10 hidden features macOS Mojave, about which many people do not realize
Macos / / December 25, 2019
1. New screenshots mode
If instead of the usual keyboard shortcuts for screenshots click in MacOS Mojave combination Command + Shift + 5 will open the updated utility "Screenshot". Among other things, it has a new video capture mode allows you to record screencasts. Now it can be done without the help of QuickTime, and third-party software.
2. Quick action in the Finder
A new menu on the right side of the Finder window contains several buttons and allows you to perform various operations with files. Depending on the type of content is changing the available set of operations, which include the markup documents, video cropping, picture rotation, creating PDF and others.
3. Editing in preview
Previously, to expand the preview capabilities had to install third-party plug-ins and command-line magic, but with the release of MacOS Mojave system function has become more intelligent. Now, you can not run the application directly in the preview window, crop video, add a note to the a photo or rotate it.
So far, the operations are few and largely duplicate Finder quick action, but in the future the list will be updated.
4. Mode "Gallery" in the Finder
Kind of "Columns" - the most popular among users display option, but now he has a competitor. New Finder mode "Gallery" shows the files in the form of large images with a ribbon of thumbnails below and a summary of the detailed information on the right. This option is very convenient for a photo, although no worse suitable for documents, as it allows you to go view their contents.
5. New color accents
Settings menu interface supplemented with several color accents. Now, in addition to the classic blue, you can select another seven different highlight colors, among which there are both bright and neutral graphite, ideal for dark regime.
6. Recent apps in the dock
Observant users after installing MacOS Mojave immediately notice that the dock began to appear icons unfastened applications. As in 12 iOS on the iPad, additional Mac dock sections are displayed icons recent programs. Given the much larger size of the screen, it's pretty convenient. However, if you did not appreciate the new chip, it is easy to disable the Dock preferences.
7. photo Continuity
Those who have not watched the presentation of Apple c WWDC 2018 could easily miss the inconspicuous at first glance, the photo import feature with iOS-device, which operates at the expense of Continuity technology. Thanks to her, you can start the camera with Mac on the iPhone, and then take a photo or scan document, after which it will appear on your computer.
8. Audit duplicate passwords
In macOS Mojave system not only offers strong passwordsBut also automatically checks when creating your account, whether you use this combination on other sites. Duplicate passwords - this is a big risk that should be avoided.
It makes no sense to use the same combination when you can choose the proposed system of a strong password that is stored in the "Keychain". Remember it is not necessary, in this case it will always be at hand.
9. Favicons in Safari
Aesthetes and perfectionists will certainly appreciate the display function favikonok sites in Safari. Bright brand icons replace the boring gray logo with a capital resource. By default, they turn off the display. To activate favicons, you need to tick the item "Show Website Icons" in the section "Tabs" the Safari settings.
10. AutoComplete single-use codes
And in the 12 iOS and MacOS Mojave is no need to mess with the security code when you sign in with two-factor authentication. No need to peep in when entering the phone or one-time passwords to remember - they are now automatically detected and substituted into the appropriate input fields.
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