The Big Thread of Apple Hacks

[applequicktips]

Please post all the apple software hacks you know on this thread. I'm sure this will benefit a lot of people including myself.

 

[Tallest Skil]

Define "hack".

Just use Control+Option+Command+8.

 

[applequicktips]

Define "hack".

Just use Control+Option+Command+8.

Option-Shift-K = 

Thanks, thats a great example. Other things may be like changing the startup picture or sound.

Here's another example:

Terminal:
Force Safari To Open New Windows In Tabs:

defaults write com.apple.Safari TargetedClicksCreateTabs -bool TRUE

Force Expanded Print Dialogue Boxes As Default:

defaults write -g PMPrintingExpandedStateForPrint -bool TRUE

Force Expanded Save Dialogue Boxes As Default:

defaults write -g NSNavPanelExpandedStateForSaveMode -bool TRUE

Safari:
For this last one, create a bookmark in Safari (I called it "Maximize Window") and copy in paste the code below into the "Location" field. This allows you to maximize any window (works with the current active Safari window) to full screen. Once the window is closed, the window size is forgotten. Great if you need full screen quickly while browsing but don't want a gigantic window when you reopen Safari.

Maximize Safari Window Bookmark:

javascript:self.moveTo(0,0);self.resizeTo(screen.availWidth,screen.availHeight);

Also, checkout MacPilot as it is a great GUI for lots of OS X and application hacks. It also has a great toolset of utilities.

 

[WildCowboy]

Please use your existing thread...thanks.