MacMost - Mac, iPhone and iPad How-To Videos
This podcast provides how-to guidance and tips for Apple users, focusing on the Mac, iPhone, and iPad. Each episode covers features, news, and techniques presented as tutorials and reviews. The content is aimed at casual, home, and business audiences who want to get more from their Apple devices.
Episodes
The Easy Way To Type Accent Marks And Other Letter Variations On a Mac (MacMost #3451)
View this video at https://macmost.com/the-easy-way-to-type-accent-marks-and-other-letter-variations-on-a-mac.html. If you need to type a letter with an accent mark or another version of that letter on a Mac, you can do so easily by just holding down that letter on your keyboard.
Live: Apple Creator Studio Frequently Asked Questions (MacMost #3461)
View this video at https://macmost.com/live-apple-creator-studio-frequently-asked-questions.html. Answers to many of the questions that I have been getting about Apple Creator Studio over the last week.
How To Keep Using Pages, Numbers and Keynote If You Don't Want Apple Creator Studio (MacMost #3458)
View this video at https://macmost.com/how-to-keep-using-pages-numbers-and-keynote-if-you-dont-want-apple-creator-studio.html. If you only use Pages, Numbers and Keynote and don't want the Apple Creator Studio subscription, you should get the new apps, and just ignore the subscription features. Here's how to hide some of them away.
Is Apple Creator Studio Backwards Compatible? (MacMost #3457)
View this video at https://macmost.com/is-apple-creator-studio-backwards-compatible.html. If you documents with the new Apple Creator Studio apps, can you still open them with the regular versions of those apps? What if you use subscription-only features?
10 Tips For Minimizing Windows On a Mac (MacMost #3447)
View this video at https://macmost.com/10-tips-for-minimizing-windows-on-a-mac.html. Here are some tips for using the Minimize feature on your Mac that lets you temporarily move windows into the Dock and bring them back easily.
Is Apple Creator Studio Worth It? (MacMost #3456)
View this video at https://macmost.com/is-apple-creator-studio-worth-it.html. Should you be getting the new Apple Creator Studio subscription from Apple? It includes six apps previously for sale at a one-time price, plus extra features for four apps already on your Mac. See if the math adds up for you to make it worthwhile.
Live: Exploring Apple Creator Studio (MacMost #3455)
View this video at https://macmost.com/live-exploring-apple-creator-studio.html. Join me as a look at the various new features you get with Apple Creator Studio, with an emphasis on Mac Pages, Numbers, Keynote and Pixelmator Pro.
10 Useful Ways To Use iPhone Back Tap (MacMost #3444)
View this video at https://macmost.com/10-useful-ways-to-use-iphone-back-tap.html. You can use Back Tap on your iPhone to trigger many different kinds of actions to help you quickly access functions on your iPhone when screen taps and gestures are too complex or difficult.
How To Use Multiple Columns In Mac Pages (MacMost #3443)
View this video at https://macmost.com/how-to-use-multiple-columns-in-mac-pages.html. Pages allows you to use two or more columns on a page by simply changing one property of the text. There are also ways to use different numbers of columns throughout your document, justify text, and link text boxes in page layout mode for multiple columns.
10 Secrets Of the Mac Dock (MacMost #3442)
View this video at https://macmost.com/10-secrets-of-the-mac-dock.html. Learn about some hidden and non-obvious features of the Mac Dock such as icons that show you information, how to quickly access settings, add spacers and more.
10 Mac App Icons And What They Represent (MacMost #3441)
View this video at https://macmost.com/10-mac-app-icons-and-what-they-represent.html. Explore the design and meanings behind some of the Mac app icons you look at every day.
Live: Mac Finder Views and View Options (MacMost #3450)
View this video at https://macmost.com/live-mac-finder-views-and-view-options.html. Learn about the four Finder views and the different and surprising View Options available with each one, including the Desktop view.
10 Mac Weather App Tips (MacMost #3439)
View this video at https://macmost.com/10-mac-weather-app-tips.html. Here are some tips for getting the most from the Weather app on your Mac. Learn how to put the weather in the Menu Bar, view cool wind animations, get severe weather notifications and build your own weather readout in Shortcuts.
Creating Simple Custom Desktop Wallpapers (MacMost #3438)
View this video at https://macmost.com/creating-simple-custom-desktop-wallpapers.html. You don't have to be a graphics expert to create desktop wallpaper from your photos or just using simple patterns.
How And Why To Use iMessage Polls (MacMost #3437)
View this video at https://macmost.com/how-and-why-to-use-imessage-polls.html. A new feature introduced in macOS 26 and iOS 26 is the ability to post polls with iMessage. These are very simple to create and have many uses.
10 Finder Toolbar Hidden Features and Tips (MacMost #3436)
View this video at https://macmost.com/10-finder-toolbar-hidden-features-and-tips.html. The toolbar at the top of Finder windows shows the current folder name and a collection of buttons. But there are a variety of hidden features and options that can come in handy.
Live: Tracking Your Personal Finances With Numbers (MacMost #3445)
View this video at https://macmost.com/live-tracking-your-personal-finances-with-numbers.html. Watch as I build a simple spreadsheet in Mac Numbers to track personal expenses and income. Then I'll use some pivot tables to break things down by month, category and more.
Tips For Typing Quotation Marks and Apostrophes On a Mac (MacMost #3434)
View this video at https://macmost.com/tips-for-typing-quotation-marks-and-apostrophes-on-a-mac.html. When you type quotation marks or an apostrophe on a Mac, it will automatically curl the punctuation in the right direction. This is called Smart Quotes. Learn how it works and how to get the mark you want.
10 Uses For Mac Finder Aliases (MacMost #3433)
View this video at https://macmost.com/10-uses-for-mac-finder-aliases.html. Learn how to create Mac Finder aliases, some tips, and 10 ways to use them like as Desktop access to files deep in your file system, quick-filing drop zones, app collections in the Dock and more.
10 Tips For Working With Images In the Preview App On Your iPhone (MacMost #3382)
View this video at https://macmost.com/10-tips-for-working-with-images-in-the-preview-app-on-your-iphone.html. The new Preview App on the iPhone can be used to view and work with image files. You can mark up images, draw on them, add text, crop and convert to other file types.
10 Little-Known Mac Keyboard Shortcuts (MacMost #3431)
View this video at https://macmost.com/10-little-known-mac-keyboard-shortcuts.html. Here are some keyboard shortcuts that you may not know that could help your productivity throughout the day.
Why AI Can't Replace Tech Help (Yet) (MacMost #3430)
View this video at https://macmost.com/why-ai-cant-replace-tech-help-yet.html. While AI services like ChatGPT, Gemini and others can be a useful tool for getting tech help online, they often give wrong answers. But they still have some advantages over human help.
You May Be Using Colors In Apple Calendar App Wrong (MacMost #3428)
View this video at https://macmost.com/you-may-be-using-colors-in-apple-calendar-app-wrong.html. Often people using the Apple Calendar app try to use colors to tag or differentiate events. However, colors are really an indicator of which calendar database the event belongs to. Learn how to use colors properly in the Calendar app.
Using a Shortcut To Compress iPhone Scans (MacMost #3427)
View this video at https://macmost.com/using-a-shortcut-to-compress-iphone-scans.html. When you scan documents with your iPhone's default apps you often get a file much larger than those produced by third-party apps or using PC scanners. With a simple Shortcut you can significantly compress these kinds of PDFs without losing too much quality.
How To Turn On the Finder’s Hidden Media Info Columns (MacMost #3414)
View this video at https://macmost.com/how-to-turn-on-the-finders-hidden-media-info-columns.html. Want to view or sort by image dimensions, audio file durations or video codecs? You can do it in the Finder if you know the trick to turn on these hidden media information columns for List View.
10 Mac File Open Dialog Tips (MacMost #3425)
View this video at https://macmost.com/10-mac-file-open-dialog-tips.html. When you open a file from inside an app you are prompted to select a file with a seemingly simple File Open dialog. Here are some tips to help you get to the file you want quickly and easily.
Live: Using Markup To Overlay Graphics On Your Photos (MacMost #3440)
View this video at https://macmost.com/live-using-markup-to-overlay-graphics-on-your-photos.html. Let's explore using the Markup tools right inside the Photos app. You can add text, arrows, draw and more.
Typing Multiple Lines In Messages, Web Forms and Other Mac Apps (MacMost #3412)
View this video at https://macmost.com/typing-multiple-lines-in-messages-web-forms-and-other-mac-apps.html. When you need to include multiple lines of text in a message, title or a cell in Numbers, it can see impossible because pressing the Return key completes the text. But using this simple trick you can include multiple lines in many places.
Using Freeform As a Presentation Tool (MacMost #3422)
View this video at https://macmost.com/using-freeform-as-a-presentation-tool.html. You can use the Freeform app that comes with your Mac as a presentation tool that has a unique zooming style distinctly different than Keynote. You can create all of your content on a single Freeform board and then define scenes to use as slides.
Mastering Window Tiling and Resizing Keyboard Shortcuts (MacMost #3421)
View this video at https://macmost.com/mastering-window-tiling-and-resizing-keyboard-shortcuts.html. Learn how to do window tiling on your Mac using keyboard shortcuts. You can quickly and easily resize windows to fill the screen, move them to the left or right half, and even tile two or more windows with one command.
Using NFC Tags and Tap Automations To Trigger Shortcuts (MacMost #3420)
View this video at https://macmost.com/using-nfc-tags-and-tap-automations-to-trigger-shortcuts.html. You can use cheap NFC tags to automate things on your iPhone. Tap one to toggle Focus modes, start playlists or set timers. Combine multiple actions for relaxation or workout routines. You can even trigger lights in the Home app or using other home automation systems.
Live: Safari Bookmarks Strategies (MacMost #3435)
View this video at https://macmost.com/live-safari-bookmarks-strategies.html. Let's explore using Safari bookmarks. There are many ways to create bookmarks, organize them, and then access them. We'll look at the editor, sidebar, Start Page, bookmarks bar, search and more.
Learn iMovie Basics By Example (MacMost #3419)
View this video at https://macmost.com/learn-imovie-basics-by-example.html. Follow along with Gary as he builds a simple iMovie project from a few video, photo and audio files on a Mac. Learn how to order clips, trim, add titles, make adjustments and more.
10 Useful Spotlight Actions (MacMost #3418)
View this video at https://macmost.com/10-useful-spotlight-actions.html. In macOS Tahoe you can easily access a variety of utilities by just searching in the Spotlight Menu. Learn how you can set timers, add calendar events, move files, append to Notes and much more.
5 Ways To Add Money To Apple Cash (MacMost #3416)
View this video at https://macmost.com/5-ways-to-add-money-to-apple-cash.html. Adding money to your Apple Cash account is difficult if you don't use a debit card. But there are a few other ways to do it, and a simple one if you have an Apple Savings account.
5 Ways To Export a Video Frame On a Mac (MacMost #3415)
View this video at https://macmost.com/5-ways-to-export-a-video-frame-on-a-mac.html. If you need to take a frame from a video and save it as a stand-alone photo, you can do it in a variety of ways on a Mac. Learn how to use tools like the Photos app, QuickTime Player, Preview and even Pixelmator Pro to capture a frame from a video.
Live: Exploring Freeform (MacMost #3429)
View this video at https://macmost.com/live-exploring-freeform.html. Explore the Freeform app on the Mac with me. Learn some of the basics for using it, and let me show you some examples of how it can be useful.
How To Use the iPhone Files App (MacMost #3413)
View this video at https://macmost.com/how-to-use-the-iphone-files-app-2.html. The Files app on your iPhone is how you work with files like the Finder on a Mac. Learn how to navigate around in the Files app and perform basic functions such as moving, deleting, renaming and previewing files.
Urgent Reminders With Alarms On iPhone (MacMost #3426)
View this video at https://macmost.com/urgent-reminders-with-alarms-on-iphone.html. A new feature in iOS 26.2 helps you to never miss an important reminder. You can set the time-based reminder to Urgent and instead of a regular notification, you'll get an alarm that you need to respond to.
How To Use the New Tables Feature In Freeform (MacMost #3424)
View this video at https://macmost.com/how-to-use-the-new-tables-feature-in-freeform.html. The new update to macOS 26.2 brings a new Tables feature to Freeform. You can use this to layout your boards into a grid, adding text to each cell and attach images, shapes and other objects.
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