Posts Tagged ‘terminal’

It’s mind-boggling how many different ways we can take screenshots – also known as screen grabs – using just the tools already bundled in Mac OS X. Who knew such a simple task could be so customizable? Screenshots are great for capturing important images, showing others how to do…

One of the most common complaints about Dashboard in Mac OS X is the inability to run widgets on the user’s desktop so they’re always visible. Learn how to fix that pesky problem along with a couple other helpful hints…

The fourth and final segment of MacYourself’s Mac login window tricks series helps make your Mac your own. Ditch the login screen’s default background in favor of a custom image of your choice. One of the first things many people do when they get…

For the 3rd installment of our 4-part series of Mac login window tips and tricks, we’re going to show how to hide user accounts from displaying. This can be particularly useful when you have a number of users who don’t log in very often. There are…

Number two in our 4-part series about tweaking your Mac’s login window focuses on setting up a special greeting of your choice. Although it might seem trivial at first, adding a few lines of text to the login screen can serve a number of purposes. Have…

You may not realize it, but the login window on the Mac offers a useful mix of system information that is accessible without even needing to sign in. The reason most folks are probably not aware of this (unless you’re a hard-core user) is because Apple’s…

The introduction of Mac OS X Leopard brought nifty new functionality in the form of data detectors for Apple’s Mail application. Whether you love ’em or hate ’em, read on for some interesting tips. For new or inexperienced Mac…

One of Mac OS X Leopard’s most touted and obvious new features is Stacks, which allows users to easily see their files and folders from the Dock with a touch of eye candy. If a single Stack has more than 9 items in it, grid view is…

A while back my precious Macbook Pro was the victim of a couple unfortunate “incidents” shall we say, which led to one of the two hooks on the top lid being broken off. Aside from being devastated that it was no longer in pristine condition…