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  • Script: Shuffle Photos for an Instant Slideshow in Random Order

    Tested in Photos 1.5, OS X 10.11.5, El Capitan.   You can either pass the photos to be shuffled in a top-level album or by selecting them in Photos. Launch Photos. Then launch this script from Script Editor. Th...view more
    léonie
    last modified by léonie
  • AirPort - Regain Access from Forgotten Passwords

    To quickly change a forgotten password: If you ever forget either your AirPort's base station Administrator or its wireless security password, the simplest way to access the base station again would be to perform a "...view more
    Tesserax
    last modified by Tesserax
  • AirPort - Port Mapping Basics using AirPort Utility v5.x

    The following instructions provides the basics for setting up the 802.11n AirPort base stations for port mapping/forwarding using v5.x of the AirPort Utility or the AirPort Utility for Windows:   Port Mapping Set...view more
    Tesserax
    last modified by Tesserax
  • AirPort - Port Mapping Basics using AirPort Utility v6.x

      The following instructions provides the basics for setting up the 802.11n or 802.11ac AirPort base stations for port mapping/forwarding using v6.x of the AirPort Utility:   Port Mapping Setup (Note: The po...view more
    Tesserax
    last modified by Tesserax
  • Phony "tech support" / "ransomware" popups and web pages

    Problem:   An unexpected popup or unsolicited webpage (examples below; click to enlarge) appears alleging the detection of "viruses" or the existence of some unsafe condition that needs to be addressed with grea...view more
    John Galt
    last modified by John Galt
  • Script: Find all Photos for "On This Day" - an AppleScript

    See this discussion "On This Day" Feature for mac Photos, does it exist?  started by Solamanzi.   How to find all photos taken on a certain date through all years, for example, all photos taken on any of yo...view more
    léonie
    last modified by léonie
  • Script: Changing the Title to the Filename without Extension

    See Ken's (macxo) scripts here:  Batch Changing in Photos, Tweaks to other Scriptsview more
    léonie
    last modified by léonie
  • Script: Extract the Numerical GPS Values Using an Apple Script

    Photos for Mac will display photos on a map, if the photos have been tagged with GPS data, but it does not show the numerical values for the GPS coordinates.   This little script will display latitude, longitude...view more
    léonie
    last modified by léonie
  • User Tips: Orientation

    What are user tips? User tips are helpful tips and tricks created by our community members to help others with their Apple products. They are created and maintained collaboratively by the community.   How do I cr...view more
    Mandy_S.
    last modified by Mandy_S.
  • Browse helpful communities content

    When you want to browse Discussions or User Tips, try the Content page. You can sort and view content by type, date, topic, and more. Or, you can use the People page to see all the content by your favorite community m...view more
    Mandy_S.
    last modified by Mandy_S.
  • Solved, Helpful, and Apple Recommended posts

    Choose the answer that solved your question If you’re the original poster who started a discussion, you can choose one response as the best answer. A copy of the answer will display below your question. To choo...view more
    Mandy_S.
    last modified by Mandy_S.
  • Learn how to manage your subscriptions

    Here you can learn to manage which People, Content and Communities you would like to follow.   Once logged on to Apple Support Communities, visit your mini profile and select Manage Subscriptions. People...view more
    Mandy_S.
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  • Levels and Perks

    Get started Earning perks and awards is just one of the great benefits of being a member here at Apple Support Communities. Here’s everything you need to know to enjoy this part of the community. This table s...view more
    Mandy_S.
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  • Find answers and ask new questions

    You can quickly find answers and ask new questions using the Search or Ask a Question bar. If you’re signed in, you can also click Post > Discussion at the top of any page.   To ask a question from the ...view more
    Mandy_S.
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  • iTunes 12.4.1 out: restores crossfade & play count reset

    Apple released iTunes 12.4.1 update today. It fixes bugs and restores functions:   - VoiceOver bugs are fixed; - Preset Play Count is back; - Crossfade between songs works again; - Up Next playing songs out o...view more
    Rysz
    last modified by Rysz
  • Recover media from an iPod

    Media files on an Apple device are stored in a set of hidden folders with short randomised file names. If you lose access to your iTunes library and have no backup to restore then you can extract these files into a ne...view more
    turingtest2
    last modified by turingtest2
  • Script: Batch Change the Date and Time to a Fixed Date

    iPhoto had the very convenient Batch Change tool to set the date and time of all selected photos to a fixed date, with a time increment added between successive photos.  This was very convenient for older photos,...view more
    léonie
    last modified by léonie
  • Script: Batch Changing the Title to the Capture Date

    If you want to be able to display the date below the thumbnails of your photos, consider to batch change the titles to the capture date using an Apple Script.   This simple script will read the dates from select...view more
    léonie
    last modified by léonie
  • Script: Batch Change the Titles to a Given String

    Currently (April 2015) does Photos not yet support batch changing of titles and descriptions.   I wrote two very simply Apple Scripts, that can be used to add a title and a description to several selected photos...view more
    léonie
    last modified by léonie
  • Script: Batch Changing the Titles to the Filename w/Extension

    In iPhoto the filenames have been as used as default titles and shown below the thumbnails in the browser.  Photos does not show the filenames as titles, and if a photo has no title, there is no identification vi...view more
    léonie
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