Kakistocrat
Posted 16 January 2017 - 2305 PM
Moving something is just dragging it to the new loacation, unless its on another volume, then thats a copy.
To create a copy of a file in a different folder, you hold down the option key and then drag. The plus sign indicates that its not a move but a copy.
Well, in Windows I can cut/paste a file to a new folder without having two windows open, or copying when moving to a new volume. I'm pretty sure they have the command by now, and I haven't found it. God forbid Apple call it "cut" though.
Hierophant Lord
Posted 18 January 2017 - 1253 PM
LOL That is so true.
Hierophant Lord
Posted 18 January 2017 - 1305 PM
Well, I made a discovery, that I can connect an HDMI cable to my macbook and play movies from iTunes on my TV! The next thing to do is see if I can connect Lupe's new laptop via the same method so she can use Skype with Victoria on the large screen. I am using the little linux machine to surf the net while I watch a movie on the macbook. Since I am home with the flu, I have time to do stuff. I found a 17" macbook pro with 8 gb of ram, for a reasonably decent price, and wonder if Lupe would like it? The mac is a nice machine, I don't have any real preference for it over the linux machine for the most part. The mac does have a really good build, and an insane battery compared to the HP linux machine.
Strap-hanger
Posted 18 January 2017 - 1539 PM
Get an Apple TV and you should be able to Mirror direct to it via the Wifi connection.
https://support.appl.../en-us/HT204289
Hierophant Lord
Posted 21 April 2018 - 1316 PM
The more I use the Macbook, the more I like my linux laptop better. While the Mac is nice, and I am using it right now, the Mac o/s quirks are a bit annoying. cntrl-shift to right click is a little counter intuitive. The build quality, and screen are really really nice, plus the insane battery life. Getting in and removing all the little bits is a PITA. I installed Cleanmymac 3 and I did not like being nagged, so I uninstalled it. However there were chunks left, and I could not for the life of me figure out how to kill them. Even terminal did not kill it. Finally I found this site: https://www.macworld...ps-mac-3463412/ I finally was able to kill all the little bits and pieces left after the uninstallation.
Member
Posted 21 April 2018 - 1336 PM
Edited by TTK Ciar, 21 April 2018 - 1336 PM.
Hierophant Lord
Posted 22 April 2018 - 0906 AM
Sounds like a good mod. I am forcing myself to use the Mac on a daily basis for a week. I bought the O'Reilly Press Mac O/S book to give me some hints. I'd like to use the terminal more, and it seems that Apple has crippled it somewhat. I also would like a larger drive since 256 gb seems to be filling up too fast. I also found this site: https://www.macofalltrades.com/ A buddy used it, and said that they were good and fast. I might get a used iMac later on.
Strap-hanger
Posted 22 April 2018 - 1006 AM
The more I use the Macbook, the more I like my linux laptop better. While the Mac is nice, and I am using it right now, the Mac o/s quirks are a bit annoying. cntrl-shift to right click is a little counter intuitive. The build quality, and screen are really really nice, plus the insane battery life. Getting in and removing all the little bits is a PITA. I installed Cleanmymac 3 and I did not like being nagged, so I uninstalled it. However there were chunks left, and I could not for the life of me figure out how to kill them. Even terminal did not kill it. Finally I found this site: https://www.macworld...ps-mac-3463412/ I finally was able to kill all the little bits and pieces left after the uninstallation.
Edited by rmgill, 22 April 2018 - 1007 AM.
Hierophant Lord
Posted 22 April 2018 - 1047 AM
I tried rm to remove the fiddly bits, but it did not work, even after I did sudo, and no joy. I wish there was a book of Mac terminal commands like there is for linux. I like working in terminal more than I thought I would. I am getting used to the cntrl-tap to open a right click, I have a regular Logitech mouse but I decided to use the Macbook for a week to get used to it. I should have gotten the 15 inch version rather than the 13 inch, but it is really nice and light. I haven't tried a game on it, so I might boot up civilization V and try that.
The more I use the Macbook, the more I like my linux laptop better. While the Mac is nice, and I am using it right now, the Mac o/s quirks are a bit annoying. cntrl-shift to right click is a little counter intuitive. The build quality, and screen are really really nice, plus the insane battery life. Getting in and removing all the little bits is a PITA. I installed Cleanmymac 3 and I did not like being nagged, so I uninstalled it. However there were chunks left, and I could not for the life of me figure out how to kill them. Even terminal did not kill it. Finally I found this site: https://www.macworld...ps-mac-3463412/ I finally was able to kill all the little bits and pieces left after the uninstallation.
Get a 3 button mouse.
Are you sure it's control shift to get the modifier key? On my system it's just control as it has been since contextual menus came into being in.....the 90s iirc.
I don't know that the terminal is crippled, it's just based on the NeXT Mach system which was a bit different.
Kakistocrat
Posted 22 April 2018 - 1242 PM
Mine's soldiering on (3 years on by now), and apart from the entire logic board dying suddenly and without warning it's just fine. $750 repair was a bit of sticker shock (No, I didn't get Apple Care) and even the repair place was shocked that it went out that soon. Local folks were far better than the Apple Store who wasn't sure what was the matter with my MacBook and just suggested I buy a new one. 
Strap-hanger
Posted 22 April 2018 - 1849 PM
I tried rm to remove the fiddly bits, but it did not work, even after I did sudo, and no joy. I wish there was a book of Mac terminal commands like there is for linux. I like working in terminal more than I thought I would. I am getting used to the cntrl-tap to open a right click, I have a regular Logitech mouse but I decided to use the Macbook for a week to get used to it. I should have gotten the 15 inch version rather than the 13 inch, but it is really nice and light. I haven't tried a game on it, so I might boot up civilization V and try that.
purposeful grimace
Posted 23 April 2018 - 0753 AM
I tried rm to remove the fiddly bits, but it did not work, even after I did sudo, and no joy. I wish there was a book of Mac terminal commands like there is for linux. I like working in terminal more than I thought I would. I am getting used to the cntrl-tap to open a right click, I have a regular Logitech mouse but I decided to use the Macbook for a week to get used to it. I should have gotten the 15 inch version rather than the 13 inch, but it is really nice and light. I haven't tried a game on it, so I might boot up civilization V and try that.
Hierophant Lord
Posted 24 April 2018 - 0504 AM
Thanks, I will give it a shot.
I tried rm to remove the fiddly bits, but it did not work, even after I did sudo, and no joy. I wish there was a book of Mac terminal commands like there is for linux. I like working in terminal more than I thought I would. I am getting used to the cntrl-tap to open a right click, I have a regular Logitech mouse but I decided to use the Macbook for a week to get used to it. I should have gotten the 15 inch version rather than the 13 inch, but it is really nice and light. I haven't tried a game on it, so I might boot up civilization V and try that.
Try FreeBSD command references, for example;
http://www.ws.afnog....freebsdref1.pdf
Hierophant Lord
Posted 24 April 2018 - 0505 AM
I played Civ V on it, and boy did it get hot and the fans got loud! It played ok, no crashes, and Civ V is an older game with no super intense graphics needed to run it.
Hierophant Lord
Posted 18 November 2018 - 1336 PM
I find that I am spending more time on the linux machine rather than the mac these days. I love the screen, fonts, and attractive look, but I like Linux for being about to add stuff, and not be controlled by Cupertino.
Hierophant Lord
Posted 14 November 2019 - 1421 PM
Anyone see the new Macbook pro 16"? Also I need some help in removing programs from the Mac. I have been attempting to uninstall Avast and Steam, and there are no uninstallers or anything I can do to stop the programs. Suggestions?
Stone Age Bitter Delusional Retard
Posted 15 November 2019 - 0615 AM
Anyone see the new Macbook pro 16"? Also I need some help in removing programs from the Mac. I have been attempting to uninstall Avast and Steam, and there are no uninstallers or anything I can do to stop the programs. Suggestions?
Looks like you'll have to go to a PowerMac Centre to have Avast and Steam uninstalled. It'll take $600.00.
Kakistocrat
Posted 17 November 2019 - 0812 AM
Anyone see the new Macbook pro 16"? Also I need some help in removing programs from the Mac. I have been attempting to uninstall Avast and Steam, and there are no uninstallers or anything I can do to stop the programs. Suggestions?
Open up your Applications folder. Drag the application into the trash can. Done.
Hierophant Lord
Posted 17 November 2019 - 1212 PM
Anyone see the new Macbook pro 16"? Also I need some help in removing programs from the Mac. I have been attempting to uninstall Avast and Steam, and there are no uninstallers or anything I can do to stop the programs. Suggestions?
Open up your Applications folder. Drag the application into the trash can. Done.
Tried that it tells me that it is still running, and I cannot find anywhere in Avast settings to shut it off. Nor can I right click and turn it off. I remember now why Mac OS drives me bonkers compared to Linux or Winders.
