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--- macbook [2019.04.24 16:41] – [OS X Annoyances] Steve Isenberg
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 =====MacBook and OS X Info=====
+[[OS X Annoyances]]\\
+See also [[Linux Annoyances]] for Terminal on Mac
 ====Selected OS X keyboard shortcuts====
 Common OS X shortcuts ([[davinci_resolve_notes|Resolve shorts]])
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-====OS X Annoyances====
-===Change default application===
+====Casting to Chromecast====
-Suppose you want all .xlsx files to open with LibreOffice instead of Numbers.  Do the following.
+Trying to find free apps to use to cast to Chromecast.  Did not have any luck; here are results 20200314:
-  - Find a file with the extension (.xlsx), right click, and Get Info.
-  - Under Open with, open the dropdown, find the application you want to open this type of file (LibreOffice), and select it.
+^App name^Notes^
-  - Click the Change All... button.
+|Video cast for chromecast|5 min limit else pay $10|
-  - Confirm that you want to make the change.
+|Elmedia Video Player|Plays video directly (not screen cast) for 1 min, works, $10|
-From this point on, all files with the same extension will open with this application.
+|MKV Omni Player|never connected to cast|
-===Reset Printing System===
+|Stream to Smart TV|All options cost $$|
-From [[https://www.lifewire.com/reset-mac-printing-system-to-fix-os-x-printer-problems-2259970]]\\
+|Mirror to Smart TV|Choppy video and no audio. Only ”works” with “Fast TV” option. Smooth TV and Audio never does anything|
-If something goes wrong with printing, for example a bad file descriptors error, you need to reset the printing system.  If you reset the printing system, you will
+|Just Stream|Looks like it's starting but stops without any casting|
-  * lose all print queues and pending print jobs
+|Oka Mirror|Isn't able to find any devices, even without VPN|
-  * remove all printer preference files
+|Mirror Screen for Smart TV|Works but only for 3 mins|
-  * removes all printers currently in the Printers & Scanners preference pane.
+Note: MacBook must be on exactly the same LAN as the TV.
-To Reset Printing System:
-  - Launch System Preferences
+====Change Machine Name====
-  - Select Printers & Scanners
+Start Terminal and enter these commands to change the machine name to ”Slyfox”; replace with your chosen name.
-  - In the Printers and Scanners preference pane, place your cursor in an empty area of the printer list sidebar (where the printers are listed) and right-click; select Reset Printing System from the popup.
+<code>
-  - You're asked to confirm.  Press Reset.
+sudo scutil --set HostName Slyfox
-  - You may need to enter administrator password or finger.
+sudo scutil --set LocalHostName Slyfox
-The printing system will be reset and you will need to add back your printer.
+sudo scutil --set ComputerName Slyfox
-===Determine IP address of Samsung M2830DW printer===
+</code>
-  - Turn device on
+Then exit and restart Terminal.  You'll see the new computer name, and the command <code>hostname</code> will as well.
-  - Press and hold the Cancel (X) button till green light blinks 5 times, then release
-  - Output is printed. On second page you'll find the IP address.
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