Mac OS X Tips

Short-cuts

 * ⌘ + control + space = Emoji
 * ⌘ + shift + 3 = Capture entire screen + save file
 * ⌘ + control + shift + 3 = Capture entire screen to clipboard
 * ⌘ + shift + 4 = Capture selected screen + save file
 * ⌘ + control + shift + 3 = Capture selected screen to clipboard
 * ⌘ + shift then space = Capture a window + save file
 * ⌘ + control + shift + 4 then space = Capture a window to clipboard
 * ⌘ + tab, then Q (to quit) or H (to hide) = Quickly close or hide running apps


 * ⌘ + option + A = Go to Application Folders
 * ⌘ + option + D = Show/hide dock
 * ⌘ + option + Esc = Show "Force Quit" window

Hardware Tips

 * Hold option, then click volume on the menu = audio input/output selection
 * shift + alt + change brightness = 1/4 incremental change
 * shift + alt + change volume = 1/4 incremental change
 * Determine battery cycle count - http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1519

Finder Quick Tips

 * Open a folder in a new window or new tab, double-click while holding ⌘.
 * File preview = press space while a file is selected

Other Quick tips

 * Press fn (twice) = Dictation
 * Hold shift + minimize/maximize window = Slow down animation