MacOS Tahoe

[Bev Angros]

My eyesight it’s not as great as it used to be Apple’s liquid glass  and Tahoe are challenging me greatly and  I can’t seem to fix it. My problem right now is with the dock. The background on the dock is very dark Possibly black. As a result, I can’t see the little black dot that’s below the apps that are open. Before I shut down the computer, I close all of my apps, but I can’t tell which ones are open anymore. I’ve looked everywhere but I can’t figure out how to change the background on the dock anybody know? 

Is there another way to know which applications are open if they don’t have a window showing?

Thanks 

Bev

Bev Angros

beva...@mac.com

[ MacMind ]

Bev, 

You may wish to watch this video for some help here, and also read what is below: 

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macOS Tahoe (26) - Full Customisation Tutorial!

https://youtu.be/zN9RLnuybHA?si=BB-OZrnjYN6kUsM0&t=20

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Also, one of my favorites is to use the 'Application Switcher':

One easy way to check for running applications is to press the Command (CMD) key, keep it held down, and also press the 'TAB' key, this will bring up the 'application switcher', which will show you all running apps, and also let you easily, while keeping the CMD held down, use your other finger to move away from the TAB key, to the "Q" key, to quit which ever app is currently highlight in the application switcher, so, you can thus easily just go 'down the row' by pressing the Q key over and over again to quit each app that is currently running.

Here's some videos that help explain the Application Switcher: 

TIPS N TRICKS FOR USING THE MAC APP SWITCHER

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7lHk0owpB9k

Mac App Switcher Tips and Hidden Functions

https://youtu.be/bpfOoSCBkHA?si=Ot4N2lped3GtupHg&t=22

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It _may_ also possibly help somewhat if you : turn on "reduce transparency" in accessibility settings, in the system settings.

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Also, see: 

From Apple's support page: 

https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/work-with-app-windows-mchlp2469/mac

Quickly switch between app windows

On your Mac, do any of the following:

• Switch to the previous app: Press Command-Tab.
• Scroll through all open apps: Press and hold the Command key, press the Tab key, then press the Left or Right arrow key until you get to the app you want. Release the Command key.
  If you change your mind while scrolling through the apps and don’t want to switch apps, press Esc (Escape) or the Period key, then release the Command key.

You may wish to also read: 

Use the Dock on Mac

https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/open-apps-from-the-dock-mh35859/26/mac/26

Hopefully some of these will be helpful for you!

Thanks, 

Daniel Feldman

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[Bev Angros]

Hi Daniel,

Thank you for the tips. I've never used the Application Switcher - good to know. I'll check out the videos too.

Appreciate your help.

Bev

[MacMind]

Bev, 

Sure thing, I'm always glad to help! 

:) 

Cheers, 

Daniel Feldman

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