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But if you can take some relatively simple concepts to heart and adhere to them, you can greatly increase your success. Here are ten time-tested principles of investing success. Following these principles will pay you big dividends (and capital gains) for many years to come.\r\n<h3>Regularly save and invest 5 percent to 10 percent of your income</h3>\r\nUnless you enjoy a large inheritance, you should consistently save 5 percent to 10 percent of the money you’re earning. When should you start doing this? As soon as you begin earning money on a regular basis.\r\n\r\nPreferably, invest through a retirement savings account to reduce your taxes and ensure your future financial independence. You can reduce both your current federal and state income tax bills (on the contributions) as well as these ongoing bills (on the investment earnings).\r\n\r\nThe exact portion of your income you should be saving is driven by your goals and by your current financial assets and liabilities. 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Also take time to learn about the best investment options available to you — and use them.\r\n<h3>Thoroughly research before you invest</h3>\r\nThe allure of large expected returns too often is the enticement that gets novices hooked on a particular investment. That’s a whole lot more appealing than researching an investment. But research you must if you want to make an informed decision.\r\n\r\nBe sure you understand what you’re investing in. Don’t purchase any financial product that you don’t understand. Ask questions and compare what you’re being offered with the best sources I recommend. Beware of purchasing an investment on the basis of an advertisement or a salesperson’s solicitation.\r\n<h3>Shun investments with high commissions and expenses</h3>\r\nThe cost of the investments you buy is an important variable you can control. All fees must be disclosed in a prospectus, which you should always review before making any investment.\r\n<p class=\"article-tips warning\">Companies that sell their investment products through aggressive sales techniques generally have the worst financial products and the highest fees and commissions.</p>\r\n\r\n<h3>Invest the majority of your long-term money in ownership investments</h3>\r\nWhen you’re young, you have plenty of time to let your investments compound and grow. Likewise, you have time to recover from setbacks.\r\n\r\nSo with your long-term money, focus on investments that have appreciation potential, such as stocks, real estate, and your own business. When you invest in bonds or bank accounts, you’re simply lending your money to others and will earn a return that probably won’t keep you ahead of inflation and taxes.\r\n<h3>Avoid making emotionally based financial decisions</h3>\r\nSuccessful investors keep their composure when the going gets tough. You need the ability and wisdom to look beyond the current environment, understanding that it will change in the months and years ahead.\r\n\r\nYou don’t want to panic and sell your stock holdings after a major market correction, for example. In fact, you should consider such an event to be a buying opportunity for stocks. Be especially careful about making important financial decisions after a major life change, such as marriage, the birth of a child, a divorce, job loss, or a death in your family.\r\n<h3>Make investing decisions based on your plans and needs</h3>\r\nYour investment decisions should come out of your planning and your overall needs, goals, and desires. This requires looking at your overall financial situation first and then coming up with a comprehensive plan.\r\n\r\nDon’t be swayed and influenced by the predictive advice offered by various investment pundits or the latest news headlines and concerns. Trust that you know yourself and your financial situation better than anyone else does.\r\n<h3>Tap information sources with high-quality standards</h3>\r\nYou need to pare down the sources you use to keep up with investing news and the financial markets. Give priority to those that aren’t afraid to take a stand and recommend what’s in your best interests.\r\n\r\nThe public clearly has an appetite for opinion shows; on the political left, you have programs on CNN and MSNBC. On the political right, FOX has some popular conservative opinion shows.\r\n\r\nPolitical partisans distort the news rather than report the news, and they prevent you from better understanding what’s really going on so you can make informed decisions. Political partisans overstate the impact that the president and others can have over our economy and financial markets.\r\n<p class=\"article-tips remember\">Stay away from outlets that cater to advertisers or are driven by an ideological agenda.</p>\r\n\r\n<h3>Trust yourself first</h3>\r\nLook in the mirror. You’ll see the best financial person you can hire and trust. What may be missing is enough education and confidence to make more and better decisions on your own, which this book can assist you with doing.\r\n\r\nIf you need help making a major decision, hire conflict-free advisors who charge a fee for their time. Work in partnership with advisors. Never turn over or abdicate control.\r\n<h3>Invest in yourself and others</h3>\r\nDon’t get so wrapped up in making, saving, and investing money that you lose sight of what matters most to you. Invest in your education, your health, and your relationships with family members and friends.\r\n\r\nHaving a lot of money isn’t worth much if you don’t have your health and people with whom to share your life. Give your time and money to causes that better our society and our world.","description":"Investing appears to be complicated and complex. But if you can take some relatively simple concepts to heart and adhere to them, you can greatly increase your success. Here are ten time-tested principles of investing success. Following these principles will pay you big dividends (and capital gains) for many years to come.\r\n<h3>Regularly save and invest 5 percent to 10 percent of your income</h3>\r\nUnless you enjoy a large inheritance, you should consistently save 5 percent to 10 percent of the money you’re earning. When should you start doing this? 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Some companies enable you to buy company stock at a reduced price.\r\n\r\nOften, the most valuable benefit you have is a retirement savings plan, such as a 401(k) plan that enables you to make contributions and save on your current income taxation. Also, after the money is in the account, it can compound and grow over the years and decades without taxation.\r\n\r\nIf you’re self-employed, be sure to establish and use a retirement plan. Also take time to learn about the best investment options available to you — and use them.\r\n<h3>Thoroughly research before you invest</h3>\r\nThe allure of large expected returns too often is the enticement that gets novices hooked on a particular investment. That’s a whole lot more appealing than researching an investment. But research you must if you want to make an informed decision.\r\n\r\nBe sure you understand what you’re investing in. Don’t purchase any financial product that you don’t understand. Ask questions and compare what you’re being offered with the best sources I recommend. Beware of purchasing an investment on the basis of an advertisement or a salesperson’s solicitation.\r\n<h3>Shun investments with high commissions and expenses</h3>\r\nThe cost of the investments you buy is an important variable you can control. All fees must be disclosed in a prospectus, which you should always review before making any investment.\r\n<p class=\"article-tips warning\">Companies that sell their investment products through aggressive sales techniques generally have the worst financial products and the highest fees and commissions.</p>\r\n\r\n<h3>Invest the majority of your long-term money in ownership investments</h3>\r\nWhen you’re young, you have plenty of time to let your investments compound and grow. 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Be especially careful about making important financial decisions after a major life change, such as marriage, the birth of a child, a divorce, job loss, or a death in your family.\r\n<h3>Make investing decisions based on your plans and needs</h3>\r\nYour investment decisions should come out of your planning and your overall needs, goals, and desires. This requires looking at your overall financial situation first and then coming up with a comprehensive plan.\r\n\r\nDon’t be swayed and influenced by the predictive advice offered by various investment pundits or the latest news headlines and concerns. Trust that you know yourself and your financial situation better than anyone else does.\r\n<h3>Tap information sources with high-quality standards</h3>\r\nYou need to pare down the sources you use to keep up with investing news and the financial markets. Give priority to those that aren’t afraid to take a stand and recommend what’s in your best interests.\r\n\r\nThe public clearly has an appetite for opinion shows; on the political left, you have programs on CNN and MSNBC. On the political right, FOX has some popular conservative opinion shows.\r\n\r\nPolitical partisans distort the news rather than report the news, and they prevent you from better understanding what’s really going on so you can make informed decisions. Political partisans overstate the impact that the president and others can have over our economy and financial markets.\r\n<p class=\"article-tips remember\">Stay away from outlets that cater to advertisers or are driven by an ideological agenda.</p>\r\n\r\n<h3>Trust yourself first</h3>\r\nLook in the mirror. You’ll see the best financial person you can hire and trust. 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Click the Input Sources tab, and then select the Show Input Menu in Menu Bar check box. Close System Preferences. An icon for the Input Menu appears on the status bar at the top of your screen. Click the Input Menu icon and choose Show Keyboard Viewer. A graphic representation of the keyboard appears on your screen. Do one of the following three actions: Hold Shift, hold Option, or hold Shift+Option. The keyboard changes to show the letter or symbol that will be typed when you now hold Shift, Option, or Shift+Option and type a letter or number.</p>\n<p>There are five gold option keys. If you hold down the Option key, press one of the gold keys, release the Option key, and then press another letter, the accent associated with the gold key appears on the letter you typed. For example, press Option+E, and then type <strong>a</strong>. The result is á.</p>\n"},{"title":"Mac mouse and trackpad actions","thumb":null,"image":null,"content":"<p>Using your Mac’s mouse or trackpad can be a real drag — in a good way! That’s because <i>drag</i> (as well as <i>click</i> and <i>Control-click</i>) describes how you use your Mac’s mouse and trackpad to do things with windows, icons, and other items on the screen. The following table lists Mac mouse and trackpad action terms and what they mean.</p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th>Action</th>\n<th>How to Do It</th>\n<th>Purpose</th>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Click</td>\n<td>Press the mouse button down and release. Press the trackpad bar<br />\nor the lower part of the trackpad if there is no trackpad bar. On a<br />\nMagic Mouse or Magic Trackpad, tap anywhere on the surface.</td>\n<td>Select an item or menu command.</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Double-click</td>\n<td>Press the mouse or trackpad button down twice in rapid<br />\nsuccession. Tap twice on the surface of a Magic Mouse or Magic<br />\nTrackpad.</td>\n<td>Select and open an item. Also used in word processors to select<br />\nan entire word.</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Triple-click</td>\n<td>Press the mouse or trackpad button down three times in rapid<br />\nsuccession. Tap three times on the surface of a Magic Mouse or<br />\nMagic Trackpad.</td>\n<td>Used in many word processors to select an entire<br />\nparagraph.</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Click and drag</td>\n<td>Point to an item, hold down the mouse or trackpad button, and<br />\nmove the mouse or drag your finger across the trackpad, and then<br />\nrelease the mouse or trackpad button.</td>\n<td>To move an item from one location to another or draw a line in<br />\na graphics application. 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The internet is full of wondrous sites, but it’s also full of unsavory characters you need to guard against. Use the tips here as a guideline to things you should never do and use your own common sense as well.</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Never enter personal information in an email message when you don’t know the recipient.</li>\n<li>Never enter personal information on a website provided as a link in an email message.</li>\n<li>Never include personal information in an Internet forum, a discussion group, or newsgroup message.</li>\n<li>Never use the same password for all your electronic business.</li>\n<li>Never divulge personal information to others over an instant message connection.</li>\n<li>Never use your <a href=\"https://dummies-wp-admin.dummies.com/computers/macs/macbook/macbook-dummies-cheat-sheet/\">MacBook</a> on the road without turning on your Catalina firewall.</li>\n<li>Never buy from an online store that doesn’t offer a secure, encrypted connection when you’re prompted for your personal information and credit card number.</li>\n<li>Never download a file from a site you don’t trust.</li>\n<li>Never allow young children to use the Internet without guidance and supervision.</li>\n</ul>\n"}],"videoInfo":{"videoId":null,"name":null,"accountId":null,"playerId":null,"thumbnailUrl":null,"description":null,"uploadDate":null}},"sponsorship":{"sponsorshipPage":false,"backgroundImage":{"src":null,"width":0,"height":0},"brandingLine":"","brandingLink":"","brandingLogo":{"src":null,"width":0,"height":0},"sponsorAd":"","sponsorEbookTitle":"","sponsorEbookLink":"","sponsorEbookImage":{"src":null,"width":0,"height":0}},"primaryLearningPath":"Solve","lifeExpectancy":"Six months","lifeExpectancySetFrom":"2021-10-22T00:00:00+00:00","dummiesForKids":"no","sponsoredContent":"no","adInfo":"","adPairKey":[]},"status":"publish","visibility":"public","articleId":208354},{"headers":{"creationTime":"2016-03-26T22:18:20+00:00","modifiedTime":"2021-11-02T16:27:19+00:00","timestamp":"2022-09-14T18:18:44+00:00"},"data":{"breadcrumbs":[{"name":"Technology","_links":{"self":"https://dummies-api.dummies.com/v2/categories/33512"},"slug":"technology","categoryId":33512},{"name":"Computers","_links":{"self":"https://dummies-api.dummies.com/v2/categories/33513"},"slug":"computers","categoryId":33513},{"name":"Macs","_links":{"self":"https://dummies-api.dummies.com/v2/categories/33520"},"slug":"macs","categoryId":33520},{"name":"General Macs","_links":{"self":"https://dummies-api.dummies.com/v2/categories/33523"},"slug":"general-macs","categoryId":33523}],"title":"How to Start Up and Shut Down Your Mac","strippedTitle":"how to start up and shut down your mac","slug":"how-to-start-up-your-mac","canonicalUrl":"","seo":{"metaDescription":"Of course, it's important to know how to start up and shut down your Mac desktop or laptop computer. Here's how you do both.","noIndex":0,"noFollow":0},"content":"Before you can use your Mac, you obviously have to start it up. And, of course, it's important to know the correct way to shut it down.\r\n<h2 id=\"tab1\" >Starting up your Mac</h2>\r\nHere’s the simple way to start up your Mac desktop computer — the way you’ll probably do it 99 percent of the time: Press the power button. Newer Macbook laptops start up automatically when you open their lids.\r\n\r\nDepending on the type of Mac you have, the power button might be in back (Mac Mini and some iMacs), front (Mac Pro and some iMacs), or above the keyboard (on laptop models like the MacBook and MacBook Pro).\r\n\r\nAs soon as you press the power button, your Mac plays a musical chime to let you know that it’s starting up. Your computer displays a big gray Apple logo on the screen to let you know that the computer is working.\r\n\r\nWhen you unpack your Mac and turn it on for the very first time, it will ask that you type your name and make up a password to create an account for using your Mac.\r\n\r\nTo guide you through the process of setting up a Mac for the first time, a special program called the Setup Assistant runs, and it asks for information, such as the current time zone, the current date, and whether you want to transfer files and programs from another Mac to your newer one. You also have to go through this procedure if you reinstall your operating system. Normally, you need to run through this initial procedure only once. The most important part of this initial procedure is remembering the password you chose because you’ll need this password to log into your account or install new software.\r\n\r\nAfter the operating system loads, you can start using your computer to run other programs so you can write a letter, browse the internet, balance your checkbook, or play a game.\r\n<h2 id=\"tab2\" >How to shut down your Mac</h2>\r\nYou can shut down your Mac if you won’t be using it for a while, or even perform a <i>forced shutdown,</i> which forces all running programs to shut down immediately. You have three ways to shut down your Mac:\r\n<ul class=\"level-one\">\r\n \t<li>\r\n<p class=\"first-para\"><b>Choose the Apple key→Shut Down</b>. A dialog box appears, asking whether you’re sure you want to shut down. Click Cancel or Shut Down. (If you don’t click either option, your Mac will shut down automatically after a few minutes.)</p>\r\n</li>\r\n \t<li>\r\n<p class=\"first-para\"><b>Press Control+Eject (or press the power button).</b> When a dialog box appears, click the Shut Down button.</p>\r\n</li>\r\n \t<li>\r\n<p class=\"first-para\"><b>Press and hold the power button</b> <b>to force your Mac to shut down.</b> You can also force shutdown your Mac by pressing the Control+Option+Command+Eject keystroke combination.</p>\r\n<img src=\"https://www.dummies.com/wp-content/uploads/110634.image0.jpg\" alt=\"image0.jpg\" width=\"535\" height=\"174\" /></li>\r\n</ul>\r\nGenerally, a force shutdown is handy if your entire Mac suddenly freezes or hangs, making it unresponsive. If only a single program is freezing or acting flaky, you’re usually better off to force quit that single program instead of shutting down your entire computer. Avoid using a force shutdown if at all possible.\r\n<p class=\"Tip\">If you do nothing when you see the dialog box that asks, “Are you sure you want to shut down your computer now?” the machine will turn itself off in two minutes. If you want to shut down immediately, click the Shut Down button. If you’ve changed your mind, click Cancel.</p>","description":"Before you can use your Mac, you obviously have to start it up. And, of course, it's important to know the correct way to shut it down.\r\n<h2 id=\"tab1\" >Starting up your Mac</h2>\r\nHere’s the simple way to start up your Mac desktop computer — the way you’ll probably do it 99 percent of the time: Press the power button. Newer Macbook laptops start up automatically when you open their lids.\r\n\r\nDepending on the type of Mac you have, the power button might be in back (Mac Mini and some iMacs), front (Mac Pro and some iMacs), or above the keyboard (on laptop models like the MacBook and MacBook Pro).\r\n\r\nAs soon as you press the power button, your Mac plays a musical chime to let you know that it’s starting up. Your computer displays a big gray Apple logo on the screen to let you know that the computer is working.\r\n\r\nWhen you unpack your Mac and turn it on for the very first time, it will ask that you type your name and make up a password to create an account for using your Mac.\r\n\r\nTo guide you through the process of setting up a Mac for the first time, a special program called the Setup Assistant runs, and it asks for information, such as the current time zone, the current date, and whether you want to transfer files and programs from another Mac to your newer one. You also have to go through this procedure if you reinstall your operating system. Normally, you need to run through this initial procedure only once. The most important part of this initial procedure is remembering the password you chose because you’ll need this password to log into your account or install new software.\r\n\r\nAfter the operating system loads, you can start using your computer to run other programs so you can write a letter, browse the internet, balance your checkbook, or play a game.\r\n<h2 id=\"tab2\" >How to shut down your Mac</h2>\r\nYou can shut down your Mac if you won’t be using it for a while, or even perform a <i>forced shutdown,</i> which forces all running programs to shut down immediately. You have three ways to shut down your Mac:\r\n<ul class=\"level-one\">\r\n \t<li>\r\n<p class=\"first-para\"><b>Choose the Apple key→Shut Down</b>. A dialog box appears, asking whether you’re sure you want to shut down. Click Cancel or Shut Down. (If you don’t click either option, your Mac will shut down automatically after a few minutes.)</p>\r\n</li>\r\n \t<li>\r\n<p class=\"first-para\"><b>Press Control+Eject (or press the power button).</b> When a dialog box appears, click the Shut Down button.</p>\r\n</li>\r\n \t<li>\r\n<p class=\"first-para\"><b>Press and hold the power button</b> <b>to force your Mac to shut down.</b> You can also force shutdown your Mac by pressing the Control+Option+Command+Eject keystroke combination.</p>\r\n<img src=\"https://www.dummies.com/wp-content/uploads/110634.image0.jpg\" alt=\"image0.jpg\" width=\"535\" height=\"174\" /></li>\r\n</ul>\r\nGenerally, a force shutdown is handy if your entire Mac suddenly freezes or hangs, making it unresponsive. If only a single program is freezing or acting flaky, you’re usually better off to force quit that single program instead of shutting down your entire computer. Avoid using a force shutdown if at all possible.\r\n<p class=\"Tip\">If you do nothing when you see the dialog box that asks, “Are you sure you want to shut down your computer now?” the machine will turn itself off in two minutes. If you want to shut down immediately, click the Shut Down button. 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If all else fails, pull the plug, but remember that powering down without logging out should be used only as a last resort.</p>\r\n</li>\r\n \t<li>\r\n<p class=\"first-para\"><b>Restart in Safe Mode.</b> Press the power button to turn on your computer, and then press and hold the Shift key the instant you hear the welcome chime. Release Shift when the Apple logo appears. You will see a status bar as the computer boots, after which the words <i>Safe Boot</i> appear in red in the upper right corner of OS X’s login screen. In Safe mode, the Mac unleashes a series of troubleshooting steps designed to return the computer to good health. If Safe Boot resolved the issue, restart the Mac normally the next time.</p>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>","description":"You know that frustrating, annoying, sometimes panicked feeling you get when your Mac isn’t doing what you expect? 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If all else fails, pull the plug, but remember that powering down without logging out should be used only as a last resort.</p>\r\n</li>\r\n \t<li>\r\n<p class=\"first-para\"><b>Restart in Safe Mode.</b> Press the power button to turn on your computer, and then press and hold the Shift key the instant you hear the welcome chime. Release Shift when the Apple logo appears. You will see a status bar as the computer boots, after which the words <i>Safe Boot</i> appear in red in the upper right corner of OS X’s login screen. In Safe mode, the Mac unleashes a series of troubleshooting steps designed to return the computer to good health. If Safe Boot resolved the issue, restart the Mac normally the next time.</p>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>","blurb":"","authors":[{"authorId":8988,"name":"Edward C. Baig","slug":"edward-c-baig","description":" <p><b>Edward C. 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You can easily identify compressed files by their extensions, such as <i>.zip</i> (a common standard used in OS X and Windows) and <i>.sit</i><i>.</i> Before you can use these files, you must learn <strong>how to unzip files on Mac computers</strong> for proper access ― luckily the process isn’t that complicated.\r\n<h2 id=\"tab1\" >How to unzip files on Mac computers</h2>\r\nUnzipping a file on a Mac computer is user-friendly and intuitive. To unzip files on a Mac, simply follow the steps below:\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>Double click the zipped file.</li>\r\n \t<li>The file will automatically be decompressed by Archive Utility into the same folder the compressed file is in.</li>\r\n \t<li>Access the extracted files by clicking the appropriate icons.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<p class=\"article-tips tip\">Alternatively, if the method above does not work, you can right-click on the .zip package, and select Open With > Archive Utility (default).</p>\r\n\r\n<h3><strong>Apple and third party software</strong></h3>\r\nApple used to include a program called StuffIt Expander to decompress zipped files, but doesn’t now that OS X lets you unzip files (but not .sit files). However, StuffIt from SmithMicro Software still comes in handy for opening other types of compressed files, notably the .sit or .sitx compressed types. Go to <a href=\"https://www.stuffit.com/#downloads\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Stuffit.com</a> to download a free version of the software or to splurge for the Deluxe version. In addition to compressing files, StuffIt Deluxe lets you encrypt and back up files.\r\n<p class=\"Tip\">Meanwhile, you can archive or create your own .zip files through OS X, which is useful if you’re emailing a number of meaty files to a friend. Right-click (or Ctrl-click) files you want to compress inside Finder and choose Compress <i>Filename</i><i>.</i> The newly compressed files carry the .zip extension. The archive is created in the same location as the original file and is named <i>originalfilename</i>.zip. You can also choose File→Compress. If you compress a lot of files at once, the archive takes the name Archive.zip.</p>\r\nBy default, compressed files are opened with the Archive Utility. It appears in the Dock (in Leopard) while the files are being unsqueezed, unless you choose to open them with Stuffit Expander or some other program.\r\n<h2 id=\"tab2\" >How to zip files on a Mac</h2>\r\nOn the flip side, you can also archive or create your own .zip files through OS X, which is useful if you’re e-mailing a number of meaty files to a client or friend. Follow the step-by-step instructions below to easily zip files on a Mac:\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>Right-click or Ctrl-click the multiple files you want to compress (whether on the desktop or inside the Finder).</li>\r\n \t<li>Select Compress <em>Filename</em> from the pop-up menu.</li>\r\n \t<li>The files are now compressed in a .zip extension and the archive is created in the same location as the original file name, except with the .zip appended to its name.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<p class=\"article-tips tip\">On some Apple computers, you can also compress a file by simply choosing File→Compress. If you compress a lot of files at once, the archive takes the name Archive.zip.</p>","description":"Files you download from the internet are often compressed or zipped so that they take up less space and arrive much faster than files that haven’t been compressed. You can easily identify compressed files by their extensions, such as <i>.zip</i> (a common standard used in OS X and Windows) and <i>.sit</i><i>.</i> Before you can use these files, you must learn <strong>how to unzip files on Mac computers</strong> for proper access ― luckily the process isn’t that complicated.\r\n<h2 id=\"tab1\" >How to unzip files on Mac computers</h2>\r\nUnzipping a file on a Mac computer is user-friendly and intuitive. To unzip files on a Mac, simply follow the steps below:\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>Double click the zipped file.</li>\r\n \t<li>The file will automatically be decompressed by Archive Utility into the same folder the compressed file is in.</li>\r\n \t<li>Access the extracted files by clicking the appropriate icons.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<p class=\"article-tips tip\">Alternatively, if the method above does not work, you can right-click on the .zip package, and select Open With > Archive Utility (default).</p>\r\n\r\n<h3><strong>Apple and third party software</strong></h3>\r\nApple used to include a program called StuffIt Expander to decompress zipped files, but doesn’t now that OS X lets you unzip files (but not .sit files). However, StuffIt from SmithMicro Software still comes in handy for opening other types of compressed files, notably the .sit or .sitx compressed types. Go to <a href=\"https://www.stuffit.com/#downloads\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Stuffit.com</a> to download a free version of the software or to splurge for the Deluxe version. In addition to compressing files, StuffIt Deluxe lets you encrypt and back up files.\r\n<p class=\"Tip\">Meanwhile, you can archive or create your own .zip files through OS X, which is useful if you’re emailing a number of meaty files to a friend. Right-click (or Ctrl-click) files you want to compress inside Finder and choose Compress <i>Filename</i><i>.</i> The newly compressed files carry the .zip extension. The archive is created in the same location as the original file and is named <i>originalfilename</i>.zip. You can also choose File→Compress. If you compress a lot of files at once, the archive takes the name Archive.zip.</p>\r\nBy default, compressed files are opened with the Archive Utility. 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Those operations just have different names and are found in different places. 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If an application freezes or your Mac is generally misbehaving, try these tips to escape with minimal disruption.</p>\n<ul class=\"level-one\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\"><b>Use Force Quit when an application is unresponsive.</b> Choose Force Quit from the Apple menu or press Command+Option+Esc keys. Click the name of the deviant application (it probably has <i>not responding</i> next to its name). You typically won’t have to reboot.</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\"><b>Restart. </b>If Force Quit doesn’t bail you out, try rebooting the computer. If a frozen Mac prevents you from clicking the Restart command on the Apple menu, hold down the power button for several seconds or press the Control+Command keys and then press the power button. 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Online banks can also offer better terms on loans. (The only downside? No lobby means no basket of free lollipops.)\r\n\r\nOnline banking is convenient, too — you can conduct most transactions more quickly on the Internet, and by banking online, you save the bank money, which enables the bank to offer you better account terms. And because online banking is generally available 24/7, you don't need to rush out at lunchtime to make it to your bank during its limited open hours. (<strong><em>Note:</em></strong> Traditional brick-and-mortar banks now generally offer many online services.)\r\n\r\nAccording to a recent customer ratings' summary done by Consumer Reports, the highest-rated online banks are (in order, starting with the highest rated): USAA, Schwab Bank, Everbank, Discover Bank, Ally Bank, State Farm Bank, Capital One 360, and E-Trade Bank.\r\n<h2 id=\"tab2\" >Brick-and-mortar banks</h2>\r\nThe most obvious choice for banking is using a local bank you pass by on a regular basis. Although these types of banks are conveniently located, these banks may not be the most cost efficient. You can find two main types of brick-and-mortar banks:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><strong>Small-town bank:</strong> These banks only have a handful of branches. Some of the tellers may even remember your name and face. Hours are generally limited, and you may face extra ATM fees for using ATMs that aren't at one of the bank's branches.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p class=\"article-tips tip\">A sometimes attractive, \"small-town\" banking option is credit unions. To join, you generally need to work for a particular employer (such as General Electric) or industry/occupation (for example, teachers). Thanks to a federal government exemption on income taxes, credit unions tend to be able to pay higher interest rates on deposits and charge lower rates on loans. Don't assume, however, that a local credit union always has the best deals; be sure to comparison shop. To locate credit unions near you, visit the Credit Union National Association (CUNA) website for consumers and click on the \"Find a Credit Union\" link or call them at 800-356-9655.</p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><strong>Big banks:</strong> Such banks tend to be regional, national, and sometimes even multinational. You may recognize their name from extensive advertising campaigns. They tend to have extensive ATM networks, which may reduce your ATM fees, but you pay for it in other ways, such as through less-competitive terms (interest rate paid, service fees levied) on checking and savings accounts.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p class=\"article-tips tip\">Be sure to comparison shop among several banks and scrutinize their fees and interest rates on their checking accounts and any other type of account you may be interested in.</p>","description":"Nowadays, there are multiple avenues to choose from when it comes to picking a bank. Are you more of a local, national, or digital type of customer? 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No lobby means no basket of free lollipops.)\r\n\r\nOnline banking is convenient, too — you can conduct most transactions more quickly on the Internet, and by banking online, you save the bank money, which enables the bank to offer you better account terms. And because online banking is generally available 24/7, you don't need to rush out at lunchtime to make it to your bank during its limited open hours. (<strong><em>Note:</em></strong> Traditional brick-and-mortar banks now generally offer many online services.)\r\n\r\nAccording to a recent customer ratings' summary done by Consumer Reports, the highest-rated online banks are (in order, starting with the highest rated): USAA, Schwab Bank, Everbank, Discover Bank, Ally Bank, State Farm Bank, Capital One 360, and E-Trade Bank.\r\n<h2 id=\"tab2\" >Brick-and-mortar banks</h2>\r\nThe most obvious choice for banking is using a local bank you pass by on a regular basis. Although these types of banks are conveniently located, these banks may not be the most cost efficient. You can find two main types of brick-and-mortar banks:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><strong>Small-town bank:</strong> These banks only have a handful of branches. Some of the tellers may even remember your name and face. Hours are generally limited, and you may face extra ATM fees for using ATMs that aren't at one of the bank's branches.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p class=\"article-tips tip\">A sometimes attractive, \"small-town\" banking option is credit unions. To join, you generally need to work for a particular employer (such as General Electric) or industry/occupation (for example, teachers). Thanks to a federal government exemption on income taxes, credit unions tend to be able to pay higher interest rates on deposits and charge lower rates on loans. Don't assume, however, that a local credit union always has the best deals; be sure to comparison shop. 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This Cheat Sheet highlights important beliefs that can help guide you in your investment journey. When you understand your investing goals and beliefs, you can build your knowledge, do research, and make good choices that <a href=\"https://www.dummies.com/personal-finance/personal-finance-in-your-20s-30s-for-dummies-cheat-sheet/\">make the most of your money</a> and investments.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_285263\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"556\"]<img class=\"size-full wp-image-285263\" src=\"https://www.dummies.com/wp-content/uploads/investing20s-couple.jpg\" alt=\"young couple investing\" width=\"556\" height=\"371\" /> © Andrey_Popov / Shutterstock.com[/caption]\r\n<h5>Copyright © 2021 Eric Tyson All rights reserved.</h5>","description":"Investing as a young adult holds the promise of paying off big for decades to come if you know what you’re doing. This Cheat Sheet highlights important beliefs that can help guide you in your investment journey. When you understand your investing goals and beliefs, you can build your knowledge, do research, and make good choices that <a href=\"https://www.dummies.com/personal-finance/personal-finance-in-your-20s-30s-for-dummies-cheat-sheet/\">make the most of your money</a> and investments.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_285263\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"556\"]<img class=\"size-full wp-image-285263\" src=\"https://www.dummies.com/wp-content/uploads/investing20s-couple.jpg\" alt=\"young couple investing\" width=\"556\" height=\"371\" /> © Andrey_Popov / Shutterstock.com[/caption]\r\n<h5>Copyright © 2021 Eric Tyson All rights reserved.</h5>","blurb":"","authors":[{"authorId":8975,"name":"Eric Tyson","slug":"eric-tyson","description":" <p><b>Eric Tyson, MBA,</b> is a renowned finance counselor, syndicated columnist, and author of numerous bestselling financial titles.</p> <p><b>Tony Martin, B.Comm,</b> is a nationally-recognized personal finance, speaker, commentator, columnist, management trainer, and communications consultant. 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He is the co-author of <i>Personal Finance For Canadians For Dummies</i>.</p>","hasArticle":false,"_links":{"self":"https://dummies-api.dummies.com/v2/authors/8975"}}],"_links":{"self":"https://dummies-api.dummies.com/v2/books/"}},"collections":[],"articleAds":{"footerAd":"<div class=\"du-ad-region row\" id=\"article_page_adhesion_ad\"><div class=\"du-ad-unit col-md-12\" data-slot-id=\"article_page_adhesion_ad\" data-refreshed=\"false\" \r\n data-target = \"[{&quot;key&quot;:&quot;cat&quot;,&quot;values&quot;:[&quot;technology&quot;,&quot;computers&quot;,&quot;macs&quot;,&quot;general-macs&quot;]},{&quot;key&quot;:&quot;isbn&quot;,&quot;values&quot;:[&quot;9781119805403&quot;]}]\" id=\"du-slot-63221ae277666\"></div></div>","rightAd":"<div class=\"du-ad-region row\" id=\"article_page_right_ad\"><div class=\"du-ad-unit col-md-12\" data-slot-id=\"article_page_right_ad\" data-refreshed=\"false\" \r\n data-target = \"[{&quot;key&quot;:&quot;cat&quot;,&quot;values&quot;:[&quot;technology&quot;,&quot;computers&quot;,&quot;macs&quot;,&quot;general-macs&quot;]},{&quot;key&quot;:&quot;isbn&quot;,&quot;values&quot;:[&quot;9781119805403&quot;]}]\" id=\"du-slot-63221ae277eda\"></div></div>"},"articleType":{"articleType":"Cheat Sheet","articleList":[{"articleId":172168,"title":"Developing and Testing Your Investing Beliefs","slug":"developing-and-testing-your-investing-beliefs","categoryList":["technology","computers","macs","general-macs"],"_links":{"self":"https://dummies-api.dummies.com/v2/articles/172168"}}],"content":[{"title":"Developing and Testing Your Investing Beliefs","thumb":null,"image":null,"content":"<p>What are your investing beliefs? Most investors haven’t taken the time to consider that question, let alone to answer it. During the sharp stock market slide in 2008, some investors started following particular gurus who claimed to have predicted the financial crisis. These investors wanted to believe that someone out there could predict important financial events and tell folks how to time their investments to benefit from what was about to unfold.</p>\n<p>Such market timing is a fool’s errand. It sounds possible, and we’d like to believe that it is possible, but it’s not possible on the scale various charlatans would have you believe. Furthermore, many of those who boast the loudest about their market-timing ability are worse than average at it.</p>\n<p>It’s challenging to work with someone on his investments when he has little in the way of background and beliefs. As someone seeking to educate themselves about investing, you may have a better idea of your investment beliefs than other investors do. To help you along in this process, here are some beliefs for you to consider:</p>\n<ul class=\"level-one\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\"><b>Your own personal comfort matters.</b> A wide range of investments are available to you, including stocks, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), mutual funds, real estate, and small business. Some folks are simply more comfortable with particular investments, so you shouldn’t force yourself into a portfolio that’s recommended as being best for you. Consider the value of your time and your investing skills and desires. Investing in stocks and other securities via the best mutual funds and ETFs is both time-efficient and profitable. Real estate investing and running a small business are the most time-intensive investments.</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\"><b>Costs matter.</b> The more you pay in commissions and management fees on your investments, the greater the drag on your returns. And don’t fall prey to thinking that you get what you pay for. Take advantage of tax-deductible retirement accounts, and understand the effect of your tax bracket when investing outside tax-sheltered retirement accounts. Minimize your trading. The more you trade, the more likely you are to make mistakes. Also, you suffer increased transaction costs and higher taxes for non-retirement-account investments.</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\"><b>Market timing is much harder to predict than folks realize.</b> Don’t bail when things look bleak. The hardest time, psychologically, to hold on to your investments is when they’re down. Even the best investments go through depressed periods, which is the worst possible time to sell. Don’t sell when there’s a sale going on; if anything, consider buying more. Ignore soothsayers and prognosticators. Predicting the future is nearly impossible.</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\"><b>There are better times than others to sell.</b> When you’re really feeling good about an asset class like stocks, and those assets have had a multiple-year run and are getting widespread accolades, that’s a good time to lighten up if you have other good reasons for doing so. By contrast, you can bump up your stock allocation if you’re comfortable doing so after a major market decline.</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\"><b>Think long-term.</b> Because ownership investments like stocks, real estate, and small business are more volatile, you must keep your long-term perspective when investing in them. Don’t invest money in such investments unless you plan to hold them for a minimum of five years and preferably for a decade or longer.</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\"><b>Diversify.</b> Diversification is a powerful investment concept that helps you reduce the risk of holding more-aggressive investments. Diversifying simply means that you hold a variety of investments that don’t move in tandem in different market environments. When investing in stocks, for example, invest worldwide. You can diversify further by investing in real estate.</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\"><b>Emphasize value.</b> Over the long term, value-oriented investments tend to produce higher returns with less volatility than do pure growth-oriented investments.</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\"><b>Ignore the minutiae.</b> Don’t feel mystified by or feel the need to follow the short-term gyrations of the financial markets. 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General Macs 10 Essential Tips for Investing Success in Your 20s and 30s

Article / Updated 09-15-2022

Investing appears to be complicated and complex. But if you can take some relatively simple concepts to heart and adhere to them, you can greatly increase your success. Here are ten time-tested principles of investing success. Following these principles will pay you big dividends (and capital gains) for many years to come. Regularly save and invest 5 percent to 10 percent of your income Unless you enjoy a large inheritance, you should consistently save 5 percent to 10 percent of the money you’re earning. When should you start doing this? As soon as you begin earning money on a regular basis. Preferably, invest through a retirement savings account to reduce your taxes and ensure your future financial independence. You can reduce both your current federal and state income tax bills (on the contributions) as well as these ongoing bills (on the investment earnings). The exact portion of your income you should be saving is driven by your goals and by your current financial assets and liabilities. Take the time to crunch some numbers to determine how much you should be saving monthly. Understand and use your employee benefits The larger the employer, the more likely it is to offer avenues for you to invest conveniently through payroll deduction, and with possible tax benefits and discounts. Some companies enable you to buy company stock at a reduced price. Often, the most valuable benefit you have is a retirement savings plan, such as a 401(k) plan that enables you to make contributions and save on your current income taxation. Also, after the money is in the account, it can compound and grow over the years and decades without taxation. If you’re self-employed, be sure to establish and use a retirement plan. Also take time to learn about the best investment options available to you — and use them. Thoroughly research before you invest The allure of large expected returns too often is the enticement that gets novices hooked on a particular investment. That’s a whole lot more appealing than researching an investment. But research you must if you want to make an informed decision. Be sure you understand what you’re investing in. Don’t purchase any financial product that you don’t understand. Ask questions and compare what you’re being offered with the best sources I recommend. Beware of purchasing an investment on the basis of an advertisement or a salesperson’s solicitation. Shun investments with high commissions and expenses The cost of the investments you buy is an important variable you can control. All fees must be disclosed in a prospectus, which you should always review before making any investment. Companies that sell their investment products through aggressive sales techniques generally have the worst financial products and the highest fees and commissions. Invest the majority of your long-term money in ownership investments When you’re young, you have plenty of time to let your investments compound and grow. Likewise, you have time to recover from setbacks. So with your long-term money, focus on investments that have appreciation potential, such as stocks, real estate, and your own business. When you invest in bonds or bank accounts, you’re simply lending your money to others and will earn a return that probably won’t keep you ahead of inflation and taxes. Avoid making emotionally based financial decisions Successful investors keep their composure when the going gets tough. You need the ability and wisdom to look beyond the current environment, understanding that it will change in the months and years ahead. You don’t want to panic and sell your stock holdings after a major market correction, for example. In fact, you should consider such an event to be a buying opportunity for stocks. Be especially careful about making important financial decisions after a major life change, such as marriage, the birth of a child, a divorce, job loss, or a death in your family. Make investing decisions based on your plans and needs Your investment decisions should come out of your planning and your overall needs, goals, and desires. This requires looking at your overall financial situation first and then coming up with a comprehensive plan. Don’t be swayed and influenced by the predictive advice offered by various investment pundits or the latest news headlines and concerns. Trust that you know yourself and your financial situation better than anyone else does. Tap information sources with high-quality standards You need to pare down the sources you use to keep up with investing news and the financial markets. Give priority to those that aren’t afraid to take a stand and recommend what’s in your best interests. The public clearly has an appetite for opinion shows; on the political left, you have programs on CNN and MSNBC. On the political right, FOX has some popular conservative opinion shows. Political partisans distort the news rather than report the news, and they prevent you from better understanding what’s really going on so you can make informed decisions. Political partisans overstate the impact that the president and others can have over our economy and financial markets. Stay away from outlets that cater to advertisers or are driven by an ideological agenda. Trust yourself first Look in the mirror. You’ll see the best financial person you can hire and trust. What may be missing is enough education and confidence to make more and better decisions on your own, which this book can assist you with doing. If you need help making a major decision, hire conflict-free advisors who charge a fee for their time. Work in partnership with advisors. Never turn over or abdicate control. Invest in yourself and others Don’t get so wrapped up in making, saving, and investing money that you lose sight of what matters most to you. Invest in your education, your health, and your relationships with family members and friends. Having a lot of money isn’t worth much if you don’t have your health and people with whom to share your life. Give your time and money to causes that better our society and our world.

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General Macs Macs All-in-One For Dummies Cheat Sheet

Cheat Sheet / Updated 02-28-2022

Macs come in all shapes and sizes, but you turn all of them on and off, and do things with the keyboard and mouse or trackpad the same way. This Cheat Sheet of timesaving keyboard shortcuts, mouse and trackpad actions, Mac-related websites, and definitions can help you get the most from your Mac right away.

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General Macs Macs For Seniors For Dummies Cheat Sheet

Cheat Sheet / Updated 02-25-2022

As an older adult entering the world of Mac computers, you can use a few basic things: a guide to prices and uses for various types of Macs and helpful keyboard shortcuts that get you quickly where you want to go. And you can never be too safe, so it pays to know how to avoid potential predators on the internet.

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General Macs How to Start Up and Shut Down Your Mac

Article / Updated 11-02-2021

Before you can use your Mac, you obviously have to start it up. And, of course, it's important to know the correct way to shut it down. Starting up your Mac Here’s the simple way to start up your Mac desktop computer — the way you’ll probably do it 99 percent of the time: Press the power button. Newer Macbook laptops start up automatically when you open their lids. Depending on the type of Mac you have, the power button might be in back (Mac Mini and some iMacs), front (Mac Pro and some iMacs), or above the keyboard (on laptop models like the MacBook and MacBook Pro). As soon as you press the power button, your Mac plays a musical chime to let you know that it’s starting up. Your computer displays a big gray Apple logo on the screen to let you know that the computer is working. When you unpack your Mac and turn it on for the very first time, it will ask that you type your name and make up a password to create an account for using your Mac. To guide you through the process of setting up a Mac for the first time, a special program called the Setup Assistant runs, and it asks for information, such as the current time zone, the current date, and whether you want to transfer files and programs from another Mac to your newer one. You also have to go through this procedure if you reinstall your operating system. Normally, you need to run through this initial procedure only once. The most important part of this initial procedure is remembering the password you chose because you’ll need this password to log into your account or install new software. After the operating system loads, you can start using your computer to run other programs so you can write a letter, browse the internet, balance your checkbook, or play a game. How to shut down your Mac You can shut down your Mac if you won’t be using it for a while, or even perform a forced shutdown, which forces all running programs to shut down immediately. You have three ways to shut down your Mac: Choose the Apple key→Shut Down. A dialog box appears, asking whether you’re sure you want to shut down. Click Cancel or Shut Down. (If you don’t click either option, your Mac will shut down automatically after a few minutes.) Press Control+Eject (or press the power button). When a dialog box appears, click the Shut Down button. Press and hold the power button to force your Mac to shut down. You can also force shutdown your Mac by pressing the Control+Option+Command+Eject keystroke combination. Generally, a force shutdown is handy if your entire Mac suddenly freezes or hangs, making it unresponsive. If only a single program is freezing or acting flaky, you’re usually better off to force quit that single program instead of shutting down your entire computer. Avoid using a force shutdown if at all possible. If you do nothing when you see the dialog box that asks, “Are you sure you want to shut down your computer now?” the machine will turn itself off in two minutes. If you want to shut down immediately, click the Shut Down button. If you’ve changed your mind, click Cancel.

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General Macs What to Do When Your Mac Freezes

Article / Updated 10-29-2021

You know that frustrating, annoying, sometimes panicked feeling you get when your Mac isn’t doing what you expect? If an application freezes or your computer is generally misbehaving, try these tips to escape with minimal disruption. Use Force Quit when an application is unresponsive. Choose Force Quit from the Apple menu or press Command+Option+Esc keys. Click the name of the deviant application (it probably has not responding next to its name). You typically won’t have to reboot. Restart. If Force Quit doesn’t bail you out, try rebooting the computer. If a frozen Mac prevents you from clicking the Restart command on the Apple menu, hold down the power button for several seconds or press the Control+Command keys and then press the power button. If all else fails, pull the plug, but remember that powering down without logging out should be used only as a last resort. Restart in Safe Mode. Press the power button to turn on your computer, and then press and hold the Shift key the instant you hear the welcome chime. Release Shift when the Apple logo appears. You will see a status bar as the computer boots, after which the words Safe Boot appear in red in the upper right corner of OS X’s login screen. In Safe mode, the Mac unleashes a series of troubleshooting steps designed to return the computer to good health. If Safe Boot resolved the issue, restart the Mac normally the next time.

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General Macs How to Zip and Unzip Files on Your Mac

Article / Updated 10-01-2021

Files you download from the internet are often compressed or zipped so that they take up less space and arrive much faster than files that haven’t been compressed. You can easily identify compressed files by their extensions, such as .zip (a common standard used in OS X and Windows) and .sit. Before you can use these files, you must learn how to unzip files on Mac computers for proper access ― luckily the process isn’t that complicated. How to unzip files on Mac computers Unzipping a file on a Mac computer is user-friendly and intuitive. To unzip files on a Mac, simply follow the steps below: Double click the zipped file. The file will automatically be decompressed by Archive Utility into the same folder the compressed file is in. Access the extracted files by clicking the appropriate icons. Alternatively, if the method above does not work, you can right-click on the .zip package, and select Open With > Archive Utility (default). Apple and third party software Apple used to include a program called StuffIt Expander to decompress zipped files, but doesn’t now that OS X lets you unzip files (but not .sit files). However, StuffIt from SmithMicro Software still comes in handy for opening other types of compressed files, notably the .sit or .sitx compressed types. Go to Stuffit.com to download a free version of the software or to splurge for the Deluxe version. In addition to compressing files, StuffIt Deluxe lets you encrypt and back up files. Meanwhile, you can archive or create your own .zip files through OS X, which is useful if you’re emailing a number of meaty files to a friend. Right-click (or Ctrl-click) files you want to compress inside Finder and choose Compress Filename. The newly compressed files carry the .zip extension. The archive is created in the same location as the original file and is named originalfilename.zip. You can also choose File→Compress. If you compress a lot of files at once, the archive takes the name Archive.zip. By default, compressed files are opened with the Archive Utility. It appears in the Dock (in Leopard) while the files are being unsqueezed, unless you choose to open them with Stuffit Expander or some other program. How to zip files on a Mac On the flip side, you can also archive or create your own .zip files through OS X, which is useful if you’re e-mailing a number of meaty files to a client or friend. Follow the step-by-step instructions below to easily zip files on a Mac: Right-click or Ctrl-click the multiple files you want to compress (whether on the desktop or inside the Finder). Select Compress Filename from the pop-up menu. The files are now compressed in a .zip extension and the archive is created in the same location as the original file name, except with the .zip appended to its name. On some Apple computers, you can also compress a file by simply choosing File→Compress. If you compress a lot of files at once, the archive takes the name Archive.zip.

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General Macs Macs For Dummies Cheat Sheet

Cheat Sheet / Updated 09-10-2021

Macs and Windows computers have unique operating systems. They see things differently, and most Mac users would argue that Macs do things better. Macs come equipped with helpful keyboard shortcuts and a short list of procedures to follow if your Mac freezes.

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General Macs Personal Finance in Your 20s and 30s: Types of Banks

Article / Updated 08-12-2021

Nowadays, there are multiple avenues to choose from when it comes to picking a bank. Are you more of a local, national, or digital type of customer? Find the benefits to each option below. Online banks Although traditional banks with walk-in branch locations are shrinking in number because of closures, consolidations, and some failures, online banking is growing — and for good reason. One of the biggest expenses of operating a traditional retail bank is the cost of the real estate and the related costs of the branch. Online banks generally don't have any or many retail branches and conduct their business mostly over the Internet and through the mail. By lowering their costs of doing business, the best online banks may offer better account terms, such as paying you higher interest rates on your account balances. Online banks can also offer better terms on loans. (The only downside? No lobby means no basket of free lollipops.) Online banking is convenient, too — you can conduct most transactions more quickly on the Internet, and by banking online, you save the bank money, which enables the bank to offer you better account terms. And because online banking is generally available 24/7, you don't need to rush out at lunchtime to make it to your bank during its limited open hours. (Note: Traditional brick-and-mortar banks now generally offer many online services.) According to a recent customer ratings' summary done by Consumer Reports, the highest-rated online banks are (in order, starting with the highest rated): USAA, Schwab Bank, Everbank, Discover Bank, Ally Bank, State Farm Bank, Capital One 360, and E-Trade Bank. Brick-and-mortar banks The most obvious choice for banking is using a local bank you pass by on a regular basis. Although these types of banks are conveniently located, these banks may not be the most cost efficient. You can find two main types of brick-and-mortar banks: Small-town bank: These banks only have a handful of branches. Some of the tellers may even remember your name and face. Hours are generally limited, and you may face extra ATM fees for using ATMs that aren't at one of the bank's branches. A sometimes attractive, "small-town" banking option is credit unions. To join, you generally need to work for a particular employer (such as General Electric) or industry/occupation (for example, teachers). Thanks to a federal government exemption on income taxes, credit unions tend to be able to pay higher interest rates on deposits and charge lower rates on loans. Don't assume, however, that a local credit union always has the best deals; be sure to comparison shop. To locate credit unions near you, visit the Credit Union National Association (CUNA) website for consumers and click on the "Find a Credit Union" link or call them at 800-356-9655. Big banks: Such banks tend to be regional, national, and sometimes even multinational. You may recognize their name from extensive advertising campaigns. They tend to have extensive ATM networks, which may reduce your ATM fees, but you pay for it in other ways, such as through less-competitive terms (interest rate paid, service fees levied) on checking and savings accounts. Be sure to comparison shop among several banks and scrutinize their fees and interest rates on their checking accounts and any other type of account you may be interested in.

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General Macs Investing in Your 20s and 30s For Dummies Cheat Sheet

Cheat Sheet / Updated 05-23-2021

Investing as a young adult holds the promise of paying off big for decades to come if you know what you’re doing. This Cheat Sheet highlights important beliefs that can help guide you in your investment journey. When you understand your investing goals and beliefs, you can build your knowledge, do research, and make good choices that make the most of your money and investments. Copyright © 2021 Eric Tyson All rights reserved.

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General Macs Networking All-In-One For Dummies Cheat Sheet

Cheat Sheet / Updated 05-20-2021

Managing a small computer network is well within your reach! But it's vital that you keep track of key information that's unique to your network. This cheat sheet is designed to give you quick access to your network information, explanation of some basic network concepts, such as pin connections and IP address ranges, and a list of useful websites for networking information.

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