How to use Fn Function keys in OSX like Windows – Mac, Imac, Macbook, Macair

So annoying when you go to press F5 on your Mac and the keyboard dims instead.

Well there is a simple trick to reclaim using your programmable function keys.
However, we’re not at a loss. First, launch system preferences and click the “Keyboard” tab. Next, select the “Use all F1, F2 etc. keys as standard function keys” option.

Now, you can use your function keys as nature intended. Their specialty functions are still available, too (like volume and brightness); just hold down the “fn” key while hitting the key of your choice.

Apple Fn Keys Sterling IT

Apple OSX Imac Macbook network connections all say FAILED wifi lan 3g

When looking at the connections of your Apple OSX system, all network devices show FAILED instead of CONNECTED or NOT CONNECTED.

Basically there is a file corruption on the system.
Okay what we’ll need to do is go to Mac HD/Library/Preferences/system configuration and move the system configuration to your desktop and then restart your iMac.

It will reset your system configuration and hopefully when you restart the issue will be resolved if there is some sort of configuration error that is causing the issue.

We have tested this with one of our clients today and works 100%. Obviously you will need to renter WIFI passwords and if DHCP is running, it will just automatically reconnect to LAN or Wifi.

If you require assistance or support, please contact Sterling IT on (02) 97566866.