- Feb 01, 2020 Reapplying macOS PostInstall with Force Cache Rebuild Replacement of Siri.app (version 146.15.3 from 18G103) and SiriUI.framework (version 146.12.3 patched from 18G103) in order to restore the waveform of Siri. As explained in this message #17,868.
- Dec 28, 2015 Launch the Calibre freeware on your Mac, and Add TunesKit generated ePub files, then choose the eBook Converter panel on Calibre.
- Dec 10, 2019 What is Calibre? Calibre is an open-source software that lets you manage your e-book reader. You can create digital libraries, manage your existing device, modify the metadata and much more. In addition to that, you can easily sync it with other devices. The software is cross-platform which means, it’s available for Windows, macOS, and Linux.
MacOS Sierra 的新功能主要是集成了Siri与网页版Apple Pay,并采用 Universal Clipboard 与 iOS 等设备共享剪贴板,优化了iCloud Drive与本地磁盘文件管理,媒体画中画。同时,最为显著的更改是将使用多年的「OS X」名称变更为「macOS」。.
“I have a Kindle and my mom was kind enough to buy me a book she knew I wanted on iTunes without discussing it. She didn’t know they’re not compatible. I don’t have anything to read an iBook on. Is it possible to remove the DRM? I tried apprenticealf’s tools for calibre and it didn’t help me at all.
It really is a bummer that when I do have a legally paid for ebook I can’t even read it…” – From reddit (https://www.reddit.com/r/ebooks/comments/1ljvi2/ibooks_and_drm_removal/)
This is where Digital Rights management (DRM) or put more plainly, copy-protection, becomes a buge nuisance. If you buy an iBook from iBook store, the ePub file contains DRM that keeps us from reading the eBook on anything but Apple devices and software. That clearly doesn’t work if I want to read the iBook with other software.
By searching iBook related topic on Google, I found the most one we are talking is that iBook DRM protection. It prevents us reading iBooks more convenient. As an iBook lover, I also want to bypass the iBook DRM protection and read the iBooks everywhere, like Amazon Kindle, Nook Tablet or my Android phone. Here I want to share my experience on how to decrypt the iBook DRM protection and convert iBook ePub files to other common eBook formats.
Firstly, we should remove the DRM from iBooks. I chose TunesKit iBook Copy for Mac (http://www.tuneskit.com/ibook-copy-mac.html), which is a smart and unique iBook DRM removal tool in the market currently. Now I’m a big fan of this powerful application.
You should download and install this application on your Mac at first. This app only works with Mac OS X 10.8 or above and you need to install the newest iTunes version as well. It will work with iTunes together to bypass the iBook DRM.
Yes, the layout of this Mac app is clear, and it’s very easy to use. Just add iBook ePub files to the program by clicking “Add Files” button or directly dragging and dropping the ePub files. Then start to strip iBook DRM protection by easily clicking “Convert” button.
Secondly, to read the ePub files on other eReaders or eReader software, I have to convert the ePub files to other formats, because the ePub format is not compatible with many devices like Kindle. Calibre (http://calibre-ebook.com/) is a well-known eBook converter freeware on the network.
Calibre is the best e-Book manager & Converter tool for Mac, Windows and Linux. It can convert e-books from format to format. Calibre supports the input formats: CBZ, CBR, CBC, CHM, EPUB, FB2, HTML, LIT, LRF, MOBI, ODT, PDF, PRC, PDB, PML, RB, RTF, SNB, TCR, TXT. The output formats: EPUB, FB2, OEB, LIT, LRF, MOBI, PDB, PML, RB, PDF, SNB, TCR, TXT.
Choose the OS X version for your Mac, then install it.
Launch the Calibre freeware on your Mac, and Add TunesKit generated ePub files, then choose the eBook Converter panel on Calibre. Set output settings and choose the right format you want to convert to. Finally, click “OK” to start converting ePub files to other formats.
After the conversion done, you can transfer the DRM free iBook ePub files everywhere you want.
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iMacs used to ship with an Apple Remote but in recent years the company has stopped and only ships its new Siri Remote with Apple TV. But you can still use it to control apps on your Mac.
It wasn’t that long ago when iMacs shipped with an Apple Remote. Both the first and second generation Apple Remotes used infrared ports the interact with the Mac’s Front Row media program, Apple Keynote, iPhoto, Aperture, iTunes, and many other native apps. The remote also supported Apple TV, iPods, and iPhones.
The Siri Remote, which launched in 2015, has been designed specifically for the always-on Siri capable Apple TV and serves as a replacement for the original Apple Remote. It too will work with macOS devices — assuming you install a free third-party app called SiriMote for Mac.
Once SiriMote has been installed on your Mac, you can control your favorite macOS apps, including QuickTime, iTunes, Apple Keynote, Microsoft PowerPoint, and many more. The requirements are relatively lax, as you only need OS X El Capitan 10.11 (or newer) and a Mac with Bluetooth 4.0.
Installing SiriMote
You can pick up a free version of SiriMote from the Eternal Storms Software website. Once installed, be sure to place the freeware in your Mac’s Applications folder. It tends to fall into the Download folder instead during installation.
Setting up SiriMote
- Open the SiriMote app on your Mac.
- Click Open to confirm it’s okay to use this app on your computer.
To Pair Your Siri Remote with Your Mac
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To use SiriMote on your Mac, you’ll need to follow these instructions to first pair the two devices:
- Unplug the Apple TV the uses the Siri Remote.
- On your Mac, launch System Preferences from the Dock.
- Click Bluetooth.
- On your Siri Remote, press and hold the Menu and Volume Up buttons for five seconds.
- On the Bluetooth screen, click Connect next to the listing for the Siri Remote. (Instead of saying Siri Remote, it may include a series of numbers.)
- On the popup, click the Open System Preferences button.
- On the Security & Privacy screen, click on the lock at the button left side of the screen.
- Log in with your username/password to unlock, when applicable.
- Under Accessibility, check the box next to SiriMote.
- Click the lock to prevent further changes
- Exit Security & Privacy.
Your Siri Remote is now paired to your Mac.
Using SiriMote
With SiriMote installed and your Siri Remote paired with your Mac, the fun can begin. To use SiriMote on your Mac, you’ll want to press the Home button whenever you’re in an app where you’d like to use the tool. Otherwise, you should click the Move SiriMote into the background button in SiriMote.
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To activate SiriMote, simple press the Home button on the Siri Remote when you’re in an app or better yet, double-click the SiriMote’s icon in Finder or the Applications folder.
The folks over at Eternal Storms Software say the app works with iTunes, Quicktime, Keynote, PowerPoint, and more. Commands are as follows:
- Menu button: With this button, click to go to the previous track or press and hold to remind.
- Home button: Click this button once to show/hide the SiriMote app or press and hold for sleep options.
- The Play/Pause, Volume Up, and Volume Down buttons work as intended.
Note: You cannot activate Siri on Mac using the Siri Remote and SiriMote.
The Drawback to Using SiriMote
Once you pair your Siri Remote to your Mac, it will no longer work with your Apple TV. To repair:
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- On your Mac, launch System Preferences from the Dock.
- Click Bluetooth.
- Click the X next to your Siri Remote on the list of Bluetooth devices.
- Restart your Apple TV.
- Once you see the Apple TV Home screen, press and hold the Menu and Volume Up buttons for five seconds on the Siri Remote.
The Remote automatically pairs to Apple TV at this point. You’ll need to repeat the steps above to repair the Remote to your Mac.
Back to the Future
The days when iMacs shipped with remotes are probably over forever. If you’d like to use your Siri Remote with your Mac, there is a solution. With SiriMote, you can use your Remote to control some of the most popular apps in macOS, including iTunes. By doing so, you can control video, music, presentation transitions, and more, with ease. Just understand its limitations and enjoy!