Search-replace recursively in files and folders

I wrote a bash script that lets you search and replace text strings in files of a specified folder and its subfolders recursively. more
Fri, 18 Jun 2010 16:30:01 +0200

Modify the look of the Safari 5 Reader function

Safari 5 introduces the Safari Reader feature, for selecting article bodies to make reading and printing easier. more
Wed, 09 Jun 2010 16:30:01 +0200

Block an annoying Javascript that affects Copy/Paste

Rob Griffiths points out this article: Tynt, the Copy/Paste Jerks by John Gruber, as a solution to an annoying web site 'feature.' Here's a brief description: 'Over the last few months I’ve noticed an annoying trend on various web sites, generally major newspaper and magazine sites, but also certain weblogs. more
Tue, 01 Jun 2010 16:30:01 +0200

10.6: Focus on an individual window within Spaces overview

In Spaces you can reach an overview mode by pressing the F8 key, giving you an overview of your spaces. more
Thu, 27 May 2010 16:30:00 +0200

Focus in on an individual window within Spaces overview

In Spaces you can reach an overview mode by pressing the F8 key, giving you an overview of your spaces. more
Thu, 27 May 2010 16:30:00 +0200

Dictionary/Wikipedia Bug

Dictionary and Wikipedia have been having issues of late where the only information you will get from Wikipedia in the Apple Dictionary will be what loads into the Dictionary window the first time. more
Wed, 26 May 2010 16:30:00 +0200

10.6: Enable dot matrix printing in Snow Leopard

We are printing to Dot Matrix printers on Macs with Snow Leopard in our office, and the method used to make them work varies with the printer. With an OKI Microline 1190 we connected it directly using a normal USB-2 cable and it works perfectly. more
Tue, 25 May 2010 16:30:00 +0200

10.6: Exclude Software Update data in Time Machine backups

Using the Time Machine preference pane, it is not possible to effectively exclude the data for the Software Update service from Time Machine backups on Mac OS X Server 10.6. more
Tue, 25 May 2010 16:30:00 +0200

10.6: Service to filter selected text using a shell command

Here's a little OS X service to filter selected text (from any application) through a shell command. This can be handy for performing quick operations, like replacing text with regular expressions, sorting lists or swapping fields around. Grab the Filter through Shell Command service, extract the zip file and put the service into /Library/Services. more
Mon, 24 May 2010 16:30:00 +0200

Changing QuickTime X hidden preference settings

There are a number of settings in QuickTime X which are not exposed in the Preference panel or the QuickTime Player app. more
Fri, 21 May 2010 16:30:00 +0200

10.6: Time Machine using multiple backup disks

In Snow Leopard it's rather easy to have multiple Time Machine backups with different settings. more
Thu, 20 May 2010 17:30:00 +0200

10.5: Get CUPS-PDF 2.5 working in Leopard

The latest version of CUPS-PDF does not work in Leopard (10.5); more
Tue, 18 May 2010 16:30:00 +0200

Run AppleScripts and shell scripts in a Windows VM

Sometimes I want to run AppleScripts, bash scripts, etc. directly inside my Windows virtual machine at work. more
Mon, 17 May 2010 16:30:00 +0200

10.6: Fix creation of widgets due to custom style sheets

If you find you cannot create web clip widgets (File » more
Fri, 14 May 2010 16:30:00 +0200

10.6: Sync contacts to Macs, PCs, iPhones, and BlackBerries

I have run into situations where I may have to maintain Address Book entries between multiple systems. more
Fri, 14 May 2010 16:30:00 +0200

Site going offline for upgrade

Mac OS X Hints will be going offline at 12pm (Pacific time) today for an upgrade. more
Thu, 13 May 2010 20:45:00 +0200

10.6: Create a new file anywhere via an Automator Service

This a simple Service for creating new files the currently-open folder in Finder, using AppleScript and Automator. Start by launching Automator, and in the chooser that appears, select Service. more
Wed, 12 May 2010 16:30:00 +0200

10.5: LaserJet printer crashes and the Papyrus font

Several models of HP LaserJet printer are known to crash or hang when certain documents are printed from 10.5/Leopard machines. more
Tue, 11 May 2010 16:30:00 +0200

10.6: One possible fix for 3G ZTE modems in Snow Leopard

I support quite a few people who use USB 3G dongles; more
Mon, 10 May 2010 16:30:00 +0200

Install Ubuntu Linux over the Internet with the help of a Mac

This hint is about installing Ubuntu Linux over the Internet on a PC compatible with network boot (PXE) without using a CD/DVD drive, a USB Flash drive, or having previously downloaded a full disc image. You will need another computer on the same LAN. more
Wed, 05 May 2010 16:30:00 +0200

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