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How do I command Automator to convert the multiple images from PNG to ICNS once at all? (Solved)
I use OS X Mountain 10.8.2.
I used Automator and added AppleScript, copying the command from the old app's developer at the Iconoodle - Convenient ICNS to PNG image conversion (Iconoodle isn't ...
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iCloud Find My Mac configuration using script
A Macbook Pro from a friend of mine was stolen and I am trying to create a script in order to activate the 'Find My Mac' feature of is iCloud account configured in his Macbook Pro.
Is there a way to ...
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Copying files to the clipboard using applescript
Often I find myself at the command line wanting to copy files to the clipboard, so that I can paste them as attachments in Mail. If I have an image file, image1.png, I can accomplish this with
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Import and export chapter markers from garage band or using command line tool
I want to be able to import and export chapter markers to and from a garage band podcast.
There are several possibilities:
Use apple script to do this within garage band
Use a command line tool to ...
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Change the default application (for a file extension) via script/command line?
Is there a way to define the default application for a file extension via an Apple script, command line command (like defaults write [...]).
I know that you can change it manually via the information ...
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Ejecting USB drive via AppleScript does not make drive power down
On startup, I eject my external USB disks with the following AppleScript:
try
do shell script "diskutil eject \"/Volumes/USB Backup\""
end try
This works as expected: the drive powers down. ...
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How can I update iTunes Match from the command line?
I use iTunes Match to access my iTunes library at work. I added some new music to my library (back at home) recently, but I forgot to run the "Update iTunes Match" command to ensure that the songs ...
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Make a file a Stationery pad via command line
Is there a way to set make a file into a Stationery pad from the command line?
You can do it by clicking "Get info" on a file and checking the box, but I would like to do it without clicking.
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How to retrieve current wattage info on OS X?
Is there a way to retrieve the current watt usage info on OS X Snow Leopard? I'm using mid-2010 iMac, so I'm not looking for just battery-related apps.
Does OS X even monitor power usage? Do I need ...
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Is it possible to set a Custom quick look preview image in OS X?
Is there any way to set a custom quick look image in OS X? I'd like a command line tool or applescript to change or embed a custom preview for a file using a jpeg.
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Remember desktop state after reboot
Does anyone know if desktop switching can be done programatically? Exposé activation and deactivation? I know of the screencapture command for the last part of my proposed solution.
I would like to ...
