4
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2answers
263 views
Prevent iTunes from Opening when I connect Bluetooth Headset
Every time I connect my bluetooth headset to my Mac, iTunes decides it times to launch. Is there a way I can prevent this behavior?
I found this tread, but there is no solution: ...
1
vote
2answers
280 views
Is there a way to search my Samsung SCH-R500 phone through a Terminal window?
I have my Samsung SCH-R500 phone connected to my computer via bluetooth. Though when I go to browse in the 'Bluetooth File Exchange' software, nothing comes up. So, I was wondering if I can navigate ...
0
votes
0answers
7 views
How to change Artist Name tag from uppercase to capitalized in iTunes?
I have set the iTunes media folder location to an external hard drive (with around 10,000 ALAC files, all perfectly tagged, with most common tags), with the consolidating files option by iTunes turned ...
1
vote
1answer
12 views
Keyboard layout not usable in all programs
I have used Ukelele to create a keyboard layout file (foo.keylayout) that lives in ~/Library/Keyboard Layouts. I used a US english layout as a base and have added some keymappings that let me type æøå ...
1
vote
0answers
14 views
Continue managing external drive backups on a different computer
I have an external drive with data on it that is shared on the local network. There's another external drive that's daisy chained where backups are stored.
The computer that was originally managing ...
0
votes
1answer
26 views
Mountain Lion ssh -X problems
How to run on Mountain Lion X11 forwrading? like
ssh -X some@example.com xterm
my /etc/sshd_config has
X11Forwarding yes
#X11DisplayOffset 10
X11UseLocalhost yes
# XAuthLocation added by XQuartz ...
0
votes
1answer
34 views
Mac external drive, file rights
I have a mac that just received an external drive which I formatted and plugged in.
When I am logged in as a normal user it all looks fine.
But when I am logged in as root the system recognizes ...
0
votes
1answer
712 views
Phantom iCal calendar subscriptions won't go away after deleting and iCal missing from Mobile.me
I had subscribed to my meetup.com calendar via iCal and after a week decided to delete the calendar subscription by right clicking on the subscribed calendar name and clicking delete. However, I ...
0
votes
1answer
100 views
Macbook Pro Mid 2010 not powering up after smc update
Macbook Pro Mid 2010 after SMC update 1.7 shuts down and now by pressing power button front light turning on for a few seconds, optical drive makes it's usual noise but no activity on monitor happens ...
0
votes
0answers
7 views
Enforcing firewall (native or 3rd-party)
We're currently doing PCI compliance, and one of the requirements is that mobile devices that have access to systems involved in processing card data have personal firewall software installed which ...
0
votes
4answers
298 views
OSX won't automatically connect to WiFi
About a week ago, my OSX machine stopped connecting to any WiFi networks automatically. If I open the WiFi menu from the top bar and select the desired network, it connects OK. Also, if I enable "Ask ...
1
vote
0answers
12 views
iPhone 4S chip overheating after replacing screen
I just bought a used iPhone 4S with cracked screen, and installed a new lcd with gold frame. Just after putting the phone together it starts overheating. I have not installed any apps since recovery ...
0
votes
1answer
22 views
MacBook Air 2012 Mini DisplayPort not working with HDTV
I'm trying to connect my 2012 11" MacBook Air to my Panasonic p60st60 1080p plasma HDTV using a new Monoprice Mini DisplayPort to HDMI adapter & 6' HDMI cable.
My TV displays a "No signal" ...
0
votes
1answer
20 views
Is there an application that can see hand gestures to turn on the screen and scroll?
While I am cooking with dirty and wet hands, I want to see the recipe on my smartphone without dirtying it.
How may I turn on the display and scroll without touching the phone?
Is there an ...
0
votes
5answers
4k views
iMessage frozen/crashing
I have an iPod Touch 5th gen and I sent a really long emoji message to my friend and both our iPods froze! Now everytime I try to open it, it goes to the conversation menu, freezes for about 10 ...
5
votes
4answers
2k views
How to manage remote music library but at the same time have some music still on the MacBook (preferably in sync)?
How can I keep my whole music library on my NAS and comfortably access it and manage it there and at the same time have a music selection locally stored on my MacBook that I can manage while away and ...
7
votes
4answers
17k views
Multiple Java versions support on OS X and JAVA_HOME location
I know is possible to have multiple versions of Java on OS X but i find it difficult to understand how it works.
I upgraded to Mountain Lion and now echo $JAVA_HOME is empty.
However in ...
0
votes
3answers
3k views
Nice programs for Anti-Theft for Ipad? (like cerberus for android)
I have been looking for some anti-theft applications for iPad, like the wonderful Cerberus application for Android which enables a lot of features to recover your lost or stolen Android mobile for ...
2
votes
2answers
404 views
Reset my Macs password? I still have SSH access
I recently changed my password and promptly forgot it :P What is the best option for resetting it? I can still access the mac via SSH (ssh key auth method), can I do anything with that?
1
vote
3answers
277 views
How do I disable hiding of the mouse pointer while typing text?
I think I'm finally annoyed enough with my mouse pointer disappearing as I start typing to want to do something about it.
I want to move the mouse. I want to click. I want to start typing, but I want ...
5
votes
5answers
2k views
What is the iPod touch's screen sensitive to?
I know that tapping on the screen with an object doesn't cause any reaction in the user interface (e.g. it doesn't cause a click of a button shown from an application). To what is the iPod's screen ...
0
votes
1answer
12 views
mac office 2011 saving files
So, I would like to arrange my folders above files so that when I am finding where I want to file project details its more straightforward.
I have been able to do this in FINDER but when using Office ...
2
votes
1answer
1k views
Excel Data Analysis TookPak available for download for Microsoft Office for Mac 2011?
Does anyone know how to download the data analysis toolpack add-in for Excel 2011 for Mac? I have looked around quite a bit and can't seem to find it anywhere...did Microsoft discontinue this ...
1
vote
1answer
15 views
office mac- change save location
I have office for mac 2011 and unlike office PC, I cant find how to change the location where my files are to be saved.
The default position doesn't suit my needs and I spend a lot of time ...
0
votes
0answers
802 views
iPhone won't charge anymore in infinite boot-loop
NOTE: I know this is a lot of text to handle, but I'll add a bounty whenever I can to the person who can bring me the solution. So see is as a motivation to read the whole text :)
My friend has the ...
0
votes
1answer
232 views
iOS: Sounds when Headphones Are Plugged in but Silent Otherwise?
Is it possible to set up an iOS 6 device (for example, specifically the iPhone 5, or 3rd generation iPad) such that all the usual sounds from apps and the system sounds like typing or message ...
0
votes
1answer
11 views
Mac OS X 10.8 crashes after Thunderbolt display disconnect and sleep
At work I run my MacBook Pro 15" Retina (with Mac OS X 10.8.3 Snow Leopard) lid-closed with two Thunderbolt displays.
If I disconnect the power and displays, walk to a conference room, and re-open ...
3
votes
1answer
516 views
Launchd network access control in Mac OS Lion
First of all, I've used pf extensively on OpenBSD so I know its rule set quite well. Even though I'm more used to the more recent versions.
However, I would like to know if there is a simpler way to ...
0
votes
1answer
17 views
My SD card slot doesn't work
My SD card slot on the latest Macbook (Mid 2012) won't mount my SD card. The SD card doesn't appear in Finder, Disk Utility, Image Capture or anywhere. I know it's not a software problem, because ...
1
vote
2answers
722 views
'Show Desktop' Mission Control/Expose Not Functioning
I have recently upgraded to OS X Lion. I have mapped the keys via Mission Control preFpane as follows: F9 is 'Mission Control', F10 is 'Show Desktop'. F11 is 'Application Windows'
F9 and F11 works as ...
0
votes
2answers
18 views
My MacBook Pro Restarts Itself
I've turned on my MBP this morning and twice it's just shut itself down and restarted. It's never done this before.
I have included the error log below but I have no idea what it means:
Anonymous ...
0
votes
3answers
42 views
syncing songs from iPhone 4s to Mac
I've brought a load of music on my iPhone and have now just purchased a MacBook pro. What is the standard way of transferring songs from iPhone to Mac? Do I need to download all these programs or is ...
1
vote
2answers
4k views
Samba share on Mountain Lion freezes
I'm using a Mac Mini (Mid 2010) with Mountain Lion on (OS X 10.8 12A269 – not OS X Server) as a file server at my home network. The Mac is equipped with an external 2TB USB disk (Western Digital).
...
3
votes
1answer
9k views
How to Auto-Hide the Address Bar in Google Chrome?
How can I hide the address bar in google chrome? I found this article but I am unable to find a solutions for Mac OS. Ideally I would like all tool bars to disappear similar to how they do in ...
0
votes
1answer
27 views
How to install Windows 8 with BootCamp 5 Assistant via USB?
I was able to put Windows 8 setup files on my usb from the installer. Now I just upgraded my machine to Mountain Lion. I have gone through the BC Assistant and it only asks for my Windows CD to be put ...
0
votes
1answer
730 views
How to fix Safari print preview crash after upgrade to Mountain Lion?
After upgrading to Mountain Lion, opening the print dialog in Safari.
Printing was fine before the upgrade. Also printing still works in my VMs under Parallels.
How to fix Safari print preview crash ...
3
votes
0answers
59 views
Siri says “speak you like to”; is there something messed up with my phone?
Whenever I ask Siri to call a business, she will go through each result and say "Speak you like to call it, get directions...". Is there something wrong with my phone? "Speak you like to" is ...
1
vote
2answers
223 views
iPad boot loop only when powered - brief flash loop when connected to USB - jailbreak gone awry?
Received an iPad from a customer in an unknown state. Report was "does not power on". Device is out of warranty. It's the 1st generation iPad with a 3G chip.
Symptoms:
when connected to power only, ...
1
vote
6answers
4k views
Changing desktop background in OS X 10.8 only changes it for the current desktop space
I'm experiencing a bug in Mountain Lion. I have 2 desktop spaces open. When I change the desktop background picture, it only changes for one of the spaces and not the other. Rebooting solved the ...
0
votes
2answers
16 views
Choose display when doing a screen capture with external display
I have a Macbook with an external display. I use both displays and when I do a screen capture (⌘ + ⇧ + 3) I get two files on the desktop, one for each display. Is there a way to choose which display ...
1
vote
2answers
3k views
How can I combine text messages from my old iPhone with my new iPhone?
I just bought a new iPhone 5 and used it before restoring the backup from my old iPhone 4. Now I would like to restore the backup from my old phone without loosing the text messages already on my new ...
0
votes
0answers
8 views
I-phone5 does not startup ore charge. USB connected reboots constanly
I'm having a problem with my Iphone5 after replacing the backcover.
I've assembled my phone back together and phone does not work properly.
Starting up without USB-cable does not work and after ...
2
votes
1answer
16 views
How to disable Apple Push Notification Service (apsd) on OS X 10.8?
I am using an iMac at work, and the IT security guys are raising issue with the Apple Push Notification Service (apsd) trying to bypass the proxy continually.
I would like to know how I can disable ...
1
vote
2answers
26 views
How to prevent Terminal from resizing when font size is changed
10.8.3/Terminal 2.3.
Terminal resizes the entire window in seemingly unpredictable ways whenever I change the size of the font -- a frequent operation when frequently going between laptop and ...
2
votes
1answer
937 views
Windows 8 won't recognize audio device on Macbook Pro (late) 2011
I just installed Windows 8 on my MacBook Pro, I then installed the Windows Support drivers and everything works great except for one thing, the audio. It doesn't recognize the audio device in my ...
0
votes
1answer
503 views
How to test if samba server is working without a PC?
I set up smb file sharing on my MacBook so that an iPad app could browse my computer, but the iPad app is not showing a directory listing. I am not sure if this is just not working/configured ...
0
votes
0answers
11 views
Applescript to get Dropbox file direct/share link
Is it possible to retrieve the direct/share link of a file that is in my Dropbox folder, but not in its Public subfolder?
I'd like to use that for an Alfred workflow. I saw many tutorials on how to ...
0
votes
1answer
216 views
How to get my lost mail and accounts back after kernel panic?
Today while working my system suddenly had a kernel panic.
I tried to restart in safe mode and the meter went to about 1/4 and no further (did this twice). Since that didn't work I restarted normally ...
3
votes
2answers
3k views
iPhone's Bluetooth - What? Why? How?
I googled a lot and read many documents. But I can't understand the concept behind iPhone's Bluetooth technology.
In my knowledge, Bluetooth was used for:
Transferring files between devices
...
2
votes
1answer
2k views
Boot Camp Assistant crashes when partitioning drive (exception: EXC_BAD_ACCESS)
I run Mountain Lion, a fresh install, brand new Macbook Pro. HD: Samsung 840 Pro 512 GB SSD.
When trying to go through Boot Camp Assistant / Setup it works fine until it wants to repartition my ...
