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Fix PDF files to download and open in Preview like every other version of OS X and not the new way of opening inside the Safari Browser:
To Add this behavior:
1. Open Terminal
2. Type the following:
defaults write com.apple.safari WebKitOmitPDFSupport -bool YES
To Remove this behavior:
1. Open Terminal
2. Type the following:
defaults delete com.apple.safari WebKitOmitPDFSupport
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Fix OS X screenshots to save once again in PDF format instead of PNG format:
To Add this behavior (OS X 10.4.1 + Security Update or higher version OS X):
1. Open Terminal
2. Type the following:
defaults write com.apple.screencapture type pdf
To Remove this behavior:
1. Open Terminal
2. Type the following:
defaults write com.apple.screencapture type png
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Thanks Jan!
"Remember to quit Safari first", as robg explains here:
- (Mac OS X Hints) Disable Safari's ability to handle PDF files
Personally I prefer the new behaviour: I simply control-click the link (instead of clicking it), and choose what I prefer to do (generally I download the pdf on my desktop).
Axl
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