Category: productivity
How to turn off transparency in OS X
The menus and dock in OS X change colour to give you an idea of what is under them. I’m sure some people find this attractive but it annoys me because it can make things less clear. Thankfully there is a simple way to turn it off.
How to use Quicksilver
Quicksilver is the first app I install on any Macintosh and I’m lost without it.
Make your own keyboard shortcuts
Here’s how to customise your own Keyboard shortcuts for any OSX application menus.
How to separate first names and last names in Apple Numbers App
Today I had a list of full names (eg “Ed Smith”) in a Numbers spreadsheet. I wanted to separate it into first and last name to be able to sort if alphabetically. It was harder than it should be – in my opinion Apple should have a firstname and lastname function! But they don’t. So…
How to use Notational Velocity with Simplenote
My search for a good notetaking app has been a little on the obsessive side, but to me, the one thing a computer should be able to do well is take notes. I have spent 2 years on this one. I’m talking about an application where I can make a short note to myself and…