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Yosemite Volume Control Feedback

In previous versions of OS X, the volume control would make a clicking sound when adjusted. As of Yosemite, the default setting is to have no audible feedback when adjusting the volume. This is a welcome change since often while wearing headphones, with volume at max, a person would go to adjust the volume and practically damage their hearing from the loud clicking noise.

If you miss the audible clicking sound during volume adjustment, you can get it back. It’s in System Preferences under Sound as shown below. Just put a check mark next to “Play feedback when volume is changed” to get audible feedback. Click the image below for a larger view.

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Apple Yosemite Finder Window Controls Missing

When starting a program, such as TextEdit for example, a Finder dialog box opens up. Normally dialog boxes have the familiar red, yellow, and green buttons in the top left that let a person maximize, minimize, or close a window. With Yosemite, these controls are missing as can be seen in the window heading below. Click the image to enlarge.

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Apple OSX Yosemite Spotlight Design Flaw

In previous versions of OSX, the Spotlight (system-wide-search) feature would produce a list of results in a drop-down listing from the top right corner of the screen.

With Yosemite, Spotlight brings up a relatively small window in the middle of the screen. The window can’t be sized or moved. So, it covers up whatever you were working on, and the preview of results can’t be seen properly. Click the image below to enlarge.

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On a display of 1920 x 1200 pixels, the Spotlight search results window is about 680×430 pixels in size. So, it’s not quite large enough to fully see the results if an image or document preview is showing.

The window doesn’t have the standard interface buttons for close, maximize, or minimize.

It’s not right for Apple to insist that others strictly adhere to specific user interface guidelines and elements, yet Apple doesn’t offer them in their own programs and features.

 

Apple Yosemite Mail Features Topic Not Found

If you’re using Apple Mail after upgrading to Yosemite, the initial setup will require an upgrade of your old email mailboxes. The Mail Upgrade box is shown below.

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If you click on the Read more… link to learn about new features in mail, it’s possible you’ll get a message stating, “The selected topic is currently unavailable. The topic you were trying to view could not be found.” This is shown below.

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Close this message, and after waiting a little while, try clicking the Read more… link again.

You’ll notice that the Mail Help window does not have the same padding (space) above the window control buttons (red, yellow, green dots). Notice that the top corners are squared off rather than rounded. See below for a visual of this. This is likely an oversight by the programmers.

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Migrating Favorites/Bookmarks From Windows to Apple Mac

If you’re a user of Internet Explorer on Windows and moving to Apple, follow these instructions to get your Favorites/Bookmarks moved over.

Google Cloud Solution

It’s possible to use Google Chrome to transfer your bookmarks by following these steps:

  1. Using Google Chrome, you can sign-in using your Google/Gmail login. Usually Chrome will ask you to sign-in, or you can find it on the menu (three lines found at top right).
  2. Once you’re signed in, the Bookmarks will automatically synchronize with your Google account to any Chrome browser.
  3. So, using the Import Bookmarks and Settings (found under Bookmarks in the Chrome menu) import bookmarks from Internet Explorer and Firefox.
  4. Then these will be synchronized and accessible on any computer or device where you are logged in with Chrome.

Manual Transfer

To manually transfer your Bookmarks follow these instructions:

  1. Go to Chrome, and from the menu choose Bookmarks > Import Bookmarks and Settings.
  2. Select Internet Explorer and/or Firefox as needed for importing.
  3. Then, once all bookmarks are imported, go to Bookmarks > Bookmark Manager > Organize > Export Bookmarks to HTML file.
  4. Put that file on a USB flash drive and put it on your Apple computer.
  5. In Google Chrome, from the Menu, choose Bookmarks > Import Bookmarks and Settings.
  6. On the From dropdown selection menu, select Bookmarks HTML File, then click Choose File.
  7. Select the file you exported in step 3 and 4.
  8. The Bookmarks will be imported and put in a folder called Imported from IE or Imported from Firefox.

Java 8 Update 25 for Apple Max OSX 10.10 Yosemite

Summary

If you If you update to Apple Max OSX 10.10 Yosemite, and you’re using Google Chrome, SPSS, Creative Suite CS4 applications, or other Java dependent software, you may get a message similar to the one below stating that you need to install Java Runtime Environment.

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You can read this entire page to familiarize yourself with the options available to you and what their impact is. Or, you can begin at the top with the latest information and solutions.

Update 30 August 2017

After three years working with various scenarios, a pattern of success is emerging. Today, on a computer running OS X 10.11 El Capitan, the above error message was appearing when trying to run SPSS. After installing Java SE 6 Runtime, SPSS ran without a problem. So, that simple installation seemed to resolve the problem and may work to resolve the issue for other software and other versions of OS X. You can get the Java SE 6 Runtime installation file here.

Update: 23 April 2015 – Java for OS X 2014-001

For months, if you tried to run the Deltawalker file comparison software, a message like the one above would appear and it would fail to run. However, as of 23 April 2015, if you go to the Java for OS X 2014-001 page on Apple’s website, and click on the Download button, then install that Java update, it fixes the problem and then Deltawalker will run. Let’s hope this resolves other issues.

Update: 20 March 2015 – Java Version 8 Update 40

As of 20 March 2015, if you click More Info on the button shown above, you’ll be taken to a page on the Java website to install the latest Java update which is Version 8 Update 40. Follow the instructions to download and install the Java update. If you’d like to download the file directly, click here. This update should resolve the problem described on this page below.

Revised 16 January 2015

This page was initially posted on October 18, 2014. After a few months, Apple and Sun/Java finally worked out the problems with these updates (described further down the page).

Here are the steps required to install the Java update that will eliminate the notification shown above.

  1. Click on the More Info button in the notification that appears on your screen (example below).
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  2. On the resulting page (shown below) click the Agree and start Free Download button.
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  3. Open the downloaded file if it doesn’t open automatically. You’ll see a window like the one below. Double-click on the icon as indicated to install Java 8 Update 25.pkg
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  4. In the installation window, click the Continue button (as shown below).
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  5. You’ll be asked for your computer user account username and password as shown below.
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  6. You’ll probably be asked for the drive to install on, then the Installation Type window will appear as shown below. Click the Install button.
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  7. The installation will begin and a progress window will appear as shown below.
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  8. When the installation is completed, a window will appear as shown below.
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  9. Your browser window should open to a page like the one below.
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  10. When you click the Verify Java version button, you should see a confirmation message as shown below.
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If There Are Problems

There had previously been problems with the installation of this Java update. If you have problems, the information found below may be helpful.

Java 6 from Apple

Apple has provided a version of Java 6 that installs properly on Yosemite. You can download and install that version. Click here to visit the download page on Apple’s website. It’c conceivable that some programs or websites might be looking for elements of Java 6 to confirm that Java is present. Even if you have newer versions of Java (such as 7 or 8) you may still get a message indicating you need Java if you don’t have 6 installed.

Safari Quick Fix

Follow these instructions for a quick fix to this issue:

  1. Begin with all programs closed. You may want to just restart your computer to ensure you begin fresh.
  2. Using the Yosemite Safari browser, visit the Java verify page here:
    https://www.java.com/verify/
  3. This should cause Safari to invoke a launch of the Java update.
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  4. Then, perhaps before you can press the Install Update button, another window will open to confirm the installation of the Java update. This is the dialog box to confirm the Java Detection you requested in step #2 above.
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  5. Click Run. Then click Install Update in the other window. You may be prompted for your username and password.
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  6. You will then see the series of dialog boxes shown below. Click the appropriate buttons to continue and then restart any programs that use Java.

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This process will update Java for all Yosemite programs that are able to use the updated Java.

Google Chrome Shortcut

Apparently Google Chrome doesn’t work with Java 7 Update 71. The message below explains this, and it’s the page that shows up when you’re in Chrome and try to update Java. Click the image to enlarge.

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You can install the untested 64-bit version of Google Chrome Version 39, then go directly to the correct download page and download Java 8 (jre-8u25-macosx-x64.dmg) or keep reading to learn more about the cumbersome process most people go through to get to the correct download page. However, if you install Java 8, the necessary Java 7 might not install because the installation will identify a newer version of Java.

The window below will likely show up if you try to download Java for Mac OS X. Click the image to enlarge.

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If you click the “More Info…” button, you’ll be taken to a download page like the one shown below. Click the image below for a larger view.

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When you click the download button, it will take you to a web page like the one shown below with the message, “You are running Mac OS X 10.10, which is currently an unsupported platform for Java 7. Starting with Java 8 Update 20 (8u20), download and install Java 8 from oracle.com. ” Click the image below for a larger view.

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If you click the More information link, it takes you to the How do I install Java on Mac OS X 10.10 page. However, this isn’t the page you want, instead you should click on the Java 8 from oracle.com link. You’ll be taken to the Java SE Downloads page shown below that may not be easy to follow for most users. Click the image below for a larger view.

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You’ll want to click the JRE Download button. This will take you to the Java SE Runtime Environment 8 Downloads page shown below. Click the image below for a larger view.

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Click the white circle on the left of Accept License Agreement. From the list of available downloads, choose the one described as:

Mac OS X x64 …….. 56.76 MB …….  jre-8u25-macosx-x64.dmg

Double-click on the downloaded file and follow the on-screen instructions to install Java.

Compatibility Warning

Once you download Java 8 Update 25, you won’t be able to install Java 7 Update 71 (see message below). So, you may want to directly install Java 7 instead of Java 8, since some programs may look for 7 and not recognize 8 yet.

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Global Impact

The maps below show recent visitors to this page who have been impacted by this issue. These are just our own page visitors, so you can imagine the thousands of people impacted by this issue.

 

Creating a Bootable Installation USB of Apple Mac OS 10.10 Yosemite

Summary

Follow these instructions to create a bootable USB installer for Apple Mac OS 10.10 Yosemite.

Prepare the USB Flash Drive

Insert a blank USB flash drive of 8GB or larger, but not unnecessarily too large since it would be wasted space. Run the Disk Utility program found under Applications in the Utilities folder. Then follow these steps.

  1. In Disk Utility, select the USB flash drive.
  2. Click on Partition.
  3. Choose Partition Layout of 1 Partition.
  4. For the Format choose Mac OS Extended (Journaled)
  5. For the Name, type YosemiteUSB.
  6. Click the Options button and choose GUID and click the OK button.
  7. Click the Apply button to make these changes to the USB flash drive.
  8. When asked if you are sure, click the Partition button.
  9. Exit the Disk Utility program.

Download Yosemite

In the following steps, you’ll download the Yosemite files from the App store, but stop before clicking Continue when the installer starts.

  1. Go to the Yosemite page in the App store on your computer.
  2. Click Download.
  3. It will take a while for the download to complete. If you want to view a progress meter, during the download, click on the Updates tab in the App store.
  4. Once the download is complete, an Installer will run and there will be a Continue button. Don’t click that just yet. Instead, continue to the steps below. Then, once the installer is on a USB, you can store the USB somewhere safe and continue with the guided installation from the App Store installer.

Copy Yosemite to USB

In the following steps, Yosemite will be copied to the USB flash drive and it will be made into a bootable drive.

  1. Run the Terminal program found under Utilities.
  2. Select, Copy and then paste the following command into your Terminal window. Although the text wraps here, it will be copied and then pasted as a single command.
    sudo ‘/Applications/Install OS X Yosemite.app/Contents/Resources/createinstallmedia’ –volume ‘/Volumes/YosemiteUSB’ –applicationpath ‘/Applications/Install OS X Yosemite.app’ –nointeraction
  3. Press Enter/Return after pasting in that command.
  4. You’ll be asked for your password. Enter it to continue. The process of copying the files may take 10 to 15 minutes depending on how fast or slow your computer is.
  5. The process will complete and you should see something like this in your Terminal window.

ComputerName:~ UserName$ sudo ‘/Applications/Install OS X Yosemite.app/Contents/Resources/createinstallmedia’ –volume ‘/Volumes/YosemiteUSB’ –applicationpath ‘/Applications/Install OS X Yosemite.app’ –nointeraction
Password:
Erasing Disk: 0%… 10%… 20%… 30%…100%…
Copying installer files to disk…
Copy complete.
Making disk bootable…
Copying boot files…
Copy complete.
Done.
ComputerName:~ UserName$

If everything went okay, then type Exit and press Enter/Return to end your Terminal session. Then quit the Terminal program.

You now have a USB bootable installer for Yosemite. To use this, when starting an Apple computer hold down the Option key and then choose the drive. For now, you can eject it and keep it safe for whenever you need it.

Continue Yosemite Installation

If you’d like to continue the installation of Yosemite that was automatically launched after download from the App Store you can do that now by clicking Continue. Or, you can quit that installer and return later (it’s in your Applications). Once installed, the Yosemite installation files will be automatically deleted. This is why it’s important to create the USB bootable installation drive before you continue with the installation from the App Store.

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There were a variety of sources used to create the above non-visual instructions. The most helpful article was on iClarified, and it includes images for those who find that useful.

Brother PC Connectable Labeling System (PT2730)

Summary

Brother labeling systems are easy to use and create durable and long-lasting tags for a variety of items. Having computer connectivity and software for creating, designing, and saving label templates can save time. The PT-2730 has the ability to connect to a computer using USB. [Buy]

Product Resources

Features

  • Use as stand-alone labeler, or connect to PC or Mac via USB for added functionality
  • Large, 16-character x 3 line graphical display with vivid backlit design for easy viewing
  • Creates big, bold, durable laminated labels in a variety of colors and sizes – up to 24mm wide
  • New, built-in Label Collection feature offers pre-designed labels for Files, Office Signage, Shipping labels – and more!
  • New Download feature allows access to additional Label Collection files!

Product Description

The PT-2730 is a professional, desktop labeler that prints using 8, built-in fonts. Adaptable – so it can be used “stand-alone” or connected to a PC or Mac for added functionality. Features a large, graphical display with vivid backlight. Print up to 7 lines of text on each label. Create durable, laminated labels in a variety of colors and sizes – up to 24mm wide. Quickly access over 50 pre-designed Label Collection labels with the touch of a button – or use the convenient, Text Reminder feature to recall frequently used words. Includes AC adapter, software, USB cable, and 24mm starter “TZ” tape. PC Connectable Labeling SystemHardware Features: Sleek, modern design with built-in automatic cutter. Large, 16-character x 3 line graphical display with vivid backlit design for easy viewing. Creates big, bold, durable, laminated labels in a variety of colors and sizes -up to 24mm wide. Powered by included AC adapter or 8 “AA” batteries (not included). Complete kit: Includes AC adapter, P-touch Editor software and drivers, USB cable, 0.94″ (24 mm) starter “TZ” laminated tape, User’s ManualSoftware Features: Select from 8 fonts, 10 type styles, and 20 frames. New, built-in Label Collection feature offers more than 50 pre-designed labels for Files, Office Signage, Shipping labels –and more! New Download feature allows access to additional Label Collection files! New Text Reminder feature recalls frequently used words. Prints up to 7 lines of text on each label. Save and print up to 99 of your favorite labelsCarton Contents: PT-2730, AC adapter (AD-24), 0.94″ (24 mm) starter “TZ” laminated tape, USB Cable, P-touch®Editor software and drivers, User’s Manual, Two-Year Limited Warranty

From the Manufacturer

The PT-2730 is a professional, desktop labeler that prints using 8 professional fonts. Very adaptable, it can be used either “stand-alone” or connected to a PC or Mac for added functionality. It features a large, graphical display with vivid backlight, and can print up to 7 lines of text on each label. The PT-2730 lets you create durable, laminated labels in a variety of colors and sizes – up to 1″ (24mm wide)*. You can quickly access over 50 pre-designed Label Collection labels with the touch of a button – or use the convenient Text Reminder feature to recall frequently used words without retyping. Includes AC adapter, software, USB cable, and 1″ (24mm)* starter “TZe” tape.

PT-2730 Product Details

  • Large 16-character x 3-line graphical display, with vivid backlit design for easy viewing
  • Creates durable, laminated labels in a variety of colors and sizes – up to 1″ (24mm)* wide
  • Built-in Label Collection offers pre-designed labels for files, office signage, shipping and more
  • New Download Feature lets you access an even wider assortment of pre-designed labels
  • Prints up to 7 lines of text on each label
  • Choose from 8 professional fonts, 10 type styles, 7 type sizes and 20 framing options
  • Sleek, modern design with built-in automatic cutter
  • Raised keys for quick, accurate typing
  • Powered by AC adapter (included) or six “AA” batteries (not included)
  • Create and print bar codes
  • Easy, top-load drop in “TZe” tape cassettes

What’s in the Box

  • PT-2730
  • 1″ (24mm)* wide black on white starter “TZe” laminated tape
  • AC adapter
  • P-touch Editor software and drivers
  • USB cable
  • User’s manual

* Tape widths are approximate.

PC-connectible for greater design versatility.

Use the PT-2730 keyboard and display to create labels, or get even more creative using your computer to custom design durable labels combining text and graphics.

Choose the right color and size for the job.

Create more visual appeal and differentiation with the PT-2730. Print up to 7 lines of text on each label and create durable, laminated labels in a variety of colors and sizes.

Save time with our Label Collection.

Need a great label fast? Call up one of your 9 saved favorites or browse the built-in Label Collection of over 50 pre-designed labels for files, office signage, shipping and more. Access even more pre-designed labels using our convenient download feature.

Type, layout and preview with ease.

The PT-2730 features a large, 16 character x 3-line backlit graphical display for easy viewing, plus a preview feature that lets you check spelling and layout before printing.

Product Description

The Brother™ PT-2730 Desktop Labeler Is Ideal for Busy Professionals

The Brother™ PT-2730 PC-connectable desktop labeling system was designed for busy office professionals. This feature packed desktop labeler can be used “stand-alone” for desktop labeling, or connected to a PC or Mac for added functionality. The included AC adapter ensures that your labeling can be done at a moment’s notice.

Create durable, laminated labels for indoor or outdoor use in a variety of colors and sizes – up to 24mm wide – using one of 8 fonts, 17 framing options, 10 type styles or an array of symbols.

This advanced PC-connectable desktop labeling system features a sleek, modern design with automatic tape cutter and a large, graphical display with vivid backlight for easy viewing. Print up to 7 lines of text on each label – even preview labels before printing. Store up to 99 labels to memory, or automatically print labels displaying the Time & Date.

Quickly access over 50 pre-formatted Label Collection designs for Files, Office Signage, and Shipping Labels with the touch of a button – or use the convenient, Text Reminder feature to recall frequently printed words. Even use the new Download Feature to access additional Label Collection layouts.

The Brother™ PT-2730 desktop labeler includes 0.94″ (24mm) laminated “TZ” starter tape, AC adapter, USB Cable, software and User’s Manual. Operates on 8 “AA” batteries (sold separately).

Main Features

  • Use as stand-alone labeler, or connect to PC or Mac via USB for added functionality
  • Large, 16-character x 3 line graphical display with vivid backlit design for easy viewing
  • Creates big, bold, durable, laminated labels in a variety of colors and sizes – up to 24mm wide
  • New, built-in Label Collection feature offers pre-designed labels for Files, Office Signage, Shipping labels – and more!
  • New Download feature allows access to additional Label Collection files!
  • New Text Reminder feature recalls frequently printed words – making label creation quick and easy
  • Prints up to 7 lines of text on each label
  • Select from 8 fonts, 10 type styles, and 17 frames
  • Save and print up to 99 of your favorite labels
  • Sleek, modern design with built-in automatic cutter
  • Complete kit: Includes AC adapter, software and drivers, USB cable, 0.94″ (24 mm) starter “TZ” laminated tape, User’s Manual

About Laminated Tapes

The PT-2730 uses tapes from our TZe laminated line, whereby the text is protected by a thin, clear film. They withstand water, grease, fading and abrasion, and can be used in hot and cold environments, as well as outdoors. Choose from a wide variety of TZe tapes to match your application – use Standard Laminated Tapes for general home or home office applications, or use one of our specialty tapes for labeling everything from wires and cables, to files and binders, to company assets.

Choosing Color & Size

Create visual appeal with more elaborate labels made with the PT-2730. Print wide labels, up to 24mm wide, in a variety of colors and sizes. Use one of eight built-in fonts, 17 frames and an array of symbols to create decorative labels with up to 7 lines of text. Switch label types in seconds with the convenient, top-loading machine design. The Auto Tape Detection feature automatically recognizes the size of the installed tape cassette, to make text formatting a snap.

Full Featured Solution

The Brother™ PT-2730 PC-connectable desktop labeling system was designed for busy office professionals. This feature packed desktop labeler can be used “stand-alone” for desktop labeling, or connected to a PC or Mac for added functionality. Use the included P-touch® Editor label design software to create labels with any fonts, symbols or logos resident on your computer. The included AC power adapter and USB cable ensures your labeler will be ready to go at a moment’s notice.

Type, Layout, and Preview

The PT-2730 features a large, 16-character x 3–line graphical, backlit display for easy viewing, plus a preview feature that lets you review spelling and layout before printing…saving time and tape.

Label Collection

Need a great label fast? Call up one of your 99 saved favorites or browse the Label Collection of over 50 pre-designed labels. Print labels for files, office signs, shipping applications, recycling programs, retail environments – even create festive labels for gift tags.

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System Extension Cannot Be Used – AppleUSBEthernetHost.kext

If you’re using an Apple computer, you may get the following error message:

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The text of the message reads (provided for screen readers):

System extension cannot be used
The system extension “/System/Library/Extensions/AppleUSBEthernetHost.kext” was installed improperly and cannot be used. Please try reinstalling it, or contact the product’s vendor for an update.

This problem is apparently the result of a recent iTunes update and it is impacting many people.

Follow these instructions to fix the problem:

  1. Disconnect your iPad, iPod, or iPhone from the computer.
  2. Download the latest iTunes software.
  3. Using Finder, navigate to the System folder, then Library, then Extensions and find the AppleUSBEthernetHost.kext file. Move it to your desktop. This will remove it from Extensions.
  4. Install iTunes using the download from step #2 above.
  5. From the Utilities folder in Applications run the Terminal program.
  6. Enter the following command to update the extension. This should all be typed on the same line and then press enter/return. There is a space between kextload and /System…
    sudo kextload /System/Library/Extensions/AppleUSBEthernetHost.kext

Restart the computer just to make sure all changes are saved.

Additional Reading

 

Mactracker Apple Mac Specifications Guide

The Mactracker software runs on OSX and iOS platforms, and provides a helpful listing of hardware specifications as well as operating system information. Here’s a description from the developer’s website:

“Mactracker provides detailed information on every Apple Macintosh computer ever made, including items such as processor speed, memory, optical drives, graphic cards, supported OS versions, and expansion options. Also included is information on early Apple systems, Apple mice, keyboards, displays, printers, scanners, speakers, cameras, iPod, Apple TV, iPhone, iPad, Wi-Fi products, Newton, iOS, Mac OS, and OS X versions.”

The latest release, version 7.3.4, has the feature enhancements listed below. Previous versions are also listed.

Please note that this release requires OS X 10.6.8 Snow Leopard or later. Download version compatible with OS X 10.5.8 Leopard.

Version 7.3.4

  • Adds iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus
  • Adds iOS 8
  • Updates Support Status for Apple’s latest Vintage and Obsolete products
  • Other minor changes and additions

Version 7.3.3

  • Adds MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Mid 2014) and MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Mid 2014)
  • Adds iMac (21.5-inch, Mid 2014)
  • Adds Apple Lisa and Apple Lisa 2
  • Adds 16 GB configuration to iPod touch (5th generation)
  • Adds details on latest OS X and iOS releases
  • Updates Support Status for Apple’s latest Vintage and Obsolete products
  • Other minor changes and additions

Version 7.3.2

  • Adds MacBook Air (11-inch, Early 2014) and MacBook Air (13-inch, Early 2014)
  • Adds details on latest iOS releases
  • Adds second Wi-Fi ID field to “My Models” for dual-band Wi‑Fi devices
  • Other minor changes and additions

Version 7.3.1

  • Updates iPad (4th generation) and iPhone 5c with latest configurations
  • Adds details on latest OS X and iOS releases
  • Updates Support Status for Apple’s latest Vintage and Obsolete products
  • Other minor changes and additions

Version 7.3

  • Adds Apple I, Apple II, Apple II Plus, Apple III / Apple III Plus, Apple IIe / Apple IIe Enhanced, Apple IIc, Apple IIGS, Apple IIe Platinum, and Apple IIc Plus
  • Adds Apple Monitor III, Apple Monitor II, Apple Monitor IIc, Apple IIc Flat Panel Display, AppleColor Monitor 100, ColorMonitor IIe/IIc and AppleColor Composite Monitor IIe/IIc, AppleColor Composite Monitor, AppleColor RGB Monitor, Apple Monochrome Monitor, and Apple Monochrome Monitor IIe
  • Adds Apple Mouse / Apple Mouse IIc and Apple Mouse II / Apple Mouse IIe
  • Adds typical acoustical performance, where available, to MacBook, MacBook Air, and MacBook Pro models
  • Fixes issue with importing system overview reports created by Apple Remote Desktop to “My Models”
  • Other minor changes and additions

Version 7.2.3

  • Fixes an issue that could cause Mactracker to crash on OS X 10.6.8 Snow Leopard
  • Updates Support Status for Apple’s latest Vintage and Obsolete products

Version 7.2.2

  • Adds Mac Pro (Late 2013)
  • Adds the ability to import system overview reports from Apple Remote Desktop to “My Models”
  • Adds Thunderbolt and 4K display support information to recent Mac models
  • Adds typical acoustical performance, where available, to Mac mini, iMac, and Mac Pro models
  • Fixes issue with importing reports created by System Profiler to “My Models”
  • Other minor changes and additions

Version 7.2.1

  • Adds details on latest iOS releases
  • Other minor changes and additions

Version 7.2

  • Adds MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Late 2013) and MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Late 2013)
  • Adds iMac (21.5-inch, Late 2013) and iMac (27-inch, Late 2013)
  • Adds iPad Air (Wi-Fi) and iPad Air (Wi-Fi + Cellular)
  • Adds iPad mini (2nd generation) (Wi-Fi) and iPad mini (2nd generation) (Wi-Fi + Cellular)
  • Adds iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c
  • Adds iOS 7
  • Adds OS X 10.9 Mavericks and OS X Server 3.0
  • Adds additional information on early Mac OS releases
  • Adds case color details to Classic Macintosh, Macintosh Performa, Power Macintosh, and Power Mac G3/G4/G5 models
  • Adds Maximum Battery Cycle Count information to MacBook, MacBook Pro, and MacBook Air models
  • Adds Intelligent Assistant and Processor Architecture information to iPhone and iPad models
  • Adds support for OS X 10.9 Mavericks
  • Updates Support Status for Apple’s latest Vintage and Obsolete products
  • Other minor changes and additions

Version 7.1.5

  • Updates Support Status for Apple’s latest Vintage and Obsolete products
  • Other minor changes and additions

Version 7.1.4

  • Adds MacBook Air (11-inch, Mid 2013) and MacBook Air (13-inch, Mid 2013)
  • Adds AirPort Extreme 802.11ac and AirPort Time Capsule 802.11ac
  • Adds iPod touch 16GB (5th generation)
  • Other minor changes and additions

Version 7.1.3

  • Adds entry to indicate if Power Nap is supported on a particular model
  • Updates name of iPad (4th generation) and iPad mini for consistency with iPhone 5
  • Updates iMac (Late 2012) and iMac (Early 2013) models with new configure-to-order options
  • Fixes an issue where benchmarks were not displayed in Compare
  • Other minor changes and additions

Version 7.1.2

  • Adds iMac (21.5-inch, Early 2013) (Education only model)
  • Includes improvements to “My Models” functionality
  • Adds system requirements to iPod, iPhone, and iPad models
  • Updates Support Status for Apple’s latest Vintage and Obsolete products
  • Other minor changes and additions

Version 7.1.1

  • Updates iPod shuffle (4th generation) with 2012 color lineup
  • Adds pixel density information to Cinema and Thunderbolt display models
  • Fixes an issue that caused Mactracker to crash on launch for some users
  • Fixes an issue with exporting entries in “My Models”
  • Other minor changes and additions

Version 7.1

  • Adds MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Early 2013) and MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Early 2013)
  • Adds AppleDesign Powered Speakers, AppleDesign Powered Speakers II, Apple Pro Speakers, and iPod Hi-Fi
  • Updates iPad (4th generation) models with 128 GB configuration
  • Updates Apple TV (3rd generation) with component refresh details
  • Adds the ability to search by serial number for recent models
  • Adds Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) number for recent models
  • Adds information on maximum number of connected Thunderbolt displays
  • Updates functionality for providing feedback
  • Updates Support Status for Apple’s latest Vintage and Obsolete products
  • Other minor changes and additions

Version 7.0.1

  • Adds iMac (21.5-inch, Late 2012) and iMac (27-inch, Late 2012)
  • System requirements updated to OS X 10.6.8 or later
  • Other minor changes and additions

Version 7.0

  • Adds MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Late 2012)
  • Adds Mac mini (Late 2012) and Mac mini Server (Late 2012)
  • Adds iPad (4th generation) (Wi-Fi), iPad (4th generation) (Wi-Fi + Cellular) and iPad (4th generation) (Wi-Fi + Cellular Sprint + Verizon)
  • Adds iPad mini (Wi-Fi), iPad mini (Wi-Fi + Cellular) and iPad mini (Wi-Fi + Cellular Sprint + Verizon)
  • Adds iPhone 5 (GSM North America), iPhone 5 (GSM International) and iPhone 5 (CDMA)
  • Adds iPod nano (7th generation) and iPod touch (5th generation)
  • Adds iOS 6
  • Optimized for Retina displays
  • Mactracker is now built with the Cocoa framework
  • Adds marketing tagline, where available, for recent models
  • Adds separate entry for Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) information to iPad and iPhone models
  • Adds environmental requirements to iPad, iPhone and iPod models
  • Fixes an issue that could cause Mactracker to crash on OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion
  • System requirements updated to OS X 10.7 or later
  • Updates Support Status for Apple’s latest Vintage and Obsolete products
  • Other minor changes and additions

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