operating systems, building environments that help you in your
everyday computing life rather than making you work around their
limitations.
One result of this has been that Mac OS X has grown to become a highly
capable and multi-layered entity, with many tools and features hidden
just below the surface, which can make your everyday Mac use quicker
and easier.
There are also a number of third-party applications that can help you
to save time when performing any number of tasks. These range from
simple solutions, like speeding up searching for files or connecting
to other Macs, to more advanced features like remote controlling Macs
without leaving your seat and understanding iMovie's export options to
minimise render times.
The whole ethos of Apple products is to get things done more quickly
and elegantly, and with our guide to 101 essential Mac timesavers
you'll get the best out of your Mac, iPod or iPhone and learn some
great timesaving tricks as well.
Timesavers for everyday Mac use
1. Save time sending files
If you have a group of files or folders that you need to transfer by
email, FTP or over iChat, rather than adding them individually
multiple-select them and choose File > Create Archive in 10.4 or
Compress in 10.5. The resulting zip file will contain all the items
and can be added with a single drag and drop.
2. Find files faster
Select File > New Smart Folder and enter criteria for the kinds of
files the folder should keep track of. For example, 'all images opened
this month', making it quicker to find what you want.
3. Save time turning your Mac on and off
In System Preferences > Energy Saver > Schedule, set a regular time
for your Mac to boot up and shut down. For example, you can tell the
schedule to start up your Mac just before you start work.
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