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How to use the VoiceOver Utility to customize VoiceOver on Mac
With VoiceOver on your Mac, you can perform tasks, take actions, and do everything you need to do while experiencing a visual impairment. We’ve walked you through the basics like turning VoiceOver on and off, setting up your modifier keys, and working with app windows.
Here, we’re going to explore customizing VoiceOver on your Mac with a tool called VoiceOver Utility. In this one handy spot, you can change the voice, magnify your cursor, and adjust the announcements you hear. And since many of our upcoming VoiceOver how-tos will direct you to this location, it’s good to become familiar with it. Ready? Here’s how to use VoiceOver Utility to customize VoiceOver on Mac.
How to do a clean install of macOS 11 Big Sur
Power users usually prefer to start a fresh new installation of Big Sur rather than upgrade the existing copy of the macOS operating system on their Mac. If you're among them, you'll need to perform a clean install of Big Sur. The process entails doings things such as backing up your Mac, wiping off the current operating system and creating a bootable installer. Follow this tutorial for detailed instructions on how to perform a clean install of macOS Big Sur.
How to change the page layout for a book on Kindle Paperwhite
The nice thing about an eReader like the Kindle Paperwhite is that you aren’t stuck with how a book is formatted. You can adjust the font size and style, and to go along with that, you can change the spacing and margins. This makes reading without the need for reading glasses wonderful.
Here, we’ll show you how to adjust the page layout for a book on your Kindle Paperwhite.
How to force universal Mac apps to run under Rosetta emulation instead of natively
Apple provides the enhanced Universal 2 binary feature to its developers who wish to ship macOS apps that pack in code for both Intel and Apple Silicon systems. In other words, a universal binary runs natively on both Apple M1 and Intel-based Mac computers because it contains executable code for both architectures. However, certain edge cases may justify running a native Apple Silicon app under Rosetta emulation, and we show you how it's done.
How to view battery usage history on your MacBook
Learn how to check your MacBook’s battery usage history so you can compare charging accessories, view days with heavy use, and more.
How to fix macOS Big Sur installation errors on older MacBook Pro models
macOS Big Sur, Apple's latest software powering Macs, has been available for more than a week now. As some people have reported problems when trying to update their late-2013 or mid-2014 13-inch MacBook Pro notebook to Big Sur, Apple has now offered a fix.
How to add your own pronunciations on iPhone and iPad
Learn how to add your own pronunciations on iPhone and iPad for words or phrases you want spoken a certain way.
How to work with app notifications and widgets in Notification Center on Mac
Learn how to customize and use the Notification Center on your Mac so you can see the stacked notifications the way you like, interact with them, and work with macOS widgets.
How to create and edit Memojis in Messages on Mac
Learn how to create and edit Memojis in the Messages app on Mac so you're covered whether you want a brand new Memoji or update an existing one.
11 tips to customize your Mac’s menu bar
Check out eleven tips for customizing your Mac’s top menu bar to personalize its look and increase your productivity.
macOS Big Sur: How to use and customize the Control Center on your Mac
Your Mac comes with the Control Center feature that's similar to the iPhone and iPad's Control Center you already know and love. Follow along with this tutorial to learn how to use macOS Control Center, including how to customize it to your liking by adding or removing items.