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Why browsers ignores /etc/hosts behind a SOCKS proxy?
My MacBook in office does not have internet access. So I set up an instant SOCKS Proxy over SSH to surf the web.
However, when I try to add an entry to /etc/hosts, the browser does not go to the site ...
0
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0answers
10 views
prevent doubleapple files creation when tarring directories (Snow Leopard)
Still trying to find a solution for preventing the creation of the ._DoubleApple files when tarring a directory.
I need to upload these directories to a webserver and it is a real pain to delete all ...
1
vote
0answers
14 views
Wireless 802.11ac and New MacBook Air
Just bought the new MacBook Air, 13" and the new AirPort Extreme Base Station. I am curious as to how I get the max connection? Option + Click on my WiFi shows I am connected only using "n" and on the ...
0
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0answers
7 views
How to tell whether Little Snitch is running or stopped?
I am running Little Snitch in demo mode:
After a few hours, how can I tell whether Little Snitch is running or stopped?
From the official website:
Free Evaluation License
Little Snitch ...
1
vote
0answers
13 views
System very slow while and after login
I'm using OS X 10.8.4 on a Mac Mini with 2.3 GHz Core i5 and 8 GB RAM. For security reason I have to lock my computer to screensaver while I leave my seat for a while. I set it up so that password ...
1
vote
1answer
28 views
How can I convert a DMG to ISO on Mac OS X (preferably for free)?
I have medical records within Windows software within a DMG disk image. How can I convert the DMG to an ISO format on Mac OS X? Is it possible to do it within Disk Utility or CLI easily, or do I need ...
1
vote
0answers
10 views
Prevent Mail.app from caching passwords in Keychain
I recently upgraded from 10.7 to 10.8, and noticed a behavior change in Mail.app.
Previously, in 10.7, I told it not to save the password to my IMAP account, so every time I quit and restarted I was ...
1
vote
0answers
8 views
Does the iTunes Affiliate Program work with the Volume Purchase Program?
Can one earn affiliate commission through the iTunes Affiliate Program for purchases made through Apple's Volume Purchase Programs for Business or Education?
In case it makes a difference, we're ...
0
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0answers
7 views
Configure OS X Moutain Lion to be a TCP/UDP Game Server
I'm currently developing an iOS Multiplayer game and I choose to run the game server on OS X. Eacj iOS client devices connects to server with a TCP and a UDP socket.
I did test the all infrastructure ...
1
vote
0answers
12 views
Use a custom version of clang in Xcode
I installed the recent version of clang (to /usr/local/). How do I set up Xcode to use this and not the built-in version of clang?
1
vote
1answer
14 views
Why doesn't my VPN work with my new Mac?
I used Migration Assistant / Setup Assistant to copy everything from an old Mac to a new one, both running 10.8.4. My VPN connection uses the built-in OpenVPN client, via the Network pane in System ...
1
vote
0answers
5 views
how to integrate social media (Facebook, Flickr, Instagram) in my photo workflow?
I currently use Picasa on OSX to sort and edit my photos. Then I upload to Facebook, Flickr, and Tumblr. I tag people on Facebook and Flickr separately; and I add locations separately; I add dates.
...
0
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0answers
16 views
Embed App Store in my app? [closed]
I see games in the App Store that allow you to download other games. Rather than app switching to the App Store to download the other game, it brings up an embedded App Store within the app itself.
...
1
vote
1answer
18 views
How to keep PS1 changed in terminal?
I'm able to change the terminal prefix with PS1="[\\W]$".
However, whenever I restart the terminal or open a new instance, it reverts to the default.
How can I make this change permanent?
Thanks!
...
1
vote
0answers
11 views
Symbol present in mach_kernel but not in any kpi
I am trying to develop a MAC(Mandatory Access Control) policy module where I am trying to implement the MAC API "mac_iokit_check_device".I am able to build a MAC policy module kext which implements ...
1
vote
2answers
19 views
Is there a utility to display outlines of other resolutions on the screen?
I have a 17" MacBook Pro and occasionally need to design software that's optimized for smaller resolutions. Some of them I can work with by setting my display's resolution to the target system's, but ...
0
votes
1answer
18 views
Finding Where Alias Points Even With Deleted File
Can I find where an alias was pointing to, if the file is deleted?
1
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0answers
17 views
Is there a way to use a Thunderbolt monitor with Bootcamp and not need to restart each time it's connected?
So, I'm using a brand new Mac Book Pro with Bootcamp and Windows 7 and I have at giant 27" thunderbolt display. The problem I'm having is at the office I take my laptop with me to meetings. Upon ...
1
vote
0answers
17 views
How to export files from hard drive in Snow Leopard CD?
I have a macbook 5,1 that won't startup. I'm going to reinstall Snow Leopard with the CD, but is there a way to export some of the files that are in it? I can't seem to gain access to them through the ...
-1
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0answers
14 views
Crystal Report question. [closed]
I have several tables linked together in Crystal and can pull back the correct information needed so far. I am now trying to filter a field and pull back records on how we contact our clients with a ...
1
vote
0answers
12 views
iPad - Drafts folder mystery
iPad setup Exchange sync.
I create a draft email, then go to the draft folder and its there.
I then go back to the inbox on the iPad and after it syncs, I go back to the drafts folder and it ...
1
vote
1answer
33 views
How can I extract the Mountain Lion installer from the recovery partition
I just got a new macbook pro, and I want to swap out the internal hard disk with an SSD. My machine did not come with install media, so I was planning on trying to make some based on the recovery ...
1
vote
1answer
14 views
Does Find My iPhone still work with a SIM block?
My iPhone was stolen this morning. I've had the SIM, but not the IMEI blocked.
It was turned off immediately by the thief. I'm hoping that, as it's got the iOS 7 beta, they'll be unable to crack it ...
2
votes
2answers
21 views
How to block internet traffic of an application?
Little Snitch can block internet traffic of a particular app. Can I do something similar without (paying) Little Snitch?
1
vote
1answer
9 views
How can I get curl to resume download after waking from sleep mode?
I'm trying to download the wwdc videos using curl .. however, my mac goes onto sleep mode after an hour. Can I resume the half-completed downloads or do I have to re-start?
0
votes
0answers
10 views
Bootcamp-partition doesn't show up in startvolume-selection so it can't be used in Paralells
I've got a 10.8.4 machine with the latest Paralells installed. I'm using my Bootcamp-partition (Windows 7) in Paralells as a virtual machine.
This works very good.
I'd like to do the same with my ...
3
votes
1answer
19 views
How to make an executable .py available everywhere on OS X?
I have this directory /foo/bar/. Inside, I have a python file named myfile.py. I made it executable by adding (at the top):
#!/usr/bin/env python
Then, I made it executable by issuing
chmod +x ...
0
votes
1answer
23 views
MacBookPro8,2 (early 2011) RAM size limit per Bank
as the titles states I'm curious about the maximum supported RAM per Bank on a MacBookPro8,2.
I know the total supported capacity is 16GB but can this be achieved with just one DIMM leaving the ...
1
vote
1answer
35 views
Applescript code to simulate Command and Shift keys
I am handicapped and use Dragon Dictate 3. I need to take control of my Mac with Dragon, because I am not be able to use the keyboard. I need to know some Applescript code to do that.
How could I ...
0
votes
1answer
18 views
Periodic update of macports
Yet again it happened. I forgot to update my macports and I'm wasting hours...
How can I automatically run
sudo port -v selfupdate
sudo port -v upgrade outdated
Let say every week? Note that it ...
0
votes
1answer
15 views
Software recommendations for projector titles/slides and simple visual effects at an event
I'm looking for recommendations for software to use to run companion slides and visual effects on a projector screen at a public event.
Ideally, I'd like something that can:
Show titles/slides ...
0
votes
2answers
17 views
Determining currently used NIC on CLI
I do a lot of work on Virtual Machines, and have several scripts to help me configure them quickly. I could fully automate spinning up a headless VM, except that I need to know the IP of my host ...
0
votes
0answers
16 views
Can't add keyboard shortcuts
I've been trying to create keyboard shortcuts under System Preferences / Keyboard / Keyboard Shortcuts / Add, but, although I can add the Menu Title fine, when trying to enter the actual shortcut ...
0
votes
1answer
14 views
Is there any way to ignore a heat sensor on a macbook pro?
I recently replaced the ribbon cable which connects the top case assembly on my macbook pro 4,1 (early 2008). My keyboard is now working but unfortunately the fans are reving up to 6000 rpms and ...
0
votes
0answers
11 views
How to create a Keynote theme with 16:9 AND 4:3 support?
In Keynote you can create custom themes that show up in the Keynote theme chooser.
Apple's (newer) themes support all 16:9 resolutions (like 1920x1080) but also all 4:3 resolutions (like 1024x768).
...
0
votes
1answer
15 views
Missing library file: libSM.6.dylib
When executing an application I receive the following error:
./WordMaker WordMaker_BatchConfig.moos
dyld: Library not loaded: /opt/local/lib/libSM.6.dylib
Referenced from: ...
0
votes
1answer
25 views
What makes a webpage's sound continue after the page is closed?
Some websites that have sound/music keep the sound running even after the web browser is closed on iPad. Some other websites stop the sound when the page is closed. I suppose there must be some coding ...
0
votes
1answer
37 views
How do I stop my 2013 Macbook Air from putting the computer to sleep?
I've been fiddling with my new Haswell macbook air (with Mountain Lion), and there's a difference between the "energy saver" settings on my macbook vs my 2011 iMac. On my iMac, there's a "Computer ...
0
votes
1answer
15 views
Does the iPhone's passcode protect the sim?
So my iPhone was just stolen. I have a long - 8 digit - pin. I'm also on the beta version of iOS 7. I think I have Find my iPhone installed and enabled.
It's apparently "offline" - it's standard ...
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votes
1answer
17 views
Is it possible to develop an iOS accessory , that its iOS app run in background? [closed]
We know that iOS would not allow app to run in background without jailbreak.
That's is it possible to develop an iOS accessory(pass the Apple MFI program) that its app running in background? And how?
...
1
vote
2answers
46 views
Visible Hidden Folder Disappears After Renaming it to [Dot Underscore]
I was temporarily changing the name of a folder before moving it. The name I randomly chose was "._". The folder immediately disappeared and Finder would not allow me to undo the operation. (I know; ...
0
votes
2answers
12 views
Choose Default Out CHANNEL for OS X Audio
I need to get my default audio output to outputs 3/4 of my audio interface. What is the easiest way to do this? Do I need Soundflower (and will it even work)?
0
votes
1answer
21 views
How to get Automator to treat text as RTF?
I am writing a book and trying to add a service to provide syntax highlighting to text selected in Pages with Automator. I have a service accepts selected text and runs it through a shell command ...
1
vote
0answers
17 views
Waiting for disks to reappear on SSD new install
I just installed a new Samsung SSD 840 PRO in an Early 2011 Macbook Pro, trying to format drive and it is stuck on:
"Waiting for disks to reappear"
What should I do now?
0
votes
0answers
13 views
brew uses /usr/bin/autom4te in stead of /usr/local/bin/autom4te
I'm trying to brew weechat, which has p11-kit as a dependency.
$ brew install p11-kit
==> Downloading http://p11-glue.freedesktop.org/releases/p11-kit-0.18.1.tar.gz
Already downloaded: ...
0
votes
1answer
22 views
Can I use bootcamp to install another instance of OSX?
Can I use bootcamp to partition my HDD and install another instance of OSX?
I want to run a test instance to try out untrusted software.
The boot camp assistant seems to insist on installing an ...
2
votes
1answer
16 views
Zombie voice memos living in my iPhone
Although my voice memos app shows no memos, when I connect my iPhone to my Mac and browse to On This iPhone > Voice Memos in iTunes, every voice memo I’ve recorded for the last three years is there ...
1
vote
2answers
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Is there a user-friendly app that can create an archive of system.log files and the like?
Background
I have this command to create a temporary collection of selected log files –
sudo tar -czf $TMPDIR/archive\ of\ install.log\ and\ system.log\ files\ only.tgz ...
1
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0answers
17 views
Why does my 3TB Seagate HD keep formatting as a Logical Volume Group
This is really annoying. I have a brand new Seagate 3TB 7200 RPM hard drive that I am trying to format/partition in Disk Utility. Every time I change any settings or erase the drive, it changes it to ...
1
vote
1answer
23 views
Can the Airport Express base station be extended?
I'm thinking of replacing my home router (an older D-Link box) with the latest gen Airport Express base station.
I currently have an older Airport Express unit (like this) that I want to use in ...
