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How to access hidden typographic characters in OS X

If you do much typing at all—especially if you dabble in graphic design or publishing—you’ll eventually need hidden typographic characters such as ®, ©, ™, ° and maybe even € and £. Back in 1984, the geniuses at Apple predicted you’d need easy access to these characters, so they built them right into your Mac’s keyboard. But how do you find them until you know where to look?

How to make a drive-free Desktop

This tip is for the blessed neat freaks. Those people who cannot tolerate clutter and long for a cleaner, more spartan desktop environment. Did you know, my dear friends, that you can get rid of the attached drive icons on your Desktop? Oh yes. Here's how.

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