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How to set the language on an app-by-app basis on your Mac

How to set the language on an app-by-app basis on your Mac

Did you know that since macOS 10.15 Catalina, it's possible to customise the language for most apps, independently from the operating system language?

This can be useful when, like me, you need to quickly show an app in different languages and you don't want to switch the language of the entire operating system.

FAQ: We have two iMacs & two MacBook Pros. What's the best way to keep them backed up?

FAQ: We have two iMacs & two MacBook Pros. What's the best way to keep them backed up?

Desktop Macs should get backed up via Time Machine (TM) to an external drive permanently connected to it.

For MacBooks, using an external hard drive is feasible (and recommended) but not super practical.

Another solution for MacBooks (especially those without a built-in SD card slot) is to invest in a Network Attached Storage (NAS) solution, like those from Synology.

How to screenshot an entire app window in 1 click on your Mac

How to screenshot an entire app window in 1 click on your Mac

On your Mac, you might already know the keyboard shortcuts to take the following kinds of screenshots:

  • Shift+Command+3 ( ⇧ ⌘ 3) to capture the entire screen

  • Shift+Command+4 ( ⇧ ⌘ 4) to capture a portion of the screen

But did you know that you can also capture a snapshot of an entire app window without needing to drag the crosshair around said app window?

FAQ: All the files and icons on my desktop have disappeared. What happened and how can I get them back?

FAQ: All the files and icons on my desktop have disappeared. What happened and how can I get them back?

As Captain Obvious would say, the first place to look into is the bin.

If it's not there, then it could be that the Desktop & Document syncing with iCloud has been turned off manually, or not reactivated after a macOS upgrade.

To check that, just visit  > System Preferences > Apple ID > iCloud > iCloud Drive Options

My 3 main takeaways from the WWDC21 keynote held on Monday, June 7th, 2021

My 3 main takeaways from the WWDC21 keynote held on Monday, June 7th, 2021

Between Monday, June 7th and Friday, June 11th, 2021, Apple held its annual worldwide developer conference (WWDC) fully online, like last year.

In case you don’t know, the first day is always kicked off with a presentation called the “Keynote”, during which Tim Cook, (the CEO) and his team paint a picture of what is coming up in the world of Apple.

This session was jam-packed with information about the next versions of the operating system running on iPhone, iPad, the Mac and Apple Watch.

Because I understand that you may not have the time to watch the replay of the keynote, I’ve prepared a short summary with my 3 main takeaways:

  • The overlap between iOS, iPadOS and macOS is increasing

  • The penny finally dropped that humans are social beings

  • iPadOS is still more iOS than macOS

How to use iCloud Keychain on iPhone, iPad & Mac

How to use iCloud Keychain on iPhone, iPad & Mac

In this post, I’ll show you how to use iCloud Keychain on your Apple devices.

As explained in my previous post, iCloud Keychain is a good place to start if:

  • you exclusively use Safari for web browsing

  • your online footprint is limited to a few accounts

  • you only need to manage login and credit card information

Overview of 3 password managers for iPhone, iPad & Mac

Overview of 3 password managers for iPhone, iPad & Mac

In this post, I’ll review three password managers that can be used on iPhone, iPad and Mac.

Please note that to take advantage of the apps mentioned later on, you'll need at least the following versions of the operating system:

  • iOS 9 on iPhone/iPad

  • OS X 10.9 (Mavericks) on your Mac (preferably 10.10 Yosemite and up)

How to prevent unauthorised access to your Apple account

How to prevent unauthorised access to your Apple account

In this post, I will show you how to strengthen the security of your Apple account with Two-Factor Authentication.

This tip is useful if:

  1. You're not using Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) or Two-Step Verification (2SV) yet

  2. You want to prevent anyone from accessing your Apple account even if they guess or acquire your password.

How to write an e-mail across multiple Apple devices

How to write an e-mail across multiple Apple devices

In this post, I will show you how to start an email (or a reply) on one Apple device and continue/finish it on another one.

In Apple's jargon, this feature is called "Handoff" and it works with various applications besides Mail, like Safari, Messages, etc.

My 3 main takeaways from the Apple Keynote on June 5, 2017

My 3 main takeaways from the Apple Keynote on June 5, 2017

Between 5 June and 9 June 2017, Apple is holding its annual worldwide developer conference (WWDC) in San Jose, California.

For one week, more the 5,000 developers from more than 70 countries get to meet and discover new features that Apple has been working on over the past 12 months, both in hardware and software.

In case you don't know, the first day is always kicked off with a presentation called the "Keynote", during which Tim Cook, (the CEO) and his team paint a picture of what is coming up in the world of Apple.

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