How to Disable Notification Center in Mountain Lion

The new Notification Center feature in Mountain Lion is a helpful feature for some users, but it can cause a serious headache if you don't use it. If Notification Center is bugging you, you can disable it with a Terminal command. Continue reading and we’ll show you how.

Disable Notification Center Temporarily

There are two ways to temporarily disable Notification Center. First, you can Option

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Terminal 101: Managing Memory in Mountain Lion

Every Monday, we'll show you how to do something new and simple with Apple's built-in command line application. You don't need any fancy software, or a knowledge of coding to do any of these. All you need is a keyboard to type 'em out!

Keeping an eye on your Mac’s memory usage can bes vital for making your applications run faster and eliminate those that eat away at your virtual memory. You can do this right from within Terminal without any specialized apps using various commands.

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Fixing Mountain Lion crashes in NetNewsWire

Since Mountain Lion’s release last week, some NetNewsWire customers who use network proxies have told us about crashes, usually at launch, but sometimes after as much as a few minutes of network activity.

Thanks to the helpful Friends Of NetNewsWire who contacted support and allowed us to test some theories on their computers, we’ve confirmed that this is a close cousin to crashes written about by Daniel Jalkut and AgileBits. Third-party apps are affected under 10.8.0, but we’ve also heard about similar trouble affecting Safari 6.

We believe the instability is affecting a few percent of our users, but it’s occurring too deep in the bowels of the networking stack to be fixable on our end, leaving us dependent on Apple to correct it in 10.8.1. However, disabling automatic proxy detection has thus far proven a successful workaround. If you’re seeing these crashes, here’s how you can put the fix into effect:

Open System Preferences, and click Network Click the “Advanced” button in the lower right corner, with your favorite network interface selectedClick the “Proxies” tabUncheck “Auto Proxy Discovery” and “Automatic Proxy Configuration” (here’s a screenshot)Click “OK” to close the Advanced sheetClick “Apply” to update your network settings

Note, of course, that anyone whose network environment requires an automatically detected proxy server will be ill-served by turning this off. You could be solving the crash problem at the cost of breaking your internet access. This advice is intended as a short-term fix for people who’ve enabled proxy detection just in case, or who only need it part-time.

We apologize to anyone who’s being inconvenienced by this glitch, and we are eagerly anticipating a permanent fix from Apple.

August 2nd, 2012 by Nathaniel

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Mountain Lion Downloads Top Three Million

Just a year after the incredibly successful introduction of Lion, customers have downloaded Mountain Lion over three million times in just four days, making it our most successful release ever,

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Terminal 101: 5 Mountain Lion UI Tricks

Every Monday, we'll show you how to do something new and simple with Apple's built-in command line application. You don't need any fancy software, or a knowledge of coding to do any of these. All you need is a keyboard to type 'em out!

With the release of Mountain Lion last week, many users have now downloaded and installed the latest cat on the block. While the new version of OS X has many great new features, some features and tricks that were present in past versions are no longer available. Let’s take a look at a few of these missing features and re-enable (or disable) them in Mountain Lion.

Please note that for each of the commands below, you will need to log out and back into your OS X account for the changes to take place.

1. Key Repeating

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7 Mountain Lion Bugs That Need to Be Squashed

Whenever there is a new OS release, there are the inevitable software bugs that follow. And, with more than 3 million downloads in the first weekend alone, at least one of those users is sure to find something wrong with the latest cat from Cupertino. Let’s take a look at the top seven Mountain Lion bugs that are really bugging out.

Follow the gallery below to see the current list of Mountain Lion bugs that we are seeing in our install of Mountain Lion. Do you have a bug that is bugging you? Let Apple know first, and then let us know in the comments below!

Cory Bohon is a freelance technology writer, indie Mac and iOS developer, and amateur photographer. Follow this article's author, Cory Bohon on Twitter.

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Apple OS Mountain Lion: Three Million Downloads, Just Four Days

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How to Tweak the Settings for Gatekeeper in Mountain Lion

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Apple took a stance against unsigned applications from third-parties by enabling Gatekeepter in Mountain Lion, which only allows users to download apps via the Mac App Store or verified developers. Fortunately, there's a setting tweak that'll let you change this. 

By default, if you load up an application downloaded from a third-party that isn’t verified by Apple, then you’ll get the error message that the application

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Friday Recap: Samsung Tablet Returns, City Chatter, Mountain Lion Updates

It's almost time to kiss July goodbye, and that means the dog days of August will soon be upon us! If you're sad to see the summer slipping by before your eyes, console yourself by reading today's recap, enjoy the weekend and come back Monday for two more July editions. Then you can go back to being sad next Wednesday! In the meantime, here's what's happening for Friday, July 27, 2012.

D'oh! Samsung Buyers Return Tablets After Realizing They Aren't iPads

In what may be the most damning evidence that Samsung "slavishly copied" Apple's designs, AppleInsider is reporting that Best Buy customers reportedly returned their Samsung Galaxy Tab tablets after realizing they weren't iPads. The disclosure was made public as part of a tidal wave of documents unearthed by AllThingsD as part of the upcoming Apple v. Samsung trial, which kicks off on Monday. The report notes that "there were apparently enough returns based on consumer confusion for Best Buy to bring it to Samsung's attention," which Apple patent lawyers are sure to enjoy.

Video: Snapheal 2.0 Preview, Half Off This Weekend Only

The folks at MacPhun pinged us this week with a heads up that version 2.0 of their slick Snapheal app for the Mac is on the way, and to celebrate the existing version is 50 percent off this weekend only (normally $19.99). Existing customers will get the 2.0 update free through the Mac App Store when it's available in August, so now is the time to buy and save ahead of all the swanky new features the company has planned for next month.

City Chatter Brings Group Chat to the Palm of Your Hand

Still looking for the perfect way to bring social discovery and group chat into the palm of your hand? Developer Bossy Boots LLC has just the ticket, this week releasing its free City Chatter app for iOS and Android. Billed as the first app that combines social discovery with real-time group chat and even private chat, City Chatter aims to ignite one-on-one relationships like never before.

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OS X Mountain Lion and You: Boot Camp Edition

Should you be on the fence about installing OS X Mountain Lion over worry that your Boot Camp installation might be affected, we took the plunge into the great known for you -- and have lived to tell the tale.

With any operating system, users are sure to experience anxiety over whether or not apps and features they depend on might break. While most of OS X Mountain Lion's more than 200 new features have been well documented since the upgrade was first announced back in February, plenty of questions remain.

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How to Use Dictation in Mountain Lion

With Mountain Lion, you can now dictate your text. While this isn't exactly Siri functionality we're talking about, Dictation is a step in the right direction for Mac users who don’t have the mobility or typing skills required to compose long emails or documents. The best part is that the new Dictation feature require third-party software manufacturers to make the function available. It works seamlessly with almost every application, including Microsoft Word.

1. Enabling Dictation

You can enable the new Dictation feature in Mountain Lion by navigating to System Preferences > Dictation & Speech > Dictation. Select the

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OS X Mountain Lion “Most Polished” Version Yet

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Apple Unleashes OS X Mountain Lion into Mac App Store

Happy Mountain Lion Day! If you're ready to upgrade your Mac, you'll be happy to know that OS X Mountain Lion is now ready for purchase and download in the Mac App Store.

Apple has released OS X Mountain Lion to the Mac App Store and as promised, the upgrade is a mere $19.99.

"OS X Mountain Lion is the latest release of the world’s most advanced desktop operating system," the app description reads. "Mountain Lion includes over 200 new features to update your Mac into the best computing experience yet. With the new Messages app you can send text, photos, videos, contacts, web links, and documents to anyone using another Mac, iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch -- you can even start a conversation on one device and continue it on another.

"The new Share button makes it easy to share files, web pages, photos, and videos, as well as tweet right from the app you are using," the description continues. "With the Reminders app you can create to-do lists and alerts that appear in the new Notification Center. With Notes you can write down all your ideas and even speak your words with voice dictation. Play head to head games on your Mac with friends on their Macs or iOS devices with Game Center. And with iCloud built in, it’s simple to keep all your mail, contacts, calendars, reminders, notes, to do lists, music, photos, iWork files, PDFs, and more up to date across all your devices."

Okay, enough of that -- you know you want it, so hit the link and get downloading!

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How to Claim Your Free OS X Mountain Lion for a New Qualifying Mac

OS X Mountain Lion finally came down off the -- well, mountain! -- this week and leapt onto the Mac App Store, where it can now be purchased for a mere $19.99. But did you know that any Mac purchased since June 11, 2012 qualifies for a free update? Here's how to claim yours.

Apple has long made it worth buying a new Mac by offering eligible customers a free update to the next major version of Mac OS X, and this week's launch of OS X Mountain Lion is no exception.

Even though an update to OS X Mountain Lion is a mere $19.99 from the Mac App Store -- a drop in the bucket compared to previous full-version upgrades -- there's no reason why you should have to toss another 20 bucks in Apple's direction after spending a thousand bucks or more for the latest and greatest hardware.

That's where OS X Mountain Lion Up-to-Date Program comes into play. Qualifying new Macs purchased between June 11 and July 25, 2012 are eligible for a free update to OS X Mountain Lion, provided they submit their request by August 24, 2012; qualifying purchases made on or after July 26, 2012 will have 30 days from date of purchase to get theirs.

That means the clock is running for all of you 2012 MacBook Pro/Air buyers, but it also applies to anyone who's invested in an eligible Mac in recent weeks. The process is pretty painless, so here's what to expect.

 

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How to Use AirPlay in Mountain Lion

AirPlay is one of the most touted features in OS X Mountain Lion because it allows you to extend your computer’s screen to the Apple TV and your television. This new tool also lets you stream audio from your computer to any AirPlay-compatible deice. We're so excited about it we couldn't wait to tell you about it's features, so read on!

Enabling AirPlay Audio

For many years, iTunes has supported AirPlay features, allowing you to wireless stream your tunes to an AirPort Express or Apple TV. In Mountain Lion, you can now take that one step further by streaming all audio from your Mac to an external wireless speaker.

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80 OS X Mountain Lion Tips and Tricks

Mountain Lion strolled onto the scene earlier this year, with a lot of interest but no showy unveiling. Apple gave the world a better glimpse at its newest big cat at the World Wide Developers Conference, reserving a good chunk of the June 10 keynote for more details about the next iteration of OS X, which dropped in July in the Mac App Store for just $19.99, the lowest price yet for an OS X upgrade.

With Mountain Lion, Apple has brought a bunch of useful iOS features over to the Mac, including AirPlay mirroring, Messages, Reminders, Twitter, and iCloud support throughout the OS. Join our Mac safari to see 80 Mountain Lion features that you may have missed since you clicked Install in the Mac App Store. Some will make you more productive, while others are just fun and make your life a bit easier. Not everyone will fall in love with all 80 of these features, but together they’ll give you a lot to sink your teeth into.

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AppleCare Employees Receiving OS X Mountain Lion Ahead of Launch

It's now the last full week of July, and that can only mean one thing: OS X Mountain Lion should be coming down the hill soon! For lucky AppleCare employees, it already is, in the form of a redemption code used to redeem in the Mac App Store.

9to5Mac is reporting that employees in Apple's AppleCare Operations division are now receiving OS X Mountain Lion, the company's latest operating system due for release any day now.

The website even has a screenshot as proof, which shows how the process works for AppleCare representatives.

"In coordination with AppleCare Operations, this email is provided to AHAs in advance of Mountain Lion's official release," the OS X Mountain Lion for AppleCare screenshot reads. "Copy the code below into the 'redeem' section of the Mac App Store on the Mac you wish to upgrade to Mountain Lion. Your download will begin immediately."

9to5Mac has confirmed that the build installed is 12A269, which matches the last developer preview pushed out on July 9.

The website also mentions that they've heard whispers of a July 24 overnight at Apple retail stores, during which time employees will be installing OS X Mountain Lion on display Macs and hanging signage related to the release.

It's widely believed that Apple executives will announce the Wednesday, July 25 release of OS X Mountain Lion during their fiscal Q3 2012 earnings conference call on Tuesday afternoon, in keeping with last year's rollout of OS X Lion.

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Monday Recap: Mountain Lion GM, Twitter Update Leak, Windows 8 in October

she'll be coming 'round the mountain when she comes!" We speak, of course, of OS X Mountain Lion, Apple's latest and greatest version of Mac OS X which is expected later this month from the Mac App Store. And the furry gal is now closer than ever, with word that the gold master is now being pushed out to developers today. Didn't hear the news? Then be sure to read on and find out what else is making news for Monday, July 9, 2012...

Just a Matter of Time Now: Apple Releases Mountain Lion GM

We can't say this is much of a surprise, but a "GM seed" of OS X Mountain Lion turned up in the Mac Dev Center today. Tagged as Build 12A269, the "GM" stands for "gold master" -- as in, most likely the final version we'll all be installing when The Artist Formerly Known as Mac OS X 10.8 is released to the public later this month. No clue on exactly when that will be, but now that developers are downloading the gold master, it's looking like sooner rather than later.

Big Twitter Update Leaked via iOS 6 App Store

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Friday Recap: Apple Staff Get Mountain Lion, Acorn Going Retina, Surface Wi-Fi

Just because Apple blessed us with a Retina Display-enhanced MacBook Pro this month, that doesn't mean every Mac is going to get them right away. That's the word on the street for this lazy Friday in late June, with a week left to go before the clock turns to July and we begin the wait for OS X Mountain Lion. In the meantime, take in some tech news for this fine Friday, June 22, 2012.

Apple Enlists Retail Staff for Final OS X Mountain Lion Beta Testing

It's been quite a week for Apple retail employees, with reports surfacing of pay raises, the company's new discount program and now this: According to 9to5Mac, Apple Genius Bar and Creatives have been given access to a near-final build of OS X Mountain Lion as part of the AppleSeed testing program in an effort to put the software through its paces and squash any remaining bugs ahead of the release next month. It's a great move for Apple, who will no doubt again have plenty of customers with slow internet connections at home bringing their Macs into the store to download the operating system update, much as they did last year with OS X Lion -- and now staff members will be ready and waiting with hours of use already under their belts.

Acorn Developer Teases "Retina Canvas" for Upcoming Version 3.3

Now that the MacBook Pro with Retina Display has ushered in a new era of high definition for Mac users, the floodgates should soon open and send forth a wave of Retina-enabled apps. One of them will be Flying Meat's Acorn image editor, which developer Gus Mueller is currently "Retinafying" with version 3.3, introducing what he calls Retina Canvas. "A Retina Canvas is when one pixel equals one physical dot on your hardware display, even though all the other UI elements in Acorn are redrawn

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Knurren Entwickler sprechen Sie sich über OS X Mountain Lion Notification Center

Lange vor iOS 5 Notification Center, stellte die Growl Projekt etwas ähnliches auf dem Computer. Nun, da Notification Center ist den Sprung auf den Desktop mit OS X Mountain Lion, sind die Schöpfer von Growl zu kommentieren ihre Pläne für die Zukunft.

Das Growl Projekt nahm ihre Posterous Blog am Mittwoch zu Knurren und sein Schicksal im Zuge der Benachrichtigung Center, einem der wichtigsten neuen Features des Apple Ankunft nächsten Monat mit OS X Mountain Lion zu diskutieren. Mit mehr als 300 Entwickler Architektur aktiv zu unterstützen viele befürchten, dass Growl-Benachrichtigung Center Growl in ein frühes Grab-- aber stattdessen, das Projekt vorwärts mit Growl 2, seine größte Update Datum fahren würde.

Mit der Einführung von Growl 1.3, den Entwicklern eingeführt

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