Category Archives: Computers and Hardware

Encrypt your zip file in macOS

September 4, 2024

First make your compressed zip file as per usual.  Then use this command in Terminal: zip -e nameOfNewSafeFile.zip nameOfOldFile.zip Terminal will ask for a password – this is the password you want to use on the new file, not your … Continue reading →

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Handy macOS keyboard shortcuts

April 13, 2023

Every now and then I forget these two helpful macOS shortcuts – maybe others do too, so I’ve decided to share! Immediate logoutCommand + Option + Shift + Q Show/hide hidden filesCommand + Shift + .

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Manjaro – want your desktop icons?

January 5, 2023

While this is really more of a note for myself, it may help others. If you would like to have desktop icons in Manjaro, this can be done by installing gnome-shell-extension-gtk4-desktop-icons-ng.  If you already have this installed, make sure you … Continue reading →

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7 Handy Chromebook keyboard shortcuts

April 12, 2022

I love to use keyboard shortcuts to speed up my everyday workflow.  Chromebooks have many of the same shortcuts as Windows and Mac (copy, cut, paste, print etc), but here are some that are OS specific. Show Chrome OS version … Continue reading →

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Mac scripts and Chromebook tips – hiding Mac applet

March 11, 2022

I’ve been thinking about adding some posts on here with tech tips.  Here’s a taste of what I’m thinking. You’re all done creating a nice little applet for Mac OS, maybe using Apple’s built-in Script Editor.  Now you want it … Continue reading →

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