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macOS is the current marketing name for Apple's Macintosh Operating System. This OS was previously known as OS X, and Mac OS X before that (which itself succeeded the 'classic' Mac OS).

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Paste the current date-time in OmniOutliner

Is there such a feature as "Now" in OmniOutliner 5.4.1 for macOS? …
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VirtualBox 4, install Lion guest on Mountain Lion host

How to install Lion as a guest OS in VirtualBox 4 running on Mountain Lion? I have: Legitimate owned copy of Install Mac OS X Lion.app Flash drive formatted as GUID partition, restored with Install …
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Avoid inadvertent "Shut Down" of Mac

For a Mac mini or such acting as a server in a server room or colo, accidentally choosing the Apple > Shut Down… menu item is a major problem. Without physical access, you cannot start the Mac up agai …
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How to store note only on my Mac in Notes 4?

I'm trying the new Notes.app version 4 with El Capitan. I "upgraded" my existing data to be compatible wit the newly revamped version of this app. I have an "iCloud" group on the left panel, with a c …
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Manually update tz (time zone) database in Mac OS X?

Is there a way to manually update the time zone definitions (“tz” database formerly known as the “Olson database“)? For example, the Java platform provides the TZUpdater tool to install, and even bui …
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Keep right angles in line connecting objects in OmniGraffle

Two part question, about connector lines. Can I draw a line connecting objects that automatically breaks with right angle turns? If not, I can manually create breaks while drawing a connector line b …
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OmniGraffle: Stretch a pasted bitmap in one direction

I pasted a bitmap image from Preview.app into OmniGraffle on my Mac. It is a monthly calendar, so I want to stretch the calendar vertically to fill the printed page and maximize the space in each cale …
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Calendar.app extremely slow in El Capitan. Rebuild cache? Other solution?

After updating to El Capitan, my friend found her Calendar.app runs extremely slowly. Clicking the button to move to the next week's display results in spinning beach ball (the new one). Beach ball sp …
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Screen Sharing in El Capitan – Gone?

When I upgraded from Yosemite to El Capitan, I got a warning about Apple’s Screen Sharing.app being not supported. Sure enough, an alias to the app was moved to a folder named "Incompatible Software …
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How to identify build number of a macOS installer?

Today I read: Apple today released an updated golden master (GM) version of macOS Sierra to developers… The new GM seed is build 16A323, while the build released last week was 16A320. … After downloading, in the Finder > Get Info of ‘Install macOS Sierra.app’ I see ‘Version: 12.0.49’ but no build number. How to identifier the build number of a macOS installer? …
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Which account is "Downloading Messages" in Mail.app?

Mail.app has an "Activity" floating window. That window has a list of tasks being performed. One typical task is "Downloading Messages". How can I tell which account this task relates to? I have an iC …
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Obtain Java 11 for macOS?

I know in recent years the Java development cadence has changed, becoming much more rapid and more predictably scheduled. New plans were announced for regular Long-Term Support (LTS) releases. And I h …
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Size limit of content on a single note in Notes app

Using Notes 4.8.1 app on macOS Big Sur (and in iOS/iPadOS). 👉 What is the size limit for text content on a single note in the Notes app? I am writing page multiple pages in printed length. …
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Standard (ISO 8601) week number in Calendar.app?

Is there a way to have Calendar.app display its week numbers using the standard ISO 8061 week definition? The standard says a week starts on Monday, and the first Thursday of the year defines the fi …
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Re-arrange items in checklist in Notes 4 app in El Capitan

The Notes 4 app bundled with El Capitan is revamped. It now includes a checklist feature. This feature becomes available after you agree to "upgrade" (convert) your existing data. Is there some way …
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