Apple stores across America are planning to charge an Entrace Fee of $5. Large crowds flocking to see the iPhone and next generation iPods have forced Apple to begin charging an entrance fee for Apple stores.
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Jul 07
Apple Stores to charge $5 as entrance fee
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May 07
The Mac Pak; I’ve a $50 discount for DreamHost
I bought The Mac Pak for $30 today on its first day. Along with the purchase came a $50 discount code for Dreamhost. Well, I already own a very fast and good Dedicated server and another Virtual Dedicated Server from MediaTemple. So, I won’t be needing it. If you want that coupon and is looking out to be hosted with DreamHost, comment here and you might be the lucky one to get the code.
12
Apr 07
Don’t allow sites to resize your browser
Specially on a Mac, I really hate when sites try to resize your browser – those full screen philanthropic sites. The good thing is OS x Daily has the right solution. Here is how to Disable Automatic Browser resize in Firefox.
- In Firefox, navigate to the Firefox menu and down to “Preferences” (in Windows, it will be under Tools->Options)
- Navigate to the Content tab
- Find “Enable Javascript” and hit the button next to it that says “Advanced”
- Uncheck the topmost item, “Move or resize existing windows”
Now onwards, you’ll have control over those sites who think your browser is theirs; Firefox will no longer allow web pages to resize your browser window.
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Dec 06
QuickSilver & How to have a sweet, short, sleek dock
I used to have a long list of commonly used programs on my Dock. It made the Dock so long with all the programs. I was making good use of the 17″ Screen with 1680 × 1050. However, I’d wished to have a short Dock with just a few Programs.
QuickSilver came to the rescue. It is one such amazing utility that you keep running and you can do a bunch so quickly, effectively and amazingly.
9
Nov 06
MacHeist, I’ve some spare invites to give out
I was invited to MacHeist coupla days back. However, I was unable to visit their site except to accept the invitation that day as I was not feeling well enough to sit long hours in front of the computer. Today, I went there to find that I can invite people to the same. If you are interested, please comment on this article and I will pick up some random mail IDs and give out the MacHeist Invitations.
MacHeist is an event for Mac users who are addicted to great software. The event centers around the safe. Each week, you will undergo a heist, and on completion, receive a combo code to unlock the safe. The reward? Free, cool apps, and money off the final week’s bundle.
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Aug 06
How to change a folder, application, drive icon on a mac?
The way to change the icon for folders, applications, drives, et al in a Mac is not that obvious. Looking around on the Internet, I found that Apple did explained how to do it. Anyway, here is the shortened steps –
- Click on your icon of choice and Copy (Command + C)
- Right Click (Ctrl + Left Click) on the application/folder you want to change the icon and do a Get Info (Command + I)
- Click to select the icon on the top-left of the panel and Paste (Command + V)
That’s it.
Ok, so how would you revert back to the default?
Select the icon in the top-left corner of info window and Delete it.
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Aug 06
Apple Mac’s Next OS X – The Leopard
Brent Simmons posted an article – WWDC UI wild guesses anticipating the new change in the User Inteface in the Mac OS X. He mentions of Apple trying to make Vista (a yet to be released OS from Microsoft) look like a toy when compared to a more refined and professional OS X. He suspects more contrast, less transparency, a flatter look, subtler uses of 3D and shadows in the upcoming OS X, the Leopard. The anticipations are that Brushed Metals are passe along with horizontal stripes and of course many new additions, enhancements.
More details about Leopard;
31
Jul 06
Tips for new Mac users, switching from Windows
Am I feeling lucky or that many people on the Internet are getting converted to Mac from Windows. Today, from Digg, I found the 10 tips for new Mac users, switching from Windows and it was a much needed shot in the arm. Let me archive the main points for future reference.
- Forward Delete – Fn + Delete
- Customize Expose Shortcut through F9 from System > Keyboard and Mouse settings
- Left Click and Hold will act like Right Click
- Enable Tab – System Preferences > Keyboard and Mouse > Keyboard Shortcuts > “All controls”
- Shutdown Menu – Fn + Eject Button
- Hide Windows – Command + H instead of minimize to avoid cluster
- Move Menu Bar Icons – Command click them and move them around
- Ctrl + Alt + Delete is to Force Quite on Mac with Option + Command + Esc
- Control+Option+Command+8 will toggle high contrast mode
As we’re here, let me add my own that I have learnt.
- Press Shift immediately at startup to Safe Boot or after login screen to Safe Login
- Shut Down immediately without the dialog box – Command + Option + Control + Eject (the Power Button for Laptops) (you will still be presented with the save dialog box if you have unsaved documents)
- Force Restart – Command + Option + Power button (no chance to save anything, it is a Force Shutdown)
- Open Selected Item – Command + O (Well, windows users will likely hit Enter but Enter is for Rename)
- Command + Delete is used instead of just the Delete button (Windows) to delete files to the Trash Bin
- Command + [ or Command + ] to go back or forward in the windows view history
- Command + W closes active Finder (words for other windows too, it close but will not quite the application)
- Command + Option + W will close all Finder windows
- Command + Option + D will toggle Dock off/on
- Command + Option + M minimizes all active windows to Dock while Command + M will minimize just the active window
- Full Screenshot – Command + Shift + 3
- Screenshot but select area – Command + Shift + 4
- Screenshot specific area – Command + Shift + 4 and then press the Spacebar
Update
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Jul 06
Starting with the Apple Mac
I have recently been trying to shift to the Mac and I am sure I am already a Mac Convert. Instead of lambasting with articles about Mac, the chronicles of shifting, the software changes, et al, on my primary site, I have decided to write my experiences on a separate site dedicated to the Apple Mac and other Apple Products.
The feeling is bright, shiny, aqua and new at the moment.
Welcome to Brajeshwar’s Ode to Apple.