Mac Tip

How to enable the three-finger drag gesture for your MacBook trackpad and Magic Trackpad

Three-finger drag on MacBook's trackpad

The three-finger drag gesture allows you to select the text, or move a window or any other element by dragging it with three fingers on the trackpad. It can be used to quickly move or adjust the position of windows, files, or images on the screen.

However, this gesture is disabled by default, so in this tutorial, we will show you how to enable three-finger drag on your MacBook or Magic Trackpad in just a few clicks.

How to show the full URL of a website in the Safari address bar on Mac

Full website address shown in Safari on Mac

By default, Safari's address bar only shows the domain name of the website you're visiting instead of displaying the entire URL. For example, it will only display idownloadblog.com instead of https://www.idownloadblog.com/tag/wallpaper/.

But if you want Safari to show the entire page URL, you can get the full website address back in just a couple steps.

How to change and customize app icons on Mac

Change app icon on Mac

In this tutorial, we will walk you through the steps on how to change the default icons for your Mac apps to something more personalized and unique. Whether you're looking to give your desktop a fresh new look or simply want to make it easier to find specific apps, this guide will show you how to do it quickly and easily.

Some easy tips to increase download speeds on Mac

iMac kept on a table near window

The rate at which a file will download depends on your internet connection and the website you're downloading the content from. However, with the help of these tips, you can accelerate the process and cut down the waiting time while downloading huge apps, offline movies, your entire Apple Music library, macOS software, and more on your Mac.

Please note that the tips here will also work to increase the upload speed.

How and why to use Hot Corners on Mac

Hot Corners on Mac

All four corners of your Mac screen can be configured to trigger a specific action when you drag the pointer to them. This macOS feature is called Hot Corners, and in this tutorial, we'll show you how to set up and use it on your Mac.

How to batch rename files on Mac

Rename several files at once on Mac in a particular format

Batch renaming in Finder allows you to change the name of multiple files at once. As someone who often has to rename groups of files, this is an excellent macOS feature, and in this tutorial, I'll walk you through the process of renaming several files instantly on your Mac.

How to share your Mac’s Wi-Fi or Ethernet connection as a hotspot for your iPhone, iPad, Android phone, and other devices

Share your Mac internet

You're already familiar with Personal Hotspot on your iPhone and cellular iPad, which lets you share mobile data with other devices. Similarly, your Mac also has this hidden feature that allows you to share its internet connection with an iPhone, iPad, Android phone, another MacBook, or anything that can connect to Wi-Fi.

In this tutorial, we'll show you how to turn your Mac into a wireless Wi-Fi router and share its internet connection. Plus, we'll also show you how to share your Mac's Wi-Fi with your iPhone or iPad via Lightning cable or Bluetooth.