The MacMost Newsletter: Issue #643
April 29, 2021
Yes, This Newsletter Is Late!
Looks like I made a mistake on Thursday when I sent out the newsletter and most people didn't get it! Sorry for the delay. Just pretend you got this on Thursday morning but didn't get around to reading it until now. 😬 -- Gary May 20% Off Courses Coupon
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If you need to grab a single frame from a video and turn it into a still image or add it to your Photos library, you can do it using a few steps even though a direct function for that doesn't exist in the current Photos app. Here are two methods you can use.
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In the Music app on your Mac you can create playlists containing any songs from your library. You can arrange these songs inside the playlist, and also organize your playlists. You can also create Smart Playlists that select songs based on search criteria and automatically update as you add new music.
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This update to Big Sur brings new Emoji characters and new features in Reminders, Safari, News, Podcasts, Music and more. On M1 Macs you have new options for using iOS and iPadOS apps.
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Drag and drop is one of the most basic skills you need to master to get the most from your Mac. You can use drag and drop to move files, rearrange items, move content from one app to another, and much more.
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The Mac Calculator app seems simple at first, but it includes some pretty advanced features. It has a scientific and programmer mode, paper tape, a library of conversions and much more.
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Gary and Leo talk about the new iMacs, the significance of the M1 chip in the new iPad Pro, and how AirTags will help you locate objects without being misused to track people. Subscribe at iTunes...
I'm often asked about the software and gadgets I use to produce the MacMost videos and in my work as a developer. So I've compiled a list of the products I use and recommend. Check it out. -- Gary
MacMost is an ad-free user-supported website thanks to people like you! For as little as $2/month you can help and for $5/month you can become a member of Club MacMost where I share extra posts, tips, bits of video, and commentary. Club MacMost members also get 50% off all courses at the new MacMost Courses site. Here are the Club MacMost posts from this week: This Week In the MacMost Q&A Forum
- How Do I Have an MP3 Play As a Calendar Alert Sound On My MacBook?
- How Do I Organise the Photo Library?
- How Do I Change the Dates In Column?
- How Do Reset Self Created Passwords Using Keychain Created Passwords?
- What Is a Good Adobe Acrobat Alternative?
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