If you want to play or test various apps and settings you can use virtual machine instead of your mac. With VMware Fusion you can install virtual Mac OS X. Apple’s End User license agreement allows you to install up to two additional copies of Mac OS X 10.9 on a Mac that is already running a retail version of the operating system and not a pre-installed … [Read more...] about How to Install Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks in VMware Fusion
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How to get iOS 7 Lock Screen Look in Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks
For those that want to bring iOS 7 and OS X closer together, you can start by adding the iOS 7 lock screen as a screensaver to your Mac. The lockscreen is based on Andrew Ambrosino's iOS 7 inspired look for OS X 11. It has the same font, and starry wallpaper found in iOS 7 as well. … [Read more...] about How to get iOS 7 Lock Screen Look in Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks
How to Edit Hosts file in Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks
The hosts file is used by your computer to map hostnames to IP addresses. By adding or removing lines to your hosts file you can change where certain domains will point when you access them in a browser or using other software. You can block certain hosts names, like ad-serving/malicious hosts, or used for web development purposes, i.e. to redirect domains to local … [Read more...] about How to Edit Hosts file in Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks
How To Reset Mac’s PRAM on OS X 10.9 Mavericks
Sometimes your Mac's parameter RAM (PRAM) becomes scrambled and needs to be reset. This can cause startup problems for your Mac. This small piece of memory isn’t erased or forgotten when you shut down your Mac. A small amount of your computer’s memory, called “parameter random-access memory” or PRAM, stores certain settings in a location that OS X can access quickly. … [Read more...] about How To Reset Mac’s PRAM on OS X 10.9 Mavericks
Apple Releases VPN Update for OS X Mavericks Server
OS X Server is the next generation of Apple’s award winning server software. Designed for OS X and iOS devices, OS X Server makes it easy to share files, schedule meetings, synchronise contacts, develop software, host your own website, publish wikis, configure Mac, iPhone and iPad devices, remotely access your network, and more. … [Read more...] about Apple Releases VPN Update for OS X Mavericks Server
Apple Seeds First OS X Mavericks 10.9.2 Build to Developers, Includes FaceTime Audio
Apple has seeded the first build of OS X Mavericks 10.9.2 beta to developers for testing, just days after the public release of OS X Mavericks 10.9.1. This beta brings FaceTime audio to Macs, but Apple does ask developers to focus on Mail, Messages, VPN, Graphics Drivers, and VoiceOver. … [Read more...] about Apple Seeds First OS X Mavericks 10.9.2 Build to Developers, Includes FaceTime Audio
Apple Releases OS X Mavericks 10.9.1 With Improved Support for Gmail in OS X Mail
Apple has released OS X Mavericks 10.9.1 for download via Software Update. The 10.9.1 update improves the stability and compatibility of your Mac, and is recommended for all OS X Mavericks users. This update includes the following fixes: … [Read more...] about Apple Releases OS X Mavericks 10.9.1 With Improved Support for Gmail in OS X Mail
How To Encrypt A Folder With Password Protection In OS X 10.9 Mavericks
Do you have confidential data in your Mac that needs to be locked with secure passwords to prevent unwanted access? You can easily encrypt a folder on your Mac without any additional tools. You can create an encrypted disk image from your specified folder directly. Open up Disk Utility. Then, click on File > New > Disk Image From … [Read more...] about How To Encrypt A Folder With Password Protection In OS X 10.9 Mavericks
How to Disable Drop Shadows from Appearing on Window ScreenShots in OS X 10.9 Mavericks
OS X defaults to including drop shadows behind window-centric screen shots (not full screen captures), but these can be disabled. … [Read more...] about How to Disable Drop Shadows from Appearing on Window ScreenShots in OS X 10.9 Mavericks
How to Change the Screen Capture File Format in OS X 10.9 Mavericks
If you don't like to have screen shots in default PNG format, this HowTo will help you changed it. You can change the default file type for screen captures by using a terminal command. Most major image formats are supported including PNG, PDF, GIF, TIFF, and JPG. … [Read more...] about How to Change the Screen Capture File Format in OS X 10.9 Mavericks