Taking Screenshots in Mac OS X

Problem: you would like to take a snapshot of all or part of what is being displayed on your Mac.

Solution:

To take a snapshot and save it to a file that will appear on your Mac's desktop...

Cmd+Shift+3...........................................Entire screen
Cmd+Shift+4...........................................Specified region of the screen

Cmd+Shift+4 and then space bar...................Specified window

To take a snapshot and place it in the copy buffer (use Cmd+v to paste it into an app)

Cmd+Ctrl+Shift+3...................................Entire screen

Cmd+Ctrl+Shift+4...................................Specified region of the screen

Cmd+Ctrl+Shift+4 and then space bar...........Specified window

iPhone Shortcuts

Problem: You want an easier way to enter commonly-used phrases into your iPhone.

Solution: Use Shortcuts by going to

  Settings > General > Keyboard > Shortcuts

and

1) Tap on the Add New Shortcut... button
2) Enter a Phrase
3) Enter a Shortcut

For example, enter a phrase such as "I'm driving. Text you later" with the shortcut "drv"

My Favorite iPhone Apps

Here's a short list of my iPhone favorites:

1) United Airlines -- great app if you regularly fly on United. It allows you to check-in to flights, display QR boarding passes, change seats, and more.
2) Clear -- intuitive To Do list manager. Very innovative user interface and syncs via iCloud with the Mac version of the app.
3) Yelp -- very useful app to find great places to eat near home or while traveling.
4) Instagram -- an app that lets you share photos with others. Large community of users.