Productivity Features of Mac OS Sonoma

Introduction

• Upcoming release of Mac OS Sequoia
• Focus on productivity features in Mac OS Sonoma
• Overview of 10 features that most Mac owners may not know about

1. Mail App Reminders

• To remember an email: Right-click and select "Remind Me"
• Options include:
  • In an hour
  • Later tonight
  • Tomorrow morning
  • Custom date and time
• Emails will move to the top of the inbox at the reminder time
• Alternative Method:
  • Drag and drop email into Reminders app
  • Reminder syncs with iPad/iPhone

2. Calendar File Attachments

• Adding files to calendar events:
  • Click on "Add Alerts, Repeat, or Travel Time"
  • Choose "Custom" under alerts
  • Change alert to "Open File"
• File opens automatically at the designated time

3. Pinning Items in Finder

• Hold Command and drag to pin items in Finder
• Can pin:
  • Documents
  • Applications
  • Folders
  • External drives

4. Magic AI Automation Tool

• Automate repetitive tasks on Mac
• Saves users an average of 7 hours a week
• Works with multiple sites (e.g., LinkedIn, Salesforce)
• Drafts personalized replies for emails and messages

5. System Settings Navigation

• Right-click on system settings in dock for an alphabetized list
• Use Spotlight search: Command + Space and type your query

6. Finder Mail Icon

• Mail icon next to downloaded attachments in Finder
• Click to return to the original email
• Right-click option to reply within original thread

7. Preview App Export Options

• Hold Option key while selecting export format for more options
• Access additional image formats not normally visible

8. VIP Function in Mail App

• Add contacts to VIP list for dedicated mailbox
• Set notifications for VIP emails only
• Create rules for sound alerts for VIP emails

9. Mission Control Organization

• Access via F3 or Control + Up Arrow
• Enable "Group windows by application" for better organization

10. PDF Redaction in Preview

• Use the redact button in Preview for secure redaction
• Redacted text is not recoverable

Browsing in Safari

• Open links in new tabs: Hold Command while clicking
• Move tabs to new windows: Window menu or drag and drop
• Merge all windows: Window menu option

Conclusion

• Recap of 10 productivity features
• Encourage comments and feedback on additional features
• Call to action for likes and subscriptions for future content