How to use SheepShaver on Windows 10

   So you've found yourself wanting to emulate classic PowerPC Mac OS and can't put the pieces together on how it is to work? Here's the guide you need. In this tutorial, I'll be showing you how to run Mac OS 9.0.4 in SheepShaver, although other versions work. Just substitute the ROM.

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Win32 Disk Imager alternative for Mac (How to use Apple-Pi Baker)

Win32 Disk Imager is a utility used to write img files to SD and USB memory devices, and up until now I was not aware of a GUI (graphical user interface) alternative for macOS. 

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Download Windows 10 ISO files from Microsoft

There are two methods to legitametly obtaining a Windows 10 ISO file from Microsoft. First is the direct download option, however the link typically is changed multiple times a year so the website may not function properly. Microsoft encourages the use of the Windows 10 Setup tool instead, and here's how to use both options.

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Create a Windows Install USB with Rufus

Creating a Windows installation USB is easy and fast with the right program, and Rufus is the best one I've found so far for this purpose. 

Create a Windows Install USB with Rufus

 Requirements: A Windows PC, a Windows 7+ ISO file, and a 4+ GB USB drive

First, download Rufus. It is a utility that helps format and create bootable USB flash drives, such as USB keys/pendrives, memory sticks, etc. and is significantly faster than Unetbootin and Windows 7 USB/DVD download tool, alongside being more versatile.

Visit https://rufus.akeo.ie/ and download the top file under the Download header. It will download as an executable file and double click it to run.

Above is what Rufus will appear as when it is first opened, however, this configuration will most likely not work for you.

Select the device you want to put the Windows ISO on, in this instance, my 64GB USB stick is my E: drive. Choose MBR partition scheme for BIOS or UEFI-CSM, this allows the USB to work with UEFI and BIOS machines (pretty much any computer made in the last 15 years). Then, most importantly, the file system must be NTFS. This is so the Windows installer works properly.

If you need an ISO (Disk Image) file of Windows 10, follow this guide.

Click on the small CD drive icon next to ISO Image and then select your ISO file.

Now click Start at the bottom of Rufus.

A prompt warning you about the destruction of data on the thumb drive will appear, and if you are okay with this, press OK.

A process that takes anywhere from one minute to ten minutes in my experience will now commence, so be patient!

When the USB drive is ready, READY will appear in place of the text above the Start button. You can now close Rufus and boot into the USB.

You're ready to go!

If you need more help: (These are all guides from Fitzsimmons Weekly)

How to Access the Boot Menu - Link
Generic Windows Installation Keys - Link
Create Windows 10 Installation Media - Link

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Download Apple Beta Software

Thanks to an amazing member of the Apple community, AppleBetas, a fantastic website called the Beta Download Center exists and links to the iOS, macOS, watchOS, and tvOS beta profiles that can be installed on-device easily. After a reboot the beta software will be available for any of the compatible devices!

Beta Download Center - AppleBetas.tk

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How to Export an Xcode Project to an IPA file

Xcode to IPA Tutorial

Video Tutorial - YouTube

With Xcode, it is not always simple to export your project to an IPA format. First and foremost, the project must built successfully, and able to be run in the iOS simulator program.

1. Click Product on the Finder bar and then click Archive. It will process for a little while but then a window should appear with your Archives available.

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How to get the Touch Bar on any Mac (and iPad)

A developer on GitHub, bikkelbroeders, has created an app for any Mac running macOS Sierra 10.12.1 or above that adds the new Touch Bar from the 2016 MacBook Pro digitally to macOS.

Download macOS Sierra 10.12.1 update - Apple.com

They have also made an iPad app that allows the Touch Bar to be used via a USB connection. It functions identically to a physical Touch Bar as it uses the exact same software, however, it won't allow you to use your iPad's Touch ID sensor to unlock your Mac.

1. Download the TouchBarServer.zip file from the GitHub link.

2. Extract the zip file and open TouchBarServer.app.

3. Click the small play button near the top right of the Finder bar and make sure there is a check mark  next to On-Screen Touch Bar (Press Fn to Show).

4. Press the Fn key (function key) on your keyboard and the Touch Bar simulator will appear directly below where your cursor is located. Press it once again to hide it.

Now you have a virtual Touch Bar on any Mac running macOS 10.12.1 or later!


Optional steps:

Use the Touch Bar from your iPad through USB

This process will have to be repeated every 7 days if you do not have a developer account through Apple or no access to an iOS sideloading subscription service such as IPAStore.

1. Download the Xcode Project file to compile it yourself to your device or download the one I've pre-compiled and follow this guide.

TouchBarClient.ipa - Google Drive download link - Version 1.0 (latest as of November 6, 2016)
GitHub - Self-compile the IPA file - Latest version

2. Download Cydia Impactor from cydiaimpactor.com and place it in your Applications folder.

3. Open Impactor from your Applications and plug in your iPad. The name of your device should appear in the top dropdown menu.

5. Drag the IPA file you downloaded earlier to the section that says Install SuperSU (aka, root my Android).

6. Enter your Apple ID information to sign the application and it will be placed on your device.

7. The app should now be ready to launch. Once again, click the play button on the Finder bar and make sure Allow iOS Touch Bar Clients is checked.

8. Open the Touch Bar application on your iPad. The Touch Bar should now appear at the bottom of your iPad's display.

On the 9.7 inch and above iPad models this should be very functional, however, the large gray space above has no function with this version.

Hope you enjoy this interesting Touch Bar demo on your Mac and iPad! Leave a comment if you have any issues or questions.

Thanks a lot to bikkelbroeders for developing this incredible piece of software and iOS companion app.

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