Mac Hacks For Work-from-home Mums
Today, technological advancements are such that it is easier for everyone to learn using the devices, whether kids or adults. Interestingly the number of women working from home has drastically increased in recent years.
Most people love to use MAC for their work-related assignments. It is because macOS is intuitive and easy to use. Everyone who uses Mac knows how appreciable the operating system is & makes work fun with the easy software.
Likewise, there are many secrets and shortcuts beneath this simplistic surface that can help make the usage even more accessible. Therefore, we’re here with this article, especially for mommies working from home. The hacks and tricks in this article will make their life easier and save them a lot of time.
Let’s dig in!
Convert PDF to Word
PDFs are widely used formats for sharing important information. However, unlike other forms such as Word and Google Docs, where you can edit texts, PDFs do not have this feature. Therefore, you’ve to convert them into a Word document and make the required changes.
Mac makes it easier for you to convert with the built-in Automator. Open the App from the applications and follow the workflow tips to complete the work. Interestingly, you can also use the guide ‘convert the pdf‘ that offers multiple options to change the document format in macOS. You can also extract the text you want to edit from the pdf and change it in a word document. So, the next time you get stuck, use your system’s in-built features to ease your work.
Fix a Frozen Mac Touch Bar
If you’ve been a Mac user for some time now, you must be aware that the touch bar seemingly locks out of nowhere. Well, do not worry. There are simple ways to get it working again within a few minutes.
- Use the activity monitor: Search for the Activity Monitor on your Mac and open it. Then locate the “Touch Bar agent” in the feature and force stop it by clicking on the ‘X’ icon on the screen. It will force stop the touch bar service. The service restarts immediately after.
- Kill it in Terminal: You can locate Terminal using the spotlight feature. Open Terminal and send in the command pkill “Touch Bar agent”, on hitting the return key, your touch bar will restart.
Open the Spotlight Search Instantly
Why waste time looking for the smallest things with your mouse or touch bar when you can easily do it with the keyboard? There are times when you are working and immediately need to locate something in your system, so you use a spotlight.
Whether you are typing or reading something on the screen, press the Command + Spacebar together, and you’re done.
Refer to Mac’s Dictionary Instantly
Whether you are writing a work email or typing your blog, using the right words and terminology is essential. Sometimes, mentioning a synonym for a word can help make the content impactful.
So, the next time you want to learn more about a word or look up the synonyms, you should select the word and press Control + Command + D. A bubble will hover over it, mentioning the meaning, synonyms, and a link to its wiki page.
Bottom Line
The above hacks are simple but extremely useful for making daily work easier. Try them and let us know your experience. If you have any other titbits, do share them with us.
*This is a collaborative post
