12 hidden useful functions of MacOS MONTEREY

The recently released "MacOS MONTEREY" may look like an usual OS update just to add small changes.

At first glance, the largest new features, "Shareplay", "Centralized Mode", and "Shortcuts", seem to be integrated with iPhone and iPad.

But if you look a little closer, you'll always notice that Apple has made small changes to improve the overall Mac experience.When you know where to look, you notice it.

In this article, let me introduce the recommended MacOS Monterey recommended features.

table of contents

1. 「Hello」スクリーンセーバーがすべてのMacに
2. バッテリーを長持ちさせる「低電力モード」
3. 「Split View」のタイル表示を簡単に切り替え
4. マウスのカーソル色をカスタマイズ
5. 「システム環境設定」でパスワードを管理
6. "Reset" like an iPhone is possible
7. 画像内のテキストをコピー＆翻訳
8. 画面右下から「クイックメモ」を起動
9. iPhoneからMacに「AirPlay」でストリーミング
10. 「HEIC」の画像を「JPEG」「PNG」に素早く変換
11. 「Finder」の「フォルダへ移動」が機能アップ
12. ログイン画面でインタラクティブな「ミー文字」を

1."Hello" Screen Saver is on all Macs

I will introduce from the most important function.The long -awaited "Hello" screen saver was considered to be a 24 -inch iMac, but it can now be used on all Macs.

You no longer need to use that hand to make your PC screen a little more friendly.

Select "System Environment Settings"> "Desktop and Screen Saber"> "Screen Saver"> "Hello".Click "Screen Saver Options" to change the theme and display language.

2."Low power mode" that lasts a long battery

For many years, "low power mode" is an indispensable function for iPhone users.Apple incorporates similar functions into the Mac in MacOS Monterey.

This function can only be enabled by selecting "System Environment Settings"> "Battery"> Battery> "Low Power Mode".

Once enabled, the Mac will reduce power consumption and make the battery last longer.

3.Easy to switch the tile display of "Split View"

People who often use "Split View" can save a lot of time with this small function.You can easily switch windows with Split View.

Place a pointer on the green "maximum" button on the toolbar and select "Replace the tile displayed window".Then, select one available window on the desktop and switch.

4.Customize the cursor color of the mouse

A newly added fun feature to MacOS Monterey.You can now customize the color of the mouse pointer.

You may think, "What do you do with changing the colors?", But anyway, select "System Environment Settings"> "Accessibility"> "Visible"> "Display"> "Pointer".

Then two options are displayed."Pointer border color" and "pointer painted color".Select either, display the color selection tool, and change it to your favorite color.Changes are immediately reflected.

If you want to return to the original setting, press the "Reset" button.

5.Manage passwords with "System Environment Settings"

Passwords are now managed by "System Environment Settings".You no longer need to open "Safari" to find the corresponding menu.

If you select "System Environment Settings"> "Password", you can see all passwords and edit.You can also set the "2 factor authentication" of the account.

More wonderful is that you can import / export all passwords with one click.

6."Reset" like an iPhone is possible

In the "System Environment Settings", new features have been introduced that can reset and clean the Mac and clean install without having to initialize and reinstall the OS.

Select "System Environment Settings" and click the "System Environment Settings" button on the menu bar.Then, select "Erase all content and settings".

Follow the instructions on the screen, select your account and personal information and delete it.

7.Copy and translate the text in the image

"Text recognition display" and "translation" are two major features, MacOS MONTEREY, but both are hidden.

But if the Mac you are using is MacOS Monterey, you can copy text from any image, just like copying text from a document.

If you put a pointer on the text in the image, you will be able to select the text with the cursor.Then, select and copy the text.

The translation function can be used in the same way for ordinary text and in the text in the image.You can translate by highlighting the text and right -clicking it and selecting "Translation".

8.Start "Quick memo" from the bottom right of the screen

MacOS MONTEREY incorporates the iPad's "Quick Memo" function into the Mac.I want to leave a note quickly, but isn't it troublesome to launch a "memo" app?

In such a case, use "Quick memo".

Move the cursor at the bottom right of the screen and a small white square will appear.To use a new memo, click the square.Then it will be displayed on the front of another window on the screen.

This app also has a full -fledged function.You can access all familiar format and media that you are used to, and you can always open the saved memo from the "memo" app.

9.Story with "AirPlay" from iPhone to Mac

Finally, Mac can now receive content from iPhone and iPad as a receiver of "AirPlay" (the same as Apple TV).

Make sure the devices are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.Also, make sure that all connections are enabled.

Then, select the "Screen Mirroring" or AirPlay menu from the iPad or iPhone "Control Center".Then your MacBook will be displayed.

If you select it, you can immediately mirror the iPhone or iPad screen or play the iPhone media.

10.Quickly convert the image of "HEIC" to "JPEG" and "PNG"

Apple's "HEIC" is an excellent image format that provides high -quality images while reducing the capacity of the file.As long as you use that image on your iPhone.

At MacOS MONTEREY, HEIC images can finally be converted to JPEG and PNG quickly (vice versa).

Right -click the image file and select "Quick Action"> Converting Images.Here, select the image format and size and click "Convert to JPEG".The new image file is saved in the same folder.

11."Move to folder" in "Finder" is enhanced

Apple has greatly improved the "Folder" function of the "Finder" application.

Select "Move"> "Move to folder" from the menu bar, or press "Shift" + "Command" + "G" with the keyboard shortcut to open the menu.

If you paste the path as usual, or enter the folder name, you can search in the same way as "Spotlight".The result is displayed below.

If you select a path, you can easily switch because the sub -folder options are displayed in the drop -down menu.

12.Interactive "Me characters" on the login screen

This is a nice feature for those who use "Me characters" as an avatar.Like the me character of the Apple Watch dial, the me character moves and changes poses on the login screen.

If you make a mistake in your password, you will even show a stupid expression.

If you do not use Me characters as an avatar, select "System Environment Settings"> "User and Group", click your profile image, select "Me characters" and switch.