How to extract RAR files in MAC Computers?

Unrarx is a FREE program which helps to extract RAR files in MAC. It’s easy to use and install.

Download Unrarx and drag and drop the file to the application folder to complete the installation. Once you done with installation, right click the RAR file you want to open and choose the program Unrarx to extract the file.

For easy and quick extraction, just drag and drop your .rar file to Unrarx. 

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How to connect your Mac with network computers or server?

In my previous post I showed you how to enable File Sharingin Mac computer. Once you enable the file sharing, you can simply transfer the files between network computer including Mac and Windows. Here I am going to show you the simplest way to connect your Mac to the windows network.

1. Click on Finder and select Go, then Connect to Server

2. Type the IP  address of  the computer or server in the Server Address field in the below format

 smb://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx (eg:- smb://192.16.1.23) see more format to connectshared computer

3. Then click connect and enter user name and password of the network computer if it prompt.

 4. You will be connected to shared network folder of that computer. You just need to mount it your Mac for future use. 

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How to Enable file sharing in Mac OS?

File sharing is a service which allows you to share files and folders with other computers on the network. Here I am going to show you how to enable file sharing in Mac operating system. 

1. Login Mac computer as Administrator 

2. Click on Apple Menu and select System Preferences 

 3. From Internet and Wireless, open sharing 

4. Then Enable File sharing and  click on the  (+) button Under Share Folder and select the folder you want to  share. Also you can add user level permission under Users.

You can also share the folders by right click and choose Get info and select  “Shared Folder"  to share the folder (unselect if you want stop sharing)

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How to boot MAC OS in Safe Mode?

Safe mode is always a first option to troubleshoot if there is any problem in Operating system.  Let’s have a look how you can start your MAC operating system in Safe mode if you encountered any problem.

1. Turn OFF your MAC computer and wait 10-30 seconds

2. Turn on the computer by holding the Shift Key and release the shift key when you see the Apple logo

3. When you are prompted to log in, type your password and hold down the shift key again as you click Log in.

To leave Safe Mode, just restart the computer normally, without holding any keys during start up.

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Completely uninstall Apps from Mac using Appcleaner

Do you know how to uninstall apps from Mac OS? Is dragging an app to the trash remove all the trace of the apps? No, this method leaves many associated files that got installed along with the software pack but sadly this is the only option available in Mac to remove apps. However, you can use third party applications to full fill this task. 

AppCleaner is a small application which helps you to remove apps and all associated files from your Mac computer. It is a freeware which is available to download from http://www.freemacsoft.net/appcleaner/

You can remove most of the apps from Mac by dragging them to trash but there are few that will not. So install Appcleaner and simply drop an application onto the AppCleaner window. It will find the associated files and you can delete them by clicking the delete button on the AppCleaner interface. Not only that if you removed any apps before running Appleaner, it will notice the deleted app in the Trash and offer help you to remove leftover files if there is any. It also helps you to clean plug-ins, widgets, and anything else that has been installed on you Mac computer. 

If you are a Mac user, test this app and leave a comment.  

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