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How to configure OS X for exhibitions
I need to configure a Mac Mini and OS X for use in exhibitions so that it:
boots when power switches on (or wake on LAN)
starts Safari in full-screen mode
suppresses closing Safari and/or showing ...
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How to setup MacBook Pro 13" Earlier 2011 Screen Resolution 1440 x 900
Like the title.
How can i setup macbook Pro 13" earlier screen resolution 1440 x 900?
I tried from system references, the max resolution is 1280 x 800.
I use OSX Mountain Lion.
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How to uninstall completely “Blackberry Device Manager”?
I've uninstalled the blackberry software from my mac using the original uninstaller utility. This software did not work properly, so it left a login item called called "Blackberry Device Manager" ...
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How to change dock icon when some app has created generic icon images?
I want to use a custom app dock icon, and followed instructions found online, which specified the following:
Find image in Finder
cmd-i on file to "Get Info"
Click the little icon in the top corner
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How to change Mac OS X iCal's calendar color for Microsoft Exchange server account?
I'm using iCal for managing my schedules in my company. And my company is using Microsoft Exchange server for schedules. When I added the company account to iCal, it set the calendar color as orange. ...
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where is the system wide $PATH set in OSX?
I'd like to set the $PATH variable for all users but don't find where it is defined.
Having no $PATH export in my .bash_profile I have this
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How do I give mysqld write access to a directory?
I am running OSX right now and trying to run a mysqld process and seeing the following error:
$ /usr/local/mysql/bin/mysqld --user=root
111026 11:05:08 [Warning] Can't create test file ...
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How to recover .profile on Mac OS?
I have mis-configured ~/.profile while adding new environment variable. I want to restore my original .profile for my Mac OS, I am not mac expert please help me. None of my shell command is working ...
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Create and distribute printers
Is there a way to create a printer on a machine. Then bundle up the Printer bundle and create an installer out of it for multiple users at a location. To avoid having to explain to each user how to ...
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Is this possible to improve boot time?
Is there a way to accelerate the boot process? Can we disable some (rarely used or not useful) services?