macOS Tips And Tricks: Do Things On Your Mac Faster

Apple has designed its devices so that these could work fast and efficiently, and be the best device consumers will use for whatever they need. It has designed the Mac, and macOS, so that it will be easy to use, and has added shortcuts and some tricks so that users can work easier and faster.

The International Business Times previously shared a few tips and tricks to maximizing and making the most of the macOS experience on the Mac. Here are a few more shortcuts and tricks that Mac owners can use to make the most of their Apple computer, as per MacRumors.

When using Safari

• Copy Links faster

Want to copy that URL faster than using a mouse or trackpad? Users can do that by pressing Command + L to highlight the URL bar on top. Once the URL is highlighted, users can press Command + C to copy.

• Picture-in-Picture

Need to watch a YouTube video while doing something else on the Mac? Simply right-click on the video twice to bring up a menu that will allow for Picture-in-Picture view. If that doesn't work, users can right-click on the audio icon in the Safari toolbar while the video is being played. This will bring up the Picture-in-Picture feature. This is helpful for those who are writing notes while watching videos.

With an Apple Watch

• Unlock Macs faster

Those who have both a Mac and an Apple Watch can use the wearable to unlock the Apple computer. Users can make use of this feature by setting it up via System Preferences > Security & Privacy and toggling the switch to turn the “Unlock Mac with Apple Watch” feature on. Users will then be able to unlock their Mac using their health-centric wearable.

• Better security

Apple Watch users with a Mac running on macOS Catalina can also use the Apple wearable to authenticate. This will remove the need for users to key in their passwords repeatedly.

With a Force Touch Trackpad

• Preview

Users who own a Mac with a Force Touch trackpad can get a preview of what certain website links or URLs have to offer without having to leave the webpage they're on. Force touching on the link will give users a sneak peek.

• Dictionary

Mac users who come across an unfamiliar word can use Force Touch to get some much-needed help from a dictionary. All users need to do is to highlight the word, then press and hold on the trackpad to bring up a dictionary definition.