ArchiOffice “Save As…” Prompt After Installing Mac OS X Java Update
I’ve discovered some unusual ArchiOffice launch behavior after performing Apple Software Updates last night. I believe the specific update that affected ArchiOffice was Java for Mac OS X 10.6 Update 6 (released 11/8/11). For every user in this SF office, launching ArchiOffice shows a verification window, followed by a Save As… dialog prompting you to save ArchiOffice 2011.app....
Read MoreIt’s sNOw Leopard
Have you ever had a friend disappear for a while and then suddenly reappear weighing 50 pounds less? Changed the diet. Went to 24 Hour Fitness. I always feel amazed at this transformation: looks like the same person, but in many ways, not the same person. Apple’s latest operating system for Intel based computers only, Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard or just Snow Leopard for short, has undergone...
Read MoreOSX 10.5.6 Update: “Configuring Installation” Bug Fix
After attempting to update my own laptop running OS X 10.5.5 and several iMacs earlier this week, it was apparent that there was a bug during the 10.5.6 update installation. Apple has acknowledged the issue and presented users with an official recommendation that includes “Force Quitting” (cmd-opt-esc) the Software Update and removing any current contents from the /Library/Updates...
Read MoreMac Crash? Kill the Cache!
A quick fix for what ails your mac If you see strange behavior from you Mac, deleting various cache files in the Library/Caches folder in your home directory may be all you need to do to get back to running smoothly again. Even Apple makes this process key in general troubleshooting support. Cache files are files that hold copies of recently accessed data. The system references these files...
Read MoreRecovering iCal Calendar After Google Killed It
I recently had Google damage one of my iCal calendars when syncing with BusySync. Using my backup, I took these simple steps to resolve the issue. Navigate to the /Users/username/Library/Calendars folder Browse the randomly named folders (like A22BE731-7FE6-471E-A9EC-70962CCC4F6B.calendar) for the Info.plist file Open the Info.plist file using the Property List Editor from Apple’s Xcode...
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