Set the Login Window TextYou can perform a defaults write on the macOS loginwindow preferences to set the Login Window text from the command line:7 Apr 2018 • 1 min read
Start the ScreensaverThe screensaver engine on a Mac can be invoked from the command line. This can be useful for locking a Mac remotely if its security settings are configured to require a password after waking, but without needing to put the Mac fully to sleep:31 Mar 2018 • 1 min read
Sleep the DisplayThe pmset utility can be used to sleep the display of a Mac from the command line. This can be useful for locking a Mac remotely if its security settings are configured to require a password after waking, but without needing to put the Mac fully to sleep:24 Mar 2018 • 1 min read
Create a Bootable macOS Installation DiskThe createinstallmedia utility can be used to create a bootable macOS installation disk, which is useful for installing macOS on multiple Macs without downloading the installer over the Internet each time:17 Mar 2018 • 1 min read
Schedule Repeating RebootsThe pmset utility can be used to schedule repeating reboots, replacing MTWRFSU 04:00:00 with your desired day(s) of the week and time of day:10 Mar 2018 • 1 min read
Install .pkg Software Installation FilesThe installer utility can be used to install .pkg software installation files from the command line:3 Mar 2018 • 1 min read
Manage GatekeeperThe spctl utility can be used to manage the configuraton of macOS’ Gatekeeper security system.24 Feb 2018 • 1 min read
Manage FileVault-Authorized UsersThe fdesetup utility can be used to manage which users are authorized to unlock FileVault encrypted boot volumes:17 Feb 2018 • 1 min read
Remotely Restart an Encrypted MacThe fdesetup utility can be used to remotely restart a Mac without needing physical in-person keyboard access to unlock FileVault on the next boot only:10 Feb 2018 • 1 min read
Enable Remote ManagementApple Remote Desktop can be enabled and configured via the command line:3 Feb 2018 • 1 min read