As longtime Mac Gems readers have likely deduced, I love keyboard shortcuts. If I can access a function more quickly or more easily, I’m all for it. I’m also a big fan of contextual menu plugins—being ...

When Shortcuts debuted on the Mac in Monterey, Apple added more ways to run an automation than anyone expected, but there was one big omission. Shortcuts wasn’t included in Monterey’s share menu. That ...

Sometimes I think it was easier the old way. Today, we will add a dedicated Quick Look entry to the Files app share menu. Never again will you tap to preview a file and have it launch an app instead.

When most people think of File Explorer, they view it as a tool for opening downloads or organizing folders. But it can do a lot more. For example, you can press Ctrl + A to jump to the address bar, ...

Apple keyboard shortcuts can make you more productive and efficient. Here are some of the most useful keyboard shortcuts for macOS. One of the most useful tools in the quest for productivity in office ...

Ctrl + M: Enter Mark mode (allows you to select text with mouse). Once Mark mode is enabled, you can use the arrow keys to ...

Microsoft's redesigned Windows 11 Start Menu is a step-up over its predecessor, squarely because I can turn it into an ...