How to Convert Currency in Mac OS X with Calculator App
Need to quickly convert a value in one currency to another? You don’t need to hit the web to learn the latest exchange rates, instead you can turn to the trusty old Calculator app. The OS X Calculator is bundled with a variety of built-in conversion tools, currency included. Using it is simple:
- Launch Calculator app through Spotlight (Command+Spacebar) or find it in /Applications/
- Enter a number you wish to convert from one currency to the next, then pull down the “Convert” menu and select “Currency”
- Click “Update” to get the most recent conversion rates, then select the currency to convert from and to
Calculator will update with the new amount in the new currency, though you won’t find a symbol to indicate so. Any frequently u
The conversion rates are pulled from Yahoo, but it’s always a good idea to hit the “Update” button so you can be sure to get the most recent exchange rates. This is a really handy feature if you’re participating in international commerce or even just traveling.
A similar feature is also available in Dashboard with the Unit Converter widget.
How handy! Try a free app for iphone :-)
I just use google to convert currency.
I find it much easier to use the Dashboard Unit converter widget
nice tipā¦however the list of currency looks severely limited, is there any way of adding to the list?
I agree with you, it is a pity that it seems not possible to add missing currencies
Where can I get the desktop background of the zebras? It looks beautiful!
that looks like the desktop background shown at WWDC for the new Retina Display MBP
It’s from the latest version of Mountain Lion Dev Preview, it should be included in the final version of 10.8 too.
Found the retina Zebra wallpaper from MacBook Pro at WWDC! In a full 3200×2000 pixels nothing less!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/halilgokdal/7406100836/sizes/o/in/photostream/