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How to fix the OS X empty trash permissions error
Are you suddenly finding yourself prompted to enter your password in OS X each time you drag an item to the trash? It’s a somewhat common problem with a relatively easy fix, provided you’re comfortable working in Terminal. Head inside to see how to make your trash yours again in five quick steps.
How to browse the Mac App Store within Safari
Erica Sadun of TUAW has discovered a neat trick for browsing the Mac App Store from within Safari by spoofing cURL with the Mac App Store user agent in order to access its data, using Terminal in OS X. In order to try this trick out for yourself, you’ll need to do the following within Terminal…
iPhone Dev Team releases PwnageTool 4.3.2
The iPhone Dev Team, as promised, has updated its PwnageTool app to version 4.3.2, which now includes the 4.3.2 untethered jailbreak that had been introduced to its other jailbreaking tool, redsn0w, a few days ago. The jailbreak is compatible with all iDevices that support iOS 4.3.2 except for the iPad 2, and the purpose of this PwnageTool release is mostly for unlockers who wish to update and jailbreak while preserving their baseband version in order to preserve their carrier unlock.
How to update your software from Terminal
Terminal is a program (free with every Macintosh) that allows you to access your Unix based operation system. You can make changes and have a level of control over Mac OS X that you would not normally have through your applications. A good example of this is that Terminal allows you to update your system quickly and simply; no fussing with the Software Update System Preferences or having to worry about selecting your updates from the list.
How to clear up your desktop quickly with Terminal
Every time you look at your system, it is full of clutter—documents, folders and applications littered as far as the eye can see. If you find all of the clutter on your desktop to be a distraction, but you don’t have the time to clean it manually, try this quick tip. Using Terminal, otherwise known as the easiest way to access the Unix core of your operating system, is the best way to do that. It allows you to make powerful changes quickly and easily.
Quick fixes for missing iTunes options
Wondering how to turn off the “arrows” and “Genre” listings in iTunes 8? Annoyed that Apple has taken the options away? Never fear, a quick cut ‘n’ paste in the Terminal app is all you need.
Details after the break.
Leopard’s Screen Sharing App can be Expanded
If you have Leopard and haven’t tried out at the very least iChat’s built in screen sharing capabilities, I’m wondering why not? It is, for lack of a better word, awesome. I’ve seen and done screen sharing before, but iChat makes it so easy- and pretty darn fast even at a full resolution. iChat is more »
Installing iPhone Apps with ease – No Hacking Required.
Having trouble installing applications to your magic iPhone? If you don’t have the knowledge to install with hacking but still want to use those cool apps that you’ve been hearing about, you now can with the iPhone Install App. The steps are a little strange, but, Its gets apps on your Magic Mobile Phone, sans more »
















