Tag: terminal

  • Caution filename not matched when unzipping multiple files

    Fix for “caution: filename not matched” error when trying to unzip multiple files at once in Terminal. Solution for unzipping multiple zip files with a single command. Open up a Terminal window on OS X, go to the directory containing the zip files and enter this command: unzip *.zip The backslash escapes (prevents) the wildcard…

  • How to Turn Off Safe Sleep

    First find your current sleep setting by opening Terminal in OS X and entering this at the prompt: pmset -g | grep hibernatemode That should return you something like “hibernatemode 3”. Remember this number, send an email to yourself, write it down on a scratch pad, whatever it takes to remember your default mode. Mode…

  • Can’t Wake MacBook Pro from Sleep

    Open the lid and nothing? Tap keys, change brightness, close and re-open lid and your MacBook still in sleep mode? Solution: Turn off Safe Sleep. Or use Smart Sleep. If you open your MacBook lid and notice that you can’t wake your MacBook from sleep, it’s because of the Safe Sleep system Apple designed. This…

  • Terminal in OS X Leopard or Tiger

    Open Finder Go to Applications => Utilities Double click on Terminal or highlight Terminal and Apple/Command Key + Arrow Down.