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- For FAQs specifically about the Apple TV 1 see Apple TV 1 FAQ
XBMC for Mac specific Frequently Asked Questions and Answers.
Where can I find more Mac-specific information about or support for XBMC?
- Mac-specific end-users forum: http://forum.xbmc.org/forumdisplay.php?f=56
What platforms are supported for running XBMC for Mac?
- We support Mac OS X 10.4.x (Tiger) and later on both Intel and PPC Macs, as well as the AppleTV 1 (silver). AppleTV 2 (black) does not run XBMC for Mac, it runs XBMC for iOS.
Where are the UserData folder and the debug log?
- See here.
- UserData folder can be found at /Users/<your_user_name>/Library/Application Support/XBMC/userdata
- On the Apple TV 1 it can be found at /Users/frontrow/Library/Application Support/XBMC/userdata
What remotes work?
- The Apple remote works just fine (both variants)
- The Logitech Harmony range of remotes work via the "Plex Mediacenter" setting in the logitech software.
Can I control it with the keyboard or mouse?
- You can enable the mouse through the settings, but typically it's better to use the keyboard. The default keys are as follows :
<arrow keys> - navigate
<page up and down> - scroll up and down
<enter> - select
<esc> - previous menu
<backspace> - go up back (or up) a directory or menu
<space> - pause
<period> - Skip Next
<comma> - Skip Previous
<tab> - Minimize Video
<backslash> - Full Screen Toggle
<printscreen> = Screen Shot
<minus> - Volume Down
<plus> - Volume Up
<0 - 9> - 0 through 9
p - Play
f - Fast Forward
c - Context menu
r - Rewind
x - Stop
m - Player controls
s - Shutdown menu
i - Info
q - Queue
z - Change aspect ratio

