If you ever want to completely remove “Xcode” from your Mac just open the Terminal and type the following command.

sudo <xcode>/Library/uninstall-devtools --mode=all

<xcode> is the directory where the tools are installed.

So for typical installations the full path is

sudo /Developer/Library/uninstall-devtools --mode=all

Apple released Mac OSX 10.6.7 update. It’s about 300MB in size if you use the software update app. Macbook Air users should aslo get the supplemental update after updating to 10.6.7.

The 10.6.7 Update is recommended for all users running Mac OS X Snow Leopard and includes general operating system fixes that enhance the stability, compatibility, and security of your Mac, including fixes that:

• Improve the reliability of Back to My Mac
• Resolve an issue when transferring files to certain SMB servers
• Address various minor Mac App Store bugs

You can find more information about this update on Apple Support Site.

Apple has updated Xcode 4.0.1. It’s largely a bug fix release. Specific changes include:

• Improved Assistant editor logic when switching among different file types
• Fixed a bug in “Install Xcode.app” that hangs at 99% complete, never finishing
• Fixed a bug that prevented indexing of some projects
• Fixed a bug related to nil settings in the Core Data model editor
• Fixed a bug that prevented automatic download of iOS documentation
• Fixed a bug in LLVM GCC 4.2 and LLVM compiler 2.0 for iOS projects
• Additional bug fixes and stability improvements

Xcode 4 is available via Mac AppStore & Apple’s site.

Any OSx86 installation guide can seem daunting at first glance, especially when trying to remember cryptic terminal commands and sorting through volumes of misinformation on the web.  This guide requires no coding, terminal work, or Mac experience of any kind.  You will not need access to a Mac.  In fact, it’s easier and faster for me to install Snow Leopard with fully working components on my system than it is to install Windows 7.  And more fun.

The iBoot + MultiBeast method is designed and tested for any desktop or laptop running the latest line of Intel processors, the Core i3/i5/i7s.  I have had reports of success with older machines as well including CoreDuo, Core2Duo, and even Pentium 4.  However, AMD processors are not supported.

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“Mighty mouse (bluetooth) cannot be connect to windows on boot camp, What should I do?”

Finally I find the solution. Follow me:

1. Go to Mac OS X (Tested in Leopard & Snow Leopard)
2. Go to Settings
3. Open Bluetooth device preferences
4. Remove Mighty mouse

Ok, Now you can go to windows (XP,Vista or 7)

1. Right click on Bluetooth icon in taskbar
2. Select add device
3. Wait for windows to find Bluetooth devices
4. Select your mouse from the list
5. Use “0000″ (four zeros, without “) as passkey if required

Enjoy using Mighty mouse!

Today I found that when I click on a thumbnail in iPhoto 09 I get an image that is different than I clicked on and when I click to go back to thumbnails area the proper image shows in the thumbnail area for about a quarter second and then it reverts to the wrong image …

The problem is in iPhoto cache and we have to rebuild the thumbnail cache! To do so close iPhoto, hold down cmd-opt-shift, then open iPhoto you will see the following message appears on the screen, then you can rebuild whole library!

Note that rebuild process can take quite a lot of time, anywhere from 5 mins to several hours according to library size and selected options.

After clicking rebuild, iPhoto will start rebuilding library.

According to macgadget.de Apple released the first major update of Snow Leopard to developers (Beta1 Build 10B503)

Mac OS X 10.6.1 fix bugs and incompatibilities associated with the Dock, DVD playback, Motion 4.0 & more.

Appleinsider posted a list of changes to the Mac OS X installation process for Snow Leopard. Their sources also confirmed that build 10A432 went Gold Master earlier this week.

• Although Rosetta and Quicktime 7 are both included on the Mac OS X 10.6 installation DVD, both are designated as optional installs by default. However, if Mac OS X 10.6 is being installed on a Mac that contains a registration a key for Quicktime 7 Pro, the installer will install Quicktime 7 automatically.
• Options to “Erase and Install” and “Archive and Install” are no longer present in the Mac OS X 10.6 installer. According to those familiar with the software, this was done for convenience, so that users do not accidentally erase and install their Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard partitions. However, “Erase and Install” remains available through Disk Utility, which is also included on the installation DVD.
• If you need to reinstall 10.6, it automatically archives and installs for you.
• A reinstallation will not affect your Mac OS X version number. In other words, reinstallation of Mac OS X 10.6 on a Mac that contains Mac OS X 10.6.1 (when it becomes available) will not overwrite any new components delivered by 10.6.1. So when the re-install is complete, you will still be running Mac OS X 10.6.1. This will save users considerable time.
• There is no “Previous System” folder at the root level after reinstalling.
• If a power outage occurs, installation will pick up from where it left off.
• To prevent the Blue Screen error that plagued some users when upgrading to Mac OS X 10.5, a software compatibility check is included that has a list of known “bad” apps, and disables them. Those programs are moved to an “Incompatible Software” folder.
• Unlike Mac OS X 10.5, you cannot install Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard on computers where the hard drive reports a S.M.A.R.T. failure.
• Installation initially triggers a large chunk of data to be copied from the installation DVD to the user’s primary hard drive. The bulk of the installation is then managed from the hard drive, speeding up the installation process considerably. After a successful installation, that large chunk of data is automatically removed.

Mac OS X Snow Leopard is available to pre-order on Amazon for $29:

Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard
Mac OS X Snow Leopard Family Pack (5-User)
Mac OS X Server 10.6 Snow Leopard