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Automator is a handy utility built into Mac OS X that allows us to automate tasks.
10 Awesome Uses for Automator Explained | Mac.AppStorm
With version 10.6, OS X has got to the point where it has so many great features that it's almost impossible to know all of them. Steve Jobs loves to show off the latest OS X bells and whistles during his keynotes whenever a new version is released, but even he doesn't have time to share the more subtle tips and tricks. OS X 10.6, also known as Snow Leopard, is chock-full of secrets and shortcuts that you're expected to discover by yourself.
98 Snow Leopard tips, tricks and tweaks | News | TechRadar UK
Abbreviazioni da tastiera Mac OS X
Per utilizzare un'abbreviazione da tastiera o una combinazione di tasti, premi il tasto modificatore insieme a uno dei tasti normali. Ad esempio, premendo contemporaneamente il tasto Comando (quello con il simbolo ) e il tasto "C", qualsiasi elemento selezionato (testo, immagini e così via) viene copiato negli Appunti.
IP Address on a Mac
Knowing your Mac’s IP address is important for setting up a network or sharing files, here’s two different ways to find your IP address in Mac OS X ; an easy way through the GUI and a more technical approach with the command line. These methods will be the same whether you are connected via ethernet or wireless. This is how to find the IP address of your Mac through the Terminal, this is often the quickest way for those that are more technically inclined.
Finder Look
But some people – especially those who switched from the Windows world – are accustomed to an interface makeover and want to change their Mac appearance every once in a while. Mac OS X comes with features that will allow you to change its look. Even though these features are not on the extreme level, they are sufficient to give your feline a fresh new look.
( Note : for additional tips about the Mac Finder and other Mac related tools and how-tos, download the free MakeUseOf Mac manual .
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Forgot Mac Password? How to Reset Your Mac Password (with or without CD) - OS X Daily
So you forgot your Mac password… uh oh. Don’t worry, it happens and you aren’t out of luck. You’ll need to reset the forgotten password and there’s several ways to do this, we’ll focus on the two best methods; one does not require a Mac OS X installer CD and is a great hack, and the other is much more simple if you happen to have a Mac OS X DVD laying around.Hosts File
4. In the second column of the browser view, select the node named "machines." You will see entries for -DHCP-, broadcasthost, and localhost in the third column.
iStat Pro, a Dashboard Widget by iSlayer
iStat Pro is a highly configurable widget that lets you monitor every aspect of your Mac, including CPU, memory, disks, network, battery, temperatures, fans, load & uptime and processes. iStat Pro can do it all. Drag and drop reordering
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Mac OS X Automation
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My right shoulder had been hurting lately, due to the movement necessary to reach my trackpad.Map a network drive on a Mac - OS X Daily
This method allows you to reboot your Mac and have the mapped network drive automatically remount and appear on the desktop, this is more persistent than the above method:MagicPrefs
Get the iOS 5 Software Update.BetterTouchTool per creare nuove gestures (Parte 1)
BetterTouchTool – abbreviato BTT – è una piccola utiliy che permette di migliorare ed estendere le funzionalità multitouch di Trackpad e Magic Mouse. Oltre a questo scopo per il quale era stato originariamente concepito, le versioni successive dell’applicazione hanno introdotto funzionalità di gestione delle finestre. Purtroppo non è disponibile una localizzazione in italiano, tuttavia un’elementare conoscenza dell’inglese è più che sufficiente per sapersi orientare nella configurazione.Mac Security Tips
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