This article applies to users who download Mac OS X Lion via the App Store. Once downloaded, go to your Applications folder. Ctrl + Click / Right click on “Install Mac OS X Lion” and click “Show Package Contents”. Open the Contents folder. Open the SharedSupport folder. You will see the file “InstallESD.dmg”. Copy and… Continue reading Create your own Mac OS X Lion DVD or USB
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Missing Library folder in Mac OS X Lion
Problem In your home folder, you notice that there is no longer a Library folder. Cause This is the default setting by design in Mac OS X Lion. Solution To get your Library folder back: Lion 10.8 Go to your Applications folder. Go to the Utilities folder. Double click on Terminal. Select all the text… Continue reading Missing Library folder in Mac OS X Lion
Customise the Launchpad in Mac OS X Lion
You will need a Terminal open in order to run any of the commands below. Go to your Applications folder. Go to the Utilities folder. Double click on Terminal. Customise what applications appear in the Launchpad: Clear all the items in Launchpad: Select all the text in the box below and press cmd + C to Copy… Continue reading Customise the Launchpad in Mac OS X Lion
Reset home folder permissions
Resetting the home folder permissions can resolve problems with your user account on your Mac. With Install Disc Boot from the Mac OS X Install Disc: Insert the disc. Shut down the computer. Turn it on again whilst holding down the C key. You can let go when you see a spinning dial. Click through the… Continue reading Reset home folder permissions
Fake Flash Player Trojan on Mac
Problem There is a fake Flash Player download going around. If installed, it will modify your Mac’s hosts file. When using Google, it will redirect to a different server and any links you click on will result in popups. A screenshot of the installer can be seen below. Do not install this application. Solution If… Continue reading Fake Flash Player Trojan on Mac