MacMost Newsletter Issue #748 for May 4, 2023

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Different Ways To Access Files On Your Mac Desktop

The Desktop is a unique folder on your Mac that gives you quick access to the files and folders in it, providing other windows aren't in the way. Here are some ways to get to your Desktop items.
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Accessing Document History on Your Mac

When using Apple apps and some third-party apps you can access a history of previously saved versions of the document. This is handy for reverting to an older version or bringing back delete content.
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Safari Advanced Settings

There are a few interesting settings in the Advanced section that you may want to check out.

How To Use ChatGPT and Bard To Get Tech Help

A good alternative to online forums for tech help is to use the new AI chat sites. Since they draw on a large sample of online information, you can often get help quickly and easily ask follow-up questions.
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Techniques for Creating Letterhead Templates in Mac Pages

You can create your own custom templates that have your letterhead at the top of the first page, all pages, or different letterhead for first and subsequent pages. You can then easily use this template to create future documents.
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Numbers Formulas With the Keyboard Only

You can type Numbers formulas without your mouse or trackpad if you know how to use the Option key to select cells.

Creating Connection Lines in Keynote and Freeform

You can use connection lines in Pages, Numbers, Keynote and Freeform to create organization charts, diagrams, infographics and much more.
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The Tech Enthusiast Hour Podcast: Smart Bulbs and State Bans

Smart home good and bad, Utah blocks sites and Montana blocks apps, AirTags anti-theft. Subscribe at iTunes...

MacMost Recommendations

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