OS X (originally Mac OS X) is a series of Unix-based graphical interface operating systems (OS) developed and marketed by Apple Inc. It is designed to run on Macintosh computers, having been pre-installed on all Macs since 2002.
If you are having trouble while using Google Hangout or any other website that requires microphone and camera access. Then you can use the following steps to enable microphone and camera access to your respective website.
For example purposes we choose Google Hangout Website:
Step 01: On Apple Safari Browser, First sign in to your Google Hangout using this link – https://hangouts.google.com
I will explain how to repair your Mac / Macintosh’s Home Folder Permissions, It will fix any annoying repeated Finder, iTunes / Music or any application issues you are having on your Mac.
Follow these steps to reset permissions:
Step 01: Turn on or restart your Mac and immediately press and hold ‘Command (⌘) R’ to start up from macOS Recovery.
Step 02: Enter the firmware password or administrator password if prompted of your Mac.
Step 03: When you see the macOS Utilities window, choose Utilities > Terminal from the menu bar.
If you are developing macOS catalyst app then you may be wondering how to conditionally write code specifically for iOS and iPad OS or macOS 10.15 catalyst app.
Here is how to do it.
Use below code to declare code specifically written and that will compile only for iOS and iPadOS.
Here is the solution if your ‘My Photo Stream’ iCloud Apple Photos App feature is not working correctly.
Assumption:
I have just turned off Apple iCloud’s Photos App related feature called ‘My Photo Stream’.
Apple iCloud Photos Settings on Macintosh OSX Desktop & Laptop
Apple iCloud Photos Settings on iOS, iPhone, iPad, iPod touch
My Photo Stream suppose to help every Apple user with multiple Mobile / Handheld devices like iPhone / iPad & iPod touch to collects all photos taken from camera & collects under one folder called ‘My Photo Stream’ in the cloud on Apple Servers.
I am hereby documenting few of my thoughts about black colour behaviour on Physical Paper & on Computer Display or on Screen.
I was from BFA (Bachelor of Fine Arts) – Applied Art background so we had subjects like Illustration, Calligraphy, Typography, Print Media Design, Logo & Symbol Design, Branding & Identity Design.
We use to design our assignments using Japan Black ink which is vary dark in contrast & which creates high contrast reach feeling of black colour tone on white paper.
So when we print our designs done in Adobe Illustrator or CorelDraw we use to fill the design with (CMYK) Cyan: 100%, Magenta: 100%, Yellow: 100%, K(Black): 100% than using only K: 100%. This CMYK values use to create high contrast Japan Black ink fill on White Paper.
I will list down steps to secure your macOS & iOS Wi-Fi Network.
Step 01: First things first, Update you Macintosh, iPhone, iPad, iPod touch & even AirPort Express, Airport Extreme base stations for latest software using Mac App Store.
Step 02: Choose Unique & Safe SSID (Service Set Identifier) Wi-Fi network name
Wi-Fi network name is case sensitive. Choose a unique name for your network and that isn’t shared by other nearby networks. If your SSID isn’t unique, Wi-Fi devices will have trouble identifying your network. This could cause network device to fail to automatically connect to your network, or to connect to other networks sharing the same SSID.
Here is simple solution to create single PDF by combining multiple files from various files types.
Assumption: I Assume you have 10 png files that you want to combine in to single PDF file.
Note: It really doesn’t matter if those 10 files have different height & width dimensions.
Here is how to do this:
Step 01: Locate & Open Preview in Applications folder on your Macintosh
Step 02: Select Preview now go to File > Open
Step 03: Select & Open all desired files in Preview
As Wikipedia Says: Disk Utility is a system utility for performing disk and disk volume-related tasks on the OS X operating system by Apple Inc.
Day to day functions supported by Disk Utility are:
- Creation, conversion, backup, compression and encryption of logical volume images from a wide range of formats read by Disk Utility to .dmg or, for CD/DVD images, .cdr
- Mounting, unmounting and ejecting external disk volumes
- Enabling or disabling journaling
- Verifying a disk’s integrity, and repairing it if the disk is damaged
- Erasing, formatting, partitioning and cloning disks
- Secure deletion of free space or disk using a “zero out” data, a 7-pass DOD 5220-22 M standard, or a 35-pass Gutmann algorithm
- Adding or changing partition table between Apple Partition Table, GUID Partition Table and master boot record (MBR)
- Restoring volumes from Apple Software Restore (ASR) images
- Checking the S.M.A.R.T. status of a hard disk
- Disk Utility functions may also be accessed from the OS X command line with the diskutil and hdiutil commands.
Now will learn how to partition disk,
Important Note:
- Partitioning a disk erases all the data previously stored on it
- By using partition feature of disk utility it divides disk into sections called ‘partitions’ which appear on the desktop as separate disks.
Precaution: Before moving forward backup all your computer data using Time Machine on different hard drive other than that you are currently partitioning.
Step 01: Connect External Disk to your Mac using USB / FireWire cable for purpose partitioning it
Step 02: Locate ‘Disk Utility App in Applications > Utilities
Introduction:
What is Battery life?
Battery life is the amount of time your device runs before it needs to be recharged.
What is Battery lifespan?
Battery lifespan is the amount of time your battery lasts until it needs to be replaced.
General Performance Tips & Solutions
- Update your Apple device to the latest software updates & operating system:
Apple software updates often include advanced energy-saving technologies, so always make sure your device is running with the latest version of iOS, OS X, or watchOS.
- Avoid extreme ambient temperatures: Your device is designed to perform well in a wide range of ambient temperatures, with 62° to 72° F (16° to 22° C) as the ideal comfort zone. Avoid exposing your device to ambient temperatures higher than 95° F (35° C), which can permanently damage battery capacity.
