safari keeps launching by itselfI use google chrome as my default browser, and for some reason safari keeps launching by itself (I'm not sure the reason). It is fairly random, happening after 30 minutes, 1 hour or several -- there is no obvi...view more
Thread screen flickering when using a certain program under X11
screen flickering when using a certain program under X11I am running OS 10.9.5 with XQuarz 2.7.9 When I start the program Pymol under X11, my screen started flickering like crazy. I have run Pymol under X11 without any problem before. So I have no clue what has changed on...view more
How to Turn off Smart QuotesI am unable to turn off “smart quotes” (for the purpose of entering computer code). I have unchecked the box in System Preferences > Language > Keyboard, and in Safari and Mail under the Edit Menu &g...view more
Thread How can I migrate photos from iPhone 6 to Macbook Air?
How can I migrate photos from iPhone 6 to Macbook Air?I have photos with metadata on my iPhone 6s Plus. I want to migrate a subset of these photos (e.g., vacation) while retaining metadata to my Macbook Air running Mavericks (OS X 10.9.5). I currently have the iPhoto app...view more
Thread Time Machine and Parallels Desktop: Best Practices
Time Machine and Parallels Desktop: Best PracticesHello! I'm fairly new to Mac OS and I would like to know from other more seasoned Mac users the best practices for backing-up your data via time machine when you also run a virtual machine. Here's my ...view more
10.9 (Mavericks) External Display ProblemRecently I made the upgrade to OS X 10.9 and now I start to having problems with the resolution of my sceen. I have a LG Flatron E2250V and it work perfectly in OS X 10.8.3, the recomend resolution for this display is...view more
What is X11 used for ?I was wondering what X11 program is used for ? It is included in the Launchpad as a program which I have never used.. You help is greatly appreciated.view more
Where is the go back button on SafariI used to be able to click on a button if I am on a web site and it would take me back to the previous page. It is gone. How do I get it back? Thanksview more
Thread Unable to use SD-Card-Drive after updating to OSX Mavericks
Unable to use SD-Card-Drive after updating to OSX MavericksHey Folk After Updating to the new version of apples OS (OSX Mavericks) i am unable to use my SD-Card-Drive. I have a MacBook Pro (13-inch, Mid 2012) with a build-in Card Reader. It cannot read any cards since...view more
Slow file open dialogue boxHi, I upgraded to Mavericks OS over the weekend and everything seems to work ok. The only thing I have noticed is that my when I try to attach a file in Mail the dialogue box opens and where previously files w...view more
Mail rules not working...I have set a mail rule to mark all messages as read. This rule will only work if I force it to apply (Cmd +A to select all then right click apply rules). The messages show as read on Mail, but when I view ...view more
CrossOver from MacworldHas anyone tried this software? Following is the claim from the Macworld website, as well as the URL for this product. I realize Parallels is a well known and trusted, but this one seems to be easier to us...view more
Thread On OS Mavericks, When i Face Time it lowers the system volume. Like iTunes and the adjustment sounds for volume up, and down, and such. Is there a setting, or preference to stop it from lowering every other volume?
On OS Mavericks, When i Face Time it lowers the system volume. Like iTunes and the adjustment sounds for volume up, and down, and such. Is there a setting, or preference to stop it from lowering every other volume?
Thread Find doesn't find, and the window looks like a screen grab
Find doesn't find, and the window looks like a screen grabWhen I hit Find, the "Searching this Mac" window is a screen grab of wherever it pops up on my screen. If I grab it and move it, it maintains the screen grab. Also it doesn't find whatever I'm looking for....view more
Mavericks Supposed 2 have Pages /iWork ?I had to get a new hard drive and reintall system. Now I can't find Pages or iWork Are they included in 10.9.5 or did something get left out in the reinstall? Weird that I can't find such seemingly basic info ...view more
Thread Does the Migration Assistant write to any log?
Does the Migration Assistant write to any log?When you migrate data, does the migration assistant record anywhere (console log) how it went and whether or not it succeeded? I did a migration operation overnight and when I came in, the machine was off (had shut it...view more