Difference between revisions of "Mac"
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=== Macintosh 1 === | === Macintosh 1 === | ||
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+ | * Macintosh System 1 -- What Was Apple’s Mac OS 1.0 Like?: https://www.howtogeek.com/732546/macintosh-system-1-what-was-apples-mac-os-1.0-like/ | ||
=== Macintosh 2.0 === | === Macintosh 2.0 === | ||
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=== MacBook === | === MacBook === | ||
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+ | '''MacBook''' is a line of portable computing devices from [[Apple]]. Each of the computers run a version of the Mac [[Operating System]], with the latest versions running [[OS X]] iterations. The line has frequently been referred to as [[Apple]]'s answer to [[PC]]-based laptop computer systems (typically sold with Microsoft's [[Windows]] [[Operating System]]s). | ||
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+ | * [[wikipedia: MacBook]] | ||
==== MacBook Air ==== | ==== MacBook Air ==== | ||
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<ref>[[wikipedia: MacBook Air]]</ref> | <ref>[[wikipedia: MacBook Air]]</ref> | ||
+ | ==== MacBook Pro ==== | ||
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+ | * What’s the Difference Between a MacBook Air and Pro?: https://www.howtogeek.com/806807/difference-between-macbook-air-and-pro/ | ||
+ | <ref>[[wikipedia: MacBook Pro]]</ref> | ||
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2019 | 2019 | ||
− | * Apple - Mac OS X Catalina: https://www.apple.com/ca/macos/catalina/features/ | + | * Apple -- Mac OS X - Catalina: https://www.apple.com/ca/macos/catalina/features/ |
<ref>macOS Catalina - Apple releases 10.15.4 supplemental update: https://www.macworld.com/article/3404520/macos-catalina-everything-you-need-to-know.html</ref> | <ref>macOS Catalina - Apple releases 10.15.4 supplemental update: https://www.macworld.com/article/3404520/macos-catalina-everything-you-need-to-know.html</ref> | ||
<ref>Meet Mac OS X Catalina: https://www.cnet.com/news/meet-catalina-apples-newest-macos/</ref> | <ref>Meet Mac OS X Catalina: https://www.cnet.com/news/meet-catalina-apples-newest-macos/</ref> | ||
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+ | ==== Big Sur (11.x) ==== | ||
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+ | * Apple -- Mac OS X - Big Sur: https://www.apple.com/macos/big-sur/features/ | ||
+ | <ref>[[wikipedia: MacOS Big Sur]]</ref> | ||
+ | <ref>macOS 11 Big Sur review - the Mac, iPad-ified for the future: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2020/nov/13/macos-11-big-sur-review-the-mac-ipad-ified-for-the-future (what the future of Mac looks like)</ref> | ||
+ | <ref>APPLE MACOS 11 BIG SUR REVIEW: - A LONG TIME COMING: https://www.theverge.com/2020/11/16/21564490/macos-big-sur-review-apple-macbook-pro-air-mac-ipad-m1</ref> | ||
+ | <ref>Apple's next-generation macOS operating system Big Sur available now: https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/macos-big-sur/</ref> | ||
+ | <ref>5 New Features to Explore in MacOS Big Sur: https://www.wired.com/story/macos-11-big-sur-features/</ref> | ||
+ | <ref>MacOS 11 Big Sur: latest version, problems & new features for Macs: https://www.macworld.co.uk/news/macos-big-sur-release-date-3779573/</ref> | ||
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== Features == | == Features == | ||
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* Use Notification Center on Mac: https://support.apple.com/en-ca/guide/mac-help/mchl2fb1258f/mac | * Use Notification Center on Mac: https://support.apple.com/en-ca/guide/mac-help/mchl2fb1258f/mac | ||
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=== Time Machine === | === Time Machine === | ||
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<ref>Run iPad apps on Mac - Project Catalyst Explained: https://www.imore.com/ipad-apps-mac-project-catalyst-explained</ref> | <ref>Run iPad apps on Mac - Project Catalyst Explained: https://www.imore.com/ipad-apps-mac-project-catalyst-explained</ref> | ||
<ref>What is Project Catalyst? Here’s everything you need to know : https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/what-is-project-catalyst/</ref> | <ref>What is Project Catalyst? Here’s everything you need to know : https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/what-is-project-catalyst/</ref> | ||
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+ | === AirDrop === | ||
+ | * [[wikipedia: AirDrop]] | ||
+ | <ref>How to use AirDrop on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204144</ref> | ||
+ | <ref>Use AirDrop on your Mac: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT203106</ref> | ||
+ | <ref>AirDrop not working? Here's the fix!: https://www.imore.com/how-to-fix-airdrop-iphone-ipad</ref> | ||
+ | <ref>How To Transfer Photos From iPhone To Mac - The Ultimate Guide: https://iphonephotographyschool.com/how-to-transfer-photos-from-iphone-to-mac/</ref> | ||
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+ | == Tools == | ||
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+ | * 10 Must-Have macOS Tools for Power Users and Developers: https://medium.com/macoclock/10-must-have-macos-tools-for-power-users-and-developers-e217660147ce | ||
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* Apple -- Mac OS X - Dashboard widgets: https://www.apple.com/downloads/dashboard/<ref>[[wikipedia: Dashboard (macOS)]]</ref><ref>Apple will permanently remove Dashboard in macOS Catalina: https://www.theverge.com/2019/6/4/18652971/apple-macos-catalina-dashboard-widgets-removed-feature</ref> | * Apple -- Mac OS X - Dashboard widgets: https://www.apple.com/downloads/dashboard/<ref>[[wikipedia: Dashboard (macOS)]]</ref><ref>Apple will permanently remove Dashboard in macOS Catalina: https://www.theverge.com/2019/6/4/18652971/apple-macos-catalina-dashboard-widgets-removed-feature</ref> | ||
* Mac OS X 10.0 (changes from Mac OS classic): https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2001/04/macos-x/ | * Mac OS X 10.0 (changes from Mac OS classic): https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2001/04/macos-x/ | ||
+ | * '''Is Apple silicon ready?: https://isapplesiliconready.com/'''<ref>How to Check Which Apps Are Optimized for M1 Macs: https://www.howtogeek.com/703005/how-to-check-which-apps-are-optimized-for-macs-with-apple-silicon/</ref> | ||
* What is a .DS_Store file (and config to stop their creation)?: https://osxdaily.com/2009/12/31/what-is-a-ds_store-file/ (''.DS_Store'' is a Mac-specific metadata file added to all directories and used by Finder, it can be disabled via ''defaults write com.apple.desktopservices DSDontWriteNetworkStores true'' but this is rarely necessary) | * What is a .DS_Store file (and config to stop their creation)?: https://osxdaily.com/2009/12/31/what-is-a-ds_store-file/ (''.DS_Store'' is a Mac-specific metadata file added to all directories and used by Finder, it can be disabled via ''defaults write com.apple.desktopservices DSDontWriteNetworkStores true'' but this is rarely necessary) | ||
<ref>Mac OS X 10.0 (changes from Mac OS classic) - finder: https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2001/04/macos-x/9/#finder</ref> | <ref>Mac OS X 10.0 (changes from Mac OS classic) - finder: https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2001/04/macos-x/9/#finder</ref> | ||
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== Tutorials == | == Tutorials == | ||
+ | * Intro to Mac OSX: https://www.slideshare.net/alexawheeler/intro-to-mac-osx | ||
+ | * Mac OSX basics: https://www.slideshare.net/RichaJain21/mac-osx-basics | ||
* How to tell if you’re running the 32-bit or 64-bit kernel in Mac OS X Snow Leopard: http://osxdaily.com/2009/09/07/how-to-tell-if-youre-running-the-32-bit-or-64-bit-kernel-in-mac-os-x-snow-leopard/ | * How to tell if you’re running the 32-bit or 64-bit kernel in Mac OS X Snow Leopard: http://osxdaily.com/2009/09/07/how-to-tell-if-youre-running-the-32-bit-or-64-bit-kernel-in-mac-os-x-snow-leopard/ | ||
+ | * Download and install older versions of OS X on a Mac: https://macpaw.com/how-to/download-old-macos-versions | ||
* How To Display Which Processes Are Using What Ports (Mac OS X): http://devnulled.com/content/2008/02/how-to-display-which-processes-are-using-what-ports/ | * How To Display Which Processes Are Using What Ports (Mac OS X): http://devnulled.com/content/2008/02/how-to-display-which-processes-are-using-what-ports/ | ||
+ | <ref>Mac OS X -- List listening ports and programs using netstat: https://benohead.com/blog/2013/07/31/mac-netstat-list-ports-programs/</ref> | ||
+ | <ref>Who is listening on a given TCP port on Mac OS X?: https://stackoverflow.com/questions/4421633/who-is-listening-on-a-given-tcp-port-on-mac-os-x</ref> | ||
* How to force an app to quit on your Mac: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201276 | * How to force an app to quit on your Mac: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201276 | ||
− | * '''How to take a screenshot on your Mac: https://support.apple.com/en-ca/HT201361''' (''CMD+SHIFT+3'' to screenshot entire display, ''CMD+SHIFT+4'' to select a region for screenshot)<ref>Where Does a Screenshot Go on a MacBook?: https://smallbusiness.chron.com/screenshot-macbook-62630.html (Desktop by default, but can configure to go somewhere else like a sub-directory inside "Pictures")</ref> | + | * How to check a Mac’s free hard drive space: https://www.macworld.com/article/2972775/how-to-check-a-mac-free-hard-drive-space.html |
+ | * '''How to take a screenshot on your Mac: https://support.apple.com/en-ca/HT201361''' (''CMD+SHIFT+3'' to screenshot entire display, ''CMD+SHIFT+4'' to select a region for screenshot)<ref>Where Does a Screenshot Go on a MacBook?: https://smallbusiness.chron.com/screenshot-macbook-62630.html (Desktop by default, but can configure to go somewhere else like a sub-directory inside "Pictures")</ref><ref>How to Change Where Screenshots Are Saved on Mac: https://www.howtogeek.com/403519/how-to-change-macos-mojaves-default-screenshot-location/</ref> | ||
* Show Desktop (jump to Desktop) keyboard shortcut on Mac: https://osxdaily.com/2018/01/04/keyboard-shortcut-show-mac-desktop/ (''FN+F11'' or just ''F11'' depending how you've got your key mappings setup for which come first the regular i.e. just the fact that F-key was pressed OR special F-keys i.e. play, pause, volume, brightness, sleep/standby, etc... by default typically special key presses happen first and you need to push ''FN+F-key'') | * Show Desktop (jump to Desktop) keyboard shortcut on Mac: https://osxdaily.com/2018/01/04/keyboard-shortcut-show-mac-desktop/ (''FN+F11'' or just ''F11'' depending how you've got your key mappings setup for which come first the regular i.e. just the fact that F-key was pressed OR special F-keys i.e. play, pause, volume, brightness, sleep/standby, etc... by default typically special key presses happen first and you need to push ''FN+F-key'') | ||
+ | * How to Quickly Make a Mac Photo Slideshow With Preview: https://www.howtogeek.com/329773/how-to-quickly-make-a-mac-photo-slideshow-with-preview/ (select all photos desired to be previewed using ''CMD+A'' then drag them into the "Preview" app in your dock or an open window already showing a single photo)<ref>Apple docs -- Browse and view photos in Photos on Mac: https://support.apple.com/en-ca/guide/photos/pht56eafa987/mac</ref> | ||
* Where Are The Page Up And Page Down Keys On My Mac?: https://appsliced.co/ask/where-are-the-page-up-and-page-down-keys-on-my-mac (''FN+UP'' and ''FN+DOWN'', browsers can also use ''SPACEBAR'' to go down or ''SHIFT+SPACEBAR'' to go back up) | * Where Are The Page Up And Page Down Keys On My Mac?: https://appsliced.co/ask/where-are-the-page-up-and-page-down-keys-on-my-mac (''FN+UP'' and ''FN+DOWN'', browsers can also use ''SPACEBAR'' to go down or ''SHIFT+SPACEBAR'' to go back up) | ||
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+ | * '''Mac Finder -- Getting the path of a directory or file as as string: https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/252171/mac-finder-getting-the-path-of-a-directory-or-file-as-as-string''' (''Opt'' + ''CMD'' + C)<ref>Copy file/folder path in Mac OS X: http://osxdaily.com/2013/06/19/copy-file-folder-path-mac-os-x/</ref><ref>How to Make Finder Always Search the Current Folder on Mac: https://www.howtogeek.com/720206/how-to-make-finder-always-search-the-current-folder-on-mac/</ref> | ||
+ | * How to tell full path of file on Mac?: https://superuser.com/questions/371513/how-to-tell-full-path-of-file-on-mac#371518<ref>How to copy a file path in OS X: https://www.cnet.com/how-to/how-to-copy-a-file-path-in-os-x/ (there are several approaches you can take to reveal and copy full file paths as text in OS X depending on your version)</ref><ref>3 Ways to See the Current Folder Path on Mac: https://www.howtogeek.com/721126/3-ways-to-see-the-current-folder-path-on-mac/</ref> | ||
+ | * How to use the macOS command line to compare two folders’ contents in Terminal: https://www.macworld.com/article/189460/macos-terminal-command-line-compare-directories.html | ||
+ | * How to Find and Delete Large Files on Your Mac: https://www.howtogeek.com/361957/how-to-find-and-delete-large-files-on-your-mac/<ref>How to find and remove large files on your Mac: https://macpaw.com/how-to/find-large-files-mac</ref> | ||
+ | * '''How to run a shell script in OS X by double-clicking?: https://stackoverflow.com/questions/5125907/how-to-run-a-shell-script-in-os-x-by-double-clicking''' | ||
+ | * How to get the fully resolved path of a symbolic link in Terminal?: https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/4812/how-to-get-the-fully-resolved-path-of-a-symbolic-link-in-terminal | ||
+ | * Create a New Blank Text File in Any Folder on Your Mac: https://www.maketecheasier.com/create-blank-text-file-mac/ | ||
+ | * Customize the Finder toolbars on Mac: https://support.apple.com/en-ca/guide/mac-help/mchlp3011/mac | ||
+ | * Technical Q&A QA1170 -- Important Java Directories on Mac OS X: https://developer.apple.com/library/archive/qa/qa1170/_index.html<ref>Brew install JDK 11: </ref><ref>Install latest JDK/Java on Mac using Homebrew: https://pandacodez.com/tutorial/install-latest-jdk-java-on-mac-using-homebrew/</ref><ref>How to install Java 8 on Mac: https://stackoverflow.com/questions/24342886/how-to-install-java-8-on-mac</ref><ref>Install java by Homebrew on Mac: https://medium.com/@at_ishikawa/install-java-by-homebrew-on-mac-d99aff457c1f</ref><ref>HOW TO SET '''JAVA_HOME''' ON MAC OS X: http://www.sajeconsultants.com/how-to-set-java_home-on-mac-os-x/</ref><ref>What should I set JAVA_HOME to on OSX: https://stackoverflow.com/questions/1348842/what-should-i-set-java-home-to-on-osx</ref><ref>Maven, JAVA_HOME is not defined correctly on Mac OSX: https://mkyong.com/java/maven-java_home-is-not-defined-correctly-on-mac-osx/</ref> | ||
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* Access the "Applications" directory in Terminal: https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/44475/access-applications-directory-in-terminal | * Access the "Applications" directory in Terminal: https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/44475/access-applications-directory-in-terminal | ||
* How to Open Terminal in the Current OS X Finder Location: https://www.howtogeek.com/210147/how-to-open-terminal-in-the-current-os-x-finder-location/ | * How to Open Terminal in the Current OS X Finder Location: https://www.howtogeek.com/210147/how-to-open-terminal-in-the-current-os-x-finder-location/ | ||
* “Go To Folder” is the Most Useful Mac OS X Keyboard Shortcut for Power Users: https://osxdaily.com/2011/08/31/go-to-folder-useful-mac-os-x-keyboard-shortcut/ (navigate to specific path in the Finder) | * “Go To Folder” is the Most Useful Mac OS X Keyboard Shortcut for Power Users: https://osxdaily.com/2011/08/31/go-to-folder-useful-mac-os-x-keyboard-shortcut/ (navigate to specific path in the Finder) | ||
− | + | <ref>Open Current Folder in Finder from Terminal of Mac OS X: https://osxdaily.com/2009/11/30/open-current-folder-in-finder-from-the-terminal/</ref> | |
* How to Enable and Use the Hidden Finder Path Bar: https://www.lifewire.com/use-macs-hidden-finder-path-bar-2260868 | * How to Enable and Use the Hidden Finder Path Bar: https://www.lifewire.com/use-macs-hidden-finder-path-bar-2260868 | ||
* Show Hidden Files in Mac OS X: https://osxdaily.com/2009/02/25/show-hidden-files-in-os-x/ (enter the following command via Terminal window: ''defaults write com.apple.finder AppleShowAllFiles TRUE;killall Finder'') | * Show Hidden Files in Mac OS X: https://osxdaily.com/2009/02/25/show-hidden-files-in-os-x/ (enter the following command via Terminal window: ''defaults write com.apple.finder AppleShowAllFiles TRUE;killall Finder'') | ||
+ | * Open a Mac app from an "unidentified developer" (i.e. not on Apple's official "Mac App Store"): https://support.apple.com/en-ca/guide/mac-help/mh40616/mac (''CTRL+click'' then select ''Open'' to install or run an "unidentified app" despite Apple's warnings its not downloaded from the app store) | ||
* Mac - extract TAR file in Terminal (command line): http://magma.maths.usyd.edu.au/magma/faq/extract | * Mac - extract TAR file in Terminal (command line): http://magma.maths.usyd.edu.au/magma/faq/extract | ||
− | * How to Send Safari Pages From One Device to Another: https://www.laptopmag.com/articles/send-safari-pages-between-devices (i.e. Mac to iPad, iPhone to Mac, etc... in either direction, from Mac use shortcut ''COMMAND+SHIFT+\'' to toggle the "Tab overview" page which gives access to iPhone, iPad and/or iPod tabs) | + | * Find your computer’s name and network address on Mac: https://support.apple.com/en-ca/guide/mac-help/mchlp1177/10.15/mac/10.15 |
+ | * How to wirelessly Share Files between Mac and Windows without any Third-Party App: https://techpp.com/2020/01/20/share-files-mac-windows-wireless/ | ||
+ | <ref>How to Find IP Address on MAC: https://techyhost.com/how-to-find-ip-address-on-mac/</ref> | ||
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+ | * How To Cut And Paste Files And Folders On Mac: https://www.getdroidtips.com/cut-paste-files-folders-mac/ (use shortcut ''CMD + ALT/OPTION + V'' when pasting to do a move) | ||
+ | * How to View the Clipboard on a Mac: https://www.techwalla.com/articles/how-to-view-the-clipboard-on-a-mac<ref>How to use Clipboard on Mac, answers to commonly asked questions: https://appletoolbox.com/how-to-use-clipboard-on-mac/</ref> | ||
+ | * Use Universal Clipboard to copy and paste between your Apple devices: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT209460 | ||
+ | * How to Send Safari Pages From One Device to Another (Mac to Mac, Mac to iPhone/iPad/iPod, iPhone/iPad/iPod to Mac): https://www.laptopmag.com/articles/send-safari-pages-between-devices (i.e. Mac to iPad, iPhone to Mac, etc... in either direction, from Mac use shortcut ''COMMAND+SHIFT+\'' to toggle the "Tab overview" page which gives access to iPhone, iPad and/or iPod tabs) | ||
* Apache Web-Serving with Mac OS X (6-part tutorial): http://macdevcenter.com/pub/a/mac/2001/12/07/apache.html | * Apache Web-Serving with Mac OS X (6-part tutorial): http://macdevcenter.com/pub/a/mac/2001/12/07/apache.html | ||
− | * Mac Os X | + | * Mac Os X - Mount NFS Share / Set an NFS Client: http://www.cyberciti.biz/faq/apple-mac-osx-nfs-mount-command-tutorial/ |
* Install and configure Apache, MySQL & PHP on OS X Lion 10.7 and 10.6: http://www.coolestguyplanet.net/how-to-install-php-mysql-apache-on-os-x-10-6/ | * Install and configure Apache, MySQL & PHP on OS X Lion 10.7 and 10.6: http://www.coolestguyplanet.net/how-to-install-php-mysql-apache-on-os-x-10-6/ | ||
* Xcode 4 Tips -- Adding frameworks to your project: http://www.thinketg.com/Company/Blogs/11-03-20/Xcode_4_Tips_Adding_frameworks_to_your_project.aspx | * Xcode 4 Tips -- Adding frameworks to your project: http://www.thinketg.com/Company/Blogs/11-03-20/Xcode_4_Tips_Adding_frameworks_to_your_project.aspx | ||
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* How to install iOS 10 Simulator: https://stackoverflow.com/questions/39013900/how-to-install-ios-10-simulator | * How to install iOS 10 Simulator: https://stackoverflow.com/questions/39013900/how-to-install-ios-10-simulator | ||
* Where are iOS simulator files?: https://stackoverflow.com/questions/44060317/where-are-ios-simulator-files | * Where are iOS simulator files?: https://stackoverflow.com/questions/44060317/where-are-ios-simulator-files | ||
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− | * | + | * How to Stop the Spinning Wheel on Your Mac: https://www.howtogeek.com/701206/how-to-stop-the-spinning-wheel-on-your-mac/ |
− | * | + | * View memory usage in Activity Monitor on Mac: https://support.apple.com/en-ca/guide/activity-monitor/actmntr1004/mac |
− | + | * Reformat External Hard Drive for Mac - Ultimate Guide in 2020: https://www.anyrecover.com/external-device-recovery-data/reformat-external-hard-drive-mac/ | |
− | + | * How to Erase and Format a USB Drive on Your Mac: https://www.howtogeek.com/255251/how-to-erase-and-format-a-usb-drive-on-your-mac/ | |
+ | * Zip and unzip files and folders on Mac: https://support.apple.com/en-ca/guide/mac-help/mchlp2528/mac | ||
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* Mac OS X: http://www.apple.com/ca/macosx/ | * Mac OS X: http://www.apple.com/ca/macosx/ | ||
* Why choose a Mac?: https://www.apple.com/ca/macos/what-is/ | * Why choose a Mac?: https://www.apple.com/ca/macos/what-is/ | ||
+ | * Why Is a Mac Called a Mac?: https://www.howtogeek.com/786937/why-is-a-mac-called-a-mac/ | ||
* Notarizing macOS Software Before Distribution: https://developer.apple.com/documentation/xcode/notarizing_macos_software_before_distribution | * Notarizing macOS Software Before Distribution: https://developer.apple.com/documentation/xcode/notarizing_macos_software_before_distribution | ||
* Does Apple Track Every Mac App You Run? OCSP Explained: https://www.howtogeek.com/701176/does-apple-track-every-mac-app-you-run-ocsp-explained/ | * Does Apple Track Every Mac App You Run? OCSP Explained: https://www.howtogeek.com/701176/does-apple-track-every-mac-app-you-run-ocsp-explained/ | ||
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* Before Mac OS X -- What Was NeXTSTEP, and Why Did People Love It?: https://www.howtogeek.com/698532/before-mac-os-x-what-was-nextstep-and-why-did-people-love-it/ | * Before Mac OS X -- What Was NeXTSTEP, and Why Did People Love It?: https://www.howtogeek.com/698532/before-mac-os-x-what-was-nextstep-and-why-did-people-love-it/ | ||
* OpenDarwin: http://web.archive.org/web/20070208022555/http://www.opendarwin.org/ (early predecessor of Mac OS X) | * OpenDarwin: http://web.archive.org/web/20070208022555/http://www.opendarwin.org/ (early predecessor of Mac OS X) | ||
+ | * 16 Terminal Commands That Every Mac User Should Know: https://www.howtogeek.com/729038/16-terminal-commands-every-mac-user-should-know/ | ||
* Using Apache and PHP on Mac OS X: http://www.devarticles.com/c/a/Apache/Using-Apache-and-PHP-on-Mac-OS-X/ | * Using Apache and PHP on Mac OS X: http://www.devarticles.com/c/a/Apache/Using-Apache-and-PHP-on-Mac-OS-X/ | ||
* Keyboard mappings using a PC keyboard on a Macintosh: https://support.microsoft.com/en-ca/help/970299/keyboard-mappings-using-a-pc-keyboard-on-a-macintosh | * Keyboard mappings using a PC keyboard on a Macintosh: https://support.microsoft.com/en-ca/help/970299/keyboard-mappings-using-a-pc-keyboard-on-a-macintosh | ||
* How to forward delete text on your Mac: https://www.idownloadblog.com/2016/06/21/forward-delete-text-on-mac/ (''FN+DELETE'' or ''CTRL+D'') | * How to forward delete text on your Mac: https://www.idownloadblog.com/2016/06/21/forward-delete-text-on-mac/ (''FN+DELETE'' or ''CTRL+D'') | ||
* OS X equivalent to ''Windows Key + P'': https://superuser.com/questions/359168/os-x-equivalent-to-windows-key-p (''ALT+F1'' and ''ALT+F2'') | * OS X equivalent to ''Windows Key + P'': https://superuser.com/questions/359168/os-x-equivalent-to-windows-key-p (''ALT+F1'' and ''ALT+F2'') | ||
− | * OS X replacement for "Show Desktop" keyboard shortcuts (''Windows Key + D''): http://osxdaily.com/2018/01/04/keyboard-shortcut-show-mac-desktop/ (''F11'') | + | * OS X replacement for "Show Desktop" keyboard shortcuts (Mac's version of ''Windows Key + D''): http://osxdaily.com/2018/01/04/keyboard-shortcut-show-mac-desktop/ (either ''F11'' or ''FN+F11'' on older Macs, and ''COMMAND+F3'' on newer Macs) |
* How to use the function keys on your Mac: https://support.apple.com/en-ca/HT204436<ref>How To Remap Fn Keys On Your Mac: https://www.switchingtomac.com/tutorials/osx/how-to-remap-fn-keys-on-your-mac/</ref> | * How to use the function keys on your Mac: https://support.apple.com/en-ca/HT204436<ref>How To Remap Fn Keys On Your Mac: https://www.switchingtomac.com/tutorials/osx/how-to-remap-fn-keys-on-your-mac/</ref> | ||
* How to Make an Alias (Shortcut) in Mac OS X: https://www.macinstruct.com/node/474 | * How to Make an Alias (Shortcut) in Mac OS X: https://www.macinstruct.com/node/474 | ||
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<ref>How to Pin Control Center Modules to the Menu Bar on Mac: https://www.howtogeek.com/699516/how-to-pin-control-center-items-to-the-menu-bar-on-mac/</ref> | <ref>How to Pin Control Center Modules to the Menu Bar on Mac: https://www.howtogeek.com/699516/how-to-pin-control-center-items-to-the-menu-bar-on-mac/</ref> | ||
* Why You Should Delay Your macOS Upgrades: https://www.howtogeek.com/693434/give-it-time-why-you-should-delay-your-macos-upgrades/ | * Why You Should Delay Your macOS Upgrades: https://www.howtogeek.com/693434/give-it-time-why-you-should-delay-your-macos-upgrades/ | ||
+ | * Apple's M1 Chip Benchmarks focused on the real-world programming: https://tech.ssut.me/apple-m1-chip-benchmarks-focused-on-the-real-world-programming/ | ||
+ | * How to change display settings on your Mac: https://www.imore.com/how-change-display-settings-your-mac | ||
+ | * Identify the (display/peripheral) ports on your Mac: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201736 | ||
+ | * Macbook won't send pictures through iMessage anymore: https://discussions.apple.com/thread/8029128 | ||
+ | * Zero click vulnerability in Apple’s macOS Mail: https://mikko-kenttala.medium.com/zero-click-vulnerability-in-apples-macos-mail-59e0c14b106c | ||
+ | * My M1 Macbook Air is DEAD: https://medium.com/codex/my-macbook-air-m1-is-dead-a394e3581e95 | ||
+ | * MacBook Pro 2021 Review - Nearly Perfect Back-to-the-Future Laptops: https://www.wsj.com/articles/apple-macbook-pro-laptop-review-2021-11635451575 | ||
+ | * macOS is Hot Garbage: https://medium.com/@sergiointoronto/macos-is-hot-garbage-6f3909835b0f | ||
+ | * Buying a Used Mac or MacBook? Check These Things Before You Buy: https://www.howtogeek.com/771262/buying-a-used-mac-or-macbook-check-these-things-before-you-buy/ | ||
+ | * Get Around macOS Faster - Speed Up Navigation on Your Mac: https://www.howtogeek.com/790407/get-around-macos-faster-speed-up-navigation-on-your-mac/ | ||
+ | * How to Enter and Exit Full Screen Mode on a Mac: https://www.howtogeek.com/797631/how-to-enter-and-exit-full-screen-mode-on-a-mac/ (CTRL+SHIFT+F or FN+F, depending on Device/Peripheral/OS combination) | ||
+ | * M2 vs. M1 MacBook Pro - What’s the Difference?: https://www.howtogeek.com/809657/m2-vs-m1-macbook-pro/ | ||
Revision as of 17:08, 22 June 2022
Mac is the abbreviated name for the Macintosh Operating System (currently in version 10 and abbreviated using the roman numeral "X", as in OS X) and accompanying hardware by Apple.
Contents
- 1 Devices
- 2 Operating Systems
- 2.1 Macintosh OS 1.x-9.x
- 2.2 OS X
- 2.2.1 Cheetah (10.0.x)
- 2.2.2 Puma (10.1.x)
- 2.2.3 Jaguar (10.2.x)
- 2.2.4 Panther (10.3.x)
- 2.2.5 Tiger (10.4.x)
- 2.2.6 Leopard (10.5.x)
- 2.2.7 Snow Leopard (10.6.x)
- 2.2.8 Lion (10.7.x)
- 2.2.9 Mountain (10.8.x)
- 2.2.10 Mavericks (10.9.x)
- 2.2.11 Yosemite (10.10.x)
- 2.2.12 El Capitan (10.11.x)
- 2.2.13 Sierra (10.12.x)
- 2.2.14 High Sierra (10.13.x)
- 2.2.15 Mojave (10.14.x)
- 2.2.16 Catalina (10.15.x)
- 2.2.17 Big Sur (11.x)
- 3 Features
- 4 Tools
- 5 Resources
- 6 Tutorials
- 7 External Links
- 8 References
- 9 See Also
Devices
- Apple Canada -- Mac Trade-in/Upgrade program: https://phobio.com/tradein/apple-ca/ (cash for old Mac computer trade-ins)
Macintosh 1
- Macintosh System 1 -- What Was Apple’s Mac OS 1.0 Like?: https://www.howtogeek.com/732546/macintosh-system-1-what-was-apples-mac-os-1.0-like/
Macintosh 2.0
Mac 4
iMac
MacMini
MacBook
MacBook is a line of portable computing devices from Apple. Each of the computers run a version of the Mac Operating System, with the latest versions running OS X iterations. The line has frequently been referred to as Apple's answer to PC-based laptop computer systems (typically sold with Microsoft's Windows Operating Systems).
MacBook Air
- MacBook Air: https://www.apple.com/macbook-air/
MacBook Pro
- What’s the Difference Between a MacBook Air and Pro?: https://www.howtogeek.com/806807/difference-between-macbook-air-and-pro/
Operating Systems
Macintosh OS 1.x-9.x
OS X
Macintosh Operating System 10 {roman numeral X} (commonly abbreviated Mac OS X, and referred to as simply OS X) is the name of Apple's proprietary Operating System. It was originally based on a branch of UNIX server.
- Find out which macOS your Mac is using: https://support.apple.com/en-ca/HT201260
- Mac version history: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MacOS_version_history[4]
Cheetah (10.0.x)
2000
Puma (10.1.x)
2001
Jaguar (10.2.x)
2002
Panther (10.3.x)
2003
Tiger (10.4.x)
2005
First introduced the Dashboard feature and its associated "widgets" loosely following W3C Widget spec.
Leopard (10.5.x)
2007
Snow Leopard (10.6.x)
2009
Lion (10.7.x)
2011
Mountain (10.8.x)
2012
Mavericks (10.9.x)
2013
Yosemite (10.10.x)
2014
El Capitan (10.11.x)
2015
Sierra (10.12.x)
2016
High Sierra (10.13.x)
2017
Mojave (10.14.x)
2018
Catalina (10.15.x)
2019
- Apple -- Mac OS X - Catalina: https://www.apple.com/ca/macos/catalina/features/
Big Sur (11.x)
- Apple -- Mac OS X - Big Sur: https://www.apple.com/macos/big-sur/features/
Features
Finder
Mission Control
"Mission Control" is a view of all the currently open applications on your Mac. It can also have "hot corner" sections defined whereby clicking a specific region of the screen would bring up a preferred/pre-configured application that was not open yet.
Dashboard
- Apple officially kills Dashboard in macOS 10.15 Catalina: https://9to5mac.com/2019/06/04/dashboard-in-macos-10-15-catalina/
Widgets
Notification Center
- Use Notification Center on Mac: https://support.apple.com/en-ca/guide/mac-help/mchl2fb1258f/mac
Time Machine
Backup and restore tool.
Catalyst
With Mac Catalyst, you can make a Mac version of your iPad app. Click the Mac checkbox in your iPad app’s project settings to configure the project to build both Mac and iPad versions of your app. The two apps share the same project and source code, making it easy to change your code in one place.
- Mac Catalyst: https://developer.apple.com/documentation/uikit/mac_catalyst
- Apple dev docs -- Mac Catalyst: https://developer.apple.com/mac-catalyst/
AirDrop
Tools
- 10 Must-Have macOS Tools for Power Users and Developers: https://medium.com/macoclock/10-must-have-macos-tools-for-power-users-and-developers-e217660147ce
Resources
- Apple Developer portal: https://developer.apple.com/ (iOS, Mac, AppleWatch, AppleTV, etc)
- Mac OS -- Developer resources: https://developer.apple.com/technologies/mac/
- Mac OS -- Keyboard shortcuts: https://support.apple.com/en-ca/HT201236
- Mac accessibility shortcuts: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204434[34]
- Mac Accessibility Support: https://www.apple.com/accessibility/mac/
- Mac OS X -- Server: http://www.apple.com/macosx/server/
- Mac OS X -- Terminal: http://guides.macrumors.com/Terminal
- Mac OS X -- Terminal (command-line tips and tricks) : https://wilsonmar.github.io/mac-osx-terminal/
- Mac OS X -- ALL Terminal commands (comprehensive list): https://ss64.com/osx/[35][36][37][38][39]
- Kernel and Device Drivers Layer: https://developer.apple.com/library/archive/documentation/MacOSX/Conceptual/OSX_Technology_Overview/SystemTechnology/SystemTechnology.html (good diagram of Mac OSX architecture)[40]
- Jenkins -- Homebrew ("brew") installation on Mac: https://jenkins.io/download/lts/macos[41]
- Apple -- Mac OS X - Dashboard widgets: https://www.apple.com/downloads/dashboard/[42][43]
- Mac OS X 10.0 (changes from Mac OS classic): https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2001/04/macos-x/
- Is Apple silicon ready?: https://isapplesiliconready.com/[44]
- What is a .DS_Store file (and config to stop their creation)?: https://osxdaily.com/2009/12/31/what-is-a-ds_store-file/ (.DS_Store is a Mac-specific metadata file added to all directories and used by Finder, it can be disabled via defaults write com.apple.desktopservices DSDontWriteNetworkStores true but this is rarely necessary)
Tutorials
- Intro to Mac OSX: https://www.slideshare.net/alexawheeler/intro-to-mac-osx
- Mac OSX basics: https://www.slideshare.net/RichaJain21/mac-osx-basics
- How to tell if you’re running the 32-bit or 64-bit kernel in Mac OS X Snow Leopard: http://osxdaily.com/2009/09/07/how-to-tell-if-youre-running-the-32-bit-or-64-bit-kernel-in-mac-os-x-snow-leopard/
- Download and install older versions of OS X on a Mac: https://macpaw.com/how-to/download-old-macos-versions
- How To Display Which Processes Are Using What Ports (Mac OS X): http://devnulled.com/content/2008/02/how-to-display-which-processes-are-using-what-ports/
- How to force an app to quit on your Mac: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201276
- How to check a Mac’s free hard drive space: https://www.macworld.com/article/2972775/how-to-check-a-mac-free-hard-drive-space.html
- How to take a screenshot on your Mac: https://support.apple.com/en-ca/HT201361 (CMD+SHIFT+3 to screenshot entire display, CMD+SHIFT+4 to select a region for screenshot)[52][53]
- Show Desktop (jump to Desktop) keyboard shortcut on Mac: https://osxdaily.com/2018/01/04/keyboard-shortcut-show-mac-desktop/ (FN+F11 or just F11 depending how you've got your key mappings setup for which come first the regular i.e. just the fact that F-key was pressed OR special F-keys i.e. play, pause, volume, brightness, sleep/standby, etc... by default typically special key presses happen first and you need to push FN+F-key)
- How to Quickly Make a Mac Photo Slideshow With Preview: https://www.howtogeek.com/329773/how-to-quickly-make-a-mac-photo-slideshow-with-preview/ (select all photos desired to be previewed using CMD+A then drag them into the "Preview" app in your dock or an open window already showing a single photo)[54]
- Where Are The Page Up And Page Down Keys On My Mac?: https://appsliced.co/ask/where-are-the-page-up-and-page-down-keys-on-my-mac (FN+UP and FN+DOWN, browsers can also use SPACEBAR to go down or SHIFT+SPACEBAR to go back up)
- Mac Finder -- Getting the path of a directory or file as as string: https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/252171/mac-finder-getting-the-path-of-a-directory-or-file-as-as-string (Opt + CMD + C)[55][56]
- How to tell full path of file on Mac?: https://superuser.com/questions/371513/how-to-tell-full-path-of-file-on-mac#371518[57][58]
- How to use the macOS command line to compare two folders’ contents in Terminal: https://www.macworld.com/article/189460/macos-terminal-command-line-compare-directories.html
- How to Find and Delete Large Files on Your Mac: https://www.howtogeek.com/361957/how-to-find-and-delete-large-files-on-your-mac/[59]
- How to run a shell script in OS X by double-clicking?: https://stackoverflow.com/questions/5125907/how-to-run-a-shell-script-in-os-x-by-double-clicking
- How to get the fully resolved path of a symbolic link in Terminal?: https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/4812/how-to-get-the-fully-resolved-path-of-a-symbolic-link-in-terminal
- Create a New Blank Text File in Any Folder on Your Mac: https://www.maketecheasier.com/create-blank-text-file-mac/
- Customize the Finder toolbars on Mac: https://support.apple.com/en-ca/guide/mac-help/mchlp3011/mac
- Technical Q&A QA1170 -- Important Java Directories on Mac OS X: https://developer.apple.com/library/archive/qa/qa1170/_index.html[60][61][62][63][64][65][66]
- Access the "Applications" directory in Terminal: https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/44475/access-applications-directory-in-terminal
- How to Open Terminal in the Current OS X Finder Location: https://www.howtogeek.com/210147/how-to-open-terminal-in-the-current-os-x-finder-location/
- “Go To Folder” is the Most Useful Mac OS X Keyboard Shortcut for Power Users: https://osxdaily.com/2011/08/31/go-to-folder-useful-mac-os-x-keyboard-shortcut/ (navigate to specific path in the Finder)
- How to Enable and Use the Hidden Finder Path Bar: https://www.lifewire.com/use-macs-hidden-finder-path-bar-2260868
- Show Hidden Files in Mac OS X: https://osxdaily.com/2009/02/25/show-hidden-files-in-os-x/ (enter the following command via Terminal window: defaults write com.apple.finder AppleShowAllFiles TRUE;killall Finder)
- Open a Mac app from an "unidentified developer" (i.e. not on Apple's official "Mac App Store"): https://support.apple.com/en-ca/guide/mac-help/mh40616/mac (CTRL+click then select Open to install or run an "unidentified app" despite Apple's warnings its not downloaded from the app store)
- Mac - extract TAR file in Terminal (command line): http://magma.maths.usyd.edu.au/magma/faq/extract
- Find your computer’s name and network address on Mac: https://support.apple.com/en-ca/guide/mac-help/mchlp1177/10.15/mac/10.15
- How to wirelessly Share Files between Mac and Windows without any Third-Party App: https://techpp.com/2020/01/20/share-files-mac-windows-wireless/
- How To Cut And Paste Files And Folders On Mac: https://www.getdroidtips.com/cut-paste-files-folders-mac/ (use shortcut CMD + ALT/OPTION + V when pasting to do a move)
- How to View the Clipboard on a Mac: https://www.techwalla.com/articles/how-to-view-the-clipboard-on-a-mac[69]
- Use Universal Clipboard to copy and paste between your Apple devices: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT209460
- How to Send Safari Pages From One Device to Another (Mac to Mac, Mac to iPhone/iPad/iPod, iPhone/iPad/iPod to Mac): https://www.laptopmag.com/articles/send-safari-pages-between-devices (i.e. Mac to iPad, iPhone to Mac, etc... in either direction, from Mac use shortcut COMMAND+SHIFT+\ to toggle the "Tab overview" page which gives access to iPhone, iPad and/or iPod tabs)
- Apache Web-Serving with Mac OS X (6-part tutorial): http://macdevcenter.com/pub/a/mac/2001/12/07/apache.html
- Mac Os X - Mount NFS Share / Set an NFS Client: http://www.cyberciti.biz/faq/apple-mac-osx-nfs-mount-command-tutorial/
- Install and configure Apache, MySQL & PHP on OS X Lion 10.7 and 10.6: http://www.coolestguyplanet.net/how-to-install-php-mysql-apache-on-os-x-10-6/
- Xcode 4 Tips -- Adding frameworks to your project: http://www.thinketg.com/Company/Blogs/11-03-20/Xcode_4_Tips_Adding_frameworks_to_your_project.aspx
- iOS Simulator on Steroids: Tips & Tricks in Xcode 9: https://www.appcoda.com/ios-simulator-tips-tricks/
- PhoneGap on iPhone (via Xcode): http://phonegap.com/start
- How to Force Quit Applications on Mac: http://www.hongkiat.com/blog/force-quit-mac-app/
- Finding the Simulator in xCode: https://gist.github.com/shawnbot/5527355 (to test Web Pages in specific iOS version)
- Manually Install iOS Simulators in XCode: https://hackernoon.com/manually-install-ios-simulators-in-xcode-f7e4bbe50753
- How to install iOS 10 Simulator: https://stackoverflow.com/questions/39013900/how-to-install-ios-10-simulator
- Where are iOS simulator files?: https://stackoverflow.com/questions/44060317/where-are-ios-simulator-files
- How to Stop the Spinning Wheel on Your Mac: https://www.howtogeek.com/701206/how-to-stop-the-spinning-wheel-on-your-mac/
- View memory usage in Activity Monitor on Mac: https://support.apple.com/en-ca/guide/activity-monitor/actmntr1004/mac
- Reformat External Hard Drive for Mac - Ultimate Guide in 2020: https://www.anyrecover.com/external-device-recovery-data/reformat-external-hard-drive-mac/
- How to Erase and Format a USB Drive on Your Mac: https://www.howtogeek.com/255251/how-to-erase-and-format-a-usb-drive-on-your-mac/
- Zip and unzip files and folders on Mac: https://support.apple.com/en-ca/guide/mac-help/mchlp2528/mac
External Links
- wikipedia: OS X
- wikipedia: Hackintosh
- Mac OS X: http://www.apple.com/ca/macosx/
- Why choose a Mac?: https://www.apple.com/ca/macos/what-is/
- Why Is a Mac Called a Mac?: https://www.howtogeek.com/786937/why-is-a-mac-called-a-mac/
- Notarizing macOS Software Before Distribution: https://developer.apple.com/documentation/xcode/notarizing_macos_software_before_distribution
- Does Apple Track Every Mac App You Run? OCSP Explained: https://www.howtogeek.com/701176/does-apple-track-every-mac-app-you-run-ocsp-explained/
- Switching from Windows to Mac? The ONLY 10 tips you need to know: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xsi3NHHAlus
- Apple officially acquired NeXT 23 years ago, changing everything: https://appleinsider.com/articles/20/02/07/apple-officially-acquired-next-23-years-ago-changing-everything
- Before Mac OS X -- What Was NeXTSTEP, and Why Did People Love It?: https://www.howtogeek.com/698532/before-mac-os-x-what-was-nextstep-and-why-did-people-love-it/
- OpenDarwin: http://web.archive.org/web/20070208022555/http://www.opendarwin.org/ (early predecessor of Mac OS X)
- 16 Terminal Commands That Every Mac User Should Know: https://www.howtogeek.com/729038/16-terminal-commands-every-mac-user-should-know/
- Using Apache and PHP on Mac OS X: http://www.devarticles.com/c/a/Apache/Using-Apache-and-PHP-on-Mac-OS-X/
- Keyboard mappings using a PC keyboard on a Macintosh: https://support.microsoft.com/en-ca/help/970299/keyboard-mappings-using-a-pc-keyboard-on-a-macintosh
- How to forward delete text on your Mac: https://www.idownloadblog.com/2016/06/21/forward-delete-text-on-mac/ (FN+DELETE or CTRL+D)
- OS X equivalent to Windows Key + P: https://superuser.com/questions/359168/os-x-equivalent-to-windows-key-p (ALT+F1 and ALT+F2)
- OS X replacement for "Show Desktop" keyboard shortcuts (Mac's version of Windows Key + D): http://osxdaily.com/2018/01/04/keyboard-shortcut-show-mac-desktop/ (either F11 or FN+F11 on older Macs, and COMMAND+F3 on newer Macs)
- How to use the function keys on your Mac: https://support.apple.com/en-ca/HT204436[70]
- How to Make an Alias (Shortcut) in Mac OS X: https://www.macinstruct.com/node/474
- Enabling Web Inspector: https://developer.apple.com/library/archive/documentation/NetworkingInternetWeb/Conceptual/Web_Inspector_Tutorial/EnableWebInspector/EnableWebInspector.html[71][72]
- Using a Mac Equivalent of Unix “tree” Command to View Folder Trees at Terminal: http://osxdaily.com/2016/09/09/view-folder-tree-terminal-mac-os-tree-equivalent/
- Mac Terminal's replacement for MS-DOS "dir /p" partial directory listing with paging: https://superuser.com/questions/682128/list-files-of-folder-page-by-page-with-ls-command (ls -la | more)
- Always Show Scroll Bars in Mac OS X: http://osxdaily.com/2011/08/03/show-scroll-bars-mac-os-x-lion/
- Fix inaccessible and grayed out folders in the OS X Finder: https://www.macissues.com/2015/01/27/fix-inaccessible-and-grayed-out-folders-in-the-os-x-finder/
- Mac OS X running on Apple TV: http://www.appletvhacks.net/2007/04/01/mac-os-x-running-on-apple-tv/
- Apple goes decaffeinated: http://www.codeagnostic.com/featured/apple-goes-decaffeinated/
- How to use Apple's hardware diagnostics to find and fix Mac glitches: http://www.zdnet.com/article/how-to-use-apples-hardware-diagnostics-to-find-and-fix-troublesome-mac-glitches/
- How to reformat a used Mac: http://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-5341
- Mac Pro (Early 2007): http://lowendmac.com/2007/mac-pro-early-2007/
- Modernizing the 2006 and 2007 Mac Pro to Go Beyond OS X Lion: http://lowendmac.com/2014/modernizing-the-mac-pro-11-and-21/
- Best Mac Pro Prices: http://lowendmac.com/2016/best-mac-pro-prices/
- Apple Mac Pro "Quad Core" 2.66 (Original) Specs: https://everymac.com/systems/apple/mac_pro/specs/mac-pro-quad-2.66-specs.html
- Why every developer needs a MacBook Pro?: https://lostechies.com/joeocampo/2007/10/03/why-every-developer-needs-a-macbook-pro/
- Why Developers Should NOT Use MacBook Pro: https://hackernoon.com/why-developers-should-not-use-macbook-pro-3b6a4aeeee64
- Apple Sacrifices Developers With Controversial MacBook Pro Updates: https://www.forbes.com/sites/ewanspence/2016/10/31/apple-macbook-pro-damages-developer-confidence/#46a6bad541d0
- iTerm2 leaks everything you hover in your terminal via DNS requests: https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/iterm2-leaks-everything-you-hover-in-your-terminal-via-dns-requests/
- You’re Missing Out on a Better Mac Terminal Experience: https://medium.com/@caulfieldOwen/youre-missing-out-on-a-better-mac-terminal-experience-d73647abf6d7
- If a Mac accessory needs more power or is using too much power: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204377
- How does the new MacBook not need a fan? My MacBook Air gets so hot it would melt if it wasn't for the fan: https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/2yok0m/eli5_how_does_the_new_macbook_not_need_a_fan_my/
- Why don't Apple computers have fans to cool them or is that just the MacBook?: https://www.quora.com/Why-dont-Apple-computers-have-fans-to-cool-them-or-is-that-just-the-MacBook
- What's a good Mac equivalent of WinMerge?: https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/3653/whats-a-good-mac-equivalent-of-winmerge (FileMerge is installed by default, but only usable after installing/activating the "Developer Tools for Mac")
- MacOS User Guide -- Use iCloud File Sharing to share documents with other iCloud users: https://support.apple.com/en-ca/guide/mac-help/mchl91854a7a/mac
- Add your Desktop and Documents files to iCloud Drive: https://support.apple.com/en-ca/HT206985
- MacOS Mojave Features We Can’t Wait to Try: https://medium.com/pcmag-access/macos-mojave-features-we-cant-wait-to-try-d9ae54f38b2f
- What’s New in macOS 11.0 Big Sur, arriving November 12, 2020: https://www.howtogeek.com/678458/whats-new-in-macos-11.0-big-sur-arriving-fall-2020/
- Why You Should Delay Your macOS Upgrades: https://www.howtogeek.com/693434/give-it-time-why-you-should-delay-your-macos-upgrades/
- Apple's M1 Chip Benchmarks focused on the real-world programming: https://tech.ssut.me/apple-m1-chip-benchmarks-focused-on-the-real-world-programming/
- How to change display settings on your Mac: https://www.imore.com/how-change-display-settings-your-mac
- Identify the (display/peripheral) ports on your Mac: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201736
- Macbook won't send pictures through iMessage anymore: https://discussions.apple.com/thread/8029128
- Zero click vulnerability in Apple’s macOS Mail: https://mikko-kenttala.medium.com/zero-click-vulnerability-in-apples-macos-mail-59e0c14b106c
- My M1 Macbook Air is DEAD: https://medium.com/codex/my-macbook-air-m1-is-dead-a394e3581e95
- MacBook Pro 2021 Review - Nearly Perfect Back-to-the-Future Laptops: https://www.wsj.com/articles/apple-macbook-pro-laptop-review-2021-11635451575
- macOS is Hot Garbage: https://medium.com/@sergiointoronto/macos-is-hot-garbage-6f3909835b0f
- Buying a Used Mac or MacBook? Check These Things Before You Buy: https://www.howtogeek.com/771262/buying-a-used-mac-or-macbook-check-these-things-before-you-buy/
- Get Around macOS Faster - Speed Up Navigation on Your Mac: https://www.howtogeek.com/790407/get-around-macos-faster-speed-up-navigation-on-your-mac/
- How to Enter and Exit Full Screen Mode on a Mac: https://www.howtogeek.com/797631/how-to-enter-and-exit-full-screen-mode-on-a-mac/ (CTRL+SHIFT+F or FN+F, depending on Device/Peripheral/OS combination)
- M2 vs. M1 MacBook Pro - What’s the Difference?: https://www.howtogeek.com/809657/m2-vs-m1-macbook-pro/
References
- ↑ wikipedia: Macintosh#Timeline_of_Macintosh_models
- ↑ wikipedia: MacBook Air
- ↑ wikipedia: MacBook Pro
- ↑ Use the Mac operating system that came with your Mac, or a compatible newer version: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201686
- ↑ macOS Mojave - Apple releases 10.14.6 supplemental update: https://www.macworld.com/article/3282418/article.html
- ↑ macOS Mojave -- Hands-on with 20+ new changes and features (VIDEO): https://9to5mac.com/2018/09/24/macos-mojave-top-features-changes-video/
- ↑ macOS Catalina - Apple releases 10.15.4 supplemental update: https://www.macworld.com/article/3404520/macos-catalina-everything-you-need-to-know.html
- ↑ Meet Mac OS X Catalina: https://www.cnet.com/news/meet-catalina-apples-newest-macos/
- ↑ wikipedia: MacOS Big Sur
- ↑ macOS 11 Big Sur review - the Mac, iPad-ified for the future: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2020/nov/13/macos-11-big-sur-review-the-mac-ipad-ified-for-the-future (what the future of Mac looks like)
- ↑ APPLE MACOS 11 BIG SUR REVIEW: - A LONG TIME COMING: https://www.theverge.com/2020/11/16/21564490/macos-big-sur-review-apple-macbook-pro-air-mac-ipad-m1
- ↑ Apple's next-generation macOS operating system Big Sur available now: https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/macos-big-sur/
- ↑ 5 New Features to Explore in MacOS Big Sur: https://www.wired.com/story/macos-11-big-sur-features/
- ↑ MacOS 11 Big Sur: latest version, problems & new features for Macs: https://www.macworld.co.uk/news/macos-big-sur-release-date-3779573/
- ↑ How to use “Hot Corners” on Mac: https://www.creative-elements.ca/how-to-use-hot-corners-on-mac/
- ↑ RIP Dashboard, the MacOS Feature I Don't Want to Live Without: https://www.wired.com/story/dashboard-macos-catalina-rip/
- ↑ Bring back dashboard widgets on Catalina! WTF Apple!: https://www.reddit.com/r/MacOS/comments/ejjtu2/bring_back_dashboard_widgets_on_catalina_wtf_apple/
- ↑ How to recover Dashboard data in Catalina os Mac?: https://www.catalinaosx.com/recover-dashboard-data-catalina-os/
- ↑ Dashboard Feature Eliminated in macOS Catalina: https://www.macrumors.com/2019/06/04/dashboard-feature-eliminated-in-macos-catalina/
- ↑ Lost your Dashboard widgets after upgrading to macOS Catalina? Here are some solutions: https://www.creative-elements.ca/lost-your-dashboard-widgets-after-upgrading-to-macos-catalina-here-are-some-solutions/
- ↑ Where can I find dashboard widgets on OS Catalina?: https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/372519/where-can-i-find-dashboard-widgets-on-os-catalina
- ↑ Dashboard Widgets On Desktop macOS High Sierra: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7m57oX0Cc1s
- ↑ Just installed Übersicht to get widgets on my desktop and couldn't be happier with the result!: https://www.reddit.com/r/MacOS/comments/ge4884/just_installed_übersicht_to_get_widgets_on_my/
- ↑ Apple dev docs -- Mac Catalyst - UI guidelines: https://developer.apple.com/design/human-interface-guidelines/ios/overview/mac-catalyst/
- ↑ Apple dev docs -- Mac Catalyst - Handling key presses on a keyboard: https://developer.apple.com/documentation/uikit/mac_catalyst/handling_key_presses_made_on_a_physical_keyboard
- ↑ Apple WWDC 2020 - What's new in Mac Catalyst? (VIDEO): https://developer.apple.com/videos/play/wwdc2020/10143/
- ↑ MacOS Catalina's iPad apps for the Mac are here, but the story is just getting started: https://www.cnet.com/news/macos-catalinas-ipad-apps-for-the-mac-are-here-but-the-story-is-just-getting-started/
- ↑ Run iPad apps on Mac - Project Catalyst Explained: https://www.imore.com/ipad-apps-mac-project-catalyst-explained
- ↑ What is Project Catalyst? Here’s everything you need to know : https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/what-is-project-catalyst/
- ↑ How to use AirDrop on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204144
- ↑ Use AirDrop on your Mac: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT203106
- ↑ AirDrop not working? Here's the fix!: https://www.imore.com/how-to-fix-airdrop-iphone-ipad
- ↑ How To Transfer Photos From iPhone To Mac - The Ultimate Guide: https://iphonephotographyschool.com/how-to-transfer-photos-from-iphone-to-mac/
- ↑ Mac/Safari -- how to access Accessibility options using Keyboard shortcut: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202562 (shortcut is FN+OPTION+CMD+F5)
- ↑ How to List Every Terminal Command available on Mac OS: http://osxdaily.com/2017/02/06/list-all-terminal-commands-mac/
- ↑ Terminal autocomplete - cycle through suggestions: https://unix.stackexchange.com/questions/24419/terminal-autocomplete-cycle-through-suggestions
- ↑ How to list all variables names and their current values?: https://askubuntu.com/questions/275965/how-to-list-all-variables-names-and-their-current-values
- ↑ Terminal Cheatsheet for Mac (Basics): https://github.com/0nn0/terminal-mac-cheatsheet
- ↑ * 11 Xcode Keyboard Shortcuts to Make You More Productive: https://roadfiresoftware.com/2015/05/useful-xcode-keyboard-shortcuts-for-developers/
- ↑ Is macOS a Unix distribution?: https://unix.stackexchange.com/questions/423121/is-macos-a-unix-distribution
- ↑ Change Jenkins port on macOS: https://stackoverflow.com/questions/7139338/change-jenkins-port-on-macos
- ↑ wikipedia: Dashboard (macOS)
- ↑ Apple will permanently remove Dashboard in macOS Catalina: https://www.theverge.com/2019/6/4/18652971/apple-macos-catalina-dashboard-widgets-removed-feature
- ↑ How to Check Which Apps Are Optimized for M1 Macs: https://www.howtogeek.com/703005/how-to-check-which-apps-are-optimized-for-macs-with-apple-silicon/
- ↑ Mac OS X 10.0 (changes from Mac OS classic) - finder: https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2001/04/macos-x/9/#finder
- ↑ What is .DS_Store file on Mac and how to delete it?: https://macpaw.com/how-to/remove-ds-store-files-on-mac
- ↑ Consequences of deleting .DS_Store: https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/69467/consequences-of-deleting-ds-store
- ↑ How to disable the creation of .DS_Store files for Mac users' folders: https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-disable-the-creation-of-dsstore-files-for-mac-users-folders/
- ↑ What is a .DS_Store file?: https://appducate.com/2013/09/what-is-ds_store-file-on-mac-os-x/
- ↑ Mac OS X -- List listening ports and programs using netstat: https://benohead.com/blog/2013/07/31/mac-netstat-list-ports-programs/
- ↑ Who is listening on a given TCP port on Mac OS X?: https://stackoverflow.com/questions/4421633/who-is-listening-on-a-given-tcp-port-on-mac-os-x
- ↑ Where Does a Screenshot Go on a MacBook?: https://smallbusiness.chron.com/screenshot-macbook-62630.html (Desktop by default, but can configure to go somewhere else like a sub-directory inside "Pictures")
- ↑ How to Change Where Screenshots Are Saved on Mac: https://www.howtogeek.com/403519/how-to-change-macos-mojaves-default-screenshot-location/
- ↑ Apple docs -- Browse and view photos in Photos on Mac: https://support.apple.com/en-ca/guide/photos/pht56eafa987/mac
- ↑ Copy file/folder path in Mac OS X: http://osxdaily.com/2013/06/19/copy-file-folder-path-mac-os-x/
- ↑ How to Make Finder Always Search the Current Folder on Mac: https://www.howtogeek.com/720206/how-to-make-finder-always-search-the-current-folder-on-mac/
- ↑ How to copy a file path in OS X: https://www.cnet.com/how-to/how-to-copy-a-file-path-in-os-x/ (there are several approaches you can take to reveal and copy full file paths as text in OS X depending on your version)
- ↑ 3 Ways to See the Current Folder Path on Mac: https://www.howtogeek.com/721126/3-ways-to-see-the-current-folder-path-on-mac/
- ↑ How to find and remove large files on your Mac: https://macpaw.com/how-to/find-large-files-mac
- ↑ Brew install JDK 11:
- ↑ Install latest JDK/Java on Mac using Homebrew: https://pandacodez.com/tutorial/install-latest-jdk-java-on-mac-using-homebrew/
- ↑ How to install Java 8 on Mac: https://stackoverflow.com/questions/24342886/how-to-install-java-8-on-mac
- ↑ Install java by Homebrew on Mac: https://medium.com/@at_ishikawa/install-java-by-homebrew-on-mac-d99aff457c1f
- ↑ HOW TO SET JAVA_HOME ON MAC OS X: http://www.sajeconsultants.com/how-to-set-java_home-on-mac-os-x/
- ↑ What should I set JAVA_HOME to on OSX: https://stackoverflow.com/questions/1348842/what-should-i-set-java-home-to-on-osx
- ↑ Maven, JAVA_HOME is not defined correctly on Mac OSX: https://mkyong.com/java/maven-java_home-is-not-defined-correctly-on-mac-osx/
- ↑ Open Current Folder in Finder from Terminal of Mac OS X: https://osxdaily.com/2009/11/30/open-current-folder-in-finder-from-the-terminal/
- ↑ How to Find IP Address on MAC: https://techyhost.com/how-to-find-ip-address-on-mac/
- ↑ How to use Clipboard on Mac, answers to commonly asked questions: https://appletoolbox.com/how-to-use-clipboard-on-mac/
- ↑ How To Remap Fn Keys On Your Mac: https://www.switchingtomac.com/tutorials/osx/how-to-remap-fn-keys-on-your-mac/
- ↑ Use the developer tools in the Develop menu in Safari on Mac: https://support.apple.com/en-ca/guide/safari/sfri20948/mac
- ↑ Developer Tools for HTML5 Programming: https://www.wickedlysmart.com/hfhtml5/devtools.html
- ↑ How to Customize the Control Center on Mac: https://www.howtogeek.com/699494/how-to-customize-the-control-center-on-mac/
- ↑ How to Pin Control Center Modules to the Menu Bar on Mac: https://www.howtogeek.com/699516/how-to-pin-control-center-items-to-the-menu-bar-on-mac/
See Also
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