Most people like to check a specific set of websites each day, such as local news, weather, sports scores, and stocks. Instead of bookmarking these sites and then manually launching them each morning, why not configure your Mac to launch them for you when you log in? Here’s how to have websites launch automatically at login in OS X.
Rebuild LaunchServices to Fix Duplicate Entries in OS X’s ‘Open With’ Menu
The ‘Open With’ menu in OS X is a handy way to open files without using the default app. But various factors such as app upgrades or system migrations might lead to this list containing duplicates over time. Here’s how to remove those duplicates and get the Open With menu under control again by rebuilding the LaunchServices database.
Apple Expands iTunes Radio to Australia
Apple on Monday announced the expansion of its iTunes Radio service to Australia. Available for free with ads or ad-free with a AU$35 per year iTunes Match subscription, the expansion is the first outside of the U.S., with sources indicating that the U.K., Canada, and New Zealand are not far behind.
How to Include System Files in OS X Finder Search Results
OS X’s built-in search feature is a powerful and convenient way to find files on your Mac, but results for system files like preferences and packages aren’t returned by default. This is fine for most users, but power users looking to tweak or troubleshoot their Mac or apps will find the limitation frustrating. Thankfully, a simple change to Finder’s search parameters can bring system files back to your search results.
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Your Mac Geek Gab Media Server Questions Answered!
After appearing on a recent episode of the Mac Geek Gab to talk about home media servers and movie management, I received many great questions from listeners. Here are my answers to some of questions that required a response longer than a Tweet. Come join the discussion and be sure to grab Mac Geek Gab Episode 485 for the full story!
Adobe Issues Critical Flash Update, All Users Urged to Upgrade
Adobe on Tuesday issued a critical update to its Flash Player software to address a zero-day vulnerability that reportedly allowed hackers to completely take over a compromised system. All versions of Flash prior to the latest update are vulnerable, and Adobe urges all users to install the latest version as soon as possible.
Twitter Quietly Testing Pop-Up Notifications for Web Interface
Twitter has quietly started testing a new pop-up notification feature for its Web interface, according to reports from multiple users on Tuesday. The experimental feature, currently available to only a select group of users, provides clear notifications whenever a user receives a reply or mention.
Was Apple’s 1999 Power Mac G4 Really Classified as a Weapon?
The recent celebration of the Mac’s 30th Anniversary brought a 1999 claim by Apple back to life. The company claimed that its Power Mac G4 was so powerful it was classified by the U.S. Government as a weapon. How much of that claim is truth, and how much is simply clever marketing? Read on to find out.
iTunes 11.1.4 Adds Local Library Wish List Support…Maybe?
Apple on Wednesday released iTunes 11.1.4 for OS X and Windows. The update brings a number of security and stability improvements, improved support for Arabic and Hebrew, and a new feature that reportedly lets users access their iTunes Store Wish List while browsing their local library.
The Ins and Outs of Your iMac’s Target Display Mode
Most iMacs since 2009 contain a very neat feature called Target Display Mode. This mode lets users attach other sources, such as Blu-ray players, video game consoles, and even other Macs, to the iMac’s DisplayPort or Thunderbolt connection and use the iMac as an external display. But there are many caveats, so read on to find out if Target Display Mode is right for you.