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How to share files and documents between users of a same Mac

Share files among the user accounts on your Mac

If you have a Mac in your household, chances are it's being shared between several family members. With every family member having his or her own account, each user can then operate the computer without messing up other users' files and settings.

In that kind of situation, users might, at some point, want to share files and documents with each other. This can be done either via a Shared folder, a Public folder available to each user, and a Drop Box folder that is specific to each user. (Not to be confused with cloud storage service Dropbox.)

In this post, you will learn the differences between a Shared folder, a Public folder, and the Drop Box folder. You will find out when and how to use each method to share files and documents between users of the same Mac.

How to customize your AirPods shortcuts

Until iOS 11, you could only choose between activating Siri, or Play/Pause media when double-tapping either the left or right AirPod. But with the release of iOS 11, Apple gave AirPods users a few more options as to what a double-tap gesture can do. Indeed, we have a couple more controls available, and we can also choose specific controls for both the left and right AirPod.

How to customize the all-new Control Center in iOS 11

With the release of iOS 11, Apple fulfilled the longtime wishes of many users by adding a redesigned customizable Control Center. While the new design language is not universally beloved, customizability is rarely ever frowned upon when included. What follows is a short tutorial to assist you in learning the ropes of customizing Control Center in iOS 11.