A new feature of Messages in both iOS 14 and macOS 11 Big Sur is the option to pin up to nine conversations at the top of the conversation list for easy access.
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Learn How to Paste Text So Its Style Matches the Surrounding Text
Format painting is tiring. Learn how to use keyboard shortcuts to paste your desired text and automatically match the text around it.
Not a Fan of Big Sur’s Translucent Menu Bar? Here’s How to Disable It
Not digging Big Sur’s translucent menu bar? Reverting to the MacOS’s traditional opaque menu bar is simple. Learn how.
It’s Time to Consider Upgrading to macOS 11 Big Sur
Should you upgrade to macOS 11 Big Sur? There’s no need to do so yet, but it should be safe for most people, so if you’re excited about the new look and the new features, this is a good time to upgrade. Read on for our pre- and post-upgrade tasks.
Having Trouble Finding Files on Your Mac? Here’s How to Reset Spotlight
In rare instances, you may need to force Spotlight to rebuild its index. Learn more.
Keep Your Mac Quiet at Night and During Presentations with Do Not Disturb
Apple long ago added Do Not Disturb to the Mac, and it’s useful for muting your Mac at night to eliminate unnecessary noises and for preventing unwanted notifications during presentations.
Want to Send Holiday Cards This Year? Try Building Them with Motif for Photos
Looking to have your holiday cards printed with your own photos and greeting? Here’s how to make that happen from within Apple’s Photos app on the Mac, using the Motif Photos Project extension and service.
Flash Is Dead—Uninstall Flash Player to Keep Your Mac Secure
Because Adobe will no longer be addressing security vulnerabilities in Flash with updates, Flash Player now prompts users to uninstall.
Use These Settings to Show or Hide Filename Extensions
Depending on what you do, how often you exchange files with people on other platforms, and your personal preference, you may wish to see more or fewer extensions.
Don’t Worry about an Occasional “Not Charging” Message on Your MacBook
New battery health management in #Catalina can cause your MacBook to display “Battery Is Not Charging” in the battery status menu even when it’s plugged in. Learn more.
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