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<div class="KonaBody"><p><img src="http://osxdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/duplicate-exactly.jpg" alt="Duplicate Exactly in Mac OS X " title="duplicate-exactly" width="618" height="310" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-28261" /></p> <p>Mac OS X 10.7 and OS X 10.8 include a nice new ability to be able to duplicate and paste files exactly. Basically this means that if a file is owned by another user, Duplicate Exactly and Paste Exactly will preserve the files original ownership and permissions, rather than copy the file with the current user becoming the new owner.</p> <h2 style="font-size:1.2em;">Duplicate Exactly<…

<div class="KonaBody"><p><img src="http://osxdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/ios-dev-desk.jpg" alt="iOS Developers Desk" title="ios-dev-desk" width="620" height="353" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-28254" /></p> <p>This weeks Mac setup comes to us from Raphael C, who uses his Apple gear for iOS and web development. It’s a fairly simple setup, which is perfect for getting things done without too many distractions. Here’s the hardware in use:</p> <ul> <li>Macbook Pro 13″ mid-2011 model</li> <li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003CLBVAW/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=oxd-20&linkCod…

<div class="KonaBody"><p><img src="http://osxdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/hidden-debug-settings-ios.jpg" alt="Hidden Debug Settings in iOS " title="hidden-debug-settings-ios" width="620" height="298" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-28244" /></p> <p><a href="http://osxdaily.com/tag/ios/">iOS</a> developers and hackers should get a kick out of this. By downloading a few mobileconfig files, you can enable hidden debug settings for Messages, Bluetooth, and FaceTime that log activity and events for each protocol. What you do with that information is entirely up to you, but there’s definitely some room for learning and ex…

<div class="KonaBody"><p><img src="http://osxdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/spotlight-icon.jpeg" alt="Spotlight icon" title="spotlight-icon" width="200" height="202" class="alignright size-full wp-image-28219" /> Spotlight is Mac OS X’s powerful built-in search engine. Not only will it find just about any file or folder buried on your drives, but it also doubles as a fantastically quick application launcher. If you aren’t using Spotlight on a regular basis yet you really should start doing so, and with that in mind here are 11 helpful keyboard shortcuts to get the most out of Mac search feature.</p> <h2 style="font-size:1.2em;">4 Basic…

<div class="KonaBody"><p><img src="http://osxdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/ipsw.jpeg" alt="IPSW" title="ipsw" width="128" height="128" class="alignright size-full wp-image-28212" /> iOS 5.1 was released a few days ago but some people are still having problems when trying to update. The download can time out, not start at all, or sometimes throw an error message saying “The network connection could not be established.” If you’re having trouble <a href="http://osxdaily.com/2012/03/07/ios-5-1-download/">downloading iOS 5.1</a> from Apple’s servers, try these two fixes:</p> <ul> <li><strong>Reset Network Settings …

<div class="KonaBody"><p><img src="http://osxdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/convert-bit-rate-itunes-10-6.jpg" alt="Convert Bit Rate of Songs in iTunes" title="convert-bit-rate-itunes-10-6" width="620" height="256" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-28202" /></p> <p>iTunes now allows you to convert higher bit rate songs to three options: 128 kbps, 192 kbps, and 256 kbps. Enabling this option lets you save storage space on an iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad by compressing the music stored on the device. Here’s how to do this:</p> <ol> <li>Connect an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to the computer and launch iTunes</li&g…

<div class="KonaBody"><p><img src="http://osxdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/ios-5-1-lock-screen-camera.jpg" alt="iOS 5.1 Lock Screen Camera" title="ios-5-1-lock-screen-camera" width="620" height="189" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-28186" /></p> <p>You may have noticed that <a href="http://osxdaily.com/2012/03/07/ios-5-1-download/">iOS 5.1</a> changed the behavior of the lock screen camera compared to it’s predecessor, this has caused some <a href="http://osxdaily.com/2012/03/07/ios-5-1-download/#comment-352447">confusion</a> as to how it works compared to iOS 5. You’ll notice that if you tap on the camer…

<div class="KonaBody"><p><img src="http://osxdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/which-ipad-3.jpg" alt="Which iPad 3 Should You Get" title="which-ipad-3" width="620" height="484" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-28190" /></p> <p>The new iPad is a beautiful thing and will attract many more people to the platform, and so the big question is; which iPad 3 should you get? The answer is pretty simple: <strong>buy the 16GB Wi-Fi model</strong>. Here are four reasons the base model is perfect, and an attempt to answer questions about color and the never-ending Verizon vs AT&T debate.</p> <ol> <li><strong…

<div class="KonaBody"><p><img src="http://osxdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/retina-ios-app-icons.jpg" alt="Retina iOS App Icon Template" title="retina-ios-app-icons" width="620" height="465" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-28180" /></p> <p>If you’re spending the time and <a href="http://osxdaily.com/2010/09/07/iphone-development-costs/">money</a> to develop an iOS app, don’t skimp on the icon. This may sound like silly advice, but the fact is a good icon can make your app stand out in the App Store and on a users home screen, encouraging both downloads and use. </p> <p>If you’re not a designer it can be c…

<div class="KonaBody"><p><img src="http://osxdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/jailbreak-ios51-redsnow.jpg" alt="Jailbreak iOS 5.1 with Redsn0w" title="jailbreak-ios51-redsnow" width="620" height="408" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-28174" /></p> <p>A version of Redsn0w has been released to jailbreak iOS 5.1 tethered. While easy to do and easy to <a href="http://osxdaily.com/2010/08/03/unjailbreak-iphone/">reverse</a>, be sure to understand the <a href="http://osxdaily.com/2010/11/24/tethered-jailbreak-vs-untethered-jailbreak/">difference between a tethered and untethered jailbreak</a>. Put simply, tethered …

<div class="KonaBody"><p><img src="http://osxdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/redsn0w-0-9-10b6.jpg" alt="Redsn0w 0.9.10b6" title="redsn0w-0-9-10b6" width="620" height="403" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-28167" /></p> <p>The latest version of <a href="http://osxdaily.com/2012/03/07/ios-5-1-download/">iOS 5.1</a> is already jailbroken thanks to the iPhone Dev Team’s newest release of Redsn0w. The <a href="http://osxdaily.com/2010/11/24/tethered-jailbreak-vs-untethered-jailbreak/">jailbreak is tethered</a> however, meaning that each time the iOS device is rebooted it will need to be connected to a computer ru…

<div class="KonaBody"><p><img src="http://osxdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/new-ipad-3-keynote.jpg" alt="New iPad keynote" title="new-ipad-3-keynote" width="620" height="350" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-28160" /></p> <p>If you like watching Apple keynotes you don’t want to miss the March 7 event video, because who better to show you the <a href="http://osxdaily.com/2012/03/07/new-ipad-3-features-specs-prices/">new iPad</a> and <a href="http://osxdaily.com/2012/03/07/apple-tv-3-released-details-specs/">Apple TV 3</a> than Apple themselves? </p> <p>Also mentioned in the keynote are some stag…

<div class="KonaBody"><p><iframe width="620" height="345" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/DJxZ0HVQXo8?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></p> <p>Alongside the <a href="http://osxdaily.com/2012/03/07/new-ipad-3-features-specs-prices/">new iPad</a>, Apple has started to air a new TV commercial for the device. The ad focuses on the iPads new Retina display, which by all accounts is simply gorgeous in person. Text of the commercial is as follows:</p> <p><em>“When a screen becomes this good, colors are more vibrant, words are pin sharp, everything is more brilliant. Because when a screen becomes…

<div class="KonaBody"><p><img src="http://osxdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/itunes-10-6.jpg" alt="iTunes 10.6" title="itunes-10-6" width="353" height="191" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-28137" /></p> <p>iTunes 10.6 has been released alongside <a href="http://osxdaily.com/2012/03/07/ios-5-1-download/">iOS 5.1</a>. The update includes 1080P support for movies and TV shows downloaded from iTunes Store, but otherwise is fairly minor and includes several bug fixes and improves song matching and how album art is handled. </p> <p>You can grab the 10.6 update directly from Apple at the link below, through Softw…

<div class="KonaBody"><p><img src="http://osxdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/ios-5-1-download.jpg" alt="iOS 5.1 Download" title="ios-5-1-download" width="620" height="395" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-28127" /></p> <p>iOS 5.1 has been released, alongside the <a href="http://osxdaily.com/2012/03/07/new-ipad-3-features-specs-prices/">new iPad 3</a> and <a href="http://osxdaily.com/2012/03/07/apple-tv-3-released-details-specs/">new Apple TV</a>. The update brings a variety of new features and bug fixes to iOS including the ability to delete images from Photo Stream, camera shortcut visible by default on loc…

<div class="KonaBody"><p><img src="http://osxdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/pre-order-new-ipad.jpg" alt="Pre-Order the New iPad, release date of March 16" title="pre-order-new-ipad" width="600" height="399" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-28120" /></p> <p>The all <a href="http://osxdaily.com/2012/03/07/new-ipad-3-features-specs-prices/">new iPad</a> (iPad 3?) has just been announced, and <strong>pre-orders start today</strong> March 7! </p> <p>The actual <strong>release date is March 16</strong>, and you can expect the traditionally giant lines and sell-outs as usual. because of th…

<div class="KonaBody"><p><img src="http://osxdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/new-ipad.jpeg" alt="New iPad" title="new-ipad" width="600" height="399" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-28115" /></p> <p>The new iPad has been announced by Apple! As expected, it has an amazing retina display, a big performance boost, and a new model with high-speed 4G LTE capabilities alongside the standard Wi-Fi fare. Here are some more details of the latest iPad: </p> <h2 style="font-size:1.2em;">iPad 3 Features & Specs</h2> <p>Here is what we know about the next iPad:</p> <ul> <li>Retina display, with …

<div class="KonaBody"><p><img src="http://osxdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/apple-tv-ui.jpeg" alt="New Apple TV UI" title="apple-tv-ui" width="600" height="399" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-28110" /></p> <p>Apple announced a new Apple TV today, physically the device looks the same as the old version, but that’s where most of the similarities end. The new Apple TV is more powerful, and boasts 1080p output, and includes a completely redesigned UI with iCloud integration.</p> <p>Here’s what we know so far:</p> <ul> <li>All new user interface, looks more like iOS</li> <li>1080p output&…

<div class="KonaBody"><p><img src="http://osxdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/quick-share-url.jpg" alt="Quickly Share Current URL" title="quick-share-url" width="620" height="436" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-28082" /></p> <p>The next time you’re reading a web page that you want to share with someone else through email, just hit <strong>Command+Shift+I</strong> while viewing that website. A new email draft will open in the default email application, with the web pages title as the message subject, and the URL contained within the message body.</p> <p>The keyboard shortcut works in Safari and Chrome only,…

<div class="KonaBody"><p><img src="http://osxdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/mari0.jpg" alt="Mari0" title="mari0" width="620" height="367" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-28101" /></p> <p>What happens when you merge classic Super Mario Bros with the modern classic Portal? It’s hectic, it’s a ton of fun, it’s Mari0. Basically you get old school Mario re-imagined with a portal gun and a variety of Portal puzzles and mechanics. There’s also an insane four player co-op mode, level editor, and downloadable third party map packs. </p> <p>Mari0 is completely free for Mac OS X, Windows, and Linux, download it from the develop…

<div class="KonaBody"><p><img src="http://osxdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/album-artwork-itunes.jpg" alt="Add Artwork to Albums in iTunes" title="album-artwork-itunes" width="620" height="344" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-28090" /></p> <p>You probably know by now that you can <a href="http://osxdaily.com/2010/10/15/get-album-cover-artwork-for-itunes/">get album art from iTunes</a> via the Advanced menu. That will fill in most missing album covers, but bands that don’t sell their music through iTunes or music downloaded from Soundcloud and blogs often don’t have any artwork attached. In this case you can manually a…

<div class="KonaBody"><p><img src="http://osxdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/ipad-3-release-maybe.jpg" alt="iPad 3 Release Possibility" title="ipad-3-release-maybe" width="604" height="312" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-28075" /></p> <p>The next iPad may be released to the public on Friday, March 16, just 9 days after the products <a href="http://osxdaily.com/2012/02/28/ipad-3-launch-date-march-7/">launch</a>. It remains unclear whether pre-orders will be possible before then.</p> <p>This information comes to us from <a href="http://9to5mac.com/2012/03/06/apples-next-ipad-will-be-available-on-march-16…

<div class="KonaBody"><p><img src="http://osxdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/track-shipments-ios.jpg" alt="Track Shipment in iOS " title="track-shipments-ios" width="620" height="413" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-28065" /></p> <p>iOS automatically detects tracking numbers found in emails, notes, and messages and turns them into clickable links. To access this feature, all you need to do is open a message containing a tracking number and then:</p> <ol> <li>Tap on the tracking number to bring up the menu shown above</li> <li>Tap “Track Shipment” to track the shipment directly</li> </ol&g…

<div class="KonaBody"><p><img src="http://osxdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/os-x-10-7-3-supplemental.jpg" alt="OS X 10.7.3 Supplemental Update" title="os-x-10-7-3-supplemental" width="620" height="312" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-28060" /></p> <p>Apple has released a supplemental update to Mac OS X 10.7.3 to address a potential issue with restoring from Time Machine backups. </p> <p>The update can be found from Software Update via the  Apple menu or downloaded directly from <a href="http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1505">Apple</a>. Installing the update does not require a reboot.</p> <p>Des…

<div class="KonaBody"><p><img src="http://osxdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/iphone-flip-phone.jpeg" alt="iPhone flip phone" title="iphone-flip-phone" width="610" height="356" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-28046" /></p> <p>Remember the old flip phones? Of course you do, they were huge and ugly and half of them wouldn’t fit in a pocket even when folded up, but oh were they cutting edge in 1998. </p> <p>Soon you’ll be able to have that same terrible user experience with the iPhone. From the company who brought you the <a href="http://osxdaily.com/2011/01/29/retro-80s-iphone-case/">ridiculous 80′s block iPhone ca…