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How To Fix The Mac OS X 10.7.3 Update Bug

Apple updated OS X to version 10.7.3 today, which fixed a number of minor issues — but caused many big ones with some users. If you’re finding that apps are crashing as soon as you launch them, here’s how to fix it.

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Mac OS X Lion10.7.3 Update Fixes Minor Bugs

Today Apple released version 10.7.3 of Mac OS X, fixing a few minor compatibility and stability issues in the operating system. If you’ve been having issues when using smart cards, authenticating with directory services, or you are running into Windows file sharing problems, this update is for you.

November 3, 2011
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Directly Install Mac OS X Lion On Your Hackintosh

If you’ve read our guide to building a Hackintosh you know that installing Mac OS X Lion requires a bit of work. You have install Snow Leopard, then go through a fairly tedious upgrade process rather than just installing from scratch. Fortunately, thanks to a new utility called UniBeast (from tonymacx86, of course), that’s no longer a problem.

September 24, 2011
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Change Mission Control And Dashboard Backgrounds In Mac OS X Lion

Mac: If you’re not a big fan of the grey fabric background that lines Mission Control (and some other parts of OS X Lion), our favourite hackintosher tonymacx86 has figured out how to change it and it’s pretty easy. Here’s how to do it.

September 21, 2011
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Ask LH: How Do I Protect My OS X Lion Passwords From Hackers?

Dear Lifehacker, I read that passwords in Mac OS X Lion can be easily hacked. Is this a big issue or has it been blown out of proportion? Is there anything I should be doing to protect myself?

September 15, 2011
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VMware Fusion 4 Redesigned For Lion, Lets You Virtualise Mac OS X

Mac: Virtualisation app VMware Fusion just got Lion-friendly. VMware Fusion 4 brings a “more Mac-like” experience when running Windows programs, adds performance boosts, and supports running Lion or Snow Leopard in a virtual machine, finally.

September 10, 2011
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Replace Lion’s Monochromatic Finder Icons With Old-School Ones

Apple has moved to a much more grey-and-white look with OS X Lion, but you don’t have to take it lying down. Here’s how to bring back Snow Leopard’s colourful Finder icons in 10.7.

August 30, 2011
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Turn Your MacBook Air’s Restore Drive Into A Regular Flash Drive

If you purchased one of Apple’s MacBook Air laptops back when it came with a flash drive for restoration purposes, that drive is now a little obsolete with the release of Lion (should you decide to upgrade). Fortunately there’s a method to turn it into a standard flash drive, or even a Lion install disk. Here’s how.

August 23, 2011
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Deeper Is A Lion Tweaking Tool With Lots Of Customisation Options

Mac: If you’re still having a difficult time getting used to Mac OS 10.7 Lion and all of the added features and changes Apple has made, Deeper is a utility from the folks who made Onyx that gives you control over the Finder, iTunes, Mail.app, the Dock and more.

August 17, 2011
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Apple’s Lion 10.7.1 Update Fixes A Few Tiny Bugs

Apple’s first update to its Lion operating system fixes some specific bugs like unresponsive video playback in Safari and missing administrative user accounts after upgrading from Snow Leopard.

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