News and Updates
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How to Power On Your Mac at Sunrise
Power Manager includes sun observation triggers that let you schedule events at sunrise and sunset anywhere in the world. In this recipe we will walk through how to set this up.
Ever wanted to wake with the sunrise? With Power Manager your Mac can. Power Manager includes sun observation triggers that let you schedule events at sunrise and sunset anywhere in the world. In this recipe we will walk through how to set this up. …
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Mac360 Reviews Power Manager
Thanks to Jeffrey Mincey, Mac360, for recommending Power Manager. Jeffery talks about how Power Manager separates the average Mac user from the power Mac user.
Thanks to Jeffrey Mincey, Mac360, for reviewing Power Manager. Jeffrey’s review highlights the professional features of Power Manager and how they go far beyond those provided by OS X. “Then I got smart and installed Power Manager, a professional level Mac utility which solves three issues that affect every Mac user.” Jeffrey Mincey, Mac360 …
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Power Manager 4.3.3 Released
Announcing the launch of Power Manager 4.3.3 for Mac OS X.
We are pleased to announce the launch of Power Manager 4.3.3. This release adds an astronomic trigger and condition. Updating Power Manager Power Manager will automatically check for updates every so often, so there is nothing to do. The update will automatically be offered to you during the next few weeks. …
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Inactivity and Idle Time on OS X
OS X has a timer called HIDIdleTime that tracks the last time you interacted with the computer.
OS X has a timer that tracks the last time you moved the mouse, typed a key, or interacted with the computer. This timer is used as the basis of idle time for when your Mac sleeps. …
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Power Manager Professional 4.3.3 Released
Announcing the launch of Power Manager Professional 4.3.3 for Mac OS X.
We are pleased to announce the launch of Power Manager Pro 4.3.3. This release fixes bugs. Updating Power Manager Pro Power Manager Pro will automatically check for updates every so often, so there is nothing to do. The update will automatically be offered to you during the next few weeks. …
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How to Install Homebrew on OS X
Learn how to install Homebrew on OS X. Homebrew make getting open source tools and software easy.
We are big fans of the Homebrew project for OS X. Homebrew opens up a world of new tools and possibilities for Mac users. Spend time researching “how to” questions and it is likely you will encounter many answers mentioning specific tools or open source solutions. The answer looks perfect but a new question is raised: how do I get the required tool onto my Mac? …
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How to Change Your Wireless MAC Address
Learn how to change or spoof your MacBook's wireless MAC address. This recipe make use of on-demand event with Power Manager.
When your Mac connects to a wireless network, your Mac is identified by its MAC address. This address allows hotels and other wireless hotspot providers to identify and track your Mac. …
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Fragile Nature of Automator and Watch Me Do
There are limits to what Automator can achieve and one fragile action in particular is the focus of this article, Automator's "Watch Me Do".
Automator is a tool for creating workflows; sequences of tasks that interact with OS X applications and files. Automator is created by Apple, included with OS X, and has been steadily improved. …
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How to Set Up Reliable Presentations
Having a looping presentation on a television or projector is great for attracting attention. The presentation allows people to learn more even when your hands are full dealing with others.
Having a looping presentation on a television or projector is great for attracting attention. The presentation allows people to learn more even when your hands are full dealing with others. …
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PowerPoint, AppleScript, and Yosemite
There appear to be problems with Microsoft PowerPoint and OS X 10.10. As you may be using Power Manager to automate presentations, these problems will likely affect your schedules.
There appear to be problems with Microsoft PowerPoint and OS X 10.10. As you may be using Power Manager to automate presentations, these problems will likely affect your schedules. …
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