MacMost Newsletter Issue #655 for July 22, 2021

Uses For Special Keyboard Symbols On a Mac

The symbols that you get when you hold Shift and type a number all have special uses in addition to their use in text. Many are math or logic functions, some are used in Internet communication or social media. New features in macOS Monterey will bring official uses for some of them on macOS for the first time.
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Get the Mac News App To Show Only The News You Want To See

When you first use the News app, it will show you a variety of news topics from a variety of sources. But you can customize the News app either by teaaching it what you like to read, or specifically choosing publications and sources you want to see.
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Using Smart Albums In Mac Photos

Smart Albums are a handy tool in Mac Photos that can be used to view photos in your library that match certain criteria. Unlike regular albums, you don't add photos to the album manually and they automatically update as you add new photos.
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How To Fix These 10 Mac Finder Annoyances

There are many small ways to customize the Mac Finder that may get rid of small annoyances for some users. Check out these settings and techniques.
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Controlling Your Mac With Only the Keyboard

If you want to maximize the time your hands are on your keyboard and minimize the time you use your mouse or trackpad, here are 10 techniques you need to master.
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The Tech Enthusiast Hour Podcast: Summer Musings, Space and Algorithms

During a pause in our summer travels we muse about our adventures, going into space, disinformation algorithms and good vs. bad books. Subscribe at iTunes...

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