You can batch rename files on a Mac directly in Finder. Select the files, Control-click one of them, choose Rename, and use Replace Text, Add Text, or Format to rename several files at once. Finder also lets you undo a batch rename if the result is not what you expected. Quick Answer To rename multiple … Read more
Quick Answer To create a Smart Folder on a Mac, open Finder, click File > New Smart Folder, choose a search location, and add criteria such as file type, creation date, name, or tags. Click Save, enter a name, choose where to save the Smart Folder, and select Add to Sidebar if you want quick … Read more
The Passwords app on your Mac lets you store, find, and manage website passwords, app passwords, verification codes, and passkeys in one place. You can also use it to create strong passwords, review security alerts, share selected credentials with trusted people, and import or export password data when moving between services. This guide explains how … Read more
macOS hides certain files and folders to keep Finder easier to use and to prevent accidental changes to items required by the operating system or an app. You may need to reveal them when troubleshooting an application, accessing a configuration folder, locating a library file, or following technical instructions. There are two practical ways to … Read more
You can take a screenshot on a Mac with a keyboard shortcut: Press Shift-Command-3 to capture the entire screen. Press Shift-Command-4 to select part of the screen. Press Shift-Command-5 to open the Screenshot tool, which includes options for capturing the screen, recording it, and choosing where files are saved. By default, screenshots are saved to … Read more
You can turn on FileVault from System Settings on a Mac with macOS disk encryption support. Open Apple menu > System Settings, select Privacy & Security, choose FileVault, click Turn On, and follow the prompts to select a recovery method. Before you begin, connect your Mac to power, make sure you know your Mac … Read more
The fastest way to free up storage on a Mac is to remove large files you no longer need, empty the Trash, delete old downloads, uninstall unused apps, and review macOS storage recommendations. If your Mac storage is full, work through the steps below in order. Start with the built-in tools before deleting caches or … Read more
Time Machine is Apple’s built-in backup system for macOS. It automatically saves copies of your files, apps, photos, settings, and other data to another storage device. If you accidentally delete a file, need to recover an older version, or replace your Mac, you can use Time Machine to restore your data. Quick Answer To back … Read more
Universal Clipboard lets you copy text, photos, videos, and other supported content on an iPhone and paste it on a Mac—or copy something on a Mac and paste it on an iPhone. It works through Apple’s Continuity features and is useful when you want to move a small piece of information without sending yourself an … Read more
You can use an iPad as a second display for your Mac with Apple’s built-in Sidecar feature. Sidecar lets you extend your Mac desktop to the iPad wirelessly or with a USB cable, move windows between screens, and use Apple Pencil with compatible apps. Before you begin, make sure your Mac and iPad are signed … Read more