Mac OS X Tips
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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