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Mac or MacBook won’t turn on after low battery (SMC)

December 21, 2020 by whyisdown Leave a Comment

Years ago there was a feeling that Macs and MacBooks were only accessible to upper-middle class people. However, now these Apple devices begin to be more affordable to a greater number of people and therefore enjoy their features but you will also have to deal with problems and possible errors that rarely appear on Mac and MacBook.

Related: How to enable or disable the Mac or MacBook startup sound

One of the practices that can cause problems in electronic devices is the complete drain of the battery. This can cause the device to be unable to restart due to the battery being totally drained and they have no power to boot. This type of problem is also present on Mac and MacBook.

In addition, the problems can be aggravated if even connecting our Mac or MacBook to the charger, the battery does not charge and the equipment cannot be turned on. These problems are related to the complete drain of the battery of our MacOS equipment.

All these errors make your Mac or MacBook unable to boot normally. Fortunately, Apple incorporates in its MacOS computers the possibility of resetting the System Management Controller, also known as SMC. The SMC takes care of the management of low-level settings, such as temperature and battery management.

In this post you will find the solutions to the questions:

Mac or MacBook won’t boot
My Mac or MacBook won’t turn on after completely draining the battery.
My Mac or MacBook is not charging the battery.
How to restart the SMC of my Mac or MacBook

The way to reset the SMC on Mac will depend on the model you have. So if you have problems starting your Mac or MacBook after having completely drained the battery of your MacOS device, here is how to do it:

Method 1:

Connect your Mac or MacBook to the original charger for at least 30 min.

If you completely drained the battery of your Mac or MacBook and now your computer does not start, it may be because it needs a longer initial charge time until the “computer” can be able to start.

To solve it, you must connect the charger (if it is original) to your Mac or MacBook. Leave it charging for at least 30 min without interacting with the equipment.

During this time, your Mac or MacBook should turn on automatically. If it doesn’t do it on its own, press the power button to see if it starts up.

In case this does not work, we will have to proceed to reset the SMC of our Mac that we show you below.

Method 2:

Starting a Mac or MacBook that won’t turn on after completely draining the battery (reset SMC)

This method will work for MacBook Air or MacBook Pro with the T2 chip, (Macbook 2018 or later):

1. With your computer turned off completely and connected to the power, press and hold the keys: Control (left), Option / Alt (left), Shift / Shift (right).

2. Press and hold these keys together after at least 7 seconds.

3. After 7 seconds, without releasing these three keys, also press and hold the power button.

4. Now you have to hold down the four keys for another 7 seconds.

5. Row followed by releasing the four keys and waiting a few seconds.

6. Finally, press the power button on your Mac or MacBook to start it up.

Method 3:

Turning on a Mac or MacBook that won’t boot after completely draining the battery (reset SMC)

This method will work for MacBook Air or MacBook Pro WITHOUT the T2 chip and non-removable battery. (Macbook, Macbook Air, and MacBook Pro released mid-2009 or later) (The only exception is the 13-inch MacBook from mid-2009):

1. Connect your MacOS device to the charger.

2. Press and hold the keys: Shift / Shift (left), Control (left), Option / Alt (left).

3. Without releasing the three indicated keys, press and hold the power button for 10 seconds.

4. After this time, release all the keys.

5. Line followed by pressing just the power button to check how the Mac or MacBook starts up.

How to allow or block pop-up windows on Mac (Webs)

December 20, 2020 by whyisdown Leave a Comment

Many of the web pages that we visit from the browsers of our MacOS, offer pop-up windows also known as Pop-ups that are generally annoying since they request the subscription to the newsletter or certain advertising. However, there are certain websites that use pop-up windows for totally useful purposes such as filling out a form or accessing additional information.

Related: How to translate Webs in Safari on MacBook or Mac.

The problem is that web browsers, especially in their versions for MacOS, incorporate functions that by default block pop-up windows from any website. Therefore, if we access certain Web pages that at some point require some action through a Pop-Up but it is not shown to us, the problem will be related to the pop-up blocker that browsers such as Chrome, Firefox or Safari incorporate into its versions for MacBook or Mac.

Virtually any of the web browsers supported by MacOS incorporate the ability to allow or block pop-up windows. In addition, browsers such as Safari or Chrome also allow you to specifically customize the websites to which you do not want to block pop-up windows and to which you do.

Having said that, below we want to show you step by step how to enable or disable pop-ups in Safari, Chrome or Firefox browsers for MacOS (MacBook or Mac):

Allow pop-ups in Safari 12 or higher on MacBook or Mac.

1. Open your Safari browser.

2. In the top bar, click the Safari option.

3. In the menu select the option: Preferences.

4. This will open a window in which you will have to go to the tab: Websites.

5. Now in the left part of the window you will have to find the option: Popup Windows.

6. In the drop-down menu at the bottom right of the interface, you will have to select the option: Allow.

7. If you want to enable pop-up windows for a specific website that you already have open, you will only have to configure the Allow option from the drop-down menu displayed next to each of the currently open websites.

8. Finally, you just have to close the Safari Preferences window and that’s it.

Allow pop-ups In Safari 11 or earlier versions of MacOS.

1. Open Safari on your Macbook or Mac

2. Click on the Safari menu in the options bar at the top.

3. In the menu select the option Preferences.

4. In the preferences window you will have to go to the section Security.

5. Under this section you have to uncheck the box that says: Block pop-up windows.

How to Unblock Pop-Up Windows in Google Chrome for MacOS

1. Open the Google Chrome browser.

2. Click on the three vertical dots in the upper right corner of the interface.

3. In the drop-down menu click on: Setting

4. Scroll down until you find and click. Advanced Options.

5. Now you will have access to the section: Privacy & Security.

6. Here you have to select the option: Content configuration.

7. This will take you to a new screen where you have to click on: Pop-ups and redirects

8. Next to option Permitted you will find the switch that you will have to activate.

9. Also just below this setting you will find two sections where you can add specific websites where you want to allow pop-ups and specific websites where you want to block pop-ups.

How to disable Pop-up Blocker in Firefox on MacOS.

1. Open the Firefox browser.

2. Click the three horizontal lines icon in the upper right corner of the interface.

3. Select the option: Preferences.

4. Now in the left part of the window we will have to select: Privacy & Security

5. In the main part of the window you will have to scroll down until you find the section Permissions

6. Under it, you will have to uncheck the option box: Block pop-up windows.

7. If you want to configure an exception both to allow and to block a Pop-Up, you will have to click on the button: Exceptions. Here you can add the websites manually.

2 ways to activate MacOS Root User

December 18, 2020 by whyisdown Leave a Comment

A Root user is what many know as a Root User but should not be confused with an Administrator User. The user who has such privileges has almost total control of the operating system allowing to modify or edit practically any aspect of the OS code. How could it be otherwise, MacOS devices also have this user hierarchy and therefore there is the figure of the Root User.

Related: How to enter Mac without knowing the password.

In macOS, certain parts of the file system are not available by default, even if you are a user you are the administrator. This is because the Root user is disabled by default. In order to have access to certain parts of the file system, we will have to activate the root user, only in this way will you be able to obtain read and write privileges in the entire file system.

A root user in MacOS will not only get access to read and edit the file system of your user account, but you will also have elevated access that will allow you to do so in the accounts of all Mac or MacBook users. This can be very useful in the event that some of the users forget their login since from the Root User you can recover them without any problem.

By activating the root user in MacOS, you will have full control of your Mac. Although this may be useful for advanced users, it should be noted that if we perform certain operations we can also damage our Mac if we do not know what we are doing. Apple is fully aware of this and this is the reason why it disables root access by default.

If after arriving here you still want to activate access or root user of MacOS to get full access to your Mac and MacBook, below we will show you step by step how to do it:

Method 1. Activate the root user in MacOS from the terminal.

1. Log into your Mac

2. Go to your Mac’s Spotlight search (magnifying glass icon)

3. Search using the term: Terminal

4. Open the Terminal from the search results.

5. When the Terminal has opened, you will have to enter and execute the following command:

6. After pressing the Enter key the Terminal will detect your username automatically and then it will ask for your user password.

7. Enter your password and press Enter.

8. Now you will be asked to create a password for the Root user as well as to verify it.

9. Once the process is complete, you should see the following message:

Root is now activated on your Mac or MacBook and you can start using it immediately as we show you later in this tutorial.

Method 2. Activate the root user using the directory utility

1. Open Spotlight on your Mac by clicking on the magnifying glass icon in the upper right corner of the screen.

2. Here proceed to the search for: Directory Utility.

3. Select the tool from the search results.

3. Go to the tab: Services

4. Click the lock icon in the lower left corner of the screen.

5. In the pop-up window enter your user password and click the button: Modify configuration.

6. Next, in the toolbar you will have to go to: Edit> Activate Root User

6. You will now be prompted to create a password and verify it for your root user.

7. Finally, you only have to click the Accept button to complete the creation of a Root user.

How to Login to the Root User Account

Once the Root user is activated, you will have to log into said Root user account from the macOS login screen. Thus:

1. Log out of your current user account.

2. On the macOS login screen, select the user: Other …

3. As user name you have to use “root”.

as password you will have to enter the root password created in the previous methods.

5. Log in to the root account.

Once logged into your Root user account, although the account is seen as a normal user account, the truth is that from it you will already have access and you will be able to edit and even delete files that would normally be strictly prohibited.

How to disable MacOS root user

From Downloadsource.es we recommend that after using the Root user account for whatever you need; that you quickly deactivate it in order to avoid malicious activities or accidental damage.

1 Deactivate the MacOS user Root using Terminal.

Perform the same process necessary to activate said Root user (shown at the beginning of the post.)

The only difference lies in the command to be executed, which in this case will be:

After pressing Enter and entering your user password. From here, the root user will be disabled.

2 Disable MacOS Root User Using Directory Utility

If you want to deactivate the root user at any time using the Directory Utility, you will only have to start the Directory Utility again and go to Edit> Disable root user.

How to disable read receipt by MD

December 18, 2020 by whyisdown Leave a Comment

Privacy is so important today that practically all platforms are including functions that allow you to customize this aspect. Twitter is one of the social networks that offers a large number of options to improve the privacy of its users and that is why it has just included the possibility of deactivating the reading settings within the direct messages section.

Related: How to configure who can reply to your Tweets | Twitter

In Twitter in addition to the publication and reading of Tweets, users can also communicate with each other through private messages. What’s more, Twitter has a specific section called Direct Messages, which is totally independent from the feed of the social network.

These Direct Messages are totally private and will only be available to the two users who take part in said chat. Also, by default when a user writes to another by Twitter Direct Message, this message will be pending reading until the other user reads it.

When the recipient of a Twitter Private Message receives the message and it is read; the sender of that message will be able to view a read confirmation next to the message sent within the Direct Messages chat.

The read receipt is something that many users interpret as an intrusion to their privacy by feeling somehow forced to respond by knowing that the other user knows that he has already read the message. Because of this, Twitter You have decided to include a Setting that allows you to disable the function direct message read confirmation.

It should be noted that if you decide to deactivate the read confirmation function you will not be able to know when the other Chat user reads your sent messages. Having said this, below we show you step by step how to deactivate the direct message reading confirmation through Twitter from the Web version or the official app for Android and iPhone:

How to deactivate the Twitter direct message read receipt (Web version)

1. Access Twitter.com and log in with your user account.

2. Once inside you will have to go to: More options …

3. In the displayed menu you will have to select the option: Settings and Privacy.

Four. Now go to: Privacy & Security

5. Here you will have to pay attention to the section: Direct messages.

6. Under this section you will find the option: Show read receipts.

7. This option can be unchecked or left checked depending on your privacy preference.

How to deactivate the read confirmation of direct messages from Twitter (Android and iPhone).

1. Open the Twitter app

2. Click on your profile photo to access the main menu where you will have to press the option: Settings and privacy.

3. Line followed you will have to go to Privacy & Security.

Four. On the next screen we will have to go to the section Direct messages.

5. Under this section you will find a switch next to the option: Show Read confirmation.

6. Activate or deactivate it depending on your preferences and taking into account the possible restrictions that this may entail.

How to translate Webs in Safari on MacBook or Mac.

December 17, 2020 by whyisdown Leave a Comment

If you own a Mac OSx either MacBook or Mac, you may have noticed that the default apps and programs just work better. This is due to the seamless integration with the operating system. An example of this is the Safari browser, which offers unbeatable browsing speed. However, there are many users who miss functions such as the translation of Web pages than if it is available in other browsers such as Chrome.

Related: Check the number of charge cycles for your Mac battery.

The truth is that browsers are gradually beginning to incorporate native translation options. These options allow us to translate entire web pages from the browser itself without the need to use a translation web such as Google Translator. In this way, when we visit a website that is in a different language than the browser, an option will appear that allows us translate said website automatically into our language and without having to open a new tab.

This function translation is now available natively in the Mac OSx Safari browser. However, it should be noted that this website translation function is only available in the latest versions of the MacOSx operating system. Specifically, the function will be incorporated from the Big Sur update version: 11.0

In any case, below we also show you how to translate complete Web pages from the Safari browser on your Mac OSx Catalina or lower.

That said, below we want to show you how to translate websites automatically and completely in the Safari browser without having to use plugins, translation websites or third-party apps on Mac OSx:

How to translate complete websites from Safari on Mac OSx thanks to the new option integrated into the browser.

1. Make sure your Mac is updated to Big Sur.

2. Once updated, access the Safari browser.

3. Visit a website that is in a different language than your Safari browser.

4. Now you will see how a translation icon automatically appears in the URL address bar. Specifically next to the refresh icon.

5. After clicking on it, a small menu will open showing 2 options:

– Automatically translate the web to the language of your Safari.

– Manually select the language to which you want to translate the Web.

6. Once the desired option has been selected, the Web will be translated into the desired language in the same tab.

Note: Alternatively, you can also access the native Safari translation from the View menu. To do this, open Safari and go to: View> Translation> Translate to …

The Translation option does not appear in the MacBook or Mac Safari web browser.

In general, the problem that prevents the translate button from being displayed in the Safari browser is usually related to a conflict between the operating system icon and the Safari browser. To solve it you must do the following:

1. Click on the apple icon on the left side of the top bar of the screen.

2. In the menu select the option: System preference.

3. Now select the option: Language and region

4. When the window is displayed, you will have to go to the section: Apps

5. Here you have to click on the + icon to add a new app.

6. In the corresponding window you will have to configure Safari as the application to add and your language in the language section.

7. After clicking the Add button you may be asked if you want to restart Safari if Safari is open at the moment.

8. From this moment on when we access a website in a language other than the one configured in Safari, we will see that the translation icon will be shown to us and we can use it for the complete translation of said website.

How to translate websites in Safari for lower versions of Mac OS Big Sur.

As we have mentioned, for older versions of Mac OSx this native Safari translation function is not available so we will be forced to use third party plugins or applications to be able to translate websites automatically from the same tab in which we navigate .

1. To do this, the first thing to do is go to the App Store on our Mac and look for the extension: In Translator.

2. When displayed, proceed to download and install.

Note: This extension as well as all of the App Store are paid, however this one offers a 14-day trial for free.

3. Once installed, you must open the extension from Launchpad.

4. A window will open in which you will have to indicate the default language to which you want to translate the Websites.

5. After setting the language, safari will open, specifically the extensions section of the browser settings. Mark the extension and close said configuration.

6. Now a small translation icon will appear on the left side of the URLs box that we will have to click on.

7. When the small menu opens, check that the languages are configured correctly and select: Translate Now.

8. The website will automatically refresh and offer a translated version in your language.

It should be noted that this extension uses Google Translate so you can enjoy one of the most reliable translations in your Safari browser without having to change tabs.

Check the number of charge cycles for your Mac battery.

December 16, 2020 by whyisdown Leave a Comment

Apple computers, whether it’s Mac or MacBook, have internal batteries, which means they are not easily replaceable. To change the battery of your Mac OSx you will have to disassemble the lower part of the equipment, which will require specialized technicians and consequently an increase in the replacement cost. In addition, Mac OSx offers a tool capable of showing you the charge cycles of your Mac’s battery and thus knowing if it is necessary to change it or not.

Related: How to know the charge cycles of your iPhone battery.

When buying a second-hand Mac there are several things to consider. Two of the most important is the status of the screen and another the health of the battery. Checking the screen is relatively easy to check since with a Mac power on we can check for any breakage or missing pixels.

On the other hand, knowing precisely the state of the battery of a Mac can be more complicated since if the seller shows it charged, this does NOT mean that the battery life is correct.

Fortunately, Apple has a built-in feature that lets you know the charge cycles of your Mac’s battery. Charge cycles are just a measure of how many times your Mac or MacBook’s battery has been charged 100%. That is, if you have ever charged the battery 20%, this time it will not count as a charge cycle, but the percentage will be stored until it is 100% complete. This means that if you charge your Mac 80% a second time, then coupled with the 20% load, it will be considered a full charge cycle.

If you are a seller of a Mac, the information regarding the charge cycles of your device can also be interesting. A Mac or MacBook with a low number of charge cycles makes the device value higher. In addition, this information is usually requested by potential buyers.

That said, below we show you step by step how to know the number of charge cycles of your Mac or MacBook battery:

How to find out the number of full charge cycles for a MacBook or Mac battery.

1. Turn on your Mac or MacBook.

2. Once on the desktop, click on the Apple icon in the upper left corner of the screen.

3. In the displayed menu, you will have to select the option: About this Mac

4. This will open a small window in which you will have to go to the tab: Overview.

5. Here, click the button: System report …

6. In the left menu of the new window you will have to select the option: Feeding.

7. Now, in the central part of the window a list of information is shown in which you will have to locate: Status information.

8. Under this information is where the Number of Cycles.

9. The number shown here represents the total number of full charge cycles for your Mac and MacBook battery.

10. Just below this information you will find the description about the condition of the battery: which is directly related to the total number of charge cycles.

How to save logins in Mac Safari.

December 16, 2020 by whyisdown Leave a Comment

If you are the owner or user of a Mac, you are sure you already know that the Safari Web browser automatically requests to save your logins the first time you enter the username and password on a Web. But what happens if we ignore this request? Will we be able to save our login to a specific website visited in Mac Safari?

Fortunately, Safari allows you to save your login information (username and password) even if you ignored the first save request. This is because Safari offers the ability to manually enter the login information in Safari’s autocomplete option. In this way you will never have to remember and enter your username and password to log in to a specific website.

Most of us visit various websites on a daily basis, logging into platforms and services such as our email, our social networks, etc. As a result of all the services we use, the list of logins can be endless and therefore difficult to remember all of them. While Safari does a great job of keeping track of your login information the first time you log into a website or service, sometimes we may not have forgotten to store a website login. In this case we can do it manually through the Safari settings.

Want to configure Safari’s built-in password manager manually? Want to correct the password for the Safari login record? Do you want to add a new automatic login to Safari? All this is precisely what we show you in this tutorial.

That said, below we will show you all the steps to follow to add users and passwords for your automatic logins of the Safari Web browser on your Mac:

How to add logins and passwords to Safari from Mac

1. Open the Safari browser on your Mac.

2. Click the Safari tab in the menu bar at the top of the screen.

3. In the drop-down menu select the option: Preferences.

4. When the small window appears, you will have to go to the tab: Passwords.

5. The first thing that you will be asked as a security measure will be to enter the password for Mac users.

6. This will automatically display the list of all logins saved in the Safari browser.

7. To add a login for any website, just click the Add button.

8. Now a small window is shown in which you will have to enter the website, the username and the password.

9. Once these fields have been entered, you will have to click on: Add password.

10. This will add this login to the browser list Safari.

11. Close the preferences window and go to that website. Now you will see how Safari will offer you the login with the username and password fields filled in. All you have to do is click on log in and that’s it. ‘

How to modify a saved login in Mac Safari, either username or password.

1. Go to the passwords tab of Safari’s Preferences.

2. Select the login you want to modify (change password or user)

3. Click the button: Details …

4. When the small window appears, you can modify any of the parameters.

6. Finally to confirm the changes you just have to click on: Accept

Now the modification made will be displayed in the list of logins.

Collaborative file sharing and editing on MacOS

December 14, 2020 by whyisdown Leave a Comment

At Downloadsource.es we have already shown you how to share files with the collaborative editing option from iOS and iPadOS devices such as iPhone or iPad, however you should know that Mac OSX devices also allow this action from Mac or MacBook. This is possible because MacBook and Mac devices also incorporate iCloud Drive syncing.

Related: How to share and edit iCloud files on iPhone and iPad.

Mac and MacBook with OSx have iCloud Drive file sharing feature that allows you to easily share iCloud Drive files and folders with other users. This cloud sharing capability works in a similar way to how Dropbox and Google Drive work, making it easy to collaborate and share files and documents.

The function of sharing files with the option of collaborative editing using iCloud Drive in macOS is available from MacOS Catalina operating system version 10.15.4 or later, including Big Sur. Older versions of Mac OSx do not support this feature.

Using iCloud Drive to share files and folders works in much the same way as it does on Apple mobile devices such as iPhone or iPad. However, it should be noted that there are certain differences in the sharing process.

That said, below we show you in detail how to share files with collaborative editing permission from your Mac OSx using iCloud Drive:

How to share files and folders with iCloud Drive on MacOS

1. You can share any file or folder that is already located in iCloud Drive.

2. Find the item you would like to share that is already synced / uploaded with iCloud Drive.

3. Right click on the file or folder you want to share and in the context menu select the option: Share

4. Line followed you will have to click on the option: Add people

5. Now a window will be shown in which all the apps and programs are offered through which we can share the indicated file or folder.

6. Once the program is selected, the button will be displayed just below. Sharing Options which you will have to click on.

7. This will give you access to the Permissions and Access options to the file that we want to share and that can be customized by clicking on them.

8. Once the desired configuration has been selected, you will have to click on the button: Share.

9. Depending on the application or program used to share the next step may vary a bit. For example, if you have chosen Email, you will need to provide the recipient’s email address and send it.

10. The recipient will receive an email link that will give them access to the shared file or folder with the permissions and accesses configured by its owner.

How to know or change the IP address on your Mac OSx

December 14, 2020 by whyisdown Leave a Comment

Any electronic device such as a Mac with OSx connects to the internet using a kind of “identity number” known as the IP name. This IP consists of a series of numbers separated by periods and that identifies your Mac OSx within the network to which you are connected to access the internet. This makes it recommended or necessary to know the IP address of your Mac.

Related: How to know the IP address, renew IP and change IP on a Windows 10 PC.

The IP address can be used to identify which equipment has performed a certain action within a WiFi or Lan Network. It may also be necessary in case you receive an error message such as “Another device on the network is using the IP address of your computer.”

However this may lead us to a question: How can I find out the IP address of my Mac OSx? The truth is that it is quite easy to check what the IP address of your Mac OSx is and even change it if you decide to do so.

Having said this, below we show you how to know the IP address of your Mac OS as well as change it automatically or manually in case you want to do it for pleasure or because another device is using your same IP address:

How to know the IP address of your Mac OS

1. Click the apple icon in the upper left corner of the desktop.

2. In the displayed menu, click on the option: System preferences

3. When the new window opens, go to: Net

4. In the left part of the window you will have to select the network connection to which you are currently connected.

5. Now in the central part of the window, next to the status, you will see the text: It is connected to “Network Name” and has the IP address assigned “IP Number”

6. This will be the IP currently used by your Mac OS when connecting to the network.

How to find out the IP address of your Mac OS using the Terminal tool.

1. Click on the magnifying glass icon in the upper right bar of the screen

2. Now the Spotlight will be shown where you will have to search for the term: Terminal

3. When the Terminal tool is displayed in the search results, you must double-click on it to open it.

4. When the Terminal opens, you will have to enter and execute one of the following commands depending on whether it is connected to the internet through a Wi-Fi or Ethernet network:

– Wifi

– Ethernet

5. After pressing Enter, the IP address will be automatically displayed on the next line.

How to change the IP address of your Mac OS automatically.

1. The first thing we will have to do is access the network configuration as mentioned in the first Method.

2. Once the network window is displayed, you will have to click the button: Advanced.

3. This will bring up another screen where you will have to select the TCP / IP tab.

NOTE: Next to Configure IPv4, you will probably see: Use DHCP. This means that your route will automatically distribute and manage the IP addresses. Therefore, when you connect your Mac to the network, you will not have to manually choose an IP address that is free since the router will do it automatically.

4. If you want to get a new IP address for your router you will have to click on the button: Renew DHCP lease.

5. This will make your Mac OS release your current IP address and get a new one automatically.

How to change the IP address of your Mac OS manually.

1. The first thing we will have to do is check what IP addresses are available in our router. If you use an IP that is already being used by another user, you may suffer from duplication problems.

2. Although you can log in to your router to verify the IP addresses, we can also do it using the Mac OS Terminal

3. Open Terminal using the keyboard shortcut: cmd + Spacebar.

4. When the terminal opens you will have to enter the following command:

ping “la dirección IP que quieres usar”

5. If this IP address is not in use, you should read several lines in the terminal with the text: Request timeout. This will mean that this IP can be used when available.

Important note: You must check what is the format of your IP, for this you will have to know your current IP which you can know by following the steps indicated at the beginning of this tutorial. If for example your IP is 182.267.0.68, you should check free IP addresses by substituting the last number “68” for another (182.267.0.X)

6. Copy the IP address just checked and access the configuration window: Net.

7. Here you have to select the button: Advanced

8. Once in the new window you will have to go to the tab: TCP / IP

9. In the Configure IPv4 field we will have to configure: Use DHCP with manual address.

10. Now in the IPv4 Address field you must paste or write the IP just checked.

11. Finally, to save the configuration, you only have to click on the button: Accept.

How to hide all Mac OS desktop icons at once

December 13, 2020 by whyisdown Leave a Comment

If you’re messy like me, you probably have your Mac OSx desktop full of icons and files. I usually comment that within my disorder I have an order, that is, I know where everything is, however it is true that on occasion it can be overwhelming. These kinds of situations led me to wonder if it was possible to hide all the desktop icons at once with a click or keyboard shortcut.

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It should be mentioned that in an intuitive and useful way, Mac OSx does not offer the possibility of hiding all the icons on your desktop at once. By default, Mac OSx allows you to hide your Mac OS icons using the operating system terminal. This is anything but practical without counting on the fear and respect that the end can impose on users.

For this reason, at downloadsource.es, we recommend that you use a small free third-party app that allows you to hide all the icons on your Mac OSx desktop at once. In addition, this app allows you to hide the icons on your desktop either using the mouse or through a keyboard shortcut.

Be that as it may, below we show you these two methods with which you can hide all the icons and files on the desktop of your Apple Mac OS:

How to hide icons and files from Apple’s Mac OSx desktop using a third-party app.

1. Go to the App Store and search for HiddenME. If you prefer, you can use the following link:

– Download the free HiddenMe app for Mac OSx for free

2. Once here, click Get.

3. Line followed you will have to select the option: Install

4. This will download and install the app on your Mac OSx

5. When the app has been installed you will have to click on Open and you will be able to close the App Store window.

6. Now you will see how the top bar of the screen shows the new icon referring to the app that you will have to click on.

7. A menu will open in which you will have to click on the option: Hide Desktop Icons.

8. This will automatically hide all the desktop icons.

8. If you want to show it again, you will have to repeat the action but in this case you will have to select: Show Desktop Icons.

How to hide icons and files from Apple’s Mac OSx desktop using a keyboard shortcut.

a) For this method we also need the HiddenMe app so you will have to follow the steps shown in the previous method.

b) Once the app is installed, you will have to click on the icon on the top bar to display the menu.

c) In this menu you will have to click on the option: Preferences

d) Now a window will open in which you will have to focus on the section: Shortcut.

e) Here you have to click on the button: Record Shortcut.

f) Line followed you will have to press the keys on your keyboard that you want to use as Shortcut (order is also important)

g) After entering the keyboard shortcut you want to use, you will see that shortcut displayed in this box.

h) Finally, you only have to use the newly configured keyboard shortcut both to hide the icons and files from the Mac OSx desktop and to bring them back.

How to hide icons and files from Apple’s Mac OSx desktop using Terminal.

1. Use the Spotlight search (magnifying glass icon) to search for the term: Terminal

2. When the search result is displayed, you will have to click on it to open the tool.

3. Now you will have to enter the following command:

defaults write com.apple.finder CreateDesktop false

4. Press enter to execute said command for line followed by entering and executing this second command:

5. From now on all the icons on the desktop screen will be hidden automatically.

6. If you want to show the icons again, you will have to open the Terminal tool again and execute the following command:

defaults write com.apple.finder CreateDesktop true

7. After executing this first command you will have to execute this second: