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How can I unpack .7z files via MacOS terminal?
Looking to unpack a bunch of files.7z via terminal.
Is there a command-line tool built in, available or I shall install an application that comes with a graphical interface?
SuperAtic
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Prevent iTunes from opening when connecting bluetooth headset
Every time I connect my bluetooth headset to my Mac, iTunes decides it's time to launch. Is there a way I can prevent this behavior?
I found this thread, but there is no solution: https://discussions.apple.com/thread/2570254?start=0&tstart=0
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Steve Robbins
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Which application to preview .md files?
Is there an application to preview markdown files (.md files) on OSX (for instance on Maverick)?
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Make the Menu Bar never show while in Full Screen
Pretty much every application I use in full-screen (including Firefox, MacVim and the Terminal) have tabs on the top of the screen.
The problem is that when I move my mouse to reach the tabs I'll often accidentally touch the top of the screen,…
MaiaVictor
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Is there a way to completely disable Dock?
I want the Dock completely gone. I haven't used it in the past three releases of OS X (10.5 to present). I want it completely gone, and LaunchBar there instead. Is there a way to kill the Dock so that it does not load or run?
Everett
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What tiny thing in iOS 5 makes you smile, or has caught you off guard?
iOS 5 is here! Geofencing, new Voices in Voice Command/Siri, and Notification Center for all!
We all know how heartfelt iOS makes you seem (Cards), how much control it gives you for managing your network (Airport Utility), and how it will easily…
Jason Salaz
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Enter a filename in the File Open dialog
Can I enter a path to a file and its name instead of selecting a file in Mac OS X file dialog?
I tried just typing into an open dialog but it will just try to "Go to a folder", it won't accept a full path.
I'm on Mac OS X Lion
valya
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How to use pip after the OS X El Capitan upgrade?
After the El Capitan update, I am unable to run pip install. The error I get is that the "operation is not permitted" when pip tries to create new folders while installing.
creating /System/Library/Frameworks/Python.framework/Versions/2.7/share
…
web_ninja
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El Capitan, expand desktop thumbnails by default in Mission Control
On previous versions of OS X, desktop thumbnails were showing by default in the Mission control.
In El Capitan, however, they are collapsed by default and only the names are showing (i.e., Desktop1, Desktop2, etc.). I have to place the mouse pointer…
Damn Vegetables
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The operation can’t be completed because the original item for “Foo” can’t be found
I have a little NAS at home which makes some volumes available through AFP. This all worked great. Until I shut it down for a while and reconnected it recently.
I can see the device on the network and I can open it and select a share. But when I try…
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Copying the current directory's path to the clipboard
What's a quick way of copying the path to the directory that's currently open in Finder?
Copying that path is very easy in Linux and Windows file managers - you just need to copy it from the address bar. I don't see a corresponding option in…
Hippo
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VirtualBox 5.1.28 fails to install on MacOS 10.13 due to KEXT security
I have tried to install VirtualBox 5.1.28 to macOS high sierra but it fails every time with the following screen:
After some looking around I found this thread and I did indeed see that it was blocking VirtualBox from installing.
After clicking…
BradErzwh
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How do I get detailed SMART disk information on OS X (Mavericks or later)
I'm trying to get a detailed SMART status report on the drives in my Mac. I'm not talking about "Verified," I'm talking about the detailed report that's about 100 lines long listing all the vital statistics of the drive.
Anyone know how to do this…
Mike Akers
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How to add a line break in a cell in Excel for Mac
What key combination do I have to press to create a line break in a cell in Excel for Mac 2011? The Windows combination of Alt+Enter does not work on the Mac.
nwinkler
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How do I automate a key press in AppleScript?
Is it possible to automate the key press of a key (such as "a" or "<") in Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome or Safari (in this order)?
I'd like to automate the key press of "a" for example in Mozilla Firefox for 100 times every x seconds. With x being…
Shoe
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