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Change A Mac’s Software Update Frequency With A Terminal Command
Mac: By default, a Mac checks for software updates once a week. If you want that check to happen more (or less) often, you can change just how often your Mac checks for updates with a simple command in Terminal.
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Prevent Photos On OS X From Opening Up Automatically
When you plug in your iPhone, iPad, or just about any SD card with a photo on it, Photos loves to pop open. We’ve shown you how to turn this off on a device-by-device basis, but if you’d prefer a more all-in approach, then a Terminal command is your best option.
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Noti Displays A Notification After A Terminal Process Finishes
Mac/Linux: Often when you’re running a command in Terminal it takes forever to complete. Instead of checking back in every few minutes, Noti’s a tool that adds desktop (or phone) notifications.
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Create Hidden Administrative Accounts In OS X From The Terminal
Mac: If you share a computer, you might not want everyone who uses your computer to see your username in the login window or fast user switch menu. To hide your name, MacIssues points out you’ll just need a little bit of Terminal skills.