7 of useful chips in OS X, which we rarely use

OS X - is a system, all that may not know even the most advanced users. Many of the features we are missing good reason - they can help us to do the work with OS X faster and more enjoyable. We have collected 7 helpful chips OS X, which we tend to forget to use. We hope that you find the one that will facilitate you to work with your Mac. Let's start.

1. Terminating app

Press Shift key before and after the opening of the Apple-menu command changes the Force Quit to Force Quit Application (that is, the rapid completion of the current program). This trick will save some time. But note that in Mountian Lion and the Lion in a combination of the hotkey menu is not working, so you have to click on the respective item.

2. Take a break from the notification

Want a break from the endless notifications from Mail, Calendar and Reminders? Be aware that this does not necessarily go to the system settings, there is a much easier way.

Click on the tray icon at the top right of the screen (or svaypnite two fingers from the right edge of your trackpad). Now, hold the mouse button on the top header (for example, in the above figure is grouped reminders from Mail). Will switch Snow Alerts and Banners, which can be easily turned off.

You will know that the notification does not come on the gray color of the icon tray at the top of the screen. Through the day the notification is automatically returned, so that you will not forget to turn them on. Also, you can quickly turn off and turn on notifications using the Option key pressed on the notification icon.

3. Cleaning baskets from the dock You do not need to open the Finder, in order to empty the trash. Just press Control on the trash can icon to open the context menu. If you want more securely delete your files, Command press before and after the opening of the basket will delete files without the possibility of subsequent recovery.

4. restart Finder

If the Finder starts to brake, the best solution to the problem - restart the Finder. To do this, press Option, click the Finder icon and select the appropriate item. Note that in this case the Option key necessarily need to press to start.

5. Change the order of icons in the status bar

There are many programs that strive to shove their icons in the status bar. They are located there, depending on what kind of application has been installed earlier. Agree, this is not very convenient. But the order can be changed. Press and hold the Command key and drag the icons in the status bar as your convenience.

Make sure that the dragged icon is in the status bar, otherwise it will return will require additional time.

6. Quick jump to system information

Need to quickly view the system information? Press Option before or after the opening of the Apple menu and the menu "This is the Mac" will change to "System Information".

7. Quick exit

Press the Option key on the Apple menu and "Exit ..." changes to "Exit", which allows you to quickly log off without the dialog box "Are you sure you want to quit?".

So to get the most useful of the seldom-used chips OS X. We will be happy if you tell us about your chips to help you when working with OS X. Leave your tips and feedback in the comments.