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Outlook For Mac Adds Support For Google Calendar and Contacts

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Outlook for Mac 2016 icon_195x195Outlook for Mac (2016) now supports of Google Calendars and Contacts. In contrast, still neither iCloud calendars and iCloud contacts, nor CalDAV and CardDAV are supported on Outlook for Mac. Starting with the preview of Outlook 2016 for Mac, version 15.34 (build number 1704419), Outlook for Mac adds improved support for Google Accounts. Furthermore, the setup of a Google Account, both Gmail or G Suite for business, is improved. In addition, Outlook for Mac 2016, 15.34 (build number 1704419) is now working seamlessly with Google’s 2-step-verification. The predecessor version 15.33 was not compatible to Google’s 2-step-verification.  Read more... (393 words & 4 images, estimated 1:34 mins reading time)

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PlexConnect And OpenPlex Running On Apple TV 7.2.2

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Plex icon with Apple TV logoPlex, PlexConnect and OpenPlex are running on Apple TV 7.2.2 software and macOS 10.12.2 Sierra (final release). On December 12, 2016, Apple released Apple TV 7.2.2 software (build number 8015). The predecessor, Apple TV 7.2.1, was released almost a year ago, on Februar 25, 2016. I positively tested it on an Apple TV 3rd generation. Apple TV 7.2.2 improves general performance and stability compared to Apple TV 7.2.1.  Read more... (495 words & 2 images, estimated 1:59 mins reading time)

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macOS: How To Fix Grayed Out Folders Or Files On Mac

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macOS 10.12 sierra logo 256x256Typically, folders and files are displayed in macOS finder app in regular black font and can be accessed. In some cases, the folders and files are grayed out in macOS finder meaning you cannot move or delete files and folders and you cannot access them. Grayed out folders and files are often generated if copying files from one location to another, especially copying them from or to network drives. Grayed out folders and files show the ’24 January 1984′ error, meaning they are all dated with 01/24/1984.  Read more... (305 words & 4 images, estimated 1:13 mins reading time)

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macOS: Fixing SMB Windows File Sharing Not Working On Mac

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macOS 10.12 sierra logo 256x256SMB Windows file sharing not working on Mac after upgrading to macOS 10.12 Sierra or setting up a new Mac or MacBook via iCloud is easily fixed. For SMB windows file sharing, you need to select a user for activation. Sometimes, you cannot select the user because the user is grayed out. The real cause of this problem is that you most probably use the same password for accessing your Mac and as your iCloud password. Due to security reasons, you cannot use the same password for both your Mac and iCloud anymore. This fix also applies to Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan.  Read more... (633 words & 4 images, estimated 2:32 mins reading time)

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Installing Huawei E3372 On macOS 10.12 Sierra

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Huawei Logo 151x151A Huawei E3372 / Telekom Speedstick LTE V mobile broadband modem USB stick is easily installed on macOS 10.12 Sierra without using Mobile Partner software and despite Apple’s System Integrity Protection ‘csrutil’. Just use the following work around to get your Huawei E3372s-153 / T-Com Speedstick LTE V running on macOS 10.12 Sierra. This tweak also applies to Huawei E3276, Huawei K3765-HV (Vodafone K3765-HV) and any other Huawei mobile broadband modem like Huawei E160, Huawei E173, Huawei E3331, Huawei E3531, Huawei E3533 and Huawei K5150 (Vodafone K5150-H). If you also have a Windows 8 / 8.1 or Windows 10, you just follow the Windows 8 / 8.1 instructions for Huawei K3765.   Read more... (575 words & 14 images, estimated 2:18 mins reading time)

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macOS Sierra: How To Disable System Integrity Protection

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macOS 10.12 sierra logo 256x256Learn how to disable Apple’s System Integrity Protection (‘SIP’) ‘csrutil’ on macOS 10.12 Sierra. System integrity Protection was introduced with Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan. Due to improved OS security, you must disable the System Integrity Protection, also called “rootless”, for installing certain apps, e.g. OpenPlex or OpenPlex Lite, or devices, e.g. mobile broadband modems like Huawei E3276 (Telekom Speedstick LTE III), Huawei E3372 (Telekom Speedstick LTE V) or Huawei K3765-HV (Vodafone K3765-HV).  Read more... (319 words & 5 images, estimated 1:17 mins reading time)

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Plex, PlexConnect And OpenPlex Running On Mac OS X 10.11.6 El Capitan

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Plex icon with Apple TV logoPlex, PlexConnect and OpenPlex are running on Mac OS X 10.11.6 El Capitan. On July 18, 2016, Apple released Mac OS X 10.11.6 El Capitan (build number 15G31, ‘final release’). I positively tested it with an Apple TV 3 running on Apple TV 7.2.1 software. Find more about Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan on Apple’s Website. I had not to re-install OpenPlex.

Plex, PlexConnect and OpenPlex are working on Mac OS X 10.11.6 El Capitan:  Read more... (340 words & 2 images, estimated 1:22 mins reading time)

Plex-PlexConnect-OpenPlex on macOS 10.12 Sierra

Plex, PlexConnect And OpenPlex Running On macOS 10.12 Sierra

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Plex icon with Apple TV logoPlex, PlexConnect and OpenPlex are running on macOS 10.12 Sierra. On June 13, 2016, Apple announced macOS 10.12 Sierra on WWWDC 2016. I positively tested it with an Apple TV 3 running on Apple TV 7.2.1 software. I succesfully installed OpenPlex using wahlman.j’s workaround on macOS 10.12 Sierra. The new macOS 10.12 Sierra got a bunch of new features like, e.g., Sire on Mac, improved Photos app, Apple Pay on web, auto unlock your Mac with Apple Watch, universal clipboard, improved iCloud Drive with optimised storage on your Mac, renewed Messages app. Find more about macOS 10.12 Sierra.   Read more... (715 words & 2 images, estimated 2:52 mins reading time)

Plex-PlexConnect-OpenPlex on Mac OS X 10.11.5 El Capitan

Plex, PlexConnect And OpenPlex Running On OS X 10.11.5 El Capitan

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Plex icon with Apple TV logoPlex, PlexConnect and OpenPlex are running on Mac OS X 10.11.5 El Capitan. On May 16, 2016, Apple released Mac OS X 10.11.5 El Capitan (build number 15F34, ‘final release’). I positively tested it with an Apple TV 3 running on Apple TV 7.2.1 software. Find more about Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan on Apple’s Website. I had not to re-install OpenPlex.

The OS X El Capitan 10.11.5 update improves the stability, compatibility, and security of your Mac.  Read more... (851 words & 2 images, estimated 3:24 mins reading time)

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Fixing ‘Cannot Connect MacBook To iPhone Via Bluetooth’

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Apple bluetooth logo 128x128Learn how to fix the issue ‘cannot connect MacBook to iPhone via bluetooth’. If you try for the first time to connect and pair your new MacBook Pro, MacBook Air or MacBook 12 inch to your iPhone (5, 5S, SE, 6, 6 Plus, 6s, 6s Plus, iPad air, iPad Pro) or any iOS device via bluetooth tethering, you probably got the message ‘Connection unsuccessful’ and ‘‘your MacBook’s name‘ is not supported’ on your iOS device and ‘Network is unavailable’ on your MacBook. I bet, you had already set up a Personal Hotspot on your iOS device before. And that’s the source of the problem. I will show you the fix in the following.  Read more... (822 words & 7 images, estimated 3:17 mins reading time)