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Quickly open a folder in the Finder

Are you used to opening folders in the Finder on Mac the classic way - that is, by double-clicking? If you prefer to control your Mac using the keyboard, you may be more comfortable with an alternative quick way - highlight the selected folder and then press the keyboard shortcut Cmd + down arrow. Press keys to go back Cmd + up arrow.

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Instant file deletion

There are several ways to delete files on a Mac. Many users proceed by first throwing the unnecessary file into the trash, and then emptying the trash after a while. But if you are sure that you really want to get rid of the file for good and skip its placement in the trash, mark the file and then press the keys to delete it Option (Alt) + Cmd + Delete.

Force Touch options

Do you have a MacBook that is equipped with a Force Touch trackpad? Don't be afraid to make the most of it. For example, if you navigate to a selected word on the web and long press the trackpad of your Mac, you will be shown the dictionary definition of the given word, or other options. And if you Force Touch files and folders on Desktop or Finder, for example, they will open for you quick preview.

Automatic screenshot copying to the clipboard

Do you take a screenshot on your Mac that you know you'll immediately paste somewhere else? Instead of taking a screenshot the classic way, letting it automatically save to your desktop and then pasting it where you need it, you can take it using a keyboard shortcut Control + Shift + Cmd + 4. This will automatically copy it to your clipboard, from where you can then paste it wherever you want.

Hide unused windows

If you want to hide all windows except the window of the application you are actively working with during your work on your Mac, use the keyboard shortcut Option (Alt) + Cmd + H. You can use a keyboard shortcut to hide the currently open application window Cmd+H.

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