MacOS Essentials

Real life MacOS essential apps and tips ! Not a directory but only things that are really useful and that just work. Tweeted as I use them, real-time.

[DiskMaker X @DiskmakerX]

(Link updated) OK. Wanna try to build an install disk of macOS 10.14 Mojave beta ? I've got you covered :)

https://t.co/gKqTiF4D0f

And yes, we go from v7 to 14, to be in sync with macOS versions. Will make things (a bit) easier to understand.

Feedback welcome :)

[MacOS Essentials @macosessentials]

If you want to mimic Windows' behavior, BetterSnapTool is a great software I have been using for years : https://t.co/iZ740NrHnF #macos #macosessentials https://t.co/etYaHWoUx2

[Mobile Macsters @MobileMacsters]

How to Make a Window Full Screen on Mac https://t.co/WigkVmCLC6 via @osxdaily

[MacOS Essentials @macosessentials]

Totally agree !! Free bonus is that Tripmode also acts as a kind of "outgoing" firewall, which is very nice ! #macos #greatsoftware #macosessentials https://t.co/Xqm2f54HtQ

[Jan Östlund @janostlund]

I can highly recommend @tripmodeCH It's not only for tethering. I have 1TB of photos on iCloud which don't need to sync over the hotels super slow wifi. https://t.co/zWns5Hf6KW

[MacOS Essentials @macosessentials]

I trigger #iTerm2 all the day using CMD-E shortcut. Best #terminal for #MacOS ever ! #macosessentials https://t.co/ZPl3CHsggW

[OSXDaily.com @osxdaily]

Get Instant Command Line Access from Anywhere in Mac OS with iTerm2 https://t.co/mhkLLIvf2A

[MacOS Essentials @macosessentials]

If you're an @alfredapp freak too.. you must try this #alfredworkflow https://t.co/H7twl8Q7oj It's even faster than the previous #safari #tip.. think how productive you can be with that!! I always use @alfredapp to switch opened apps, now you can do the same with browser tabs!

[MacOS Essentials @macosessentials]

Are you the kind of user that has a LOT of #macOS #Safari tabs opened (like me) ? 😛 Safari allows searching them in a breeze. This is a really cool #tip from @macdrifter !

https://t.co/pIxbRbzHYd

[MacOS Essentials @macosessentials]

Want to hide all windows on #macOS and show the desktop with a shortcut ? Just hit F11 ! #macostips

[MacOS Essentials @macosessentials]

Wow, incredible price for this #macOS essentiel app ! I know, I'm a bit late :) #CyberMonday2017 https://t.co/Qhpggk1659

[MacOS Essentials @macosessentials]

Get #pathfinder 7 from @Cocoatech for as low as 9.90 $ (at the time of writing) ! A #MacOS #essential app ! https://t.co/DsILYZvGPw

[Path Finder @Cocoatech]

Cyber Monday Bundle with Path Finder 7 https://t.co/YOJZ5eTEfD

[MacOS Essentials @macosessentials]

Very well written article from @MacPaw on how to reduce memory usage on #macOS ! Must read ! https://t.co/9bdVnHkb6a

[MacOS Essentials @macosessentials]

What to do if #spotlight no longer find your #macOS apps or files ? Open a terminal and enter sudo mdutil -E -a . This will rebuild spotlight's index. #macostips

[MacOS Essentials @macosessentials]

😳 This is great ! But we need Touch ID on Magic Keyboard !! 🤠 #macos #terminal #tip https://t.co/afOVPpMLoD

[Rich Trouton @rtrouton]

Enabling Touch ID authorization for sudo on macOS High Sierra: https://t.co/crEkEN27NQ

[MacOS Essentials @macosessentials]

Interesting tip for #macOS #terminal freaks https://t.co/RNTlHi8mKp

[OSXDaily.com @osxdaily]

How to Access iCloud Drive from Command Line in Mac OS https://t.co/CZkJzSoMtE

[MacOS Essentials @macosessentials]

Nice comprehensive guide from @MacPaw on how to remove #macOS #malwares ! https://t.co/R3w5ea32r1

[MacOS Essentials @macosessentials]

Excited to be the 933rd 😎 on @BackerKit for Luna Display. Thanks @LunaDisplayHQ https://t.co/vOxTiiClJO

[MacOS Essentials @macosessentials]

How to update #MacOS quickly and seamlessly using @MacHomebrew : brew upgrade ; mas upgrade ; sudo softwareupdate -ai #macostips

[MacOS Essentials @macosessentials]

Note that this doesn't alter #XCode #iOS Simulator screenshots location. Use CMD-Option-S to save a screenshot to specify a custom location!

[MacOS Essentials @macosessentials]

Good article from @osxdaily on how to change default screenshot location on #MacOS, quite old but still valid :) https://t.co/QfEIW56ET8

[MacOS Essentials @macosessentials]

#macostips https://t.co/BMboxz4TZn

[Swiss Mac User  @SwissMacUser]

In case you missed it, here you go 🙌 How-to reset the #Spotlight window Position in #macOS
https://t.co/EtBx0F9UY3

[MacOS Essentials @macosessentials]

If @alfredapp can't find apps installed w/ @homebrew cask and it's driving you crazy (!), open Prefs, Advanced and "Rebuild macOS Metadata"!