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Five System Preference tweaks everyone should know

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Mac OS X’s System Preferences program is the one-stop shop for customizing many aspects of your operating system. Each preference pane is labeled to give you a clear idea of what type of elements it lets you change. Many of these preference panes contain settings that can help you save time and make your computing experience better or more efficient.

Five secrets of Open and Save dialog boxes

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It’s easy to never go beyond the basics of Open and Save dialog boxes, despite their being perhaps the most-used feature of the Mac interface. Instead of simply working with the basics, make these dialog boxes work for you.

Tips for a tidier Mac

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If you’ve spent a long winter packing your Mac with applications, files, and folders, there’s a good chance it could use a stern cleaning. These tips will help you do just that.

How I set up a new Mac

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Got a new Mac? Macworld contributor Lex Friedman has a few tips and tricks on customizing your Mac to suit your needs.

Installing Snow Leopard: What you need to know

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Got a copy of Snow Leopard as a holiday gift? Macworld's Dan Frakes has some tips on what to expect when you install the new operating system.

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