Tips for newbies to MacBook

You just bought a  MacBook,  so you don't know what are the outstanding features that make it easier for users to use. Then this is the article for you, let's see how to use MacBook for newbies from A to Z very simple!

1. Instructions for creating a guest account on MacBook

Guest account will help you keep your account secure. This will come into play if you want to lend your MacBook to a friend or relative.

This is also the reason why many users trust Apple because they always know how to help users protect their personal information in the most effective way!

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2. Summary of common key combinations on MacBook

The key combination keys will help you manipulate and use the computer faster. For MacBooks too, the apple house also creates key combinations to support users. You can use keyboard shortcuts to:

- Shortcuts when using the Safari web browser :

+ Command + T : Open a new browsing tab page.

+ Command + Shift + T : Reopen the tab you just closed.

+ Command + Shift + N: Open a new incognito tab page.

- Shortcut keys used to take screenshots :

+ Command + Shift + 3: Capture the full screen of the current machine.

+ Command + Shift + 4: Capture screen by area.

+ Command + Shift + 4 + Spacebar : Take a screenshot according to the application window.

- How to quickly manipulate the Room feature :

+ Command + Option + 8: Quickly zoom in on the screen.

+ Command + Option + Plus Key: Zoom in on the screen depending on how much you want.

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- Other common keyboard shortcuts :

1. + Option + Delete: Delete the last word when you are typing.
2. + Shift + Option + Left / Right Arrow Keys: Quickly select (highlight) each word.
3. + Command + H: Hide the window you have open.

3. Instructions for setting up a quick screen lock shortcut on MacBook

This will be a useful guide in cases where you are in a hurry to go out or need to quickly lock the screen. This quick screen lock will help users protect computer information in any case, even the most critical.

Quick Guide : Select the  Launchpad  > Select  Others  > Select  app Automator  > Select  Serviecs  > Select  Utilities  >  Double-click  on  the Run Shell Script  > Choose  no Input  > Import command " / System / Library / CoreServices /" Menu Extras "/ User.menu/Contents/Resources/CGSession -suspend " in the right pane >  Command  + S  > Select  Save  > In the  Save Services As section,  name the command to be  easy to remember.

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4. Instructions for extracting files on MacBook

To facilitate sharing, moving user data or compressing files to reduce file size, increase transfer speed, better security,. So if you receive a compressed file from someone else but still Don't know how to open? See the instructions below to see how to unzip it!

Quick guide : Go to the  App Store  > Download The Unarchiver  decompression software  >  Select the file to decompress  >  Right-click and  select  Get information  > At the Open with select the default application is  The Unarchiver  > Select  Change all .

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5. Instructions for turning on and off the computer on MacBook

During the Covid-19 epidemic, many primary school students had to stay at home to study online. It is also difficult for parents to work while looking after their children.

If you know the on-off timer feature on your MacBook, babysitting will become extremely easy. The computer  will be turned on and off according to the children's class time without worrying about you using the computer too much.

Quick guide : Select  System Preferences  > Select  Energy Saver  > Select  Schedule  > Customize  Time ,  Status  > Select  Ok .

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6. Instructions to review the saved WiFi Pass on MacBook

Reviewing WiFi Pass is also a basic feature of any electronic device that makes it easier for users to share WiFi passwords. Let's see how to see the WiFi password on MacBook!

Quick guide : Access  Keychain Access  > Select  System  > Select  Passwords  >  Select the WiFi  you want to view > Tick the box  Show password  >  Enter the password of Keychain Access  > Select  OK  > Enter your computer  name  and  password  > Select  Allow .

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7. Instructions to enable Paper Tape in Calculator on MacBook

Paper Tape is a hidden feature in the Calculator application that allows users to display all entered calculations on a small white virtual paper, similar to scratch paper when you do hand calculations. This will help you double-check the results quickly.

Quick guide : Go to  Launchpad  > Select  Calculator  > Select  Windows  > Select  Open Paper Tape .

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8. Simple way to download videos from YouTube on MacBook

YouTube is a quality and largest video social networking site today. On  YouTube,  there are many interesting and interesting videos for entertainment, learning, sharing, . to help users relieve stress in daily life.

In case you have to go to a place without an internet connection but still want to have fun, don't worry because today I will show you how to download simple videos from YouTube on MacBook.

Quick guide on how to install : Download the installation file from  ClickToFlash  > Open the installation file > Select  Continue  (3 times) > Select  Install  > Enter  computer account  and  password  .

Quick guide on how to download : Go to  YouTube  > Right-click on the video you want to download  (the video is running) > Download video  or  Download video as.

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9. Basic keyboard shortcuts users should know on MacBook

Similar to the function of keystrokes, keyboard shortcuts also help users perform operations faster. Besides, it also helps users to turn off and lock the device in case the device hangs or lags. There are basic keyboard shortcuts like:

1. - Exit the application: Command + Q.
2. - Exit the active application window: Command + W.
3. - Open a new tab: Command + T.
4. - Force close application: Command + Option + ESC.
5. - Find words and phrases: Command + F.
6. - Launch Quick Look: Command + Y.

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10. Tips for newbies to MacBook

-  Instructions for duplex printing options on MacBook

Open the file to print  > Select  File  > Select  Print  > Select Printer > Select  Show Details  > Check  Two-Side  > Select  Layout  > Select  Print Layout .

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-  Save battery : You can save your MacBook's battery in many ways such as turning off automatic updates, turning off location features when not in use, reducing screen brightness, checking for battery-draining applications on machine.

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-  Resize photos in bulk with Automator on MacBook

Open  Automator  > Select  New Document  > Select  Services  > Select  Choose  > At  Services receive selected , select  Images file  > Select  File and Folders  > In the 2nd column, drag  Get Specified finde r to the next page > Select  Photos  > In the 2nd column , drag the Scale Image  item  to the next page >  Select the size you  want to resize > Select  File  > Select  Save .

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Hopefully, after reading the above article, new users will be able to use the MacBook more proficiently. Thanks for watching, see you in the next post!

David Pac

Update 30 May 2021