These Mac Tips Make Everyday Tasks Faster

Computers make doing everything faster (thats kind of the point).

Thats fine, but it does feel like it takes a bit longer than it should.

As it turns out, it’s possible for you to drastically speed this process up.

I didnt know about this trick until I stumbled upon itthis Reddit thread.

Move the slider next to Spring-loaded delay to Short, and youll hardly have to wait at all.

Search is your best friend

Spotlight search might just be the most useful feature on your Mac.

I hardly use Finder anymore because of how convenient Spotlight is.

Part of what makes Spotlight so useful is its keyboard shortcut:Command + Space.

At any time, you could employ this shortcut to access just about anything you should probably.

That makes it an essential part of your Mac workflow (at least, it is for me).

If not, your Mac likely defaults to aCommand + Spacelong-press to call up Siri.

Of course, as you might know from your iPhone, Siri isnt perfect.

However, those same shortcuts are also available on your gear,through the macOS Shortcuts app.

I rely on this featureallthe time.

Similarly, if you dont have a window manager, get one.

They bring window snapping to your Macadmittedly, the same function youll find in Windows OS.

That said, macOS is better than it used to be when it comes to window management.

However, it isnt nearly as convenient as the features a dedicated windows management utility can bring.

For example,Magnetlets you snap windows into specific portions of your display with a keyboard shortcut.

you could also snap these windows into place by dragging them to particular corners.

A macOSmustisCommand + Tab.

When youre hovering over one youd like to switch to, just let go.

you’ve got the option to also use this shortcut to instantly quit any open apps.

The Option key is macOS best kept secret.

If you interested in learning about all the best Option shortcuts,check out our guide here.

Before you press the key in question, hold downOption + Shift.

Command + 18: move through the first eight tabs.

Command + 9: move to the last tab.

Command + L(Safari only): highlight the URL bar.

It isnt overly difficult or expensive, and itwillbe a huge quality-of-life upgrade.