A lot of OS X Yosemite users are complaining that dscacheutil is not helping with clearing DNS cache. Here is quick guide to try with discoveryutil. To completely clear all DNS caches in OS X Yosemite, target both MDNS (Multicast DNS) and UDNS (Unicast DNS) with two different commands. Step 1. Open Terminal.app Step 2. Insert this command to terminal to Clear … [Read more...] about How to Clear DNS Cache with discoveryutil in Mac OS X Yosemite
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How to Disable App Nap System-wide in OS X Yosemite
If you are on a Mac desktop and don't care about the battery life gains that App Nap delivers, then you can disable the feature across your entire Mac. Step 1. Open Terminal.app … [Read more...] about How to Disable App Nap System-wide in OS X Yosemite
How to Disable Drop Shadows from Appearing on Window Screen Shots in OS X 10.10 Yosemite
OS X defaults to including drop shadows behind window-centric screen shots (not full screen captures), but these can be disabled. Launch Terminal and insert this command: defaults write com.apple.screencapture disable-shadow -bool true … [Read more...] about How to Disable Drop Shadows from Appearing on Window Screen Shots in OS X 10.10 Yosemite
How To Access iCloud Drive in OS X Yosemite
iOS 8 and OS X Yosemite now share files between each other using iCloud Drive, Apple's new cloud-based file sharing system. Once you've enabled it, you'll have quick access to it in just a few clicks through Finder on your Mac! Step 1. Click on the Finder icon in your Mac dock. … [Read more...] about How To Access iCloud Drive in OS X Yosemite
How To Change the ScreenShot Save File Location in OS X 10.10 Yosemite
By default, anytime you take a screen capture in Mac OS X it will save the screen shot file to the current users desktop. You can adjust where Mac OS X saves a captured screenshot to any other location, here is how to do this. … [Read more...] about How To Change the ScreenShot Save File Location in OS X 10.10 Yosemite
How To Reset PRAM on a Mac
Sometimes your Mac's parameter RAM (PRAM) becomes scrambled and needs to be reset. This can cause startup problems for your Mac. This small piece of memory isn’t erased or forgotten when you shut down your Mac. A small amount of your computer’s memory, called “parameter random-access memory” or PRAM, stores certain settings in a location that OS X can access quickly. … [Read more...] about How To Reset PRAM on a Mac
How to Reset the SMC in Mac Pro, Mac mini and iMac
Resetting the SMC can resolve some computer issues such as not starting up, not displaying video, sleep issues, fan noise issues, and so forth. The System Management Controller (SMC) is a chip on the logic board that controls all power functions for your computer. If your computer is experiencing any power issue, resetting the SMC may resolve it. The SMC controls several … [Read more...] about How to Reset the SMC in Mac Pro, Mac mini and iMac
How to Reset the SMC in Macbook with a Not Removable Battery
Resetting the SMC can resolve some computer issues such as not starting up, not displaying video, sleep issues, fan noise issues, and so forth. The System Management Controller (SMC) is a chip on the logic board that controls all power functions for your computer. If your computer is experiencing any power issue, resetting the SMC may resolve it. The SMC controls several … [Read more...] about How to Reset the SMC in Macbook with a Not Removable Battery
How To Unpair Apple Remote Control in OS X Yosemite
Apple remote control can control multiple mac's and Apple TV's at the same time. This is annoying if you’re trying to control Apple TV in the same room with mac. Here is quick tutorial how to unpair apple remote control in OS X Yosemite: Step 1. Open System Preferences … [Read more...] about How To Unpair Apple Remote Control in OS X Yosemite
How to Reset the SMC in Macbook with a Removable Battery
Resetting the SMC can resolve some computer issues such as not starting up, not displaying video, sleep issues, fan noise issues, and so forth. The System Management Controller (SMC) is a chip on the logic board that controls all power functions for your computer. If your computer is experiencing any power issue, resetting the SMC may resolve it. The SMC controls several … [Read more...] about How to Reset the SMC in Macbook with a Removable Battery