Gmail offers many advanced search options. One of the most useful options is the ability to search by file size. For example, to find emails larger than 5MB, you can search for “size:5m” or “larger:5m.” Search for Emails by Size and More in Gmail For even more options, here’s the full advanced search list for Gmail: […]
If you’re a Soundcloud user, your feed may get flooded with reposts from other users. Luckily, Google Chrome now has a free extension that will toggle reposts on and off. Repost-Toggle for Soundcloud Add the extension to Chrome, and you’re all set. Just click on the “repost toggle” button in the following screenshot, to turn […]
The command key (similar to the control key on Windows) is the magic button for nearly all keyboard shortcuts. Want to copy? Press command-C. Want to paste? Press command-V. It’s easy – and much faster than using a mouse, or trackpad. The Apple menu bar always shows a list of available keyboard shortcuts. The Bowen knot is […]
Many software programs provide the incorrect bit rate of audio files. For example, iTunes will display the current bit rate of a file, but the file may have been previously compressed down to a much lower value. This misleading process is known as upscaling. Enter Spek Spek helps analyze your audio files by showing their […]
Apple’s Spotlight desktop search program has been around for over 10 years (since Mac OS X v10.4), and still continues to be one of the worst search engines for Mac OS X. One would think that the actual OS developer would be able to create the best search software – unfortunately, that’s not the case. Spotlight […]
CheatSheet – Know Your Shortcuts Just hold the ⌘-Key a bit longer to get a list of all active short cuts of the current application. It’s as simple as that. And, it’s free.
Want to delete what you just typed? Instead of holding down the delete key, just shake the phone. When you shake your phone and a pop-up window will offer to Undo or Cancel. Tap Undo to remove whatever text you just typed. If you change your mind, you can restore the text by shaking again and […]
I found a great keyboard shortcut over the weekend – it allows you to view hidden files in dialog boxes. It’s really quite simple – When an open/save dialog box is on-screen, use the following keyboard shortcut to view hidden files: Shift – Command – Period (⇧+⌘+.) Here’s a screenshot, with hidden files visible:
We’ve start a new website, called 24ofFame.com. 24ofFame is a social network lottery. Every day, one user is randomly selected to share a post. It could be your “15 minutes” (i.e. 24 hours) of fame. Think of it like this: You’re at a stadium, and it’s packed. You’re randomly selected to post something on the JumboTron. […]
Buying refurbished products can save you a lot of money, but it can feel like a risky investment. With the Apple Store, however, it’s a different story. There is literally no difference between a new and refurbished product from the official Apple Store. And, it can save you hundreds of dollars. Every Apple product undergoes […]