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How to manage settings for external displays on Mac

Two Mac displays placed side by side

Using multiple monitors with your computer can increase your workspace and your productivity. Although you can easily use the Split View on your MacBook, you can actually quadruple that view with a second monitor.

If you’ve invested in a second display and have it connected and ready to go, here are some tips for managing your external displays on Mac.

How to bring back the iconic Mac startup chime

The iconic Mac startup chime played when you power up your computer had been around since 1998, but Apple disabled it in 2016 beginning with that year's MacBook Pro refresh. Thanks to a newly discovered Terminal command, you can re-enable the Mac startup chord sound on macOS Catalina and earlier, and our step-by-step tutorial shows you how.

Navigate your Mac faster with handy Dock icon shortcuts

Launchpad Dock Icon Shortcut Menu

There are all sorts of ways to use shortcuts on your Mac. From tons of common keyboard shortcuts to those that help you navigate webpages faster; you have plenty of options.

Along with some useful keyboard shortcuts for your Dock are additional ways your Dock can help you do things faster. And especially for those new to macOS, you might not realize they exist. Here’s how you can navigate your Mac quicker with Dock icon shortcuts.

How to download and use hidden fonts on Mac

Font Book app on Mac showing several macOS font styles

Having extra fonts available on your Mac is awesome. You might be composing a document that you want to have a special look. Or maybe you like using unique font styles for taking notes. Whatever the case may be, you can certainly find fonts on the internet and install them, which is super easy. But you might not realize that your Mac has cool fonts tucked away that you can use.

New to Mac? How to work with conversations in Mail

Conversations in the Mail app Mac

The Mail app uses what are called Conversations to group your emails together. This is handy when you and your recipient are emailing back and forth on the same subject because all of those communications will be in the same thread.

And you can do a few things with conversations in the Mail app like highlight, expand and collapse, or disable them all. If the conversations in the Mail app on Mac are new to you, here’s how to work with them.

How to import and export iCloud Keychain passwords

iCloud Keychain Access on Mac

If you’re setting up a new Mac, you can use the Setup Assistant. This will automatically transfer all of your iCloud Keychain passwords for you. But if you don’t use the assistant and want to copy over your passwords, here’s how to export and import your iCloud Keychain passwords, certificates, and keys on Mac.