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Hands-On Mac (Video)

87 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 months ago - ★★★★★ - 44 ratings

Hands-On Mac explores and explains the Mac — and beyond! From clever Terminal commands to little-known iOS settings, Mikah Sargent shares all the best tips and tricks for your Mac, iPad, iPhone, and Apple Watch. You'll get all the details on Apple's apps and the best apps in the App Store, you'll learn about awesome accessories for your Apple devices, and you'll explore updates to Apple's operating systems — including iOS, macOS, iPadOS, and watchOS. Hands-On Mac is your one-stop shop for Apple know-how. You can join Club TWiT for $7 a month and get ad-free audio and video feeds for all our shows plus everything else the club offers...or get just this podcast ad-free for $2.99 a month.

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HOM 112: Apple Diagnostics for Self Service Repair: First Look

December 14, 2023 20:56 - 14 minutes - 465 MB Video

Apple has just launched a new tool for those looking to troubleshoot problems with their iPhones or Macs and take the repair process into their own hands. Apple Diagnostics for Self Service Repair provides a suite of testing tools you can use to determine what's going on with your iPhone or Mac. Mikah Sargent walks you through the process of putting an iPhone into diagnostics mode, running diagnostics, and understanding this new suite of tools from Apple. iPhone 12 and later: Apple Diagnos...

HOM 110: No, NameDrop on iPhone Isn't Dangerous

November 30, 2023 20:59 - 8 minutes - 265 MB Video

Despite reports to the contrary, NameDrop — a contact-sharing feature introduced in iOS 17 — isn't a threat to your privacy. Mikah Sargent explains how to use NameDrop, debunks the reports that claim the feature can be used to skim your contact info, and shows you how to disable it if you choose. Use NameDrop on iPhone to share your contact info - https://apple.co/4a2dS4S Host: Mikah Sargent Club TWiT members can discuss episodes in the Club TWiT Discord.

HOM 77: macOS Keyboard Shortcuts: Text Editing

April 06, 2023 20:27 - 21 minutes - 633 MB Video

macOS has dozens of built-in keyboard shortcuts that make it possible to skip out on mousing altogether. Discovering those keyboard shortcuts, however, can be a challenge. Mikah Sargent shows you macOS's preset keyboard shortcuts for editing and navigating document text. In no time, you'll be moving through and selecting lines, words, and paragraphs of text at the tap of a key combination. Mac keyboard shortcuts   Host: Mikah Sargent Discuss episodes in the TWiT Community. Club TWiT m...

HOM 66: How To Create a Bootable Installer for macOS

January 19, 2023 21:25 - 12 minutes - 426 MB Video

Mikah Sargent guides you through the process of creating a bootable installer for macOS Ventura. We'll cover downloading the installer from the Mac App Store, formatting your USB drive, and creating the bootable installer. This is useful for those who want to do a clean install, or have a backup of their operating system. By the end, you'll have a functional bootable installer that can be used to install macOS Ventura on any compatible Mac. Host: Mikah Sargent Discuss episodes in the TWiT...

HOM 60: How To Get Your Apple Music Replay

December 01, 2022 21:05 - 10 minutes - 339 MB Video

Apple Music listeners, listen up! If you've been experiencing FOMO as Spotify subscribers post and share their Spotify Wrapped, this episode of Hands-on Mac is for you. Apple Music has a music listening retrospective of its own called Apple Music Replay. Mikah Sargent walks you through the process of signing in, viewing, and sharing your Apple Music Replay for 2022. Host: Mikah Sargent Discuss episodes in the TWiT Community. Club TWiT members can discuss episodes in the Club TWiT Discord.

HOM 49: CleanMyMac X Is Good, Actually

September 08, 2022 20:07 - 32 minutes - 1.08 GB Video

How do you uninstall applications on your Mac? How do you make sure deleted files are truly, fully deleted? How do you troubleshoot a poor internet connection? Chances are you're using multiple apps and utilities to complete tasks on your Mac that could all be handled by CleanMyMac X. This week, Mikah Sargent explains why CleanMyMac X — despite unfairly being lumped in with low-quality, multi-utility apps — is good, actually. The app can help you solve all sorts of problems on macOS, help y...

HOM 44: Exciting New Features in macOS Ventura

August 04, 2022 19:03 - 22 minutes - 787 MB Video

Apple will release macOS Ventura at some point in the fall, but that doesn't mean you have to wait to see some of the exciting new features in action. Mikah Sargent takes you through some of the most interesting new features of macOS Ventura, including Continuity Camera, Stage Manager, the all-new Weather app and Clock app, and more. Host: Mikah Sargent Discuss episodes in the TWiT Community. Club TWiT members can discuss episodes in the Club TWiT Discord.

HOM 40: Re-Introducing Hands-On Mac

July 07, 2022 17:00 - 1 minute - 25.2 MB Video

Hands-On Mac explores and explains the Mac — and beyond! From clever Terminal commands to little-known iOS settings, Mikah Sargent shares all the best tips and tricks for your Mac, iPad, iPhone, and Apple Watch. You'll get all the details on Apple's apps and the best apps in the App Store, you'll learn about awesome accessories for your Apple devices, and you'll explore updates to Apple's operating systems — including iOS, macOS, iPadOS, and watchOS. Hands-On Mac is your one-stop shop for A...

HOM 39: The Future of Mac - Thoughts on Apple's M1 MacBooks

December 18, 2020 20:00 - 12 minutes - 219 MB Video

Leo Laporte gives his thoughts on Apple's new M1 MacBooks and what it means for the future of the Mac. Get the new Apple MacBook Pro with Apple M1 Chip: https://amzn.to/3ntda8c Get "In the Beginning...was the Command Line" by Neal Stephenson: https://amzn.to/3h0Yknc Host: Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-mac Discuss episodes in the TWiT Community.

HOM 39: The Future of Mac

December 18, 2020 20:00 - 12 minutes - 219 MB Video

Leo Laporte gives his thoughts on Apple's new M1 MacBooks and what it means for the future of the Mac. Get the new Apple MacBook Pro with Apple M1 Chip: https://amzn.to/3ntda8c Get "In the Beginning...was the Command Line" by Neal Stephenson: https://amzn.to/3h0Yknc Host: Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-mac Discuss episodes in the TWiT Community.

HOM 38: iStat Menus

December 11, 2020 20:00 - 11 minutes - 116 MB Video

Leo Laporte shares a must-have app for macOS, iStat Menus from Bjango. This system monitoring app gives you real-time info on your Mac's stats, including a CPU monitor, GPU, memory, network usage, disk usage, disk activity, battery, and more. Get iStat Menus: https://bjango.com/mac/istatmenus/ Host: Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-mac Discuss episodes in the TWiT Community. Sponsor: LastPass.com/twit

HOM 38: iStat Menus - Best System Monitoring App for macOS

December 11, 2020 20:00 - 11 minutes - 116 MB Video

Leo Laporte shares a must-have app for macOS, iStat Menus from Bjango. This system monitoring app gives you real-time info on your Mac's stats, including a CPU monitor, GPU, memory, network usage, disk usage, disk activity, battery, and more. Get iStat Menus: https://bjango.com/mac/istatmenus/ Host: Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-mac Discuss episodes in the TWiT Community. Sponsor: LastPass.com/twit

HOM 37: macOS Big Sur

December 04, 2020 20:00 - 24 minutes - 313 MB Video

Want to know what's new with macOS Big Sur? Watch this! New features: Control center and the menu bar Notification center and widgets Messages Photos Time Machine and APFS New wallpapers and new sounds (including the startup chime!) Leo Laporte gives you helpful tips to get the most from your Mac every week on Hands-On Mac! Host: Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-mac Discuss episodes in the TWiT Community. Sponsor: itpro.tv/twit p...

HOM 37: macOS Big Sur - What's New in Apple macOS 11

December 04, 2020 20:00 - 24 minutes - 313 MB Video

Want to know what's new with macOS Big Sur? Watch this! New features: Control center and the menu bar Notification center and widgets Messages Photos Time Machine and APFS New wallpapers and new sounds (including the startup chime!) Leo Laporte gives you helpful tips to get the most from your Mac every week on Hands-On Mac! Host: Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-mac Discuss episodes in the TWiT Community. Sponsor: itpro.tv/twit p...

HOM 36: Mac Activity Monitor

November 20, 2020 20:00 - 15 minutes - 187 MB Video

Here's a tool that comes with every Macintosh - the Mac Activity Monitor. It's a lot more useful than you might think! Leo Laporte gives you helpful tips to get the most from your Mac every week on Hands-On Mac! Host: Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-mac Discuss episodes in the TWiT Community. Sponsor: peakdesign.com/twit

HOM 36: Mac Activity Monitor - How to Troubleshoot Your Mac

November 20, 2020 20:00 - 15 minutes - 187 MB Video

Here's a tool that comes with every Macintosh - the Mac Activity Monitor. It's a lot more useful than you might think! Leo Laporte gives you helpful tips to get the most from your Mac every week on Hands-On Mac! Host: Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-mac Discuss episodes in the TWiT Community. Sponsor: peakdesign.com/twit

HOM 35: Securing macOS Big Sur - Secure and Protect your Mac with macOS Big Sur

November 13, 2020 20:00 - 26 minutes - 380 MB Video

macOS Big Sur is here! now you have to keep it secure. Here are some easy ways (and some pretty tricky ways) to keep your Mac safe. You have a lot of security options with macOS Big Sur, and third party software can give you even more options. Use secure passwords. To keep your information safe, you should use passwords to secure your Mac, and choose passwords that can't be easily guessed. See Tips for creating secure passwords and Learn how passwords are used. Require users to log in. If...

HOM 35: Securing macOS Big Sur

November 13, 2020 20:00 - 26 minutes - 380 MB Video

macOS Big Sur is here! now you have to keep it secure. Here are some easy ways (and some pretty tricky ways) to keep your Mac safe. You have a lot of security options with macOS Big Sur, and third party software can give you even more options. Use secure passwords. To keep your information safe, you should use passwords to secure your Mac, and choose passwords that can't be easily guessed. See Tips for creating secure passwords and Learn how passwords are used. Require users to log in. If...

HOM 34: On the Road to Big Sur 5 - Let's Install!

November 06, 2020 20:00 - 20 minutes - 253 MB Video

Here is everything you need to know to install macOS 11 Big Sur. Make sure you watch all the previous Road to Big Sur episodes first! Leo Laporte gives you helpful tips to get the most from your Mac every week on Hands-On Mac!   Host: Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-mac Discuss episodes in the TWiT Community. Sponsor: itpro.tv/twit promo code TWIT30

HOM 34: On the Road to Big Sur 5

November 06, 2020 20:00 - 20 minutes - 253 MB Video

Here is everything you need to know to install macOS 11 Big Sur. Make sure you watch all the previous Road to Big Sur episodes first! Leo Laporte gives you helpful tips to get the most from your Mac every week on Hands-On Mac!   Host: Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-mac Discuss episodes in the TWiT Community. Sponsor: itpro.tv/twit promo code TWIT30

HOM 33: On the Road to Big Sur Part 4 - Inventory

October 30, 2020 19:00 - 20 minutes - 246 MB Video

Remember, I'm doing a clean install. To speed up the setup, I want an inventory of all my installed apps and configurations. If you've installed `mas` using `brew`, you have a command-line interface to your App store installs. And `brew bundle dump —all —description —force` will write a list of everything you've installed from brew and the app store to `brewfile` in your home directory. Save that! Running brew bundle install will reinstall everything (you might want to edit the list firs...

HOM 33: On the Road to Big Sur 4

October 30, 2020 19:00 - 20 minutes - 246 MB Video

Remember, I'm doing a clean install. To speed up the setup, I want an inventory of all my installed apps and configurations. If you've installed `mas` using `brew`, you have a command-line interface to your App store installs. And `brew bundle dump —all —description —force` will write a list of everything you've installed from brew and the app store to `brewfile` in your home directory. Save that! Running brew bundle install will reinstall everything (you might want to edit the list first...

HOM 33: On the Road to Big Sur 4 - Inventory

October 30, 2020 19:00 - 20 minutes - 246 MB Video

Remember, I'm doing a clean install. To speed up the setup, I want an inventory of all my installed apps and configurations. If you've installed `mas` using `brew`, you have a command-line interface to your App store installs. And `brew bundle dump —all —description —force` will write a list of everything you've installed from brew and the app store to `brewfile` in your home directory. Save that! Running brew bundle install will reinstall everything (you might want to edit the list first...

HOM 32: On the Road to Big Sur 3 - Backup Backup Backup

October 23, 2020 19:00 - 18 minutes - 307 MB Video

I have mentioned that this time I'm going to do a clean install of Big Sur, but even if you're going to just upgrade on top of your old macOS it's very important to make a backup of your system. Now is also a good time to think about your backup strategy. https://dpbestflow.org/links/39 FireCuda Gaming Dock 4TB at https://amzn.to/37u2tgF (affiliate) Use Optimized Data to move stuff off your Mac to make room Hit About This Mac under the Apple icon, select storage, and hit manage. Get re...

HOM 32: On the Road to Big Sur 3

October 23, 2020 19:00 - 18 minutes - 307 MB Video

I have mentioned that this time I'm going to do a clean install of Big Sur, but even if you're going to just upgrade on top of your old macOS it's very important to make a backup of your system. Now is also a good time to think about your backup strategy. https://dpbestflow.org/links/39 FireCuda Gaming Dock 4TB at https://amzn.to/37u2tgF (affiliate) Use Optimized Data to move stuff off your Mac to make room Hit About This Mac under the Apple icon, select storage, and hit manage. Get re...

HOM 31: On the Road to Big Sur 2 - Compatibility

October 16, 2020 19:00 - 19 minutes - 327 MB Video

Is Big Sur compatible with your old Mac apps? Find out all the answers in this episode of Hands-On Mac. Who can run Big Sur? Just because you're running Catalina does NOT mean you can run macOS 11. Apple says these systems will work: MacBook, 2015 and later MacBook Air, 2013 and later MacBook Pro, late 2013 and later Mac Mini, 2014 and later iMac, 2014 and later iMac Pro (all models), 2017 and later Mac Pro, 2013 and later Free space requirements 50.33GB looks to be the minimum Fr...

HOM 31: On the Road to Big Sur 2

October 16, 2020 19:00 - 19 minutes - 327 MB Video

Is Big Sur compatible with your old Mac apps? Find out all the answers in this episode of Hands-On Mac. Who can run Big Sur? Just because you're running Catalina does NOT mean you can run macOS 11. Apple says these systems will work: MacBook, 2015 and later MacBook Air, 2013 and later MacBook Pro, late 2013 and later Mac Mini, 2014 and later iMac, 2014 and later iMac Pro (all models), 2017 and later Mac Pro, 2013 and later Free space requirements 50.33GB looks to be the minimum Fr...

HOM 30: On the Road to Big Sur - How to clear out your computer to get ready to upgrade

October 09, 2020 19:00 - 22 minutes - 338 MB Video

When you upgrade to Big Sur, think about starting from scratch. Here's step one of how to prepare: Move your data to a new drive Create a ghost user account in the internal hard drive Create a copy of the home directory on the external drive Get the 970 EVO Plus SSD at https://amzn.to/3iPokBi (affiliate) Get the OWC Express 4M2 at https://amzn.to/2Ic2nj6 (affiliate) Leo Laporte gives you helpful tips to get the most from your Mac every week on Hands-On Mac! Host: Leo Laporte Downl...

HOM 30: On the Road to Big Sur 1

October 09, 2020 19:00 - 22 minutes - 338 MB Video

When you upgrade to Big Sur, think about starting from scratch. Here's step one of how to prepare: Move your data to a new drive Create a ghost user account in the internal hard drive Create a copy of the home directory on the external drive Get the 970 EVO Plus SSD at https://amzn.to/3iPokBi (affiliate) Get the OWC Express 4M2 at https://amzn.to/2Ic2nj6 (affiliate) Leo Laporte gives you helpful tips to get the most from your Mac every week on Hands-On Mac! Host: Leo Laporte Downloa...

HOM 30: On the Road to Big Sur 1 - How to clear out your computer to get ready to upgrade

October 09, 2020 19:00 - 22 minutes - 338 MB Video

When you upgrade to Big Sur, think about starting from scratch. Here's step one of how to prepare: Move your data to a new drive Create a ghost user account in the internal hard drive Create a copy of the home directory on the external drive Get the 970 EVO Plus SSD at https://amzn.to/3iPokBi (affiliate) Get the OWC Express 4M2 at https://amzn.to/2Ic2nj6 (affiliate) Leo Laporte gives you helpful tips to get the most from your Mac every week on Hands-On Mac! Host: Leo Laporte Downloa...

HOM 29: The New and Improved Safari

October 02, 2020 19:00 - 25 minutes - 265 MB Video

The first part of Mac OS 11 Big Sur is already here: Safari 14! Here's what's new: Customizable Start Page Privacy Report Improved Tabs Design Improved Extensions Support Choose your own search engine New security and privacy features Stop getting annoying website notification popups Turn off autoplay video and audio Kill pop-up windows Custom style sheets Develop menu Leo Laporte gives you helpful tips to get the most from your Mac every week on Hands-On Mac! Host: Leo Laporte...

HOM 29: The New and Improved Safari - Everything New in Safari 14

October 02, 2020 19:00 - 25 minutes - 265 MB Video

The first part of Mac OS 11 Big Sur is already here: Safari 14! Here's what's new: Customizable Start Page Privacy Report Improved Tabs Design Improved Extensions Support Choose your own search engine New security and privacy features Stop getting annoying website notification popups Turn off autoplay video and audio Kill pop-up windows Custom style sheets Develop menu Leo Laporte gives you helpful tips to get the most from your Mac every week on Hands-On Mac! Host: Leo Laporte...

HOM 28: Easily Adjust File Creation Dates for Photos - A Better Finder Attributes

September 25, 2020 19:00 - 11 minutes - 174 MB Video

A Better Finder Attributes Core features: batch change file creation date and time batch change file modification date and time batch adjust the Exchangeable Image File (EXIF) time & date that pictures were shot to compensate for timezones or incorrectly set camera clocks set the creation date of a digital camera picture file to the time the picture was taken show invisible files in the Finder remove invisible files (including .DS_Store) from entire folder hierarchies EXIF date writi...

HOM 28: Easily Adjust File Creation Dates for Photos

September 25, 2020 19:00 - 11 minutes - 174 MB Video

A Better Finder Attributes Core features: batch change file creation date and time batch change file modification date and time batch adjust the Exchangeable Image File (EXIF) time & date that pictures were shot to compensate for timezones or incorrectly set camera clocks set the creation date of a digital camera picture file to the time the picture was taken show invisible files in the Finder remove invisible files (including .DS_Store) from entire folder hierarchies EXIF date writi...

HOM 27: Organizing Windows (Magnet Tiles & Workspaces)

September 18, 2020 19:00 - 20 minutes - 333 MB Video

Work in multiple spaces on Mac If the desktop on your Mac gets cluttered with open app windows, you can use Mission Control to create additional desktops, called spaces, to organize the windows. When you work in a space, you see only the windows that are in that space. If your Mac has a Touch Bar, you can set an option in Keyboard preferences to show spaces in the Touch Bar. Then just tap a space to open it. If you assign an app (or System Preferences) to a specific space, the app will a...

HOM 27: Organizing Windows (Magnet Tiles & Workspaces) - Organizing Windows (Magnet Tiles and Workspaces)

September 18, 2020 19:00 - 20 minutes - 333 MB Video

Work in multiple spaces on Mac If the desktop on your Mac gets cluttered with open app windows, you can use Mission Control to create additional desktops, called spaces, to organize the windows. When you work in a space, you see only the windows that are in that space. If your Mac has a Touch Bar, you can set an option in Keyboard preferences to show spaces in the Touch Bar. Then just tap a space to open it. If you assign an app (or System Preferences) to a specific space, the app will a...

HOM 26: Syncthing

September 11, 2020 19:00 - 12 minutes - 144 MB Video

Syncthing, a free open-source program, syncs multiple computers securely. Use it for backup, file sharing, or to keep the same files on all your computers -  Mac, PC, and Linux. Leo gives a demonstration by setting up some synchronization between his devices. Leo Laporte gives you helpful tips to get the most from your Mac every week on Hands-On Mac! Host: Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-mac Discuss episodes in the TWiT Community. Sponso...

HOM 26: Syncthing - Free, open-source, continuous file synchronization

September 11, 2020 19:00 - 12 minutes - 144 MB Video

Syncthing, a free open-source program, syncs multiple computers securely. Use it for backup, file sharing, or to keep the same files on all your computers -  Mac, PC, and Linux. Leo gives a demonstration by setting up some synchronization between his devices. Leo Laporte gives you helpful tips to get the most from your Mac every week on Hands-On Mac! Host: Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-mac Discuss episodes in the TWiT Community. Sponso...

HOM 25: Finder Tips

September 04, 2020 19:00 - 29 minutes - 352 MB Video

On macOS the Finder is the program that runs all the time. With it, you can manage files, launch applications, and as we've learned, automate many of the tasks you perform all the time. Learning to use the Finder more effectively can make a big difference in how happy you are with your Mac. So here are some tips from a variety of sources. Some you may know, some you may not. Leo Laporte gives you helpful tips to get the most from your Mac every week on Hands-On Mac! Host: Leo Laporte Dow...

HOM 25: Finder Tips - Resizing, Slideshows, Customization, and more!

September 04, 2020 19:00 - 29 minutes - 352 MB Video

On macOS the Finder is the program that runs all the time. With it, you can manage files, launch applications, and as we've learned, automate many of the tasks you perform all the time. Learning to use the Finder more effectively can make a big difference in how happy you are with your Mac. So here are some tips from a variety of sources. Some you may know, some you may not. Leo Laporte gives you helpful tips to get the most from your Mac every week on Hands-On Mac! Host: Leo Laporte Dow...

HOM 24: Writing Your Own Folder Actions with Automator

August 28, 2020 19:00 - 13 minutes - 156 MB Video

Now it's time to really make folder actions sing with your own custom code. You can do this in Automator or Applescript (easier), or using a scripting language like shell, python, or Perl (advanced). Follow these steps in order: Create a script with Script Editor or another script application. 1. In that script, write a handler that conforms to the syntax documented here for the `[adding folder items to] ' folder action. Your handler can use the aliases that are passed to it to access th...

HOM 24: Writing Your Own Folder Actions with Automator - An Easier Way to Create a Script

August 28, 2020 19:00 - 13 minutes - 156 MB Video

Now it's time to really make folder actions sing with your own custom code. You can do this in Automator or Applescript (easier), or using a scripting language like shell, python, or Perl (advanced). Follow these steps in order: Create a script with Script Editor or another script application. 1. In that script, write a handler that conforms to the syntax documented here for the `[adding folder items to] ' folder action. Your handler can use the aliases that are passed to it to access th...

HOM 23: Using Hazel with Folder Actions

August 21, 2020 19:25 - 12 minutes - 137 MB Video

Before we go too crazy creating scripts to attach to your folder actions let me show you the easiest way to automate your mac: a little utility called Hazel. Hazel watches whatever folders you tell it to, automatically organizing your files according to the rules you create. Have Hazel move files around based on name, date, type, what site it came from, and much more. Automatically sort your movies or file your bills. Keep your files off the desktop and put them where they belong. https:...

HOM 23: Using Hazel with Folder Actions - An easy way to automate your Mac

August 21, 2020 19:25 - 12 minutes - 137 MB Video

Before we go too crazy creating scripts to attach to your folder actions let me show you the easiest way to automate your mac: a little utility called Hazel. Hazel watches whatever folders you tell it to, automatically organizing your files according to the rules you create. Have Hazel move files around based on name, date, type, what site it came from, and much more. Automatically sort your movies or file your bills. Keep your files off the desktop and put them where they belong. https://...

HOM 22: Folder Actions: Part 1 - Associate AppleScripts with folders on your Mac

August 14, 2020 19:00 - 13 minutes - 202 MB Video

From the TWiT Community forums, MrHomebrew says: "I've used a Mac for a while now (since 10.2) and have some geek cred, but I've never utilized folder actions and would love to hear Leo's take on how useful they can be." Leo dives into Folder Actions and how to get started with them on macOS! Leo Laporte gives you helpful tips to get the most from your Mac every week on Hands-On Mac! Host: Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-mac Discuss epis...

HOM 22: Folder Actions: Part 1

August 14, 2020 19:00 - 13 minutes - 202 MB Video

From the TWiT Community forums, MrHomebrew says: "I've used a Mac for a while now (since 10.2) and have some geek cred, but I've never utilized folder actions and would love to hear Leo's take on how useful they can be." Leo dives into Folder Actions and how to get started with them on macOS! Leo Laporte gives you helpful tips to get the most from your Mac every week on Hands-On Mac! Host: Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-mac Discuss epis...

HOM 21: Secret Mac Boot Commands

August 07, 2020 19:00 - 18 minutes - 352 MB Video

From zapping the P-RAM to booting in safe mode, these are the secret key combinations handed down from Mac guru to guru. If your Mac is having trouble, give them a try! Mac startup key combinations To use any of these key combinations, press and hold the keys immediately after pressing the power button to turn on your Mac, or after your Mac begins to restart. Keep holding until the described behavior occurs. Command (⌘)-R: Start up from the built-in macOS Recovery system. Or use Option-...

HOM 21: Secret Mac Boot Commands - Mac Boot Key Combinations

August 07, 2020 19:00 - 18 minutes - 352 MB Video

From zapping the P-RAM to booting in safe mode, these are the secret key combinations handed down from Mac guru to guru. If your Mac is having trouble, give them a try! Mac startup key combinations To use any of these key combinations, press and hold the keys immediately after pressing the power button to turn on your Mac, or after your Mac begins to restart. Keep holding until the described behavior occurs. Command (⌘)-R: Start up from the built-in macOS Recovery system. Or use Option-Co...

HOM 20: Install Mac Fonts on Terminal - Fastest Way to Add Mac Fonts

July 31, 2020 19:00 - 16 minutes - 189 MB Video

Here's how to use Homebrew and the Terminal command line to quickly install fonts. Leo likes to use Fish, but you can use Bash as well. If you haven't already, install and update Brew and its cask feature. Then type the following into the Terminal command line: brew update brew tap homebrew/cask brew tap homebrew/cask-fonts brew search font- brew search font- | less brew search nerd-font | less brew cask install font-fira-code brew cask install font-daddytimemono-nerd-font for $f...

HOM 19: Make Free iPhone Ringtones - How to Make Ringtones With Mac

July 24, 2020 19:00 - 11 minutes - 134 MB Video

Sick of paying for Ringtones? You can make any song a ringtone for free on your Mac! Here's how: Open Apple Music, or iTunes on older Macs. Open Music -> Preferences click Files, click Import Settings and choose AAC Encoder, High-Quality 128k Select a track to use as the source. On the Get Info > Options tab set start and stop times to 40 seconds or less Use File > Convert > Create AAC version. Right-click on the new copy and click Show in Windows Explorer or Finder. Change the file ...