How to work smarter, not harder.
10 insanely useful Apple Mac tips:
1. Picture-in-picture
Watch videos in a small, floating window.
Maybe there's an online class you'd like to keep an eye on...
But you want most of your screen to be something else (like a word doc to take notes).
• Control+Click the video twice
• Select Picture-in-Picture
2. Volume & Brightness Micro Adjustments
Press a volume key, and it will adjust one whole notch.
But what if that's too loud or soft?
Make micro adjustments (0.25 increments):
Shift + Option, then press the volume or brightness control.
Yep—that blew my mind too.
3. Split View
Work in two apps at the same time, side-by-side.
Lock them in place:
• Hover over the full-screen 🟢 button
• Choose the L or R side
• Content will fill that side
• Fill the other side by clicking a window
• Slide the vertical line to adjust the width
4. Screen Sharing
Need to troubleshoot a grandparent's tech issue?
Remotely access + control their screen (built-in Mac feature):
1. Open Spotlight [Command + Space]
2. Search 'Screen Sharing'; open app
3. Type in the Apple ID of the desired screen
4. Owner then grants access