How to create a PDF of any document in OS X

You don’t need Adobe Acrobat to create a PDF file in OS X. It’s actually very simple to created PDF’s of any of your documents (even pictures) on your Mac. Read more

How to change the screenshot file format in OS X

This brief tutorial will show you how to change the default file format for screenshot (which is .png) to .jpg, .gif or even .pdf. Read more

An introduction to the Apple Keyboard Symbols and Shortcuts

This brief tutorial/overview will explain how to identify the keys on your Mac’s keyboard, and some of the most common keyboard shortcuts. Read more

How to install fonts in OS X

If you’re a recent switcher, you’re probably used to dragging and dropping fonts into a folder in Windows in order to install them. As with many other aspects of OS X, installing fonts is even easier on your Mac. Read more

Make the OS X maximize button work like Windows

One very, very common question/complaint from folks who have recently switched from Windows to Mac is “Why does the green button only resize windows and apps?”. It’s a totally valid question - the resizing behavior has always annoyed me too, and I made the switch years ago. Fortunately, there’s a very small and perfectly customizable program called Right Zoom that will change the default behavior and truly maximize programs when you click the green “Zoom” button” (). This tutorial will show you how to use it and set it up to best suit your needs. Read more

How to set programs to automatically run each time your Mac starts

If you’re a recent convert coming from Windows to OS X, you may have a bit of difficulty figuring out how to add programs to the “startup list”. Quite a few programs include a “Run this program when OS X starts” feature, but just as many don’t. This tutorial will show you how to add an application to your startup list. Read more

How to rotate wallpapers in OS X

MacOS X ship with some pretty fancy wallpaper options by default. You can also use your own wallpaper images using the System Preferences pane. It’s nice to be able to have a different wallpaper every day. Here’s how you can set a rotation system for you Mac’s wallpapers so that your wallpaper changes at a frequency that you set. Read more

8 very useful OS X keyboard shortcuts

Here are some very useful keyboard shortcuts for OS X. Read more

How to lock your Mac with a keyboard shortcut

One irritation that people who switch to Mac from Windows find is that there isn’t a quick way to lock your screen. Enter LockTight. Read more

Mac software for Biologists

If you’re a biologist and a Mac user, here’s a list of software that you may find very helpful! Read more

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