Mac OS X Snow Leopard (10.6) was the seventh major release of the OS X series.
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is there a way to create an AFP link to point to any user's home directory?
I would like to send a link via email to a file that everyone has in their Dropbox. The file exists on everyone's machine in the same relative location, however everyone has a different User Name.
On ...
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Installing & running OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion from an external hard drive onto my Snow Leopard Macbook Pro?
I am currently running Mac OS X 10.6.8 Snow Leopard on my late 2010 Macbook Pro. I am perfectly fine with running Snow Leopard at present, but I feel I may be missing out on features or indeed updates ...
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Which OS X is the fastest for my old MacBook?
I am going to do a clean install of OS X on my old MacBook (Late 2008), but the computer will only be needed for:
tabbed web browsing (Safari/Chrome),
word processing (Office/iWork),
and maybe some ...
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easy way to manage VMware ESXi on Mac OS X
I'm a VMware guy, running a dozen of ESXi ... and i'm also a mac user and I've had it with launching VMware Fusion to boot my Win7 to work on vSphere client...
Am I missing something? Sys Admins and ...
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Lots of inactive memory after watching HD/DVD movies
I'm the owner of mid 2010 iMac (core i7) with 16GB memory installed.Normally, Mac OS X (SL and Lion) never uses swap (that is page ins/outs = 0), there are always 3-8GB of free memory. But after ...
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How to disable the Macbook internal display and only use the external display on Snow Leopard?
Preferably without having to reboot etc, use magnets, or open/close the lid + waking it via USB peripherals I would like to have my MacBook display in "projector only" mode. Ideally, I'd like to be ...
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Internet sharing without DHCP
I'm trying to setup my iMac running 10.6 to be a wireless bridge. I have it working, but I need to disable DHCP and let my network's DHCP server provide an IP for the connected device(s). I can't seem ...
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Switch internal monitor off by software (script/terminal/shortcut/…)
I’m using my MacBook Pro (OS X 10.6) standing in a shelf with an external screen on my desk so I don’t use and need the internal screen. But if the internal one is on it’s shown in spaces.
It is ...
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secure empty trash is the only option
I've been running Snow Leopard 10.6.8 for months. For some reason today I lost the ability to "regular" empty the trash. When I right-click the trash from the dock and select "Empty Trash" I'm ...
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How to fix a hanging Logic Pro 9.1.5 on Snow Leopard?
I'm using Logic Pro 9.1.5 on my MacBook Pro (2.4 Ghz CPU, 7200 RPM HDD). I have Snow Leopard.
When I'm doing nothing special, working on my project, Logic sometimes freezes and I'm stuck with a ...
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iChat 7.0, how can I see previous conversation
In iChat version on Snow leopard I could view all the previous chat messages of a user. But since the current version (iChat 7.0.1 Mountain Lion) I cannot see that chat History. All my previous ...
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How to interpret outcome of Apple Hardware Test on Malfunctioning Macbook-Pro/Snow Leopard
Ran Apple Hardware Test from original Tiger install disc to diagnose recurrent worsening inconsistent kernel panics. The Hardware Test hangs up at 35 seconds, while "testing memory." The first time ...
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Where does OS X store your current desktop picture?
Where does OS X store your current desktop picture? I read somewhere else that it was in /Library/Caches/com.apple.Desktop. But I don't have that directory.
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Why does a Time Machine backup not complete when destination is a Shared Volume?
I have six Macs in my house, all running the latest, greatest version of Snow Leopard. I also have an eMac (PPC) running Leopard 10.5.8. I use the eMac as a file and print server. The eMac has two ...
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vim does not accept syntax in vimrc
When I put the following in ~/.vimrc and save it,
syntax on
vim get errors while opening. I think there are some vim configuration conflicts. Herewith the errors:
Error detected while ...
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How can I restore my system, using Snow Leopard, after hard-drive replacement?
I had a nearly full 500GB drive in my MacBook Pro, running Snow Leopard. As the near-full capacity was becoming problematic, I bought two 1TB drives, went home, ran Time Machine on one of them, and ...
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How do I debug an out-of-control “kernel_task” process?
Just recently I noticed my battery life having a pretty significant drop and the "kernel_task" process using quite a bit of CPU (a constant 1-6% on my 2.8ghz dual-core i7, 2010 MBP). Obviously I think ...
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Toggling internet sharing when ethernet cable dis/connected
The room where I'm staying has an ethernet connection, so when I'm there I turn on internet sharing so that my Kindle and phone will have a WiFi connection. But when I'm at work I have to use Airport ...
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Safari 5.1.8 in Snow Leopard 10.6.8 will not display HTML pages correctly
Some sort of user-profile level corruption is causing Safari 5.1.8 in Snow Leopard to display any web pages as just plain text, formatted mostly in a single column, with only small thumbnails of ...
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How to remove an environment variable on Snow Leopard
I'm running under Snow Leopard 10.6.8 and I recently added an environment variable which it seems to be messing my bash terminal (I guess).
What I did is add the variable ...
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Internet connection problem wifi working fine but unable to ping anything?
I just came to a different country and suddenly I am having strange issues with my macbook air 2012's wifi. It seems to detect the wifi networks without issue but refuses to load any webpages or ...
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How can I make my microSD card writable?
I have a macbook pro running Snow Leopard. I have Tuxera NTFS drivers.
I have a microSD card, in an adapter, in the slot. The "lock" slider is in the "unlocked" position.
'Get Info' tells me the ...
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Set Gmail as default mail handler for Mail PDF print option for Snow Leopard
I handle most of my email through Gmail's web interface either in Firefox or Chrome.
Often I would like to print -> PDf -> mail pdf to a customer. However the Mail PDF option in the print panel ...
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How to monitor network traffic on a router from a Mac?
A company have a High Speed internet connection (30 MB/s) witch is enough for 10-15 computer. But for a week, there is almost no bandwidth "left" just taking the email take a long time or failed. ...
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Installing PostgreSQL on Snow Leopard
I've been trying to install PostgreSQL on my Snow Leopard in order to use django on Heroku. I decided to go with the graphical installer here (http://www.postgresql.org/download/macosx/). However, ...
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Updating to Snow Leopard through a USB optical drive
My optical drive on my Macbook Pro has gone out. I have a copy of Snow Leopard on a disc, if I borrow a USB optical drive, will I be able to install Snow Leopard and is this a reliable method? Thanks
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A Mac OS X VPN client that can import a .VPN file
I have a .vpn file that I use on Windows with Shew Soft VPN Client that has the connection details (excluding the username and password). Is there an equivalent client for Mac OS X that will allow me ...
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How to reinstall from an USB stick on a MacBook or iMac?
I made an OS X 10.6 USB stick and I used it to succesfully install OS X on several Mac, including a very old Mac Mini and a MacBook Pro.
However I've got a problem: on my girlfriend's Mac it simply ...
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SMB linux share shows randomly on OSX 10.6
I don't understand how the SMB service is supposed to work on OSX 10.6.
At the moment, I have a linux machine with a trivial setup file
[global]
workgroup = NAS
[test]
comment = For ...
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MacBook Air 2010 OS X 10.6.8 w/Broadcom wifi disconnecting: “Disassociated because station leaving”
The wifi on my MacBook Air 2010 keeps dropping the connection at home with a Linksys WRT160N router running DD-WRT v24-sp1 (07/27/08) std. Other devices maintain their connection to the router just ...
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I want to disable automatic brightness adjusting, but where is the setting?
I'm basically trying trying to find this setting:
From this question, but can't find it on this Snow Leopard MacBook. My version of that settings window has the slider, plus a list of resolutions, ...
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How to make my iMac recognize my USB external hard drive?
I just bought a new Seagate hard drive for Time Machine backups. I plugged it into my iMac and the hard drive never showed up in Finder. The drive does not appear in Disk Utility and the command ...
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OSX won't boot after re-install
Got the flashing folder of death.
Tried verifying, repairing the disk. No luck.
Restored from Time Machine. No luck.
Rebooted with Command-Option-P-R. No luck.
The drive as far as I can tell is ...
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Why are some apps greyed out when Command+Tab'ing through programs?
Sometimes when I switch through programs using the Command+Tab shortcut certain programs appear to be greyed out. I can switch to the program in question with no problems nor is there anything ...
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Mac Mail downloads my entire gmail account can i just get the last 30 days?
Mac Mail every few days i find that it's downloading my entire account all over again. That's like 8 years work of email - which is really beginning to annoy me.
Can I configure mail to only get ...
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Reverting back to 10.6 from 10.8 , but did not back up my machine while on 10.6
I need to know how I can revert back to 10.6 while not losing my documents.
I upgraded to 10.8 ML and I did not do a back up prior to upgrading.
I do have a current 10.8 Time Machine backup.
Can I ...
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How do I get Xcode 4.1 running under Snow Leopard?
I'm trying to upgrade to xcode 4.1, but I it's not working as I expect. I am a registered iOS developer, so I downloaded the (huge) installer. When I double click, it appears to launch, but then it ...
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Finder crashes constantly
On an iMac 10,1 running Mac OS X 10.6.8, Finder crashes on every startup.
Safe Boot does not work around the problem.
When I log in normally, the Finder Crashed error messages always steal focus. ...
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Unable to insert disk into optical drive (MacBook early 2009 model)
I have a MacBook (early 2009 model), and yesterday the SuperDrive stopped working.
On attempting to push a DVD into it, it is physically stiff and doesn't want to go in, with a lot of pushing it goes ...
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How can I exclude the display of specific pictures and videos in the Finder?
I have some pictures and videos on my Mac (OS X Lion, OS X Snow Leopard) I'd rather have NOT show in Finder>Images. For example, if I'm in a meeting with clients and want to show some document, I have ...
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Folders are disappearing from Safari's Bookmarks Bar
I have used the Bookmarks Bar for years for my main site to keep bookmarks that I use. The sidebar is far less frequently accessed. Over the past week, entire folders are disappearing from bookmarks ...
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FileMaker 6 and AppleScript: Deleting a Menu Item
I am trying to write an AppleScript to delete or at least disable certain menu items in FileMaker pro 6. My documentation indicates that it can be done, yet even the exact examples that they give, do ...
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Disable volume control noise on mac book pro?
When I hit F11 or F12 (volume up and volume down) I get the volume control overlay; the volume increases or decreases; and the machine makes an "SQUICK SQUICK SQUICK" noise.
How do I keep the ...
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Universal method to record calls via Bluetooth in OS X 10.6?
I am a freelance journalist who needs to record calls for accuracy and legal reasons -- I inform every person I record that I am doing so, so *PLEASE* do *NOT* post asking about the legality of ...
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How can I map buttons on my PS3 controller to keystrokes on my Mac?
I purchased a PlayStation 3 controller for use with my Mac. It's paired via Bluetooth. It works great in emulators such as Snes9x, but I'd like to use it for other things as well. Is there any ...
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OS X Snow Leopard installer hangs
I installed Linux on my MBP. I just told it to overwrite the whole hard drive so OS X is gone.
But now I want to go back to OS X so that I can upgrade to Lion.
I start up my MBP with the ...
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50% SSD Space lost issue on MBA
I have an MBA 2009, model A1304. The Hard drive system information says its an "Apple SSD SM128". But when I look at the available and total space, I have one partition 28.8GB (bootcamp) and one ...
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Programmatically/Script-atically changing the default Open-With setting
Is there a way to change what app opens a file type programmatically/with a script?
Basically, sometimes I'm working on a web site, and I want to set all web files to open with a text editor (*.php, ...
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How do I show content of hidden password boxes?
About 1 year ago, I set up FTP access on a webserver that's being used for our client. The project temporarily stopped and is just resuming now. I need to set up the same FTP access on another ...
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How to install Scala on Mac OS X with MacPorts?
I'm trying to install Scala following the advice at the official website:
sudo port install scala
But this gives me:
---> Fetching archive for scala
---> Attempting to fetch ...
