MacMost Newsletter Issue #751 for May 25, 2023

Here are 10 tips for people who are new to using macOS.
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How To Control Where Downloaded Files Are Saved on a Mac

When you download something in Safari, another browser, or Mail, it is saved to the Downloads folder by default. But you can change that to another location or have it prompt you each time.
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App Store Transparency Report

Apple now gives us a little insight into the business of the App Store. Let's dive in and see what the data shows.

Jump Around in a Keynote Presentation With Buttons

A presentation is usually linear, advancing from one slide ot the next. But you can create buttons that are links to other slides to jump around and view slides in a different order each time you present. Or, you can just jump to an option part of your presentation and then back to the main slides.
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A ViewMaster Effect Made In Keynote

Had fun creating a somewhat realistic ViewMaster slideshow effect in Keynote for Mac.

Understanding Curly and Straight Quotes

When you type quotation marks on your Mac you'll usually get curly quotes that curl correctly depending on what you are typing. Learn what curly quotes are, how they work, and how to use straight quotes instead if you like.
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How To Lock iPhone Apps With Your Passcode

By using a Shortcuts automation, you can make it seem like one or more of your regular iPhone or iPad apps are locked and require your passcode to access. This low-security technique could prevent others from gaining access to important apps.
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The Tech Enthusiast Hour Podcast: Deep Fake Voices and Passkeys

Voice simulators and Apple's upcoming voice simulation. Passkeys are the future. Is AI the future of UI?
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