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10 Hidden macOS Features You Probably Didn’t Know About

Chris Ng
3 min readJan 22, 2025

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From secret shortcuts to productivity hacks, these hidden macOS tricks will save you hours and make you feel like a Mac genius. Ready to unlock your Mac’s full potential?

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Think you know everything about your Mac? Think again. MacOS is replete with secret features that are often unseen by advanced users. These little-known tricks will save you time, streamline your workflow, and make using your Mac easier than ever. Casual user or power user, these 10 secret secrets of macOS will blow your mind and have you working like magic on your device. Ready to be that Mac wizard? Let’s dive in!

Instant Screenshot Customization

Taking screenshots is easy with Command + Shift + 4, but did you know you can customize them further?

  • After pressing Command + Shift + 4, press the Spacebar to capture a specific window.
  • Hold Shift while dragging to lock the selection area horizontally or vertically.
  • Hold Option to resize the selection from the center.

Drag and Drop with Spacebar

When dragging files or text, you can use the Spacebar to preview the item before dropping it. This is especially useful when organizing files or working with multiple windows.

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Chris Ng
Chris Ng

Written by Chris Ng

Tech Lead at LFG | Writing about tech, personal finance, productivity, and indie hacking. For business inquiries: chris@lfg.inc

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