Change Folder Permissions Command Line Terminal Mac X

Change Folder Permissions Command Line Terminal Mac X

Let’s review the types of permissions you can choose from in Mac X and Unix PermissionsNoneExecuteWriteWrite and executeReadRead and executeRead and writeRead, write and executeOctal01234567Symbolic-----x-w--wxr--r-xrw-rwxIn Mac X Terminal, you will use octal notation to set permissions as needed.It is important to note that Mac X 10.11 by default sets permissions to limit the logged in user to...

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Create MP3 Version iTunes Latest Version

Create MP3 Version iTunes Latest Version

It seems Apple removed the convenient convert to MP3 option when you right-click a song in an iTunes playlist. The feature isn’t completely removed though.No more right-click option for convert to MP3 1.         Highlight any song in an iTunes playlist





2.         Go to File -> Convert -> Create MP3 Version
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Repair Mac X Disk Command Line

Repair Mac X Disk Command Line

You can use FSCK (File System Check) tool to diagnose and repair a corrupt Mac X file system, including your system showing a load bar for Mac X but suddenly turns off your machine.   1. Boot to Single User Mode. Reboot your mac and hold down Command + S keys. You will boot to a...

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Emoji Keyboard Mac

Emoji Keyboard Mac

To use emoji icons in Mac X including Microsoft Word and TextEdit, simple do the following. 1.         Press Command + Control + Spacebar pictured below 2.         Click on any Emojicon and it will automatically paste to where your cursor is set. 





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Review Apple MacBook Air Magsafe 2 Cheap Power Adapter Charger

Review Apple MacBook Air Magsafe 2 Cheap Power Adapter Charger

Amazon (by Baicheng) sells a 2nd hand MacBook Air 45w Power Adapter for $23 (Compared to Apple genuine $75) and free shipping. Based on the positive Amazon reviews, we ordered one. It arrived within 3 business days standard ground – the free shipping option.The power adapter arrived in a discreet plastic shipping bag. Unwrapping revealed a...

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