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<div class="KonaBody"><p><img src="http://osxdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/tinkertool-for-mac-os-x-lion.jpg" alt="TinkerTool for Mac OS X Lion" title="tinkertool-for-mac-os-x-lion" width="620" height="450" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-22108" /></p> <p>If you are a fan of <a href="http://osxdaily.com/category/tips-tricks/">Mac tips and tricks</a> and <a href="http://osxdaily.com/category/customize/">customizing OS X</a>, you absolutely have to get TinkerTool for Lion.</p> <p>TinkerTool is broken into 12 main sections covering Finder, Dock, General, Desktop, Applications, Fonts, Font Smoothi…
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<div class="KonaBody"><p><img src="http://osxdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/android-apps-on-ipad.jpg" alt="Running Android apps on an iPad" title="android-apps-on-ipad" width="610" height="455" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-22103" /></p> <p>Soon you will be able to run Android apps directly on the <a href="http://osxdaily.com/category/ipad/">iPad</a>, with the help of a third party tool called Alien Dalvik. The technology works by packaging each Android application into it’s own virtual machine that runs atop <a href="http://osxdaily.com/tag/ios/">iOS</a>, giving the appearance of the app running nativel…
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<div class="KonaBody"><p><img src="http://osxdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/black-iphone-4s.jpg" alt="black iPhone 4S" title="black-iphone-4s" width="620" height="352" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-22096" /></p> <p>Apple has announced that unlocked <a href="http://osxdaily.com/tag/iphone-4s/">iPhone 4S</a> models will be available starting in November, slightly later than the <a href="http://osxdaily.com/2011/10/05/iphone-4s-availability/">general 4S availability</a> for both the US and other countries. These phones will work on any GSM carrier worldwide, you simply need to pop in a local GSM providers m…
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<div class="KonaBody"><p><img src="http://osxdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/white-iphone-4s.jpg" alt="white iPhone 4S" title="white-iphone-4s" width="620" height="112" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-22082" /></p> <p>The contract <a href="http://osxdaily.com/2011/10/04/iphone-4s-pricing/">price of iPhone 4S</a> is the same on each carrier, and <a href="http://osxdaily.com/2011/10/04/comparing-the-iphone-4s/">comparing</a> the iPhone <a href="http://osxdaily.com/2011/10/04/iphone-4s-specs/">4S tech specs</a> to other iPhones and competitors is one thing, but the other side of the equation is the…
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<div class="KonaBody"><p><img src="http://osxdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/iphone-4s-white.jpg" alt="iPhone 4S in White" title="iphone-4s-white" width="620" height="347" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-22073" /></p> <p>Pre-orders for the iPhone 4S begin directly after midnight tonight at 12:01 AM PST, or 3:00 AM EST on Apple.com/store/. The <a href="http://osxdaily.com/2011/10/04/iphone-4s-specs/">impressively specced 4S</a> is expected to ship on October 14 and be <a href="http://osxdaily.com/2011/10/05/iphone-4s-availability/">available</a> in even more countries by the end of the month.</p> <…
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<div class="KonaBody"><p><a href="http://osxdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/steve-jobs-wallpaper.png"><img src="http://osxdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/steve-silhouette.png" alt="Steve Jobs silhouette within the Apple logo" title="steve-silhouette" width="620" height="388" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-22058" /></a></p> <p>This is a rather simple but beautiful tribute to Steve Jobs in wallpaper form. The image is of the Apple logo with silhouetted profile of Steve Jobs forming the bite.</p> <p><a href="http://osxdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/steve-jobs-wallpaper.png">Full size wallpap…
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<div class="KonaBody"><p><img src="http://osxdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/steve-jobs-book.jpg" alt="Steve Jobs Biography" title="steve-jobs-book" width="284" height="425" class="alignright size-full wp-image-22048" /> The <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1451648537/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=oxd-20&linkCode=as2&camp=217145&creative=399373&creativeASIN=1451648537">official biography of Steve Jobs</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=oxd-20&l=as2&o=1&a=1451648537&camp=217145&creative=399373" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" style="border:none !important; margin:0px !i…
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<div class="KonaBody"><p><iframe width="610" height="443" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/8rwsuXHA7RA?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></p> <p>Not long after Steve Jobs returned to Apple, the iconic “The Crazy Ones” commercial aired as part of the larger <em>Think Different</em> campaign. This is a variation of that commercial that never aired, with Steve Jobs himself narrating. </p> <blockquote><p>Here’s to the crazy ones. The misfits. The rebels. The troublemakers. The round pegs in the square holes. The ones who see things differently. They’re not fond of rules. And they have no respe…
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<div class="KonaBody"><p><img src="http://osxdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/steve-jobs.jpg" alt="Steve Jobs" title="steve-jobs" width="620" height="419" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-22035" /></p> <p>Unbelievably sad and terrible news to report: legendary Apple leader and tech visionary Steve Jobs has died. The following statement has been issued by the Apple Board of Directors:</p> <blockquote><p>We are deeply saddened to announce that Steve Jobs passed away today.</p> <p>Steve’s brilliance, passion and energy were the source of countless innovations that enrich and improve all of our lives. The…
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<div class="KonaBody"><p><img src="http://osxdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/iphone-4s-black.jpg" alt="Black iPhone 4S" title="iphone-4s-black" width="620" height="343" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-22015" /></p> <p>We’ve received a few questions regarding iPhone 4S availability both in the USA and abroad, here’s what we know so far directly from Apple, as announced at the <a href="http://osxdaily.com/2011/10/04/watch-apple-iphone-4s-event-online/">launch event keynote</a>. </p> <p>First, iPhone 4S is to be <a href="http://osxdaily.com/2011/10/04/iphone-4s-release-date-is-october-14/">released on&l…
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<div class="KonaBody"><p><img src="http://osxdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/find-router-ip-address-mac.jpg" alt="Finding a Routers IP Address in Mac OS X" title="find-router-ip-address-mac" width="618" height="286" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-22005" /></p> <p>The easiest way to retrieve a routers IP address is by going through System Preferences. This is much the same way that you <a href="http://osxdaily.com/2010/11/21/find-ip-address-mac/">get your Macs IP address</a>, but the router IP is a few steps further in preference menus.</p> <ul> <li>Open System Preferences from the Apple menu</…
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<div class="KonaBody"><p><img src="http://osxdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/iphone-4s2.jpg" alt="Check your iPhone 4S Upgrade Eligibility Status" title="iphone-4s" width="620" height="276" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-21994" /></p> <p>Want to upgrade to the latest and greatest <a href="http://osxdaily.com/category/iphone/">iPhone</a>? Assuming you qualify for a new contract, the <a href="http://osxdaily.com/2011/10/04/iphone-4s-pricing/">price of the iPhone 4S</a> is the same on all carriers, starting at $199 for the 16GB version. If you don’t qualify for a new contract, there’s a wide variation of pote…
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<div class="KonaBody"><p><img src="http://osxdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/redsn0w.jpg" alt="Redsn0w 0.9.9b3" title="redsn0w" width="199" height="193" class="alignright size-full wp-image-21987" /> The just released <a href="http://osxdaily.com/2011/10/04/ios-5-gm-download-developers/">iOS 5 GM</a> has already been jailbroken by a new version of Redsn0w. All devices that run iOS 5 can use redsnow 0.9.9b3, including iPad, iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, and iPod touch 3rd and 4th generations, the only catch is that it’s a tethered jailbreak. </p> <p>For those who are unfamiliar, a <a href="http://osxdaily.com/2010/11/24/tethered-j…
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<div class="KonaBody"><p><img src="http://osxdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/tim-cook-apple.jpg" alt="Tim Cook at Apple" title="tim-cook-apple" width="619" height="353" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-21978" /></p> <p>Want to watch the <a href="http://osxdaily.com/tag/iphone-4s/">iPhone 4S</a> launch event? See Tim Cook’s first product launch as CEO? Watch demos of iOS 5, Cards, Find My Friends, iPhone 4S, and iCloud?</p> <p>Apple has put it online, and <a href="http://www.apple.com/apple-events/october-2011/">you can watch Apple’s Special Event online</a> directly at Apple.com. </p> <…
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<div class="KonaBody"><p><img src="http://osxdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/iphone-4s-vs-4.gif" alt="iPhone 4S vs iPhone 4" title="iphone-4s-vs-4" width="619" height="719" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-21970" /></p> <p>If you want to see how the <a href="http://osxdaily.com/2011/10/04/iphone-4s-specs/">iPhone 4S specs</a> stack up against the iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, and heck, even the leading Android competitor the Samsung Galaxy S II, we’ve got a variety of charts to compare all the devices.</p> <p><span id="more-21969"></span></p> <h2 style="font-size:1.2em;">iPhone 4S vs iPhone…
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<div class="KonaBody"><p><img src="http://osxdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/ios-5-gm.jpg" alt="iOS 5 GM released" title="ios-5-gm" width="554" height="232" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-21963" /></p> <p>Shadowed in the <a href="http://osxdaily.com/tag/iphone-4s/">iPhone 4S</a> news and other Apple announcements today, the iOS 5 GM build 9A334 has been released for developers to download from the iOS Dev Center. Alongside the iOS 5 GM, Apple is requesting for developers to submit their iOS 5 compatible apps to be ready for the <a href="http://osxdaily.com/2011/10/04/ios-5-release-date-is-october-12/">public rel…
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<div class="KonaBody"><p><img src="http://osxdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/iphone-4s-price.jpg" alt="iPhone 4S pricing" title="iphone-4s-price" width="600" height="398" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-21948" /></p> <p>You saw <a href="http://osxdaily.com/2011/10/04/iphone-4s-specs/">the iPhone 4S specs</a>, the <a href="http://osxdaily.com/2011/10/04/iphone-4s-release-date-is-october-14/">release date is next week</a> with pre-orders starting Friday, October 7. The device will be offered on a variety of carriers, in the US this includes AT&T, Verizon, and newcomer Sprint. But what is it going to cost …
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<div class="KonaBody"><p><img src="http://osxdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/iphone-4s-annoucement.jpg" alt="iPhone 4S announced officially" title="iphone-4s-annoucement" width="600" height="398" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-21941" /></p> <p>The iPhone 4S is official, which isn’t too surprising <a href="http://osxdaily.com/2011/10/04/iphone-4s-release-date-is-october-14/">considering the release date</a> and name was leaked by Apple Japan prior to the Apple event. Nonetheless it’s a big update in terms of specs, so here’s what we know.</p> <p>While the exterior looks identical to the iPhone 4, the inter…
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<div class="KonaBody"><p><img src="http://osxdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/ios-5-release-date.jpg" alt="iOS 5 Release Date" title="ios-5-release-date" width="600" height="399" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-21935" /></p> <p>Finally a <strong>definitive release date for iOS 5: October 12</strong>. This was announced today at Apple’s media event by Scott Forstall, and finally puts an end to speculative dates. </p> <p>The free software update will be made available as a download from Apple’s servers and iTunes next Wednesday for iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPad, iPad 2, and iPod touch 3rd and 4th gen users, and …
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<div class="KonaBody"><p><img src="http://osxdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/iphone-4s-release-date.jpg" alt="iPhone 4S release date" title="iphone-4s-release-date" width="620" height="386" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-21955" /></p> <p>Apple has announced that the <strong>iPhone 4S release date is October 14th</strong>, but pre-orders start on October 7. This was leaked earlier in the day by Apple Japan (see images below for that). Now if you haven’t seen them already, check out the <a href="http://osxdaily.com/2011/10/04/iphone-4s-specs/">tech specs</a>, and <a href="http://osxdaily.com/2011/10/04/…
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<div class="KonaBody"><p><img src="http://osxdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/4g.jpg" alt="4G LTE" title="4g" width="250" height="150" class="alignright size-full wp-image-21917" /> Barely an hour away from Apple’s new <a href="http://osxdaily.com/category/iphone/">iPhone</a> unveiling and media event today and a few reports out of traditional media outlets seem to be tempering expectations. Notable is the <a href="http://blogs.wsj.com/digits/2011/10/04/apples-new-iphone-wont-run-on-fastest-wireless-networks-%E2%80%93-sources/">Wall Street Journal</a>, who taps their sources near Apple to announce that there will not be 4G LTE…
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<div class="KonaBody"><p><img src="http://osxdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/manage-fonts-mac.jpg" alt="Manage fonts in Mac OS X" title="manage-fonts-mac" width="620" height="315" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-21905" /></p> <p>Managing fonts on the Mac is incredibly easy regardless of what system software version you are using. We’lll cover the process of installing new fonts, deleting unwanted ones, and also restoring your default system fonts in case you mess something up.</p> <p><span id="more-21901"></span></p> <h2 style="font-size:1.3em;">Installing New Fonts in Mac OS X</h2> <…
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<div class="KonaBody"><p><img src="http://osxdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/terminal-separator-timestamp.jpg" alt="Custom Terminal separator and timestamp for Bash" title="terminal-separator-timestamp" width="620" height="412" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-21886" /></p> <p>If you want to customize the Terminals appearance a bit <a href="http://osxdaily.com/2006/12/11/how-to-customize-your-terminal-prompt/">beyond the prompt</a> and <a href="http://osxdaily.com/2011/08/05/change-the-terminal-background-picture/">a custom background</a>, you can make the Terminal much more readable by using this nice trick…
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<div class="KonaBody"><p><img src="http://osxdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/magnifying-glass-preview.jpg" alt="Magnifying glass tool in Preview" title="magnifying-glass-preview" width="620" height="614" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-21860" /></p> <p>Preview in <a href="http://osxdaily.com/tag/mac-os-x-10-7/">OS X Lion</a> has been updated to include a helpful magnification tool that follows the mouse cursor. To activate it, just <strong>hit the ~ (tilde) key</strong> with an image open in Preview, then by using the trackpad you can pinch or spread to increase or decrease the size of the magnifier.</p&…
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