Hands-On Mac (Video)

TWiT Tech Podcasts: Video
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Hands-On Mac (Video)

Hands-On Mac explores and explains the Mac — and beyond! From clever Terminal commands to little-known iOS settings, Mikah Sargent shares all the best tips and tricks for your Mac, iPad, iPhone, and Apple Watch. You'll get all the details on Apple's apps and the best apps in the App Store, you'll learn about awesome accessories for your Apple devices, and you'll explore updates to Apple's operating systems — including iOS, macOS, iPadOS, and watchOS. Hands-On Mac is your one-stop shop for Apple know-how. You can join Club TWiT for $7 a month and get ad-free audio and video feeds for all our shows plus everything else the club offers...or get just this podcast ad-free for $2.99 a month. New episodes every Thursday.

Episodes

  1. 6 HR. AGO

    macOS Preview: Edit Images

    Discover how to enhance your images with macOS's Preview app as Mikah demonstrates cropping, resizing, rotating, and background removal tools. Learn to adjust image colors, contrast, sharpness, and even use advanced tools like Instant Alpha for background transparency. Perfect for anyone seeking quick and effective ways to edit images directly in Preview without the need for third-party software. Host: Mikah Sargent Want access to the video version and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

    21 min

  2. NOV 14

    Use File Inspector in macOS Preview

    Explore the full potential of Preview's Inspector tool on macOS, as Mikah demonstrates how to uncover detailed file information on both images and PDFs. With the Inspector, you can view metadata like creation dates, DPI, and file formats, alongside specialized EXIF and IPTC data for photos. Learn to manage keywords, add or remove annotations, and even apply PDF security settings. Ideal for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of file insights and data management in Preview. View information about PDFs and images in Preview on Mac - Apple Support - https://support.apple.com/guide/preview/view-information-about-pdfs-and-images-prvw9c94f0a4/11.0/mac/15.1 Host: Mikah Sargent Want access to the video version and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

    18 min

  3. NOV 7

    macOS Preview: Annotate & Sign PDFs

    Hands-on with macOS's Preview app takes annotation and signing to a new level as Mikah explores how to make the most of PDF form-filling, markup, and redaction features. Learn to add text, draw shapes, redact sensitive information, and even use Preview's built-in AutoFill to complete form fields with ease. Mikah demonstrates both trackpad and camera options for adding a signature, ensuring that your PDF interactions stay quick and seamless without third-party software. An essential guide to mastering macOS Preview's PDF tools. Fill out and sign PDF forms in Preview on Mac - Apple Support - https://support.apple.com/guide/preview/fill-out-and-sign-pdf-forms-prvw35725/11.0/mac/15.1 Annotate a PDF in Preview on Mac - Apple Support - https://support.apple.com/guide/preview/annotate-a-pdf-prvw11580/11.0/mac/15.1 Host: Mikah Sargent Want access to the video version and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

    22 min

  4. OCT 31

    macOS Preview: Edit & Combine PDFs

    Unleash the full potential of macOS's Preview app as Mikah explores how to combine, rearrange, and edit PDFs without needing third-party tools. From duplicating files to protect originals, deleting unnecessary pages, and mastering the Contact Sheet view for seamless page reordering, this episode is packed with practical tips. Mikah also demonstrates merging PDFs, helping you compile crucial information into a single document with just a few clicks. Perfect for anyone looking to streamline their workflow with Preview's often-overlooked PDF management features. Combine PDFs in Preview on Mac - Apple Support - https://support.apple.com/guide/preview/combine-pdfs-prvw43696/11.0/mac/15.0.1 Add, delete, or move PDF pages in Preview on Mac - Apple Support - https://support.apple.com/guide/preview/add-delete-or-move-pdf-pages-prvw11793/11.0/mac/15.0 Host: Mikah Sargent Want access to the video version and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

    9 min

  5. OCT 24

    macOS Preview: Export PDFs

    Learn how to export PDFs like a pro using macOS's Preview app. This episode covers key tips on compressing PDFs, using Quartz filters for unique effects, and locking or password-protecting your documents to secure your content. Whether you're optimizing file sizes or preventing edits, this step-by-step guide will help you take control of your PDFs with ease. Compress a PDF in Preview on Mac - https://support.apple.com/guide/preview/compress-a-pdf-prvw1509/11.0/mac/15.0.1 Add effects to a PDF in Preview on Mac - https://support.apple.com/guide/preview/add-effects-to-a-pdf-prvw1510/mac Lock PDFs and images in Preview on Mac - https://support.apple.com/guide/preview/lock-pdfs-and-images-prvw35875/11.0/mac/15.0.1 Password-protect a PDF in Preview on Mac - https://support.apple.com/guide/preview/password-protect-a-pdf-prvw587dd90f/11.0/mac/15.0.1 Host: Mikah Sargent Want access to the video version and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

    17 min

  6. OCT 17

    macOS Preview: Convert Images

    Just because you downloaded a JPG doens't mean you're stuck with a JPG. Mikah Sargent shows you how to use Preview on macOS to converte image file types, adjust image compression, and access hidden/legacy export options. Convert image file types using Preview on Mac - Apple Support - https://support.apple.com/guide/preview/convert-image-file-types-prvw1012/11.0/mac/15.0.1 Host: Mikah Sargent Want access to the video version and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

    10 min

  7. OCT 10

    Schedule Messages To Send Later

    You might have heard about the new feature in macOS Sequoia, iOS 18, and iPadOS 18 that lets you schedule a message to send later, but have you figured out how to do it? Mikah Sargent shows you where to find the Send Later feature and shares everything you need to know about using it. Schedule a message on Mac to send later - Apple Support - https://support.apple.com/guide/messages/send-later-icht113734b8/14.0/mac/15.0.1 Host: Mikah Sargent Want access to the video version and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

    8 min

  8. OCT 3

    Banish Sequoia's Incessant Screen Recording Prompts

    With the introduction of macOS Sequoia comes the introduction of a monthly permissions prompt for Screen & System Audio Recording. Mikah Sargent shows you an app you can use to quickly and easily circumvent the monthly prompts. Amnesia - https://goodsnooze.gumroad.com/l/amnesia?layout=profile Host: Mikah Sargent Want access to the video version and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

    8 min

  9. SEP 26

    How To Reset Your HomePod & HomePod mini

    Contrary to what an internet search might tell you, it's actually rather simple to reset your HomePod and HomePod mini. Mikah Sargent walks you through the process of factory resetting your HomePod speaker. Host: Mikah Sargent Want access to the video version and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

    4 min

  10. SEP 19

    Using the New Flashlight UI in iOS 18

    If you have an iPhone with the Dynamic Island, you may have noticed the flashlight controls look a little different from previous versions. Mikah Sargent shows you how to control the brightness and beam width of your flashlight in iOS 18 on an iPhone with the Dynamic Island. Host: Mikah Sargent Want access to the video version and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

    5 min

  11. TRAILER · VIDEO

    Hands-On Mac Video Is Club TWiT Exclusive

    We have a bit of news for you as you are watching this video. From now on, in this feed and in all of our public Hands-On Mac feeds, we are going to be releasing all episodes as audio-only. That's right, you can now easily access all of the episodes audio-only in your favorite podcast app. Now, don't worry, if you are a video person, if you love to watch the videos, we do still have a way for you to do that, it's called Club TWiT! It's part of our plan to enhance and grow the club. It's what supports us. It what lets us keep doing what we do here. So, if you'd like to see the video and you haven't joined yet, now is a great time! It's just $7 a month. Head over to https://twit.tv/clubtwit to sign up. Your support means everything to us. You're okay with audio? Totally fine! You can keep listening in this feed for the audio. The video is at https://twit.tv/clubtwit. We'll see you there!

    1 min

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Hands-On Mac explores and explains the Mac — and beyond! From clever Terminal commands to little-known iOS settings, Mikah Sargent shares all the best tips and tricks for your Mac, iPad, iPhone, and Apple Watch. You'll get all the details on Apple's apps and the best apps in the App Store, you'll learn about awesome accessories for your Apple devices, and you'll explore updates to Apple's operating systems — including iOS, macOS, iPadOS, and watchOS. Hands-On Mac is your one-stop shop for Apple know-how. You can join Club TWiT for $7 a month and get ad-free audio and video feeds for all our shows plus everything else the club offers...or get just this podcast ad-free for $2.99 a month. New episodes every Thursday.

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  • Channel
    TWiT Tech Podcasts: Video
  • Creator
    TWiT
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    11
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © This work is licensed under a Creative Commons License - Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International - http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/
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    Hands-On Mac (Video)

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