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{'language': 'en', 'url': 'https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/2778', 'timestamp': '2023-03-29', 'source': 'stackexchange', 'question_score': '0'} | stackexchange | Q: How to reach websites that have failed while offline? When I try to open a website when my connection is down or while my modem is starting up, my Mac flags this url as unreachable.
When the conne | ction is finally open and internet available, I still can not reach this web site as if the Mac doesn't try to reach it again and still displays me the error page. Other web sites (that I didn't try to reach while offline) are reachable...
Is there a way to reset this information so that the Mac really tries to reach u... |
{'language': 'en', 'url': 'https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/2779', 'timestamp': '2023-03-29', 'source': 'stackexchange', 'question_score': '3'} | stackexchange | Q: Removing the default author for PDFs This is a real nit that I I'm picking :-).
I save a lot of stuff from the web as PDF files. Is there any way to not have the "Save as PDF" use my name as the au | thor of the PDF by default, other than removing myself from my address book? I'll fill it in for those few times that I really am the author.
On OS X 10.6.4.
A: You are nit picking there! :)
It’s a complicated one, but I believe that it might be possible to experiment with:
Automator (have an action that takes a PDF... |
{'language': 'en', 'url': 'https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/2780', 'timestamp': '2023-03-29', 'source': 'stackexchange', 'question_score': '0'} | stackexchange | Q: Save an attachment to my iDisk Is it possible to save a file received by e-mail to a folder on iDisk ? Watch out : The context is : web browsing on my MobileMe account.
A: Doesn't look like it. It | would be a good feature though. You should send them a feature request.
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{'language': 'en', 'url': 'https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/2781', 'timestamp': '2023-03-29', 'source': 'stackexchange', 'question_score': '1'} | stackexchange | Q: Office 2008 in native languages I can't find how to buy it, so I assumed that on English is available.
Does anyone know if there are other languages available for this product, or like in Windows v | ersion a Profiling Tools that not only change the GUI locale but also adds the dictionaries in that language.
I'm currently searching the Portuguese version for a friend.
A: Office 2008 ships with a Portugese (and a Brazilian alternative) proofing tool as part of the package.
Source: Microsoft's list of proofing tools... |
{'language': 'en', 'url': 'https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/2783', 'timestamp': '2023-03-29', 'source': 'stackexchange', 'question_score': '1'} | stackexchange | Q: Turn layout in Pages into a template I have a layout in Pages that I want to turn into a template. Here is what I have so far:
The green rectangle is an inserted shape. I'd like to use that as a | title bar basically and put text on top of it. The other thing, I'd like to be able to do create a "title" template of sorts and whenever I need a title page, insert that template page and go from there.
How do I do this?
A: When you have a Pages document, you can always go to File -> Save as Template
After you’ve sa... |
{'language': 'en', 'url': 'https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/2784', 'timestamp': '2023-03-29', 'source': 'stackexchange', 'question_score': '1'} | stackexchange | Q: apple tv and roku - strong wireless? I have a broadband dsl at home, but my wireless signal isnt that strong in the living room. I am excited with getting one of these 2 devices, but I don't know h | ow it will all work without cable.
If I am working at home or downloading stuff, then the available bandwidth is even lesser. Does that mean bad streaming and buffering? Will these devices let me buffer the movie when I am not at home and then watch the stream later?
Thanks.
A: The Roku HD has 802.11b/g WiFi. The Roku... |
{'language': 'en', 'url': 'https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/2789', 'timestamp': '2023-03-29', 'source': 'stackexchange', 'question_score': '3'} | stackexchange | Q: How can I map a middle click to control click? Just started to use a Mac for my new job and not being able to use the middle button to open links in a new tab is killing me. I know I can press cont | rol and do a regular click but it's not the same. I know the Mac knows I'm trying to do something because it beeps at me when I press the middle button on my mouse. Is there any hope?
Note I tried the trick about setting expose dashboard to - but it didn't work.
A: Try holding the Command button instead. A Command c... |
{'language': 'en', 'url': 'https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/2794', 'timestamp': '2023-03-29', 'source': 'stackexchange', 'question_score': '5'} | stackexchange | Q: Is there a list somewhere of all the special characters I can type using the option key? OS X lets me type special characters directly on the keyboard by holding the Option. For example: — is an em | dash, “ and ” are curvy quotes, etc.
Is there a good cheat sheet listing all these keys somewhere? I tend to find myself holding option and running my hands up and down the keyboard looking for a specific character.
A: In the "Input menu" in the menu bar (to switch on System Preferences -> Language and Text -> Show ... |
{'language': 'en', 'url': 'https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/2802', 'timestamp': '2023-03-29', 'source': 'stackexchange', 'question_score': '5'} | stackexchange | Q: How can I prevent the SD version of a TV show from downloading in iTunes when I purchase an HD show? When I buy a TV show in iTunes in high-definition, at the time iTunes starts to download the sho | w, it actually begins downloading two versions of the show: one in standard definition, and one in high definition.
This is a waste of my bandwidth!
I only care to have the HD version of a TV show downloaded. I've tried to cancel the SD version download that's paired with the HD one I ordered, and that temporarily sol... |
{'language': 'en', 'url': 'https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/2803', 'timestamp': '2023-03-29', 'source': 'stackexchange', 'question_score': '7'} | stackexchange | Q: How secure is Mac OS X's security? My friend's MacBook Pro was recently stolen. Fortunately, it was protected with a password. How secure is the built-in protection ?
Can thieves access the data on | the hard drive, and at what difficulty?
A: The current version of FileVault is secure against currently well-known attacks, if best practices are followed.
Some older versions of FileVault had serious issues. See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FileVault#Issues and https://discussions.apple.com/message/18835839#1883583... |
{'language': 'en', 'url': 'https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/2819', 'timestamp': '2023-03-29', 'source': 'stackexchange', 'question_score': '6'} | stackexchange | Q: What software alternatives support streaming via AirPlay? The Apple TV arrived! I'm slightly bummed that I can only stream from iTunes, and therefore only use formats that iTunes supports. I haven' | t found a single other video player that supports AirPlay, though to be fair, AirPlay has only really been around since the new Apple TVs started arriving.
What other software supports streaming audio and video to AirPlay devices? If none, is AirPlay one of those closed Apple standards or have other projects pledged to... |
{'language': 'en', 'url': 'https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/2820', 'timestamp': '2023-03-29', 'source': 'stackexchange', 'question_score': '38'} | stackexchange | Q: What are Mac OS X diagramming tools like Visio on Windows? Visio is the most conspicuous example of a program that I found useful on Windows for which I have not identified a Mac-compatible equival | ent.
Visio's primary function is as a flowchart diagramming tool. It allows the user to construct complex information flows with smart objects and interconnect graphics that snap and bend as the user moves things around on the page. It evolved over the years to support other diagram and information flow views like IT d... |
{'language': 'en', 'url': 'https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/2823', 'timestamp': '2023-03-29', 'source': 'stackexchange', 'question_score': '3'} | stackexchange | Q: What is the thinking behind pushing the writing area in Pages to the left? For better or for worse, I am so used to Microsoft Word. The page is in the center of the window surrounded by gray. Pages | pushes the writing area to the left. Why is this?
I don't like full screen mode (because I don't like to be fully immersed so as to better grab notes, links, do research, etc), and I don't always like the page thumbnails open. I don't like the window to be any smaller than the whole screen because I don't like seeing ... |
{'language': 'en', 'url': 'https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/2824', 'timestamp': '2023-03-29', 'source': 'stackexchange', 'question_score': '4'} | stackexchange | Q: Is it possible to update the preinstalled versions of both MySQL and PHP in OS X? I'm running 10.6.4 and PHP reports itself as version 5.3.2 (5.3.3 is available) and mySQL reports version 5.1.45 (5 | .1.51 is available)
I know they are minor releases but is it possible to easily update either of these? If so, any hints or pointers as to how?
A: Briefly; no there is no easy way to update them. (Assuming that compiling from source is not considered easy)
I would strongly caution against modifying the system install... |
{'language': 'en', 'url': 'https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/2830', 'timestamp': '2023-03-29', 'source': 'stackexchange', 'question_score': '7'} | stackexchange | Q: Is there such thing as a SuperDrive enclosure? The OWC Data Doubler allows you to remove the SuperDrive of a MacBook or MacBook Pro and install a secondary drive. This leaves you with two drives in | your Mac laptop, and a SuperDrive sitting on your desk. Is there any sort of SuperDrive enclosure that would allow you to put a SuperDrive inside of it, and then plug into your computer via USB?
A: Yes, I have this one. I got it at Fry's in exchange for one by sabrent that didn't work with my mid-2010 superdrive. Th... |
{'language': 'en', 'url': 'https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/2831', 'timestamp': '2023-03-29', 'source': 'stackexchange', 'question_score': '1'} | stackexchange | Q: Experience with iLugger? I have an iMac and I use it for development and video editing. I am looking for greater portability and I'm considering a MacBook or MacBook Pro. My other option is an iLug | ger.
I'm looking for owners of iLugger to share their experiences with iLugger and if it is a worthy buy.
A: I love my iLugger!!!! You get exactly what you pay for. The only con I can say is the weight upon your shoulder, when using the shoulder strap.. Looks like they added wheels now, so this definitely is a good ... |
{'language': 'en', 'url': 'https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/2836', 'timestamp': '2023-03-29', 'source': 'stackexchange', 'question_score': '1'} | stackexchange | Q: Are there any consumer style websites that offer WebDav support? iWork for iPad now has WebDav export/import options, DropBox doesn't support WebDav.
Where can I find a service that has WebDav supp | ort? Besides setting up my own server, is there any consumer (and ideally free) site that does this?
A: The Omni Group Forum thread, List of free webDAV sync providers, has links to a number of possibilities.
A: I believe you are looking for Box.NET. It has WebDav access (among other things)
(Source).
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{'language': 'en', 'url': 'https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/2837', 'timestamp': '2023-03-29', 'source': 'stackexchange', 'question_score': '0'} | stackexchange | Q: What does Apple Hardware Test error "4HDD/11/40000004:SATA(0,0)" mean? I have a 2007 24" iMac with 4GB RAM and internal 320GB HD. A while ago the machine froze and then would not boot. When I run t | he Extended Apple Hardware Test I get the error "4HDD/11/40000004:SATA(0,0)". Is this more likely to be a problem with the HD or the logic board?
A: A quick web search for that error indicates that it is a hard drive error. Some have suggested being able to boot from the disk in either Safe Mode or Target Disk Mode fr... |
{'language': 'en', 'url': 'https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/2845', 'timestamp': '2023-03-29', 'source': 'stackexchange', 'question_score': '4'} | stackexchange | Q: First iPhone, what should I Do? So, I've decided to go for an iPhone 4. But since I am new to the whole iPhone thing, what are the things that I should know, to make the maximum use of the device?
| Some of the questions I would like to know the answer:
*
*what are the apps I should install?
*How do I charge the battery?
*The temperature the iPhone should be exposed to in order to prolong the lifespan?
A: 1) That entirely depends on what you want to do. There are a bunch of app recommendation discussions ... |
{'language': 'en', 'url': 'https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/2846', 'timestamp': '2023-03-29', 'source': 'stackexchange', 'question_score': '2'} | stackexchange | Q: How do I subscribe to podcast in iTunes remotely? I have an iPhone 3Gs that is synchronized with my home PC (Windows Vista).
But I spend most of the day at work (unsurprisingly), I don't have iTun | es on my work PC and I never connect my iPhone to it.
Often, while at work, I see a link to a podcast that I want to listen to later - but I can't subscribe to it on the spot (because I'm not near my iTunes PC)
What I want is to subscribe to the podcast on my work PC, over the web (without installing iTunes) and have t... |
{'language': 'en', 'url': 'https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/2849', 'timestamp': '2023-03-29', 'source': 'stackexchange', 'question_score': '5'} | stackexchange | Q: Password keeper for iPhone, Mac and Windows? Are there any (preferably free/cheap) solutions for syncing and accessing encrypted passwords on a Mac, a PC and an iPhone?
A: http://lastpass.com
Runs | on virtually anything, and has awesome security. Not the prettiest, but the best features for the price.
A: I use KeePassX, which does the job, although it isn't as polished as 1Password the price is right. It does also work pretty well storing the file in DropBox and accessing the same file from KeePass for windows.... |
{'language': 'en', 'url': 'https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/2852', 'timestamp': '2023-03-29', 'source': 'stackexchange', 'question_score': '1'} | stackexchange | Q: Sending link in Safari via IM Does anyone know of a Safari mechanism (extension in Safari 5, perhaps), that will allow a person to send the current URL via instant message? Ideally, it would pop up | a list of contacts.
A: If you are using Adium, you can send the current Safari link by clicking on the toolbar item "Insert link to active page in Safari" on the chat window with a contact.
If you need to send it directly from Safari, you may need to create an automator action or applescript service.
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{'language': 'en', 'url': 'https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/2853', 'timestamp': '2023-03-29', 'source': 'stackexchange', 'question_score': '2'} | stackexchange | Q: Wifi shared from Macbook comes and goes I have a new iPod Touch, and an old(er) Mac. To connect my iPod Touch to the internet at home, I set up my Mac to share its internet connection (ethernet) o | ver wifi.
I'm running Mac OS X 10.5.8 on an Intel (Core 2 Duo) Mac. For completeness, the "sharing" control panel says:
Share your connections from: Built-in Ethernet
To computers using: (X) Airport
and the Airport Options say:
Network Name: (some name)
Channel: Automatic
[X] Enable encryption (using WEP)
Password: (... |
{'language': 'en', 'url': 'https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/2857', 'timestamp': '2023-03-29', 'source': 'stackexchange', 'question_score': '3'} | stackexchange | Q: In Pages, What is this Line Under a Rectangle Shape? There is a persistent thing going on in Pages where there is a line under a rectangle shape when I make it. How do I get rid of it? I don't want | it to show up when I export the document to a PDF.
A: Simple. Make sure you've selected the object you want to remove the line from. Click your inspector, and navigate over to the graphic tab (see screenshot). select none. Last screenshot shows the result.
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{'language': 'en', 'url': 'https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/2859', 'timestamp': '2023-03-29', 'source': 'stackexchange', 'question_score': '2'} | stackexchange | Q: Using git on the iPhone I have a jailbroken iPhone 3GS running 4.0.1, and I recently installed git from Cydia just for fun. I've noticed in recent weeks that a number of developers have been throwi | ng their theme/plugin source code up on GitHub, which is theoretically awesome because updating is a 2-command process (cd /private/var/stash/Themes/<theme>.theme/ and git pull) that can be done on the phone itself.
But when I try to clone a repo, this happens:
Dylan:/private/var/stash/Themes root# git clone "http://gi... |
{'language': 'en', 'url': 'https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/2862', 'timestamp': '2023-03-29', 'source': 'stackexchange', 'question_score': '69'} | stackexchange | Q: What's a good Windows RDP client for Mac? I administer a number of Windows machines, and am trying to find a really good application to remote desktop in to them from my Mac. I've tried CoRD, and | I really like its library approach to saved sessions (as opposed to Microsoft's file based approach), and tabbed sessions are great when working on a bunch of machines. Unfortunately, it's just too buggy for serious use, and given that it averages less than 2 releases a year, I have little hope that that will change. ... |
{'language': 'en', 'url': 'https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/2868', 'timestamp': '2023-03-29', 'source': 'stackexchange', 'question_score': '3'} | stackexchange | Q: Does the new AppleTV need to be connected to the internet to access content on my Mac? Does the new AppleTV need to be connected to the internet to access content on my Mac?
A: Turns out it needs | to be on the internet initially, in order to set up Home Sharing.
But once Home Sharing is set up, it can access content on your Mac as long as your Mac is on the same local network, and has iTunes running.
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{'language': 'en', 'url': 'https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/2870', 'timestamp': '2023-03-29', 'source': 'stackexchange', 'question_score': '1'} | stackexchange | Q: iPhone / iPod / iPad Sync Problems I have an iPhone 4, iPod Touch and iPad... And I have problems with syncing.
If I download an app directly to my iPhone and put it in a folder, and then sync my i | Phone with my Mac, it will pull that app out of the folder and put it on the last homescreen of my iPhone.
If I download a song to my iPhone and add it to a playlist, then sync my iPhone with my Mac, it will pull the song out of the playlist and maybe even remove it from my iPhone.
If I sync the iPad or iPod with my M... |
{'language': 'en', 'url': 'https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/2871', 'timestamp': '2023-03-29', 'source': 'stackexchange', 'question_score': '2'} | stackexchange | Q: Upgrading from Parallels Desktop 5 to 6 caused DNS query resolution "slowness" at Mac OS X level Anybody else feeling this/have any idea how to fix it without reinstalling Snow Leopard?
This seems | very similar to problems PD used to have back in 2008 (forum link)
FWIW, my current network interfaces are:
$ ifconfig -l
lo0 gif0 stf0 en0 en1 fw0 vnic0 vnic1 vmnet1 vmnet8
(And yes, as you can see from the NICs, I also run VMWare Fusion 3.1.1, but the issue started upon upgrading to PD6)
$ ifconfig
lo0: flags=8049<U... |
{'language': 'en', 'url': 'https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/2876', 'timestamp': '2023-03-29', 'source': 'stackexchange', 'question_score': '23'} | stackexchange | Q: Why does GPS on the iPhone use so much power? I keep reading in articles that GPS on the iPhone, or any cell phone for that matter, uses a lot of power, but I've never heard an explanation of why.
| Why is this? The phone doesn't have to transmit like it does with 3G or WiFi.
Does the actual act of receiving and amplifying the signal take a lot of power?
Or is it used by the CPU? I find it hard to believe that the computation necessary to process the GPS signal would tax a modern processor.
So where does the pow... |
{'language': 'en', 'url': 'https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/2878', 'timestamp': '2023-03-29', 'source': 'stackexchange', 'question_score': '4'} | stackexchange | Q: WiFi Connection Lost Periodically - Must Reboot iPod Touch to Restore I have a 2nd generation iPod Touch running OS 4 that I (usually) leave powered on 24x7. What I notice that I am unable to go on | line - I cannot check my email, browse the web, etc. My guess is that my wireless router's DHCP tables have recycled (or whatever the right word is) and that the iPod Touch needs to renew its IP address.
If I go to the iPod Touch's Settings it lists my network and the DHCP-granted IP address, DNS settings, and so forth... |
{'language': 'en', 'url': 'https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/2881', 'timestamp': '2023-03-29', 'source': 'stackexchange', 'question_score': '6'} | stackexchange | Q: Is there any way to have an iPad auto update its date and time? On my iPhone, my date and time are set automatically. Is there any way to do the same thing on the iPad to ensure it always displays | the correct time?
A: It should update automatically by default (Settings → General → Date & Time).
Are you running the latest iPad OS (3.2.2)? I have a vague recollection of a bug in the iPad that caused the time to go out of sync that might have been fixed in a software update. I can't seem to find any info about it,... |
{'language': 'en', 'url': 'https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/2885', 'timestamp': '2023-03-29', 'source': 'stackexchange', 'question_score': '14'} | stackexchange | Q: Has anyone experienced ergonomic problems with the Magic Mouse? I used a Magic Mouse for the past few months. Very soon after I started using it I developed some aching in my hand. Over time this h | as grown to be more or less constant, even when not using the mouse for a while. I just switched back to an old bulky Logitech mouse, and just resting my hand on it feels much better. The Magic Mouse seems way too flat to be comfortable for prolonged use.
I know this is a rather subjective question, but have other peop... |
{'language': 'en', 'url': 'https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/2892', 'timestamp': '2023-03-29', 'source': 'stackexchange', 'question_score': '4'} | stackexchange | Q: OS X - AppleScript Question about moving files daily to another folder (folders vary) I am currently using this ( http://lifehacker.com/193778/download-of-the-day--auto+applescript-tickler-file ) f | or a tickler file system and have it setup in my Dropbox (so it works across systems). There are just a couple of things from making it perfect. If anyone can help me out that would be superb.
What I'm after is a script or workflow that will take the folders contents for the previous day (they change each day and are n... |
{'language': 'en', 'url': 'https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/2894', 'timestamp': '2023-03-29', 'source': 'stackexchange', 'question_score': '3'} | stackexchange | Q: Some PDFs created by MS Word 2007's Save-as-PDF feature (on Windows) don't display correctly on Mac OS / iOS Some PDFs created by MS Word 2007's Save as PDF feature (on Windows) don't display corre | ctly on Mac OS using the built-in PDF handling. They display correctly using Acrobat, Photoshop, Inkscape, or probably any other app that uses it's own PDF rendering, rather than the native quartz rendering. This problem is also visible when viewing the PDFs on an iPhone / iPad.
This PDF displays as
http://www.schimme... |
{'language': 'en', 'url': 'https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/2896', 'timestamp': '2023-03-29', 'source': 'stackexchange', 'question_score': '1'} | stackexchange | Q: Antennagate: how much of the phone's side should I not touch? Antennagate indicates that I should avoid touching that spot of the iPhone where the two metal pieces nearly touch each other - touchin | g here would electrically bridge the two pieces and decrease antenna performance... but it's nearly impossible to hold the phone and not touch it there! So here's my question:
Question: Should I not touch the two metal parts simultaneously at all, or just not put a finger precisely over the gap? It is okay to touch one... |
{'language': 'en', 'url': 'https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/2900', 'timestamp': '2023-03-29', 'source': 'stackexchange', 'question_score': '4'} | stackexchange | Q: Can I use tethering to let an iPad use an iPhone's 3G? Given an iPad that doesn't have 3G but only wifi, can I make this use the 3G connection of an iPhone 4?
Does this require a cable between the | devices, or does it work over (bluetooth|wifi?) ?
A: I don't believe you can do this with the stock phone, however if you decide to jailbreakyour iPhone, you could use an application like MyWi to share your iPhone's 3G connection over WiFi
A: Official word here:
http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/05/hey-steve-can-the-i... |
{'language': 'en', 'url': 'https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/2910', 'timestamp': '2023-03-29', 'source': 'stackexchange', 'question_score': '13'} | stackexchange | Q: Safari is using too much RAM. How can I reduce its memory footprint? I'm finding Safari (Latest - v5.0.2) to be even more of a memory hog than usual. (Currently using 465mb of RAM with only this t | ab open, but having been running for a while)
Closing it and reopening it lowers it's memory footprint, but it always creeps back up over time.
Aside from disabling extensions, any tips to help troubleshoot/reduce it's memory usage? I've been using ClickToFlash which helps by requiring any Flash entity to be manuall... |
{'language': 'en', 'url': 'https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/2912', 'timestamp': '2023-03-29', 'source': 'stackexchange', 'question_score': '3'} | stackexchange | Q: iPads in the corporate world Is anyone using an iPad in the corporate world? If you are:
*
*Is it better than carrying around a laptop, and if so, how?
*Do iPads connect to networks like noteb | ooks do?
*Can I remote into my Windows PC in a corporate environment using an iPad?
A: *
*Yes, it is indeed better than carrying around a laptop, because it is lighter, faster and instant-on "computer". Also great for taking notes during the meetings, answering emails if that is the sort of thing you do. The typing... |
{'language': 'en', 'url': 'https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/2914', 'timestamp': '2023-03-29', 'source': 'stackexchange', 'question_score': '6'} | stackexchange | Q: Is there any way to upload a screenshot from an iPad to this site (or other StackExchange sites)? So I capture a screenshot with my handy "[HOME]-[POWER]" combo, and draw freehand arrows on it in A | dobe Ideas (because I like their line smoothing) to highlight my problem, but:
How do I upload this picture to Ask Different from the iPad?
A: Dropbox is a good idea, but since you are using Adobe Ideas, which has an "email photo" link, you could just use the Email Upload features of any photo sharing site (eg. Flickr... |
{'language': 'en', 'url': 'https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/2917', 'timestamp': '2023-03-29', 'source': 'stackexchange', 'question_score': '9'} | stackexchange | Q: Good Newsgroup Client for OS X I've just switched to OS X and am struggling to find a good, easy to use, and preferably free/cheap newsgroup reader. Does anyone have any good suggestions?
A: Uniso | n by Panic is quite good. It's fully featured and looks nice but the UI is a bit wonky at times.
https://panic.com/unison/
A: Unison is very nice and freely available (but not actively developed). OSXnews may not be as polished as Unison, but it works and it is open source.
A: "Cheap" is a relative and subjective ter... |
{'language': 'en', 'url': 'https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/2925', 'timestamp': '2023-03-29', 'source': 'stackexchange', 'question_score': '1'} | stackexchange | Q: Photo Taking Application with Jokes I plan to get an iPhone, one of the tricks I can think of is to use it to play a joke on my friends.
This is how the joke goes. I would ask my friend to pose for | me in the name of testing the quality of the camera. As I snap his/her photos, instead of showing his/her real face, I want the snapshot to be replaced with a picture of a pig (say), or anything that would elicit laughter.
Is there such an app available?
A: Uff, there are a “lot” of photo + fun applications in the A... |
{'language': 'en', 'url': 'https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/2928', 'timestamp': '2023-03-29', 'source': 'stackexchange', 'question_score': '6'} | stackexchange | Q: How to delete everything on an iPod Touch? I would like to give my iPod touch as a gift to someone I know, but I want to be sure that there is nothing left on it to avoid giving data with it...
How | do I clean the iPod ?
A: *
*Fully charge the iPod Touch
*Go to the Settings menu. Scroll down until you see the "General" settings, and hit that, then scan to the very bottom, where you'll see a mini-menu titled "Reset." Press this. This will bring up a few different options, but the one you want is "Erase All Cont... |
{'language': 'en', 'url': 'https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/2929', 'timestamp': '2023-03-29', 'source': 'stackexchange', 'question_score': '1'} | stackexchange | Q: Diagnosing a broken PowerBook I have a 12" PowerBook with no hard drive and a dead screen. I'm trying to determine if the actual LCD is broken or if it is "just" the graphics card, without taking o | ut the screen and transfering it to another computer (which I intend to do if the screen is working).
I've tried connecting the computer to an external monitor, but, since there is no hard drive, nothing happens. The same nothing happens when I connect my working 12" PowerBook to the external monitor.
Is there a secret... |
{'language': 'en', 'url': 'https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/2930', 'timestamp': '2023-03-29', 'source': 'stackexchange', 'question_score': '0'} | stackexchange | Q: is there a slipcase for 17" MacBook Pros which opens at the side? I carry my 17" MBP in my laptop pannier, into which it just fits in portrait orientation. I'd like to protect it with a slipcase, | but I don't want to have to take the slipcase out of the pannier to get at the laptop. Is there a slipcase on the market that opens at the side?
A: I've certainly seen them around the place, I've got a portrait one myself.
How about this?
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{'language': 'en', 'url': 'https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/2931', 'timestamp': '2023-03-29', 'source': 'stackexchange', 'question_score': '11'} | stackexchange | Q: Keep Preview from autoresizing print output Whenever I want to print a PDF file from Preview, the print dialog defaults to shrink the page to fit the bounds of the page. I have to manually select s | cale: and enter 100 into the text field. Is there a hidden default or other way, to tell Preview to always default to 100% print size?
Using a saved print setting as suggested below does not work in this case. I'm using Preview 5.0.2 (504) and Mac OS X 10.6.4, perhaps a bug?
When I save the setting I want to have, ope... |
{'language': 'en', 'url': 'https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/2938', 'timestamp': '2023-03-29', 'source': 'stackexchange', 'question_score': '0'} | stackexchange | Q: What can be the different filetypes of videos shot using iPhone/iPod Touch? Is it mp4 or m4v or mov? I'm not sure. Please tell me what can be the different formats shot using iPhone or iPod Touch
T | HANX!!
A: The iPhone and iPod touch only shoots one format:
H.264 in a .mov container - at 1280x720 at 30 FPS.
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{'language': 'en', 'url': 'https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/2940', 'timestamp': '2023-03-29', 'source': 'stackexchange', 'question_score': '1'} | stackexchange | Q: iPhone 4 internet tethering problem I'm a user of Movistar (Spain) iPhone 4 mobile. I'm trying to activate the internet tethering and seems to all work fine. By default can be selectable. So, I put | it on and connect it to my laptop (PC).
I can't no where select to connect with my iPhone. How I have to managed the connection?
Thank you in advance!
A: *
*Make sure you have iTunes installed on your PC.
*Enable tethering via USB on your iPhone.
*Connect your iPhone to your PC via USB.
A new driver will automat... |
{'language': 'en', 'url': 'https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/2941', 'timestamp': '2023-03-29', 'source': 'stackexchange', 'question_score': '4'} | stackexchange | Q: What is the best way to make backups on my MacBook Pro? What is the best way to make automatic backups on my MacBook Pro? It's more preferable that synchronization will perform via Wi-Fi.
I heard t | hat Apple's Time Capsule has short-living time, so I thought that there exists alternate way.
I would be glad to see any recommendations and success stories.
Thanks.
A: I have an external hard disk connected to an AirPort Extreme. Time Machine wirelessly backs up my MacBook Pro to it. In this regard, it works the same... |
{'language': 'en', 'url': 'https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/2946', 'timestamp': '2023-03-29', 'source': 'stackexchange', 'question_score': '1'} | stackexchange | Q: iPhone App Update from a Development Point of View I am doing iPhone development and my first app is in the market. First week was pretty good but now it is loosing momentum. If I provide an update | to the app will it improve the app exposure in the iPhone app store.
A: All an update will do is reset the star rating for the application if it an .x release (for example, 1.0 to 1.1).
But to take the question and answer a big step further (one that falls well outside the scope of this forum), you cannot rely solel... |
{'language': 'en', 'url': 'https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/2948', 'timestamp': '2023-03-29', 'source': 'stackexchange', 'question_score': '5'} | stackexchange | Q: When is the locate database updated? I use the locate command in Terminal regularly. When does its database get updated? On other systems, I could run updatedb as root to force it to update.
Note: | I know using mdfind to search with spotlight is another option
A: The locate database is updated by the following cronjob:
/private/etc/periodic/weekly/310.locate
On Most Mac systems, Cron has been replaced by launchd, and you'll find that /etc/crontab doesn't exist. The schedule for this scheduled job is determined ... |
{'language': 'en', 'url': 'https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/2949', 'timestamp': '2023-03-29', 'source': 'stackexchange', 'question_score': '2'} | stackexchange | Q: Will iPhone App Update to new version will remove all the ratings? I plan to update my app with new features. If I publish a new version say V 1.0.1 then will I loose all my ratings from version 1. | 0.
A: Apple splits your App's ratings into two sections; "Current Version" and "All Versions".
The preference on the App Store is to display the "current version" ratings, however aggregated historical ratings and reviews are also available.
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{'language': 'en', 'url': 'https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/2951', 'timestamp': '2023-03-29', 'source': 'stackexchange', 'question_score': '2'} | stackexchange | Q: How can I get Preview to open up in the Foreground? Here's what's currently happening:
I use Chrome. I go to some website that has a PDF that I want to view on a hyperlink. I don't like viewing PDF | s in the browser (even though I know this is possible), but prefer to have the pdf download and be viewed in Preview.
When I click the link in Chrome it asks me where I want the file saved, and then it downloads it. I click on the completed download tab at the bottom of the screen, and Chrome remains in the foreground.... |
{'language': 'en', 'url': 'https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/2958', 'timestamp': '2023-03-29', 'source': 'stackexchange', 'question_score': '13'} | stackexchange | Q: Good simple Clipboard manager I'm used to using Ditto on windows, and need something similar on my mac mini.
Any Suggestions?
A: I think your best choice is :
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*Clipboard Evolved
But you can | also use these softwares:
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*JumpCut (Free and open source)
*Clipmenu (As Calavera said :"ClipMenu is nice because it's free")
*Clyppan
*CuteClip
*PTHPasteboard
A: Added to the answer:
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*Maccy (open source - https://github.com/p0deje/Maccy)
*Clipy (open source - https://github.com/Clipy/Clipy)
*Clip Menu ... |
{'language': 'en', 'url': 'https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/2963', 'timestamp': '2023-03-29', 'source': 'stackexchange', 'question_score': '4'} | stackexchange | Q: How do I back up my iPhone contacts to iTunes over USB? How do I back up my iPhone contacts to iTunes over USB?
I followed the standard procedure and my contacts were wiped out on my iPhone so I am | scared about backing them up.
A: Connect your iPhone to your computer. Open iTunes and select your iPhone in the sidebar on the left. Select the Info tab and choose from one of the available options based on your operating system.
A: I sync mine with my google id
description
A: iTunes can create backups of your con... |
{'language': 'en', 'url': 'https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/2970', 'timestamp': '2023-03-29', 'source': 'stackexchange', 'question_score': '6'} | stackexchange | Q: Can you install Google Chrome on an iOS Device Is it possible to install Google Chrome web browser on an iOS device?
A: No. It's not possible to run Chrome in iOS.
I don't see why you'll want to r | un Chrome, even if it exists.
Safari for iPhone uses WebKit, the same rendering engine that Chrome uses. There shouldn't be much difference between the two. Safari is plenty fast on the iPhone.
The only other browser available for iPhone is Opera.
A: You can now install Google Chrome on an iOS Device.
Do note that i... |
{'language': 'en', 'url': 'https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/2973', 'timestamp': '2023-03-29', 'source': 'stackexchange', 'question_score': '10'} | stackexchange | Q: How well does the Apple Magic Trackpad perform as a mouse replacement? I'm planning to replace my mouse entirely with the Apple Magic Trackpad on my desktop Mac. My work involves lots of typing (bo | th code and prose). I also use Aperture quite a bit for processing photos. I don't play games; other than chess (Yes, it's that sad.)
Is the Apple Magic Trackpad capable of totally replacing the mouse?
How does its ergonomics compare to let's say the Apple Magic Mouse? Better or worse for the wrist.
Is it accurate enou... |
{'language': 'en', 'url': 'https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/2975', 'timestamp': '2023-03-29', 'source': 'stackexchange', 'question_score': '3'} | stackexchange | Q: Browsing left (up) in column view with no horizontal scroll bar? Sometimes in an "Open" or "Save" dialog you want to go one directory up. It is in column view, but there simply is no column to the | left and no horizontal scroll bar. Is there a way to go up one directory without browsing completely down again from the root directory?
A: Pressing ⌘ + ↑ works like a charm.
A: Press ⌘+shift+G and type ".." (two dots).
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{'language': 'en', 'url': 'https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/2980', 'timestamp': '2023-03-29', 'source': 'stackexchange', 'question_score': '1'} | stackexchange | Q: Running Leopard on a MacBook Pro that shipped with Snow Leopard I have a MacBook Pro with 10.6 pre-installed. Is there a way to use this machine to test my software on 10.5?
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*Do I need 10.5, o | r is there is a mode within 10.6 with which I can run 10.5?
*If I need 10.5, how can I get it?
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*Do I need to buy the 10.5 OS? (if so, where does one do that?)
*Does 10.6 somehow include 10.5 with it?
*Do I already have a license for 10.5 by buying 10.6?
*How do I install 10.5 once I have it?
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*Will it work ... |
{'language': 'en', 'url': 'https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/2983', 'timestamp': '2023-03-29', 'source': 'stackexchange', 'question_score': '4'} | stackexchange | Q: How do I see the currently running applications on an iPod Touch? There is only one button at the bottom of my iPod Touch. To close applications, I press the home button. Does it really close appli | cations, or does it just display the home page and an extra thread runs in the background? Is there any way that I can see the currently running applications?
A: In iOS 3, you press the home button, with very few and only Apple-engineered exceptions (eg. the iPod app) the app is closed.
In iOS 4+, there is limited mul... |
{'language': 'en', 'url': 'https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/2988', 'timestamp': '2023-03-29', 'source': 'stackexchange', 'question_score': '5'} | stackexchange | Q: How do I connect an iPad to a projector? How do I connect an iPad to a standard overhead projector? Currently the projector is connected to my laptop via standard cable.
A: If you use a VGA connec | tion, the Apple iPad Dock Connector to VGA Adapter might be of interest to you.
http://store.apple.com/us/product/MC552ZM/A
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{'language': 'en', 'url': 'https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/2991', 'timestamp': '2023-03-29', 'source': 'stackexchange', 'question_score': '27'} | stackexchange | Q: What's the difference between alias and link? I see that the size of alias is 167.7kB, whereas symbolic link is just 4kB.
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*What's the difference between the two, or what's the purpose of them | ?
*Which one is preferable? For the case that the link/alias is used only in one machine or networked.
ADDED
http://prosseek.blogspot.com/2012/12/symbolic-link-and-alias-in-mac.html
A: I'm quite confused by sentinel's anwser on create a new file with the path and filename that the file originally had. Also it's abr... |
{'language': 'en', 'url': 'https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/2992', 'timestamp': '2023-03-29', 'source': 'stackexchange', 'question_score': '2'} | stackexchange | Q: What's the tool that can do some actions when a file is copied? I use Cmd+L to make a alias, and the alias has "alia" appended to the original file name. I move the link to a directory, then remove | the "alias" part manually.
Is there a tool that can do this kind of automatically? I mean, if a tool can catch the event a file is copied to a specific directory to call a tool (python, ruby or applescript) with a parameter, I can easily rename the file name.
ADDED
Thanks to Ben and Dori, I could get it working.
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{'language': 'en', 'url': 'https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/2995', 'timestamp': '2023-03-29', 'source': 'stackexchange', 'question_score': '3'} | stackexchange | Q: How can I revive dead pixels on my iPod Touch (second generation)? I've got lines on the top of my iPod Touch (2nd gen) and they won't go away.
I've checked some other forums and they told me to:
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*Turn the brightness all the way up and go to some funky strobing website for 6 hours.
*Put it in the freezer (never again)
*Press down on the screen, but the lines are too near the top to do that (without breaking it)
Are there any other old wives tales relevant to fixing dead pixels. I've seen some come bac... |
{'language': 'en', 'url': 'https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/2996', 'timestamp': '2023-03-29', 'source': 'stackexchange', 'question_score': '2'} | stackexchange | Q: Can I remote desktop into a Windows-based corporate network from my iPad?
Possible duplicate:
iPads in the corporate world
Has anyone remote desktop into a Windows-based corporate network with an | iPad? What has been your experience? How do you address the issue of multiple domains? Is this even possible?
Currently, I just connect my laptop to a network cable and remote desktop from one domain into another domain to get to my desktop computer into a different location.
Is this possible with an iPad? How would ... |
{'language': 'en', 'url': 'https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/3009', 'timestamp': '2023-03-29', 'source': 'stackexchange', 'question_score': '1'} | stackexchange | Q: Automator folder action questions As I asked in this post, I could make it that a file in a directory can be renamed automatically, but I have some questions about this action.
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*Where to the w | orkflow files are copied? When I run 'save as', it doesn't seem to show the directory where the file is copied.
*How is this folder action stored and restored so that it runs automatically when system reboots? In other words, I guess I don't have to rerun automator whenever I reboot, how does this possible?
ADDED
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{'language': 'en', 'url': 'https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/3012', 'timestamp': '2023-03-29', 'source': 'stackexchange', 'question_score': '3'} | stackexchange | Q: How Do I Set the Default Language in Pages? In Pages, you can change the default language to British English in the Inspector --> Text --> "More" tab --> Language: British English.
However, this re | verts somehow in every launch of Pages. How do I set British English as the default language so that vocabulary checks are done according to British English?
A: You have to change the settings in the "International" panel in System Preferences.
*
*Go to System Preferences.
*Go to the Language & Text (In 10.6) pane... |
{'language': 'en', 'url': 'https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/3023', 'timestamp': '2023-03-29', 'source': 'stackexchange', 'question_score': '6'} | stackexchange | Q: Recording the sound of my Mac Is there a way to capture the currently playing "sounds" ?
For instance, If I want to copy (to an audio-file) the noise I make while playing a flash game, is there a w | ay to record what is currently to be heard in my headset ?
A: Rogue Amoeba's Audio Hijack Pro can do this for you and much more.
A: If you want to do it for free you can download Audacity and Soundflower (if you have a mac) and record the sound straight off your sound card.
Audacity: http://audacity.sourceforge.net/d... |
{'language': 'en', 'url': 'https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/3029', 'timestamp': '2023-03-29', 'source': 'stackexchange', 'question_score': '82'} | stackexchange | Q: How can I use Gmail as the default mail client app in Mac OS X? I use Gmail as my e-mail client, but when I click on a "mailto:" link, the Mail.app is opened.
Is there a way to avoid the Mail.app o | pening in this case? Can I open Gmail instead?
A: You could use Mailplane. Mailplane is a site-specific browser for GMail that offers better OS-level integration. Mailplane can act as the default email client.
http://mailplaneapp.com/
A: You can do this with Firefox in two steps...
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*Go to Firefox preferences, ... |
{'language': 'en', 'url': 'https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/3030', 'timestamp': '2023-03-29', 'source': 'stackexchange', 'question_score': '44'} | stackexchange | Q: How can I run/stop/relaunch an application automatically, at boot/login/some other time? How do you make a script or app to run or stop running automatically when the system is booted, a user logs | on, at a specific time, when a disk is attached, etc.?
A: Lingon still works. I just used it last week to create a "scheduled task". After I downloaded it I had to use its auto-updater to get the latest version but it works fine.
A: If it's only necessary to run when the system is booted, just use the Login Items t... |
{'language': 'en', 'url': 'https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/3035', 'timestamp': '2023-03-29', 'source': 'stackexchange', 'question_score': '5'} | stackexchange | Q: How to download an MP3 to an iPod Touch?
Possible Duplicate:
How to download free music from the internet to itunes on the iphone/ipad without using a mac/pc?
I have a new (4gen) iPod Touch. Th | ere's an MP3 on the web that I want to download so I can listen to it when there's no wifi available.
I can figure out how to play it, but I can't figure out how to download it (i.e., save it for future listening). It seems like iTunes is the only way to download audio or video, and it only has a preset list of things... |
{'language': 'en', 'url': 'https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/3036', 'timestamp': '2023-03-29', 'source': 'stackexchange', 'question_score': '1'} | stackexchange | Q: Can I assign Magic Trackpad 3-finger swipe up/down to scroll to top/bottom? I have the trackpad on my Macbook pro set up to scroll to top/bottom on a 3-finger vertical swipe. As far as I can tell, | that option isn't there for a Magic Trackpad.
It's very confusing to have both devices behave differently on the same gestures. Is there a way to fix this?
A: My Magic Trackpad did this right out of the box. I believe you should select "Swipe to navigate."
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{'language': 'en', 'url': 'https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/3040', 'timestamp': '2023-03-29', 'source': 'stackexchange', 'question_score': '1'} | stackexchange | Q: In itunes, how do I view entire album of currently playing song? If I have a playlist of songs, and I want to go from a song and play the entire album, I can't see anyway to do this except manually | finding album in music list. There must be a better way. This is using itunes 10
A: If you normally sort your overall library by album, you can right click on the currently playing song in a playlist and select Show In Playlist -> Music. This will take you directly to that song in your music library.
A: If you don... |
{'language': 'en', 'url': 'https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/3045', 'timestamp': '2023-03-29', 'source': 'stackexchange', 'question_score': '5'} | stackexchange | Q: Best practices for a backup and fresh install I try to keep my mid-2009 Macbook Pro (5,3) pretty clean but over the last year I have definitely felt things slowing down a bit. I'm anxious to do a f | resh install but I want to make sure I have a backup of everything at least, but an easy restore procedure would be best. I have files that aren't in the standard home folder locations, so I want to make sure I get everything.
What are your best practices for backing up before a fresh install?
A: (Option #1)
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*Get... |
{'language': 'en', 'url': 'https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/3046', 'timestamp': '2023-03-29', 'source': 'stackexchange', 'question_score': '2'} | stackexchange | Q: Mac ports package name search from command line? I tried to install gnuchessc with Mac ports, but there's nothing like that.
sudo port install gnuchessc
Error: Port gnuchessc not found
Before repo | rting a bug, first run the command again with the -d flag to get complete output.
Actually, it should have been gnuchess not gnuchessc. Is there a way to let Mac Ports teach me that there is gnuchess instead of gnuchessc from command line?
A: port search $TERM
The MacPorts Guide is really useful for these sorts of t... |
{'language': 'en', 'url': 'https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/3048', 'timestamp': '2023-03-29', 'source': 'stackexchange', 'question_score': '11'} | stackexchange | Q: Has anyone else seen "iPhone needs to cool down before you can use it"? Just now, upon taking my iPhone 4 out of my pocket where it lives, I was faced with a screen saying "iPhone needs to cool dow | n before you can use it" (see below - screenshot mysteriously still worked). The only thing it would let me do was dial emergency calls. The phone was not noticeably any warmer than usual when idle. Are there any known issues with this?
A: This happened to my brother's iPhone 4 a few times. When he took it to the App... |
{'language': 'en', 'url': 'https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/3054', 'timestamp': '2023-03-29', 'source': 'stackexchange', 'question_score': '7'} | stackexchange | Q: Is it possible to write to the Boot Camp disk in OS X? I have a MacBook Pro with Boot Camp and sometimes I want to update information on the Windows partition but currently I have to boot in Window | s and read from the Mac partition. I don't want to leave OS X to organize files.
A: It is possible.
You will first need MacFUSE and then NTFS-3G.
The User's Guide for NTFS-3G can be found here (PDF).
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{'language': 'en', 'url': 'https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/3056', 'timestamp': '2023-03-29', 'source': 'stackexchange', 'question_score': '18'} | stackexchange | Q: How do I change the PIN on an iPhone? A simple one, I guess:
I recently bought a new (unlocked) iPhone, and at the same time changed my phone subscription to another operator. How can I set the PIN | code on the new SIM card to something other than the default? With a quick look, I couldn't find anything related in iPhone settings.
A: The setting to change SIM PIN can be found under Settings app → Mobile Data → SIM PIN and not under Settings app → Phone.
A: You can find the option under Settings > Phone > SIM PI... |
{'language': 'en', 'url': 'https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/3063', 'timestamp': '2023-03-29', 'source': 'stackexchange', 'question_score': '14'} | stackexchange | Q: Replacing SuperDrive with secondary storage? I'm familiar with the OWC Data Doubler, a kit which allows you to remove your Macbook's SuperDrive and replace it with secondary storage.
What alternati | ves exist for this product?
A complete answer might explain the pros/cons to removing the SuperDrive as well as tips for proceeding.
A: I can only give you an overview of my own personal experience with the process and hardware I used. Alot of this is copy pasted from my posts on the thread related to this on macrumo... |
{'language': 'en', 'url': 'https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/3066', 'timestamp': '2023-03-29', 'source': 'stackexchange', 'question_score': '5'} | stackexchange | Q: Automatically quit Terminal when typing exit Scenario
I use terminal to SSH a lot, however would like the Terminal App to quit when the last Tab closes using exit. I already have the terminal windo | w itself set to close on successful exit, however Terminal keeps running. I followed Ricky Campbell's tutorial here which uses an AppleScript to quit terminal. The AppleScript works perfectly when running outside of Terminal, however I somehow can't get the trap command to work that needs to be placed in the terminal.
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{'language': 'en', 'url': 'https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/3071', 'timestamp': '2023-03-29', 'source': 'stackexchange', 'question_score': '3'} | stackexchange | Q: How to display Google App Contacts in a separate iChat list? I have a few accounts in iChat:
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*GMail
*AIM
*Google Apps (a custom domain)
Both GMail and Google Apps put all my contacts in th | e 'Buddies' list. Can I rename my Gmail list to "GMail Contacts' or something else so that both accounts dont get merged?
A: I actually just tried this and iChat does it automatically. As you can see I have a different window for each account, and I think you can actually set the window's title by setting the account ... |
{'language': 'en', 'url': 'https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/3072', 'timestamp': '2023-03-29', 'source': 'stackexchange', 'question_score': '5'} | stackexchange | Q: How to convert .number file to any of the readble format including excel and pdf without having mac I have an important .number iworks file. My Mac is now no more... How do I convert .number file t | o any of the readble format including excel and pdf without having mac.
A: The .numbers file is actually a directory. There should be an image
file.numbers/QuickLook/Thumbnail.jpg
that contains a preview of the document. It might contain the information that you are looking for. The contents on the file are actu... |
{'language': 'en', 'url': 'https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/3074', 'timestamp': '2023-03-29', 'source': 'stackexchange', 'question_score': '0'} | stackexchange | Q: How do I launch an app at start up but as a specific user? I want to launch an app at login but have it running as a specific user. Here's the use case:
I turn on my Mac and login in as Ben. In the | background iTunes is launched for Bill. Ben can launch his own instance of iTunes and access Bills songs via iTunes sharing. Ben doesn't care have access to Bills instance of iTunes. All other iTunes on the local network can also access Bills shared iTunes library.
Please don't suggest iTunes specific solutions (e.g. ... |
{'language': 'en', 'url': 'https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/3075', 'timestamp': '2023-03-29', 'source': 'stackexchange', 'question_score': '7'} | stackexchange | Q: Can you set custom ringtones for contact groups? In iPhone, you can easily change the default ringtone (Settings → Sounds → Ringtone) and set a custom ringtone for individual people (Contacts → [so | me person] → Edit → Ringtone).
But can you set a custom tone for a group of contacts? (E.g. "family" or "workmates".)
I think that would be handy—and quite basic functionality, so to speak—but I couldn't find a way to do this through the iPhone UI. Is it possible at all (without jailbreaking)?
A: It is unfortunately ... |
{'language': 'en', 'url': 'https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/3079', 'timestamp': '2023-03-29', 'source': 'stackexchange', 'question_score': '10'} | stackexchange | Q: How I can save a screenshot of an iPhone application? I want to take a screenshot of an iPhone or iPad application to share.
How is that accomplished?
A: Press the home button and the sleep button | simultaneously. Newer phones have the sleep,on the side instead of the top but save images the same.
This will save a picture of the current iPhone screen to the "Photos" application. From there, you can either email it to anyone you want or sync it to your computer.
Assistive touch also works on newer iOS versions.... |
{'language': 'en', 'url': 'https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/3081', 'timestamp': '2023-03-29', 'source': 'stackexchange', 'question_score': '1'} | stackexchange | Q: High quality USB microphone that works on the iPhone 4 Can you recommend a high quality USB microphone that works on the iPhone 4? (Apparently there are issues with the iPhone 4 and USB microphones | )
A: By "there are issues with the iPhone 4 and USB microphones," are you referring to the fact that no one has ever gotten them to work together?
The iPad, yes—but not the iPhone 4.
(Which, I think, answers the question about which mic I recommend…)
A: It looks like the Tascam IM2 is the only game in town (and just ... |
{'language': 'en', 'url': 'https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/3082', 'timestamp': '2023-03-29', 'source': 'stackexchange', 'question_score': '5'} | stackexchange | Q: Why does battery die during sleep mode? I'm running MacOSX 10.5.8 on a MacBook Pro.
I was working on my computer last night. I finished work, closed the lid and expected the computer to go to sleep | . I assume this is the Apple Safe Sleep mode. My battery was about 70% charged.
Tonight, I open up my laptop and discover that the computer refuses to start and battery has been completely discharged. When I plug the computer in again, all information from my previous session was lost. It's as if the computer shut down... |
{'language': 'en', 'url': 'https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/3086', 'timestamp': '2023-03-29', 'source': 'stackexchange', 'question_score': '1'} | stackexchange | Q: Audio book just becomes silent on iPhone after a few hours, no issue with desktop player I built an Audio Book (an M4B) file from a set of MP3 files. The result lasts 18h30, and was encoded using F | ree MP3 to Audio Book Converter. The resulting file uses AAC version 4 - LC - SBR.
When reading this file with Windows Media Player, I encounter no issue. But on the iPhone (a 3GS running iOS 4.0.1), the sound just abruptly stops at after a few hours (approx. 5 hours), always at the same place: the player still plays ... |
{'language': 'en', 'url': 'https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/3088', 'timestamp': '2023-03-29', 'source': 'stackexchange', 'question_score': '0'} | stackexchange | Q: Is the upgrade to 4.1 worth it? I currently have a jailbroken 3Gs iPhone running 4.01.
I've really used the jailbroken part, but it's good to know that I can tether my laptop to the phone should I | ever need to.
Having said that, is it worth it to upgrade the phone to 4.1 (which hasn't been jailbroken yet)? Does it fix the sluggishness issues that were caused by the upgrade from iPhone OS 3.x to iOS 4.x?
A: There have been no reported issues with sluggishness on the iPhone 3GS.
The issues with sluggishness re... |
{'language': 'en', 'url': 'https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/3089', 'timestamp': '2023-03-29', 'source': 'stackexchange', 'question_score': '9'} | stackexchange | Q: What would it take to make an iPad support multiple user accounts? As a mobile computer, the iPad is very personal, but it also begs to be shared. And that's a problem. I don't want my friends to b | e able to check my emails or delete my high score when they play with it.
Being based on OS X, iOS could theoretically support multiple user accounts. But adding new users (even if done correctly) wouldn't play nice with iTunes.
So, what about partitioning the hard drive and installing several instances of iOS? Add a s... |
{'language': 'en', 'url': 'https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/3093', 'timestamp': '2023-03-29', 'source': 'stackexchange', 'question_score': '2'} | stackexchange | Q: Songs Won't Appear On Ipod After Syncing I have been having issues with syncing my iPod and would be extremely grateful if anyone could help.
When I connect my iPod to the computer it shows on both | the iPod and iTunes that it is syncing. However the songs that I have added a week ago still won't go on to the iPod and I have tried syncing it several items. The songs are downloaded from iTunes so I don't understand why it won't work.
A: Can you check if your iPod is set for syncing all music ? Attach your iPod to... |
{'language': 'en', 'url': 'https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/3096', 'timestamp': '2023-03-29', 'source': 'stackexchange', 'question_score': '2'} | stackexchange | Q: Command Line method to backup using two Time Machine disks Does anyone know of a command line method to select the active Time Machine disk? I would like to alternate between two backup disks for r | edundancy. I would like this to be automated, presumably via cron, perhaps launchd.
There is an AppleScript method to swap disks, but I am doing remote system administration and cannot rely on GUI scripting. I would presume there is sufficient control of Time Machine using the defaults command, but am not sure how to a... |
{'language': 'en', 'url': 'https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/3098', 'timestamp': '2023-03-29', 'source': 'stackexchange', 'question_score': '1'} | stackexchange | Q: Why doesn't iOS 4 have any apps to match Locale on Android? Locale seems to be one of the coolest apps on the Android devices. Lets you reconfigure multiple aspects of your phone depending on loca | tion. I for example would like to change my default calendar depending on if I'm at work or not.
I've done a lot of digging to see if iPhone has a similar app. And all I can find are old articles saying that since iOS doesn't support background tasks (Which it does now), that this feature isn't even possible. Now th... |
{'language': 'en', 'url': 'https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/3100', 'timestamp': '2023-03-29', 'source': 'stackexchange', 'question_score': '0'} | stackexchange | Q: Free (if possible) Video Converter I've been getting along with VisualHub (defunct) for a while now, but recently I've needed an expanded set of Codec's, in particular Theora and VP8.1
A: FFmpeg m | ight be what you're looking for. It is free and supports Theora and VP8.
A: A couple free programs:
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*Miro Video Converter - Free but very limited in terms of customization. But does support Theora and VP8l
*FFMPEG on the command line - Harder to use but it's free.
*Video Monkey - Based on the open sourced repla... |
{'language': 'en', 'url': 'https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/3104', 'timestamp': '2023-03-29', 'source': 'stackexchange', 'question_score': '1'} | stackexchange | Q: Can I use the sound output on both my late 2009 iMac and my Cinema Display? I purchased a 27" Cinema Display to go with my late 2009 iMac.
What I would like to do is use the speakers on both displ | ays. This doesn't seem possible using System Prefs -> Sound. I can only set it to use one set of speakers or the other.
Ideally I'd have the cinema display output the left channel while the iMac outputs the right.
Is there a way to use them both?
A: I don’t know if you can get away with that, but I do know what you ... |
{'language': 'en', 'url': 'https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/3107', 'timestamp': '2023-03-29', 'source': 'stackexchange', 'question_score': '7'} | stackexchange | Q: Sorting by multiple criteria in iTunes So I have a playlist with a bunch of albums in it that I would like to sort by album name. This is mostly fine, except where you have two albums from differen | t artists that have the same album name, such as here:
Note that 'Aphex Twin - Classics' and 'Ratatat - Classics' are being merged together.
This is in Album List view, sorting by Album. Album by Artist does not work as it primary sorts alphabetically by Artist instead of alphabetically by Album, which is what I want.... |
{'language': 'en', 'url': 'https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/3110', 'timestamp': '2023-03-29', 'source': 'stackexchange', 'question_score': '1'} | stackexchange | Q: How can I change the background and text colour for messages in Mail.app I much prefer reading white text on a black background. Is it possible for me to configure Mail.app so that messages are dis | played white-on-black instead of the other way around?
A: Yup. Go to preferences -> Fonts & Colors -> click "Select" on "Message font" -> do your thing. :)
A: The more universal way to do this is to turn the entire screen opposite (White on Black).
System Preferences > Accessibility > Display > Invert Colors
You can ... |
{'language': 'en', 'url': 'https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/3114', 'timestamp': '2023-03-29', 'source': 'stackexchange', 'question_score': '4'} | stackexchange | Q: Fast forward / backward on iPod Touch Is there an easy way (that I didn't find yet) the move quickly from one place to another while listen to a podcast or a song (as it was possible on my provious | iPod Nano whith the "wheel" button) ?
A: Tap the album artwork to bring up the seek slider. You can then drag the slider to move from one place to another in the track.
A: Hold the skip forward/backwards button (Other known as "next song" button) for a few seconds. You'll fast forward/backwards in the song.
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{'language': 'en', 'url': 'https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/3119', 'timestamp': '2023-03-29', 'source': 'stackexchange', 'question_score': '4'} | stackexchange | Q: How to connect to wireless TV satellite receiver from Mac OS X How could I connect to my satellite receiver from Mac OS X and be able to watch TV and navigate through channel list? Is there any fre | e software that could do this?
A: The closest thing to what you want would probably be the SlingBox.
It's not possible to do this with just software, unfortunately. Satellite and cable boxes are pretty locked down, so you need a hybrid hardware/software solution like the SlingBox.
A: use dreambox tv satellite receive... |
{'language': 'en', 'url': 'https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/3120', 'timestamp': '2023-03-29', 'source': 'stackexchange', 'question_score': '9'} | stackexchange | Q: What is the best icon creator for mac? I'm new to mac, I used to use Axialis IconWorkshop on Windows. So I want to know what's the best icon creator for mac?
A: If you have access to Photoshop, th | en I highly recommend Iconbuilder from Iconfactory. Back when I doing this, Iconbuilder made the creation of resources for a variety of platforms a snap.
A: If you just have a tiff file that you need to make into an icon, you can use the built-in command line program tiff2icns.
(This is probably not the best all-aroun... |
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