How To: PKG No Show Package Contents

How To: PKG No Show Package Contents

Are you right-clicking on a .pkg file on Mac but there is no option Show Package Contents? This is because a package archive does not contain package contents. The show package contents options is only show when you right-click a .app file. However, there is a workaround. Using Terminal, you can expand a PKG file and...

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How To: View What PKG File Will Install on Mac X

How To: View What PKG File Will Install on Mac X

Do you frequently download .PKG files from the Internet which install new applications, features, or enhancements on your Mac? Sometimes, a .pkg file installs something you didn’t ask for such as adware, spyware, or other 3rd party applications you weren’t hoping to get. This can be extremely frustrating as it breaks the PKG publishers trust as...

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How To: Print Double Sided on Mac

How To: Print Double Sided on Mac

When you print in Mac X, the double-side print option is not typically shown by default. This frustrates many users. Fortunately, this option needs to be dug up from the layout preferences in print settings.   1. In Microsoft Word or similar Mac X program, print a document normally. 2. In the print dialog screen, select...

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How To: App Store Show Debug Menu

How To: App Store Show Debug Menu

The Mac X App Store contains a hidden menu called Debug that provides additional App Store functionality. Most interestingly, you can actually change the App Store GUI using this menu. To enable the App Store Debug menu, follow these steps.   1. Ensure the App Store is closed. 2. Open Mac X Terminal (Application -> Utilities...

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Easy: Clear App Store Cache Mac

Easy: Clear App Store Cache Mac

Is your Mac App Store not downloading, partially downloading, or freezing installing new apps or update? Are you noticing the App Store performing slowly in general? The App Store has a temporary download cache that should be emptied every month or so to help prevent any issues.   1. Ensure App Store is closed. Open Mac...

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