Quick calculations without launching your calculator [Mac users only]
by Nora Rubinoff on June 28, 2010
I read this tip on the Mac TidBITS blog, and it’s a great one!
Calculate with Spotlight
“Have a quick calculation to perform? Don’t bother opening Calculator, simply enter the calculation into Spotlight’s search bar, and Spotlight displays the answer as the top item. To perform further calculations, hit Return, or click the answer, and Spotlight launches Calculator.”
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