10 Weird macOS Features That Are Somewhat Useful (2026)

https://macmost.com/e-3857 There are some strange and hidden features in macOS. Here are 10 that are also somewhat useful. Learn how to put color backgrounds behind your files, make your Mac speak the time, speak in odd voices, sample colors on your screen and more. FOLLOW MACMOST FOR NEW TUTORIALS ▶️ Subscribe — https://macmost.com/j-youtube (And hit the 🔔) 🦋 Follow on Bluesky, Mastodon and more: https://macmost.com/social FREE EMAIL NEWSLETTER 📬 See what's new each week and more — https://macmost.com/newsletter 📆 Per-Video Email Notifications — https://macmost.com/ytn SUPPORT MACMOST AT PATREON ❤️ https://macmost.com/patreon 00:00 Intro 00:18 1. Finder Window Backgrounds 02:11 2. View Clipboard Contents In the Finder 03:18 3. Music App Visualizer 04:26 4. Open Apps With Preview To View Graphics 06:13 5. Camera Effects In Photo Booth 07:07 6. Novelty Voices 08:06 7. Speak the Time 08:44 8. Text Clippings 09:24 9. Digital Color Meter 10:23 10. Activity Monitor Meter In the Dock 11:31 Bonus: Watch An AI Chess Match #macmost #mactutorial