3 Tips for OS X El Capitan

The new version of Apple’s operating system was released at the end of last month, and if you have a modern Apple PC you’ll probably have received notification of the upgrade. This month we have chosen our favourite 3 handy tips to get the most out of OS X El Capitan, we’ve got plenty more of these so contact us if you’re interested.

Auto-hide the menu bar
It’s now possible to auto-hide the menu bar that appears at the top of your Mac’s screen to get more screen real estate.

1. Go to Settings -> General
2. Click the checkbox next to "Automatically hide and show the menu bar."
Don’t worry though, the menu bar will return if you put your cursor at the top of the screen.

Split View window resizing
Split View makes it easy and fast to put two applications side by side in full-screen view. This can be a big help if you need to copy and paste text between applications.

1. Click and hold the green full screen button in the upper left corner of an application window.
2. Release your trackpad or mouse button to put the window on the left side of your screen or drag it over to the right side if you prefer.
3. Click on one of the other app thumbnails that will appear on the opposite side of the screen to open it side by side with your first application.

Find your cursor
El Capitan comes with a fun, easy way to find your cursor. You can shake your mouse or trackpad and the cursor will magnify on your screen so you can quickly locate it.

1. Grab your mouse and shake it vigorously. Your cursor will grow in size so that you can easily locate it.
2. If you’re using a trackpad, tap and hold the surface, then move your finger back and forth as fast as you can. Your cursor will become larger until you can locate it.

For help with these tips or any other Apple questions and issues you might have, give us a call to talk to our in-house Apple expert!