Sep 25, 2013 Im working on a school paper in which i am using several word document, the problem is that i often have one document i screen 1, one in screen 2 and one in screen 3, and then my mac will after its own choice keep jumping from screen one to screen two whenever i am not doing anything with the document. Which is pretty annoying when I'm trying to read through my paper. PixelStick – Mac Onscreen Measuring Tools. PixelStick is a tool for measuring distances, angles and colors on the screen in any app. PhotoShop has distance, angle and color tools but they only work in PhotoShop. PixelStick works in any app and anywhere on screen anytime and costs a hundred times less.
Even though Firestick is offering the Screen mirroring option natively, again but iOS and Mac devices are still not supported. There are obvious workarounds which you can use to mirror your Mac to Firestick. Let’s check those out.
I also made a list of ways with which you can mirror your iPhone to the Firestick and easily share your content to the big screen. The following apps simulate an AirPlay server on the Firestick and receive the content from computer and cast it on the TV.
Read: Best Apps for Firestick and Fire TV Stick 4k
1. AirScreen
AirScreen is one of the most popular apps to mirror both Android and iOS screens to the Firestick. The one-time setup is really simple, get the app from the Amazon Store (link below). Open the app and run the server on the FireStick and you should see the option pop up on your Mac. Unlike streaming from an iPhone, you can use your Firestick as a second monitor to play some videos while you work on your computer.
Stick App To Side Of Screen Mac Pc
Pros
- Easy to use UI
- Quick Connection
- Fast feed transfer
Cons
- Unreliable connection on the Firestick 4K (maybe it’s the software issue)
Install AirScreen (firestick)
2. AirPin Pro
Just like AirScreen, AirPin Pro also lets you share the screen over AirPlay. It creates and runs the AirPlay receiver in the background so you don’t have to turn ON the server every time you boot your FireStick. It is great to mirror your computer screen or use your Firestick as an extended display. However, you can just play some music without mirroring the display. The app is paid and would cost you $4.99 but you can try the free version to see if the app works for you.
Pros
- Local Connection Feed transfer
- Different modes of AirPlay for Video and Audio
Cons
- UI is confusing for the first-timers
Install AirPin Pro (Firestick)
3. Mirror for Fire TV
AirPlay is not the only way to mirror your Mac screen to the Firestick. Mirror for Fire TV is another mirroring app which lets you cast your screen to the TV effortlessly. You just install the receiver app on the Firestick via the following link and install another app on the Mac. It automatically detects your Firestick on the same network and seamlessly streams the footage. Unlike AirScreen and AirPin Pro, you can drop the video files from your Mac and play it on the Firestick without much lag. However, it comes with a price tag of $9.99 and you can try it for three minutes before purchasing the paid version.
Pros
- High-speed local connection
- Dedicated channel for playing videos
Cons
- The app requires installation on both devices
Install Mirror for Fire TV (Firestick, macOS)
4. Splashtop
If you’re serious about mirroring your computer to your TV then maybe try Splashtop. It is a popular remote mirroring app which you can use to cast your screen to the TV. It is more than just a mirroring app and you can even control the mac from your TV but you would need to connect a keyboard and a mouse using a splitter cable. Nevertheless, Splashtop is a legitimate option to mirror your Mac Screen to the Fire TV Stick. The only caveat with this app is that you can’t install it natively. However, you can get it from Aptoide TV.
Pros
- Secure Connection
- Allows remote control of Mac from TV
- Easy UI
Cons
- Requires additional hardware to work as a remote solution
- Doesn’t work without the Internet
TeamViewer- Alternatively, you can use TeamViewer client to remotely log in to your Mac from your Firestick. It works just like Splashtop and lets you see the Mac screen and lets you control everything on it. You can get it on Aptoide TV app.
Check out Aptoide TV
Mirror your Macbook on the FireStick
These were some of the best apps which let you view your iPhone screen on the big screen. AirScreen and AirPin Pro are efficient and available on the Amazon Store. Splashtop is great because you can actually control your mac from the TV. It is perfect when you have to log in to a remote machine at your work or at a remote location. Which app do you use to mirror your iPhone screen to the Firestick, let me know in the comments below?
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Using Stickies is a great way to keep track of the quick notes you jot down during the day, especially if the subject matter is timely or is of the utmost importance.
What's a Stickie and why would I use it?
Stickies notes are essentially digital Post-its. The app works similarly to the Notes app, in that you make yourself notes so that you remember stuff. But Stickies notes stay on your desktop, as a visual reminder.
If the note is very pressing, you can choose to keep it in front of all windows so that you have a constant reminder. Or if you just need to remember to lock up the office at the end of the day, you can leave it in behind so that you see it when you close all your apps for the day.
If you need to remember important tidbits of information, you'll want to use Stickies so that you're not cluttering your desk with real-life Post-its, only to waste paper and/or lose a phone number from time to time.
How to create a new Stickies note
- Launch Stickies from the Dock or Finder. A new note should just pop up; if so, skip to step
- Click File in the menu bar on the top left of your screen.
- Click New Note. Alternatively, you can just press Command-N on your keyboard.
Type your note.
That's it; you've made a Stickie!
How to make a Stickies note float on top of all windows
If you want your note to follow you wherever you go on your Mac, you can make it float on top of every window, so that even when you change apps, you'll see your Stickie.
- Launch Stickies from the Finder or Dock.
- Create a new note or click on an existing one.
- Click Note in the menu bar at the top of your screen.
Click Floating Window.
Now you'll see your note all the time, no matter which app you're in.
How to make a Stickies note translucent
If you have your Stickies note as a floating window, but feel like it's a bit obtrusive, you can make it translucent so that it doesn't feel like it covers up too much of your screen.
- Launch Stickies from the Dock or Finder.
- Create a new note. Or click on an existing one.
- Click Note in the menu bar at the top of your screen.
Click Translucent Window.
Now your Stickies note will become translucent, like the ghost of future tasks!
How to collapse Stickies notes
Maybe you want your Stickies to follow you everywhere on your Mac, but you don't want to the full note shown all the time. You can collapse them into little bars to help keep your screen clutter free!
- Launch Stickies from the Finder or Dock.
- Create a new note or click on an existing one.
- Click Window in the menu bar at the top of your screen.
Click Collapse. Alternatively, you can press Command-M on your keyboard to quickly collapse or expand the note you're clicked on.
I haven't used Windows for the past few years, nor have I stayed up to date with their systems.Do your research, be informed and make a decision based on what you think. It seems like for the past few years they have been on a step ahead of Windows in terms of innovation and usability, but I hold no grudge to someone who says the same about Windows. Folks will have differing opinions based on their experiences, their familiarity, their mentor's opinions, etc. Pc software list. This is much like asking if people prefer making their coffee as a pour over or with a french press. And they can have these varying opinions because both Windows and Mac are perfectly suitable programming machines.In my opinion, Mac is preferable.
How to change a note's color
If you like to color-code you Stickies notes based on subject matter or just so you can remember which is which more quickly, you can change the color of each note.
- Launch Stickies from the Finder or Dock.
- Create a new note or click on an existing one.
- Click Color in the menu bar at the top of your screen.
Click the color you'd like to use for that note.
How to arrange Stickies notes in a specific order
Do you make a ton of Stickies throughout your day? It can be difficult to keep track of them all, which is why you can arrange them in certain orders so you can get to what you want more quickly.
- Launch Stickies from the Dock or Finder.
- Click Window at the top of your screen.
- Click Arrange By.
Click an Arrangement option:
- Color: Arranges notes by color in reverse order of how they appear under Color
- Content: Arranges notes alphabetically by the first let in the note
- Date: Arranges notes by the time they were created — most recent at the bottom
Location on Screen: Arranges notes based on their location from left to right. Leftmost Stickies go at the top.
Upon arrangement, all of your Stickies will be collapsed into a tight stack of bars on the upper left of your screen.
How to expand Stickies notes
After you're arranged your Stickies into a nice neat stack, you may want to open them all up again and read them. Here's how:
- Launch Stickies from the Finder or Dock.
- Click on a collapsed note.
- Click Window in the menu bar at the top of your screen.
Click Expand. You can alternatively press Command-M on your keyboard.
If you've just arranged your Stickies notes but want to open them again, you can also hit Command-Z on your keyboard to undo the arrangement. This will only work if arranging them was the last thing you did.
How to save Stickies notes
If you'd like to save your Stickies for good or want to save them to share with friends, you can absolutely do so, though they only save as Plain Text (.txt) files.
- Launch Stickies from the Finder or Dock.
- Create a new note or click on an existing one.
- Click File on the top left of your screen.
- Click Export Text…
- Name your note and choose where you want to save it.
Click Save.
Questions?
Got a question about using Stickies that we didn't cover here? Let us know in the comments below!
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