Eclispe Mac - Changing text file encoding

By default, mac eclipse is configured with US-ASCII text encoding, but this does not work out if your file is having some special characters.

When you try to save a file which is having some special characters, you will face the below problem.

By changing default text encoding from US-ASCII to UTF-8 will resolve the problem.

This can be changed from the eclipse preferences-> General -> Workspace.

Locking mac pro system - Lock Screen

I am new to MacBook pro..it's for my reference..

http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/32810/how-to-lock-your-mac-os-x-display-when-youre-away/


>Applications > Utilities -> Key Chain Access -> Preferences -> General Tab -> Check 'Show status in Menu bar'

After this you will find lock menu bar on your screen and you can see "Lock Screen" option

New to Mac - Shortcut key for Sleep

To do this, head to System Preferences > Security & Privacy > General. Check the box next to “Require Password”.

Find the screenshot below for this.

Now, you can make use of below keys.
Command + Option + Eject (On the top right corner button in macBook pro).
Command + Option + Power (Power button).


I am a beginner for Mac system, so I am trying to post my learnings and experience with it!!!

New to Mac - Print screen shorcuts

Command+Shift+3: Takes a screenshot of the full screen (or screens if multiple monitors), and save it as a file to the desktop

Command+Shift+4: Brings up a selection box so you can specify an area to take a screenshot of, then save it as a file to the desktop

Command+Shift+4, then spacebar, then click a window: Takes a screenshot of a window only and saves it as a file to the deskto