Hack/Modify/Tweak your Mac with Secrets

Just like windows Macs have secrets too!, Secret setting which they do not want you to change, these settings are not on the systems preferences, you need to run specific terminal commands to enable/disable these settings.

However there’s a System Preferences Add on to do just that, so you don’t have to memorize all terminal command. Introducing “Secrets ” by BlackTree software.

To Install secrets first you need to download the installer here which only works on OS 10.5. Once you download the zip file it should be on your downloads folder double click to unzip and double click “Secrets.prefPane”. You will be notified that Secrets is a beta software and you can make your Mac malfunction if not properly used.  So use this at your own risk, don’t say i didn’t warned you so.

Most people refer to these setting as Hacks, I remember some kid in youtube showing how to hack your mac with several terminal command. He have a long list of terminal commands which have same effects as secrets. Now you don’t need to have the list anymore.

Here’s a list of my favorite useful hacks you can do with Secrets.

Secrets also provide hacks for third party Applications like kJams, Entourage, HoundahSpot, AudioHijackPro2, fission and more. You can view supported apps and all the Hacks Here.

Their website is community based meaning people like you participates to create a huge database of Hacks. If you discovered a  hack that is not on the database  you can sign up and “add a secret” or participate in the discussion groups once your hack is approved every one using secrets can update secrets with a click of a button.

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enjoy hacking!

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