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macOS: Setting Up Custom Reminders

9:01 AM EDT, Sep 19th, 2017 · Melissa Holt · Quick Tip

Setting up custom reminders on your Mac is simple, and it’ll help you configure notifications that happen (for example) on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, or ones that occur on the first weekend day of the month. We’ll tell you how to use this great feature in today’s Quick Tip!

Apple Will Ship macOS High Sierra on September 25th

3:56 PM EDT, Sep 12th, 2017 · Bryan Chaffin · Product News

macOS High Sierra will ship on September 25th, according to information added to the High Sierra website.

Civilization VI Adds Nubia Civilization and Scenario Pack

6:29 PM EDT, Sep 8th, 2017 · Bryan Chaffin · Product News

The update also includes some bug fixes, improvements to the game AI, improvements for other civilizations, and adjustments to game balance.

macOS: How to Create Your Own Keyboard Shortcuts

9:51 AM EDT, Sep 7th, 2017 · Melissa Holt · Quick Tip

Here’s what you need to know to make your own custom keyboard shortcuts for Mac apps.

macOS: Put the iCloud Drive Icon on Your Dock

2:41 PM EDT, Sep 1st, 2017 · Andrew Orr · Quick Tip

You probably wouldn’t know they are there because you’ll have to enter a specific file path in order to access them.

macOS: How to Hide Rows in Numbers

9:22 AM EDT, Aug 30th, 2017 · Melissa Holt · Quick Tip

Melissa Holt shows you how to hide rows in your Numbers spreadsheets on your Mac, and throws in Excel and Google Sheets, too.

Change the way macOS Displays Date and Time

4:14 PM EDT, Aug 29th, 2017 · Jeff Butts · Quick Tip

Another hidden gem of a setting, you don’t even need to use the Terminal to change your date and time display preferences.

macOS: Use Keyboard Shortcuts in Apple Notes

3:28 PM EDT, Aug 29th, 2017 · Andrew Orr · Quick Tip

Using keyboard shortcuts in Apple Notes, you’ll be a productivity star in no time.

macOS: Inserting Line Breaks in Messages

9:10 AM EDT, Aug 29th, 2017 · Melissa Holt · Quick Tip

This Quick Tip is all about a keyboard shortcut you can use in Messages on the Mac to insert a line break. So if you keep pressing Return hoping it works the same way as it does on iOS (and sending messages too early!), we’ve got the solution for you.

Apple Seeds macOS High Sierra Developer Beta 7 Build (17A352a)

1:03 PM EDT, Aug 21st, 2017 · Bryan Chaffin · News

Monday’s release continues an accelerated release cycle, as the last round of developer betas hit just one week ago.

Formula One 2017 for Mac with Same Day Release as Windows on August 25th

4:07 PM EDT, Aug 18th, 2017 · Bryan Chaffin · Cool Stuff Found

Feral Interactive announced Friday that Formula One 2017 will be released on August 25th, with a same-day release for Mac and PC. The game, created by Codemasters, offers a stunning Formula One racing experience. In addition to the trailer below, Codemasters released a 26 minute, unedited gameplay video that is just unbelievable. The game features a Research 7 Development tree, the ability to tune the cars, a career mode, and off-track activities. The game will be available through Feral and Steam for US$59.95, with a Mac App Store version coming later for $49.99. System requirements haven’t published, but are likely to be steep. If you’re a racing game enthusiast, it’ll be worth it.

Back to School Technical Resources for Students Who Are Apple Customers

5:15 PM EDT, Aug 17th, 2017 · John Martellaro · Analysis

Here’s a collection of learning resources and tools for technical high school and college students who are Apple customers.

BioShock Remastered Coming to macOS - Here Are the Macs That Will Run It

3:01 PM EDT, Aug 16th, 2017 · Bryan Chaffin · Cool Stuff Found

Feral Interactive announced that BioShock Remastered is coming to macOS on August 22nd. The Remastered version of BioShock brings the Art Deco first person shooter to 1080p, but you’re going to need a Mac from 2013 or later to run it. Feral announced requirements today, including: all 21.5” iMacs since late 2013 (1GB Nvidia GT 750M Models are not officially supported); all 27” iMacs since late 2013 (1GB Nvidia GT 755M Models are not officially supported); all 13” MacBook Pros since late 2016; all 15” MacBook Pros since late 2013, and all Mac Pros since late 2013. The company said that Late 2012 iMac models with 2GB Nvidia 680MX graphics cards are also supported. The game will play on 2012 and other 2013 Macs, as well, but aren’t officially supported. BioShock Remastered will be priced at $19.99 through Feral and Steam, and a Mac App Store will be released “shortly afterwards.”