Supercharge Your Mac: 7 Proven Hacks to Boost Efficiency and Productivity

Maximizing your efficiency on a Mac goes beyond basic usage. By tapping into its powerful built-in features, you can transform your daily routine into a streamlined process.

“Simple can be harder than complex: You have to work hard to get your thinking clean to make it simple. But it’s worth it in the end because once you get there, you can move mountains.” — Steve Jobs

Master Spotlight for More Than Searches

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• Step 1: Press Command + Space to activate Spotlight.
• Step 2: Use it for calculations, currency conversions, and word definitions, in addition to file searches. Just type in your query and let Spotlight do the rest.

Automate Routine Tasks with Automator

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• Step 1: Open Automator from your Applications folder.
• Step 2: Create a new workflow or choose from pre-made templates.