Tips and Tricks for macOS

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How do we disable auto-launch Adobe Creative Cloud on MacOS We open the Terminal application (present by default on all macOS / OS X systems). We execute the command line: launchctl unload -w /Library/LaunchAgents/com.adobe.AdobeCreativeCloud.plist After executing the command line above, Adobe Creative Cloud will no longer launch automatically when the operating system starts up. The reverse of the command line that launches Adobe Creative Cloud is: launchctl load -w /Library/LaunchAgents/com.adobe.AdobeCreativeCloud.plist

If you prefer the top row of keys to always behave as standard function keys without holding the Fn key: Choose System Preferences from the Apple menu. Click Keyboard. Click the Keyboard tab if it's not already highlighted. Select "Use all F1, F2, etc. keys as standard function keys" With this option enabled, the keys on the top row act as standard function keys (F1–F12). To use a feature indicated by the icon printed on a key, hold Fn while pressing the key.

ForkLift  3.0.6  is a powerful file manager and ferociously fast FTP client clothed in a clean and versatile UI that offers the combination of absolute simplicity and raw power expected from a well-executed Mac software. ForkLift will connect to any remote server SFTP, FTP, WebDAV, Amazon S3, Rackspace CloudFiles, AFP, SMB, and NFS shares on your local network,- pretty much anything you can plug into or hook up to a Mac. ForkLift also carries a complete toolbox for managing your files, including Folder Synchronization, Batch Renaming, Archive handling, Application deleter, editing files over remote connections and many more. All these power features are packaged into a Finder-like, dual-pane interface that delivers superior workflow while remaining absolutely familiar to use, along with Quick Look, Spotlight search and all.    Features Completely rewritten entirely in Swift ForkLift Mini Two-way Sync Preview Quick Open Multi Rename Dark Mode Du...

macOS Sierra is loaded with cool new features, but sometimes it’s the little things that make your life easier, like not needing to remember to empty your Mac’s trash. You can set the Trash to auto-delete after 30 days, and it’s easy to do. Read on to learn how. To automatically delete Trash contents after 30 days, do this: While in the Finder, choose the Finder menu Select Preferences Click Advanced Check Remove itens for the Trash after 30 days

In macOS Sierra, got to Apple Menu > System Preferences > iCloud. iCloud Drive appears at the top of the list in the main section of the window. Check the box for it, and click on Options. In the Documents tab, there is a section labeled, “Apps that store documents and data in iCloud will appear here.” At the top of the list will be a new Desktop & Documents Folders listing. Check the box to activate it or  uncheck the box to deactivate it.

macOS Sierra has a stricter Gatekeeper with not allowing Apps from unidentified developers and as a result will annoy us with saying that application is damaged and cannot be opened. How to Disable System Integrity Protection (SIP) for macOS Sierra? With the following 2 options: Option 1 For a certain application run in Terminal: sudo xattr -rd com.apple.quarantine /Applications/LockedApp.app Option 2 To disable checks globally (example: allow apps from anywhere) run in Terminal: sudo spctl --master-disable

Step 1:  Open Finder Step 2:  In the menu bar select View → as List Step 3:  In the menu bar, select View → Show View Options Step 4:  Check the box next to  Calculate all sizes Doing this will replace the double dash that normally appears under the size column for folders. No more will you be required to perform a Get Info command in order to view the size of the folders within the Finder’s list view.

It can be a pain to go into System Preferences every time you want to hide the dock. Instead, try this: Hold down Command and Option keys, and then press the D key. You should see the dock slide away. This is especially useful when you want to temporarily hide the dock for extra screen real estate.

Open System Preferences > General , then click "Automatically hide and show the menu bar." When you tick this box off, the menu bar will reappear as you glide your mouse arrow towards the top of the screen, allowing you to get at all your menus.

It is possible to disable this cursor behaviour if you need to. Go to System Preferences > Accessibility > Display and deselect Shake mouse pointer to locate.