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== How to Install Applications == | |||
http://www.howtogeek.com/177619/how-to-install-applications-on-a-mac-everything-you-need-to-know/ | |||
== Launch an application == | == Launch an application == | ||
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[https://discussions.apple.com/thread/3826532?tstart=0 Another answer]: The red close button just closes the window. It is up to the application whether it quits or not - typically if the application uses documents or it has other windows that can be opened it will not quit. Applications with a single window (System Preferences, for example), will usually quit when the window is closed, since there isn't anything else it does. | [https://discussions.apple.com/thread/3826532?tstart=0 Another answer]: The red close button just closes the window. It is up to the application whether it quits or not - typically if the application uses documents or it has other windows that can be opened it will not quit. Applications with a single window (System Preferences, for example), will usually quit when the window is closed, since there isn't anything else it does. | ||
= Package = | |||
== What does a .app file actually do? == | |||
http://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/112197/what-does-a-app-file-actually-do | |||
'''apps''' are "Package Bundles" is Apple jargon. These are actually Unix directories, in a special format. The actual Unix Executable File is in a subdirectory named MacOS, which you can see using the "Show Package Contents" menu in Finder. | |||
== DMG file == | |||
A DMG file is a disk image, which is sort of like an archive file. When you download one, you can double-click it to “mount” it (under '''Devices''' in the '''Finder'''), allowing you to extract the application from inside it. | |||
After the app is dragged to your Applications folder, you can run it normally — from the Finder, Launchpad, Spotlight, dock, or anything else. | |||
= Tips = | = Tips = | ||
* [http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/new-mac-setup/ Got a New Mac? Do This First!] | * [http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/new-mac-setup/ Got a New Mac? Do This First!] | ||
* [http://www.win-vector.com/blog/2017/01/upgrading-to-macos-sierra-nee-osx-for-r-users/ Upgrading to macOS Sierra (nee OSX) for R users] | * [http://www.win-vector.com/blog/2017/01/upgrading-to-macos-sierra-nee-osx-for-r-users/ Upgrading to macOS Sierra (nee OSX) for R users] | ||
Revision as of 11:37, 10 February 2017
macOS
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MacOS
OS X File System
- https://developer.apple.com/library/content/documentation/FileManagement/Conceptual/FileSystemProgrammingGuide/FileSystemOverview/FileSystemOverview.html
- Mac OS X Directory Structure explained
- Directory structure between mac osx and linux
Home directory
/Users/USERNAME
Terminal
Where is the terminal
Macintosh HD/Applications/Utilities/Terminal.
Keyboard shortcuts
- Ctrl + a - going to the beginning of the line
- Ctrl + e - going to the end of the line
More
- The Best “Just For Fun” Tricks Hidden in macOS’ Terminal:
- Make Your Mac Say Anything Out Loud,
- Play Simple Games Like Tetris, Pong, and Snake,
- caffeinate will prevent your Mac from falling asleep.
Hardware
Display resolution
2880x1800 on my 15-Inch Retina Display MacBook Pro.
Unfortunately Virtualbox (5.1.14) can only give 1440x900 (tested on Ubuntu & Windows). See a workout http://tusharm.com/articles/win7-on-retina-display-with-virtual-box/.
Touchpad
Need to press a little bit (instead of touch) for the left-click effect.
The right click is called secondary click in OS X. By default it is click with two fingers. We can change the setting by going to System Preferences/Touchpad/Secondary click.
Scroll: two fingers move up/down. The direction is like moving a paper; i.e. scrolling up will gradually show the next part of the content.
Zoom in/out: pinch with two fingers.
Smart zoom: double-tap with two fingers.
CPU information
sysctl -n machdep.cpu.brand_string
My macbook Pro 2015 shows i7-4980HQ CPU @ 2.80GHz.
Finder - file manager
Screenshots
Take a Timed Screenshot With the Grab (built-in) Application
http://www.howtogeek.com/278615/the-best-screenshot-apps-for-macos/
Application
How to Install Applications
http://www.howtogeek.com/177619/how-to-install-applications-on-a-mac-everything-you-need-to-know/
Launch an application
- F4 key - LaunchPad
- Command + Space - Spotlight search
Close an application
Clicking the red button does close/quit an application/a program. You need to use Command-Q.
Another answer: The red close button just closes the window. It is up to the application whether it quits or not - typically if the application uses documents or it has other windows that can be opened it will not quit. Applications with a single window (System Preferences, for example), will usually quit when the window is closed, since there isn't anything else it does.
Package
What does a .app file actually do?
http://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/112197/what-does-a-app-file-actually-do
apps are "Package Bundles" is Apple jargon. These are actually Unix directories, in a special format. The actual Unix Executable File is in a subdirectory named MacOS, which you can see using the "Show Package Contents" menu in Finder.
DMG file
A DMG file is a disk image, which is sort of like an archive file. When you download one, you can double-click it to “mount” it (under Devices in the Finder), allowing you to extract the application from inside it.
After the app is dragged to your Applications folder, you can run it normally — from the Finder, Launchpad, Spotlight, dock, or anything else.