MacMost Newsletter Issue #729 for December 22, 2022

Why You Need To Be Careful When Buying a Used Mac

It can be dangerous to buy a new Mac online. There are many scammer who will take your money and leave you with something you didn't expect, or nothing at all. Here's what to look out for and some suggestions on safer places to buy.
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Why Does Closing Windows on a Mac not Quit the Application?

When switching from Windows to Mac many people wonder why Mac apps don't quit when you click the red close button at the top of the window. Here's how macOS and Windows differ when it comes to closing windows, plus lots of tips and tricks how to handle windows and apps.
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Freeform and Creativity

After playing around with Freeform for a week, it is hard to say why it is so interesting and why it has been such a hit so far. But I think it has to do with combining simplicity and ease-of-use to foster creativity.

How To Diagnose Battery Drain on a MacBook

Using your MacBook while not plugged in means the battery will drain. But which apps are using more energy than others? By paying attention to battery use on a per-app basis, you can optimize how you use your MacBook went battery life is important.
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Tips for Using the Ventura Print Dialog

When you want to print a document or web page you need to go through the Print Dialog on your Mac. This is where you set all of the options before sending the document to your printer. Learn how to use the new Print Dialog in macOS Ventura along with lots of tips and tricks.
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iCloud Advanced Data Protection

For those of you curious about the new Advanced Data Protection feature for iCloud in macOS 13.1 and iOS 16.2, here are my thoughts on it.

Karaoke With Your iPhone, iPad or Apple TV and Apple Music Sing

A new feature of Apple Music and the latest Apple devices is the ability to be able to lower the volume of vocals in real-time and sing along with the lyrics shown on the screen.
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The Tech Enthusiast Hour Podcast: 2022 Tech News Recap

Elon, Wordle, Shorts, Starlink, Social Media, Space, and Security. Subscribe at iTunes...

MacMost Recommendations

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