by Tom Lambotte | Aug 10, 2022 | Blog, Stupid Simple Mac Tips
Which side do you fall on in the great debate over whether Chrome or Safari is the more efficient browser for Mac users? If you think Chrome beats Safari, have I got a surprise for you? Sure, at first blush, Chrome might seem like the champ, but there are a variety of...
by Tom Lambotte | May 26, 2022 | Blog, Stupid Simple Mac Tips
I love fast things: fast cars, fast service, fast results. But mostly I love getting work done fast. And I know the same is true for you. So permit me to share a trio of Mac keyboard shortcuts that make magic happen faster than using the mouse. All three of these...
by Tom Lambotte | May 12, 2022 | Blog, Stupid Simple Mac Tips
Right-click gives you all kinds of power, from the basic copy and paste to all the different options offered by the apps you are working in. Most importantly, if you’re a PC convert, it will give you back the powers you thought you had lost. If you haven’t enabled...
by Tom Lambotte | Jan 25, 2022 | Blog, Stupid Simple Mac Tips
When your Mac is misbehaving,and an app becomes unresponsive, you may need to forcequit the apptoget back to work. As (almost) always, there are several techniques for forcing quittingan unresponsive appin macOS. Important reminder: Force quitting an app will not...
by Tom Lambotte | Oct 5, 2021 | Blog, Stupid Simple Mac Tips
We recently started a series called Big Sur Prizes to explore improvements in the latest macOS, but Apple’s upgrades weren’t limited to the operating system – they also delivered a revamped browser. Safari 14 is touted as the browser’s most...
by Tom Lambotte | Sep 21, 2021 | Blog, Stupid Simple Mac Tips
In late 2020, Apple released Big Sur, representing the most comprehensive macOS overhaul in years. It’s also the line’s 11th official version, so any fan of Spinal Tap knows that it must be extra good! With several months (and a handful of patches) having...