Name
System Status
Synopsis
- Find out how long my system has been running?
Use the
uptimecommand:MacChuck:~ chuck$
uptime3:34PM up 10:09, 2 users, load averages: 0.09, 0.12, 0. 09The
uptimecommand displays, in the following order: the current time, how long the system has been running (up 10:09, or 10 hours 9 minutes), the number of users logged in to the system, and the load averages on the processor.- Display the battery status for my PowerBook in the menu bar?
System Preferences→Energy Saver→select the checkbox next to “Show battery status in menu bar”
- Display a volume control in the menu bar?
System Preferences→Sound→select the checkbox next to “Show volume in menu bar”
- Change the name of my computer?
System Preferences→Sharing→enter the new name for your computer in the Computer Name text field
- Automatically check for updates to the system?
System Preferences→Software Update→Update Software→select the checkbox next to “Check for updates” and then select the frequency (Daily, Weekly, Monthly) from the pop-up menu
- Automatically download important updates, such as system and security updates?
System Preferences→Software Update→Update Software→select the checkbox next to “Download important updates in the background”
- View a list of the updates I’ve installed on my Mac?
System Preferences→Software Update→Installed Updates
- Have an application start up automatically after I log in?
System Preferences→Accounts→select your username in the left column→Startup Items→the Add button (the one with a plus ...
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