TidBITS readers likely know that macOS is based on Unix and that opening the Terminal enables them to interact with files, folders, and apps at the command line. For the majority of Mac users, the ...

If you are following a tutorial, or just performing a simple action, you may be required to use the Command key on your Mac. If you are wondering which key that is and where to find it – especially if ...

There are two kinds of Mac users. The sad, harried folks who don’t know how to use this easy, essential, life-changing Command key trick. And the happy, efficient, relaxed people who learned it years ...

Command-Tab is one of my Mac's most-used keyboard shortcuts. It lets me switch between open apps quickly, which is a crucial part of my workflow. But I am guilty of using way too many apps at once, ...

In Windows, typing cd by itself shows you the current working directory. On macOS, the pwd (print working directory) command serves the same purpose. It will display the full path of where you ...

Your Mac can become sluggish due to various reasons such as insufficient RAM, disk space issues, and resource-hungry processes. However, there are several steps you can take to optimize your Mac's ...

A keyboard is an essential accessory in a computer system, be it a laptop or a desktop. It’s almost impossible to operate a system without a keyboard, which explains its importance. Moreover, a ...

Maggie Appleton (via Michael Tsai) has written about one of the UI trends I’ve seen pop up more and more lately, and which we mentioned on AppStories several times over the past year: the so-called ...

While a Mac's performance is something you'll have to seldom worry about, there will be times when you'll see the frustrating spinning rainbow wheel on your Mac. Occasionally, your Mac's screen may ...