Dashboard and Exposé, Information at the Touch of a Button
Have you ever wished that you could simply hit a button and…
This is our 11th tip in our series “Mac OS X Snow Leopard – 15 Tips You Need To Know”.
Be able to quickly access information or perform a common task?
Apple brings you the Dashboard and Exposé.
The Dashboard is apples way of allowing you to access information very quickly.
Information such as
- Real-Time Weather (for multiple cities),
- A Dictionary and Translator,
- A Calculator and Unit Convertor,
- Stocks,
- Recent News,
- Or more than 4,000 other “widgets.”
You can bring up and put away your dashboard by simply pressing F4 (or F12 on some Macs).
Exposé will help you perform the task of switching between programs faster and easier.
It allows you to see all open windows by pressing F3 (or F9 on some Macs) and chose which one you would like with the click of your mouse.
There are a few other “hotkeys” that you can use to access different features on your Mac
- F8 – Spaces
- F10 – Clears the screen of programs so that you can access your desktop.
If you are experiencing any problems with your Dashboard or Exposé or you need any help with your Mac – feel free to visit www.YourComputerHelpDesk.com, contact us, or call us at (800) 573-0234.
