on a Mac by Kelly Lynn

I've always been a PC but recently I've also become a Mac.  Before I get to the single biggest tip for new Mac users, let me clarify something about this website.   PC stands for 'Personal Computer'.  This website is called PC Unleashed (Personal Computing Unleashed).  The acronym PC has become known as the Mac counterpart largely due to the Apple commercials... but the context of this website includes both Mac and Windows tips, tutorials and more!  Just wanted to clarify that :) Now back to the best tip of all for people switching over from PCs to a Mac.  One of the most annoying things I found when I first started using the mac was there was just one button on the mouse... but did you know there actually … Continue reading →

Oct 10 Mac OS-X, Tips and Tricks

Using Spotlight as a Calculator by Kelly Lynn

If you're on a Mac, one of the quickest ways to quickly find the answer to a math problem is by using the Spotlight feature of Mac OS-X Snow Leopard.   All you need to do is click the magnifying glass (called "Spotlight") located in the top right corner of the screen, type your formula and voila!... your answer is there.  Another great feature is that you can copy the answer into memory by going Command+C after you've typed the formula.  For those of you that are from the dinosaur era, the asterisk/star ( * ) key is used for  multiplication and the backslash ( / ) is for division. Here's a handy little video demonstrating this feature. Get the Flash Player to see this content. var params = { … Continue reading →