Quick-fire questions
Is there a free firewall like Little Snitch?
> Yes: Lulu from Objective-See at bit.ly/ mac408lulu is a free open source software firewall that blocks outgoing connections, such as those made by malicious software when it tries to phone home. While it’s straightforward to install and use, it lacks the more advanced features of Little Snitch.
How to select non-contiguous text in Numbers?
> This feature is only available in recent versions, and lets you select two or more non-adjacent words. Select the first in the normal way, then hold the Cmd key while selecting additional words. This only works within the same section of text, though, and can’t select words in different cells.
How to open a Note straight into a Pages document?
> This is now quick and easy: select a note in Notes, or insert the pointer into one, click Share and at its foot, select ‘Open in Pages’, where it’ll be created as a new document.
Which apps can open and convert a PICT file?
> This was the standard graphics file format in Classic Mac OS. GraphicConverter (App Store) gives a wide range of export formats. Preview can also open most PICT files and save them to JPEG or PNG.