42 ACTUAL Mac Tips & Tricks You Didn't Know Existed! (2025)

Brandon Butch β€’ December 20, 2024
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40+ Mac Tips & Tricks You NEED to Know in 2025 (macOS Sequoia Tips) β†ͺ Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code BUTCH at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: https://incogni.com/butch Whether you have a MacBook or a desktop Mac, here are 40+ tips and tricks that you probably didn't know existed! These are updated for 2025 and contain new features, settings, and tips relevant to the latest macOS Sequoia update. Enjoy! 🍎 Become an *Ultra Member* to get PDF guides for videos, access to premium wallpapers + more: https://bit.ly/bb-member πŸ’¬ Join our *Discord* server to continue the conversation: https://discord.gg/appleden πŸ“–πŸ“² Sign up for the *newsletter* to get unfiltered Apple news & insights: https://theappleden.com/subscribe (it's free) *Other videos you might like:* 13 Mac Apps I CAN’T Go a Day Without: https://youtu.be/OK-UTwVyg5o macOS Sequoia 15.2 Released - What's New?: https://youtu.be/pGZBw3iiLL8 M4 MacBook Pro - First 23 Things To Do! (Tips & Tricks): https://youtu.be/E37t_ECVbxo *Social Media:* Twitter: https://twitter.com/brandonbutch Instagram: https://instagram.com/brandonbutch Threads: https://www.threads.net/@brandonbutch TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@brandon.butch Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brandonbutchyt Apple Music: https://apple.co/2VF3KZj *Chapters:* 0:00 You ready for 40 macOS tips & tricks? 0:17 Interact with background windows 0:50 An easier PiP 1:20 Move PiP anywhere 1:43 Easy Reader 1:58 Force it 2:19 Favorites drag 2:29 Hidden Keyboard Shortcuts you DIDN’T know 4:27 Easier way to deal with text 5:21 Why I don’t minimize anymore 5:52 Precise volume adjustment 6:15 Make your life easier with custom shortcuts 7:18 ChatGPT is extra handy for this 8:01 Avoid personal info being listed online (Incogni) 9:09 Open multiple apps at once 10:00 Best menu bar item ever 10:24 Move menu bar items 10:33 Passwords made easier 10:50 Quick Look for multiple files 11:22 Quickly rename 11:36 Easier access to folders or applications 12:44 Add it to the Dock 13:28 Customize toolbar 13:48 Modified Hot Corners 14:43 3 Finger Drag 15:10 Use Finder to reference file in Upload prompts 15:39 Finder Path & Status 15:57 Option key is a cheat code 17:21 Even for moving windows 17:39 Scroll to Zoom 18:07 Spotlight re-center 18:27 Easy-fill PDF 19:11 Easier signature 19:52 Combine PDFs or pages 20:15 Save app icon in full res 21:08 Use an external drive 21:51 Window snapping without mouse *Gear used to make this video:* πŸ“· Camera: https://amzn.to/3Fn6f8R πŸ“· Lens: https://amzn.to/31VXuVC πŸŽ™οΈ Mic: https://amzn.to/2HLUVZp 🎀 Other Mic: https://amzn.to/2jP0HLl πŸŽ›οΈ Audio Interface: https://amzn.to/2kNwwnU πŸ“± Best tech deals (updated daily): http://amzn.to/2qcK0QT Disclosure: This video might contain affiliate links, which help fund the channel if you make a purchase. Have a fantastic day & I'll see you soon!

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