Mac Kindergarten

Yesterday we looked at how we can control Exposé using only the keyboard. Today’s quick tip is all about quickly identifying a window, not only by looks but also by window title.

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Exposé is great to quickly find open applications or a specific window inside an application. We introduced you to Exposé in this post.

Today let’s explore how we can control Exposé only by using the keyboard.

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Our reader Agnes uses an application, which makes use of the F8-F12 keys. By default, these keys are assigned to bring up Spaces, control Exposé and the Dashboard.

However, there is a way, to use these keys as “normal” F-keys in an application. Let’s see how.

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We already looked at Spaces, the feature in Leopard that gives you multiple desktops. Usage is fairly simple, just press the F8 key (default) or click the icon in the Dock to invoke Spaces and pick the window you want to make active.
But there is more to Spaces, which makes this feature just a little more useful.

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In recent times we talked a bit about keyboard shortcuts and how they help you to work faster on your Mac. Today we will look at ways to make your mouse help you.

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Previously we looked at Exposé and how it helps to quickly find running applications. Today, we will look at another great tool of Mac OS X .

The Dashboard is a space for a collection of mini applications serving one specific purpose, like showing you the time, weather forecasts, translate text, and so on. You will see, that there is something for everyone. Engage!

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Even in the times of excessive mouse usage, the keyboard still remains the quickest way to work on your computer (PC and Mac). In the following we will present a couple of essential keyboard shortcuts.

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If one screen is not enough for you, then just go out and buy another monitor! What!?

Don’t worry, just kidding…

With Mac OS X Leopard, Apple introduces a feature called “Spaces”. The idea is to give you multiple, (virtual) desktops on only one screen (cool, saves you money).

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