Tip 24Increase Settings in Micro-Increments

You might be used to using the keyboard shortcuts on MacBooks to alter the sound volume, screen backlighting, or keyboard backlighting (if your MacBook features it). But if you’ve ever thought the jump between each increment in the on-screen bars display was too much, I have some good news for you.

By holding down Shift and Option before hitting the keys, you’ll be able to adjust the sound and backlighting in micro-increments, which are much smaller than the usual range. Give it a try!

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