Thread: Random Tips

1. To mute the feedback (blip sound) that the Mac makes when you turn up or turn down the volume using the volume keys, Hold [Shift] when you turn up or turn down the volume. You can permanently turn it off by going to System Preferences > Sound and un¬checking the "Play feedback when volume is changed" option.

2. While browsing the web using Safari, want to know the 'meaning of a word you just read?
If you select the word and hit [Ctrl] + [Command] + [D],a pop up window will give you the dictionary description of that word. If you move your cursor to another word, the description for that word will show up, too.

3. You want to save a piece of inform ation that you came across while browsing?
Select the piece of information and press [Command] + [Shift] + [y]. Mac will create a new sticky note and save the information in it.

4. Switching Between Windows
Use fCommand] + [Tab] to switch between different application windows that you have opened. You can use your mouse to click the exact application you want, or keep hitting the TAB till you sequentially get to the one you want. You can also use the arrow keys while you hold down the command button to move back and forth between the applications listed. Use [Command] + [-] (tilde) to switch between the windows of the same application. Use [Command] + [-] (tilde) to switch between the windows of the same application.

5. While booting up the Mac
Hold [C) down to boot from a CD or DVD, Hold [D) down to boot the disk's first partition, Hold [N] down to boot from a, network server, Hold [Shift] to boot into safe mode, Hold [Command] + [S] to boot into a' single user mode, Hold Option to choose startup disk at boot time.

6. Other Useful shortcuts.
Use [Command] + [Space] to open the Spotlight search bar. Use [Command] + [Option] + [Del] (Delete) to empty trash. Use [Command] + [Q] to quit an application. Use [Command] + [Option] + [Ctrl] + [8] to invert the colors on your Mac.