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Creating PDFs on a Mac: Two Easy Methods

PDF files are essential for sharing and reading documents and preserving their formatting. Learn how your Mac can easily export or print any file as a PDF using two methods: exporting or printing and selecting “Save as PDF” from the PDF dropdown menu.

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Save time typing text and Emojis on your Mac with Text Replacement!

Learn about Text Replacement on the Mac. With this feature, you can save time typing by setting up text replacement for phrases and even emojis. The tutorial covers how to set up text replacement in System Settings and how to combine it with emojis. Let’s get started!

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Mastering Safari’s Reading Features

In this class, I gave a rundown of Safari’s Reading features that are designed to make it easier for you to read articles and web pages. We checked out how these features work on the Mac, iPad, and iPhone.

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Close All Open Tabs in Safari on the iPad

Learn how to quickly close all open tabs in Safari on your iPad with these simple tips. The process involves tapping and holding the Tab button, then selecting “Close All Tabs.” You can also close tabs individually and set Safari to automatically close tabs after a certain amount of time.

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Manage App Store and Streaming Services Subscriptions through the Mac

Learn to manage app store and streaming service subscriptions on your Mac. Two methods included: through App Store or system settings. Essential skill for avoiding unwanted charges.

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Ask Me Anything Webinar from March 9, 2023

The webinar covered a range of topics, from the software I use for transcripts to the recent Wall Street Journal report on iPhone passcode vulnerabilities. I also talked about POP vs IMAP and mail deletions, as well as practical tips on getting rid of junk mail. My members chimed in and recommended using SpamSieve to help reduce junk mail.

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Save Documents Anywhere with Print Dialog on the iPhone

Learn to save documents as PDFs on your iPhone through Print Dialog. Follow this tutorial for step-by-step instructions on converting files from Safari, Mail, and Notes, as well as other apps that allow printing. PDFs are a convenient way to store and share files, with preserved formatting and reduced file size.

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Edit Individual Stacks within a Stack of Widgets

In this short tutorial, you’ll learn how to edit a specific widget even if it’s in a stack on your iPhone. The video starts with an introduction explaining the topic and then jumps right into a demonstration using various widgets, including the weather widget, notes widget, and calendar widget.

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How to Keep Scroll Bars Always Visible on Mac (macOS Ventura)

Learn how to keep the scroll bar always visible on your Mac running macOS Ventura in this tutorial video. Never lose your place again, no matter what app you’re using!

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Lift Subjects and Create Composites with Photos and Pages on the iPad

Learn how to extract a subject from a photo on the iPad and how you can add that subject to another photo! No third party app required!

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Automatically Close Tabs in Safari on the iPhone

In this short, I’ll show you how to automatically close open tabs in Safari on your iPhone. With just a few simple steps, you can keep your browser organized and speed up your productivity by keeping fewer tabs open!

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Collaborating Using Apple Apps Class

In this class, we will learn how to work together with other people using Apple’s apps like Pages, Keynote, and Numbers. We will also learn how to share things like Reminders and Notes. We will learn how to make and change documents together, work on projects at the same time, and give feedback on files. By the end of the class, you will know how to use Apple’s apps and services to work well with others! You won’t want to miss this class!

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