Questions tagged [osx-snow-leopard]
Use for questions referring specifically to versions of OS X 10.6, Snow Leopard. Non-version-specific questions related to OS X should be tagged with [osx]. Questions about Mac hardware should be tagged with [mac]. Questions about running OS X on non-Apple hardware are generally considered off-topic.
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Mac OS X 10.6.5 Right Click at cursor position
I want to right click where the focus is not where the mouse cursor is (eg. the blinking text cursor or on a file) using only the keyboard.
I've tried mouse keys and it right clicks at the mouse ...
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Java compiler error: Can't open input server /Library/InputManagers/Inquisitor
I am trying to compile HelloWorld in Java under Mac OS X 10.6 (Snow Leopard) and I get this compiler error:
java[51692:903] Can't open input server /Library/InputManagers/Inquisitor
It happens ...
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How to stop OS X from switching input method (keyboard layout) automatically?
After using the wireless keyboard that comes with the iMac, I have switched to a MS Ergo Natural 4000 one. Surprisingly I had to install extra software as OS X could not work out which keyboard I had.
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OS X can connect to Windows machine, but can't access shared folders
I can create new folders on my Windows XP machine, set them to "shared".
On my Mac, I pick Finder → Go → Connect to Server → smb://192.168.1.4 → Connect → Name / Password.
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Eclipse NullPointerException at getFontList
Eclipse doesn't start anymore. I get a dialog box that points me to a log file with the following entry:
!SESSION 2009-12-08 08:49:16.263 -----------------------------------------------
eclipse....
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Can not share DVD drive from one Macbook Pro to another
I don't know the specifics of CD/DVD drive sharing on OS X, but my understanding is the following:
I have two Macbook Pros, one late-2007 with a damaged DVD drive and one early-2011 with a fully ...
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Remove Spotlight icon from the menu bar
How do I remove the Spotlight icon from the Mac OS X menubar?
Note, I don't want to disable Spotlight (I use it). I just want to remove the icon.
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Enable SMB file sharing on OS X - "Incorrect Password"
I have a Mac running Snow Leopard connected to an Active Directory domain. I can share folders on the Mac and view files from Windows without problems.
When I try to enable my Mac account for write ...
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How to change the default screen sharing / VNC port number on Mac OS X?
Is there any way to change it from the default 5900 to some other port?
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How do I control the system volume on OS X with a keyboard without media controls?
I'm using a PC keyboard on Mac OS. I can use the menubar to control the volume, but are there any keyboard shortcuts I can use to change the system volume?
Or perhaps a simple script or solution I ...
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Adjust base volume on a Mac OS X
Currently, when using headphones on my MacBook Pro,
the volume goes from completely silent at 0 bars fairly loud at 1 bar (6%) very loud at 2 bars (13%) and everything above is painful. (Unless I, for ...
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Where are Mac user account passwords stored?
How can I access the encrypted value of a local user account password in osx? Would it be possible to check against it or even copy it to another account?
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What is an easy way for users to remotely change their passwords on mac os x snow leopard servers?
I have been entrusted with our little snow leopard server. It is supposed to work as an FTP server - and does (hooray). Now, I have given the six or so people in our team usernames and passwords to ...
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Mac OS X is not detecting USB Wi-Fi adaptor
I need some help regarding hardware configuration. The [built-in Wi-Fi module?] of my Mac stopped working so I bought a USB Wi-Fi adapter, but I am not able to figure out how to configure it on Snow ...
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How can I put a newline in my zsh prompt without causing terminal redraw issues?
I'm trying to fix a minor (but annoying) issue with my zsh prompt. The problem I'm seeing is that when I'm using a terminal in a GUI OS environment (for example, Terminal.app or iTerm 2 on OS X 10.7.2)...
