150+ Mac Tips and Tricks

You think you know the Mac? Think again. Introducing, the Big List of Mac Tips by Snazzy Labs.

2:21 - DND toggle
2:34 - Batch file renaming
3:16 - Window management and tiling
3:50 - Finder toolbar customization
4:30 - Common items in Finder toolbar
4:56 - Finder preferences
6:11 - Hidden files toggle
6:30 - Frequent Finder folder hotkeys
6:58 - Show path/status bar in Finder
7:29 - Finder pane view hotkeys
7:43 - Quick Look preview pane toggle
8:13 - Pane view column rescaling
8:47 - List view item scaling
9:02 - Finder advanced search filters
10:24 - Smart Folder setup
12:20 - Move original file in Finder
12:53 - Web browser navigation hotkeys
13:14 - Safari per-site settings
13:38 - Safari master site preferences
14:32 - Web form navigation hotkeys
15:16 - Safari recover browser history
16:00 - Exclude files from Time Machine
16:27 - Rapid-fire Safari tips
17:06 - Safari bookmark applet in Dock
18:27 - PIP in Safari (and other browsers)
19:00 - General keyboard shortcuts for navigation in macOS
19:24 - Paste text without formatting
19:50 - Every macOS screen shot tip you ever wanted
21:12 - Granular volume/brightness control
21:38 - Emoji character palette
22:02 - Application / Window switcher
22:41 - F5 dictionary word auto-complete
23:09 - Three finger tap "Look Up" alternative
23:33 - Spotlight power-user features

*** 24:41 - TERMINAL TIPS ***

24:51 - Screenshot format (can change JPG to: PNG, TIFF, PDF)

25:36 - Mac App Store update check frequency (change 7 to any number of days)

26:13 - Disable character accent menu (revert by changing 'false' to 'true')
defaults write -g ApplePressAndHoldEnabled -bool false

26:44 - Keep Mac running (end by closing Terminal window or pressing Control+C)
caffeinate

27:23 - Expand print dialog by default (revert by changing TRUE to FALSE)
defaults write -g PMPrintingExpandedStateForPrint -bool TRUE

27:49 - Re-enable classic Mac boot chime (restore default by changing %00 to %01)
sudo nvram StartupMute=%00

28:21 - Add dock spaces (remove by dragging space off dock like normal)

28:55 - Dock transition/reveal delay

DOCK SHORTCUT FREEBIES:
1. Opt+Cmd+D - Toggles dock show/hide
3. Pin Dock elsewhere quickly by holding Shift and dragging by "line" on Dock

29:54 - Set lock message on lock screen
30:27 - Move window in background without disrupting foreground
30:36 - Mac screen sharing / VNC settings
31:40 - Three finger window drag
32:13 - Move items around in menu bar (and remove)
32:30 - Find WiFi network password
33:08 - Modifier keys for hot corners
33:53 - Use Siri to show keychain password
34:09 - Toggle DND on iMessage thread and share screen
34:26 - Quick print from Desktop
34:52 - Print envelope from Contacts app
35:07 - Dialog box cancel hotkey
35:28 - Add items from iOS device with Continuity

[jpmudkip]

He is a god among us mere mortals. A true tech tips master, his wealth of knowledge makes even Linus quake in his socks and sandals

[DJTechYT]

Me: watches video
Also me 10 seconds after the video ended: *forgets about 80% of the tips*
Great video as usual and stay safe!

[twentyone.media]

Wow. I use my mac for about 6 years and thought "okay... 36min for tips you already know and which every YouTube show?" I give it a try and more than 75% are new for me! Thank you very much, I think, that will help my workflows a lot :))

Greetings from Germany

[snazzy]

It's still processing but 5K60 should be available soon! 👍

[klzee]

Started binging your videos since last night and I gotta say, you're probably the only youtuber who gets straight to the point and delivers stuff while not being robotic or boring while doing so as well. Cheers!

[omerfcelik]

Thanks for keeping us entertained in times like this. Stay safe Snazzy!

[JacksMacintosh]

21:15 for making the little sound when adjusting volume, it should say hold shift, not the space bar. How you managed to absolutely nail every other one is beyond me. Awesome video!

[michel_jjj]

4:30 You can also add programs to the toolbar and than open files with that program by dragging the file to the icon of said program

[aslye]

Can’t wait to see what your channel brings us on quarantine day 50

[tally.klecko]

I have always felt extremely grateful for this series of Mac tips, and it was really nice (and a good idea) to see them + others all compiles. It was a great run!

[jacobwinter]

When using PIP in Safari, if you hold down the Command key, you can drag it to wherever you want and it won't snap to the corners.

[Legority]

Linus Tech Tips?

nah, Snazzy Mac Tips

[georgepriv]

Just as I was looking for something.
This good video shows up.

[vedrankin]

...and then on top of all, he adds all shortcuts in description bellow. What a master! This is true piece of art! :) Thank you

[moneszka]

Migrated from Windows to Mac, watching the video, taking notes and trying out the features. Can't thank you enough. More like this please!

[tarunkumaar]

I don't even own a Mac, yet I continue to watch all these tip videos. Mac seems to have much better search features and a lot of cool customisability even though it sucks in other areas.

[GothicWiccan]

I just joined the Apple Ecosystem after being an android user all my life and omg you have saved me from losing my mind trying to figure out how to navigate this laptop. Very helpful Thank You so much!!!!

[SpontaneityJD]

This is by far, the most useful video on YouTube

[mewintle]

Thank you! I just came back to the Mac for the first time in a decade (since the OSX beta in 2000). I’m a network engineer and I’ve been stuck in the Windows world. I finally made the leap back with an M1 MacBook Air.

I’m loving the laptop, but I’ve been struggling with the UI—I think more than a new user. :)

This video really helps me with just the right level of tech expertise. I really appreciate it.

[andymiller]

anytime i consider leaving macos for windows i just watch one of these