- Search-replace recursively in files and folders
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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