MakeUseOf - macOS Guides https://www.makeuseof.com Tips on using macOS for everyone, whether you're a Mac newcomer or a veteran looking to get more out of your system. Mon, 19 Jun 2023 13:15:19 GMT en-US hourly 60 <![CDATA[How to Use the Podcasts App on a Mac: A Beginner's Guide]]> Apple's Podcasts app is a doorway to a world of fascinating stories and interesting conversations. It's simple to use and has a huge collection of podcasts covering all kinds of topics.

]]> Mon, 19 Jun 2023 10:00:20 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/how-to-use-apple-podcasts-mac/ <![CDATA[How to Take Scrolling Screenshots on a Mac]]> Apple's native screenshot utility in macOS gives users multiple capture modes for different use cases. However, it lacks support for scrolling screenshots, so you can't use it to take a full-page screenshot on your Mac.

]]> Mon, 19 Jun 2023 13:15:19 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/how-to-take-scrolling-screenshots-on-mac/ <![CDATA[How to Use Android's Nearby Share With a Mac]]> Nearby Share is Google's answer to AirDrop. It allows you to transfer files and other content between Android devices easily. But while AirDrop is also available on Macs, that's not the case with Google's offering. This makes transferring files from your phone to your Mac a lot more tedious.

]]> Sat, 17 Jun 2023 18:00:19 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/nearby-share-mac/ <![CDATA[How to Downgrade to macOS Monterey From macOS Ventura]]> macOS Ventura has a lot of great features that make it a solid operating system. But if you preferred your experience with macOS Monterey, you'll need to downgrade to get it back.

]]> Sun, 18 Jun 2023 10:15:19 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/how-to-downgrade-to-macos-monterey/ <![CDATA[How to Set Multiple Custom Images as Your Mac’s Screen Saver]]> While the default Mac screen savers are OK, you could do better with custom images. We'll show you how to create your own array of screen savers to add to macOS. This way, you can design themed screen savers in all the available styles macOS has.

]]> Sun, 18 Jun 2023 13:30:20 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/how-to-set-multiple-custom-images-as-mac-screen-saver/ <![CDATA[You Can’t Cut and Paste Files on a Mac: Here's What to Do Instead]]> Are you a former Windows user who's trying to figure out how to cut and paste files on a Mac? Well, the truth is that macOS doesn't have a "cut and paste" feature.

]]> Thu, 15 Jun 2023 20:15:18 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/cut-paste-mac-workaround/ <![CDATA[How to Uninstall the macOS Sonoma Beta]]> Every year, Apple releases beta versions of its upcoming operating systems so that developers can prepare their apps and beta testers can provide feedback and report bugs. The macOS Sonoma developer beta, which is available for free, gives Mac users access to a host of new features ahead of the stable public release.

]]> Thu, 15 Jun 2023 10:45:19 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/how-to-uninstall-macos-beta/ <![CDATA[How to Schedule a FaceTime Call on Your iPhone, iPad, and Mac]]> FaceTime is an excellent video-calling app for Apple users to stay in touch with their friends and family. It allows you to invite friends for a quick chat, host a watch party using the SharePlay feature, or make conference calls for work.

]]> Wed, 14 Jun 2023 18:45:19 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/how-to-schedule-facetime-calls/ <![CDATA[7 Tips and Tricks to Master the Photos App on Your Mac]]> If you're an iPhone user, you already know how helpful Apple's Photos app can be. But did you know that you can also use the Photos app on your Mac?

]]> Tue, 13 Jun 2023 14:45:18 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/mac-photos-app-tips-and-tricks/ <![CDATA[What Are the Pros and Cons of Downloading Apple’s Beta Software Releases?]]> Every year, Apple releases beta versions of its iOS, macOS, iPadOS, and watchOS software. Accessible to everyone with an Apple ID, these beta programs allow users to try out what’s new before the official software release. It also allows users like you and me to help Apple improve software.

]]> Tue, 13 Jun 2023 10:46:18 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/pros-vs-cons-of-apple-beta-software/ <![CDATA[How to Change the Screen Resolution on a Mac]]> High-resolution displays can show more detail as they have more pixels than standard displays. This can be helpful, especially for video editing, graphic design, and gaming. However, it can also be more demanding on your Mac's hardware and may not always be suitable for your setup.

]]> Mon, 12 Jun 2023 14:30:18 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/how-to-change-screen-resolution-on-mac/ <![CDATA[Apple’s Public vs. Developer Beta: What’s the Difference?]]> Each year, before Apple releases its new iOS and macOS software, you can download the beta version a few months in advance. And since both the public and developers use the software, the company launches beta versions for both groups.

]]> Mon, 12 Jun 2023 11:45:19 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/apple-public-vs-developer-beta-difference/ <![CDATA[The 4 Best Free Drawing Apps for macOS]]> If you're searching for a free drawing app for Mac, you've come to the right place. We've filtered out the trash and listed only the most formidable sketching solutions, including a Microsoft Paint (MS) alternative.

]]> Mon, 12 Jun 2023 10:45:18 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/best-free-drawing-apps-mac/