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14 handy startup key combinations for the Mac
All Macs using Mac OS X have several startup key combinations that affect how your computer starts up. Here is a list of 14 which affect the startup.


Delete files starting with ._ using the terminal
When copying files from macOS to a windows formatted drive, other files with the same name but hidden starting with '._' suddenly appear. How to delete them?


How to uninstall unnecessary simulators in Xcode?
Overtime the Xcode simulator versions gets longer plus take-up more disk space, but how do you delete older version since there isn't a delete button?


Install Composer and make a terminal shortcut on Mac OS X
Here is a little tutorial showing you how to install 'Composer' in Mac OS X via the terminal and then create a universal shortcut to be used in the terminal.


Wineskin Games Wrapper List
Here is a list of some of the games I have installed with wineskin and which wrappers worked with them. I admit NOT the biggest of lists but hopefully it will be a little bit helpful.


Find and replace crashes Dreamweaver CC on Mac
Is Adobe Dreamweaver crashing on your Mac when you try and do a 'Find and Replace'. Well fingers crossed this little tip should solve the problem for you.


Could not load Date & Time preference pane
If your Mac OS X date and time preference pane brings up the error message 'Could Not load Date & Time preference pane'. Then here is the solution I found.


Install Deus Ex Zodiac with Wineskin on Mac OS X
This is a 'How to' install a native Mac OS X version of the Deus Ex Zodiac MOD with the free Wineskin. You will need to install the Deus Ex 1 game first.


Install Crysis Warhead with Wineskin on Mac OS X
This is a 'How to' create and install a native Mac OS X version of Crysis Warhead via Wineskin. It's a little more complicated than the usual installations.


Install Deus Ex GOTY with Wineskin on Mac OS X
This is a 'How to' create and install a native Mac OS X version of the retro Deus Ex 1 game of 2000 (and still the best game) with the free Wineskin.


Show hidden files on Apple Mac
Sometimes is handy to view those hidden files on your mac. The files that usually start with a '.' such as '.example_file_name'.


Import CSV into WP-eshop Magento error
I recently had to upload a CSV file edited in excel to Wordpress eshop, but I kept getting back error messages. This is a very easy solution!