Happy Songkran everybody. Today I’m releasing OS X Mavericks updates as for Thai’s new year gift. It’s quite a big update especially for Windows 8/8.1 users. Since this is major update with improvements in everywhere, I’ll explain in details below.
System files improvements
Despite the fact using the most reliable system files modification and replacement method, there’s still mysterious black screen bug floating around for some unlucky users. It took me a while to investigate the cause of this problem and solution to fix and prevent it. In this version, modified system files will have permission re-configured in attempt to avoid black screen bug and tested unlucky users made it safe and sound. I also added emergency.bat file in Windows\UXBackup for power user to recovery main system files in case they need emergency fix though it’s unlikely to be used but it’s more reassuring to have. And I fixed system files issues in Windows 8/8.1 properly this since last patcher didn’t work out right.
Theme improvements
For Windows 8/8.1 users, this version comes with new OS X theme having sleek and borderless design like a real Mac. It looks very cool with ribbon disabled. I also added glass transparency support since this theme requires shadow transparency fix. As for iOS fonts like Helvetica Neue used in some websites like Facebook, using those fonts in Windows caused most non-English language unreadable and this issue is handled by substituting ‘Helvetica Neue’ and ‘Lucida Grande’ font with ‘Lucida Sans Unicode’ instead. Most websites including Facebook should display text properly now and I also changed 3rd-party programs’ font back to ‘Lucida Sans Unicode’ since I no longer include new fonts.
3rd-party application improvements
After taking notes from users’ suggestion in previous version, most of them are implemented in this version such as disabling hot corner feature to solve interrupt gaming control, replaced Left side caption buttons app with more reliable ones and make Aero frame UI running in absent of Windows Aero. I also updated XWidget to recent version with F4 hotkey activation. I hope the improvements of user experiences shall meet your expectations and welcome to receive further suggestions in future.
OS X Mavericks Transformation Pack 3.0 Changelog
-Added emergency.bat file in Windows\UXBackup folder for power user to fix boot issues from recovery
-Added F4 key shortcut for Launchpad activation
-Added Glass transparency support for Windows 8/8.1 with WinaeroGlass
-Added LiveTuner recommendation (Highly recommended to try since it’s safe and reversible)
-Added removing Windows 8/8.1’s Ribbon UI in system files modification
-Added system files update checking to prevent conflicts with Windows update
-Changed Aero Frame UI to be enabled by default if DWM is not detected or running
-Changed programs’ font back to Lucida Sans Unicode
-Changed Left side OS X caption buttons program to LeftSider (Fixing 8/8.1 compatibilities)
-Fixed font problems with Helvetica Neue in some websites like Facebook
-Fixed replacing system files that could potentially cause freezing black screen on some cases
-Fixed system files modification problems in Windows 8/8.1 from previous version
-Improved DWM detection method using API command
-Removed hot screen corner activation as it interrupts gaming experiences
-Updated Windows 8/8.1 theme with neiio’s Lion theme
-Updated XWidget to version 1.91
OS X Mavericks UX Pack 3.0 Changelog
-Added F4 key shortcut for Launchpad activation
-Added Glass transparency support for Windows 8/8.1 with WinaeroGlass
-Added LiveTuner recommendation (Highly recommended to try since it’s safe and reversible)
-Changed Aero Frame UI to be enabled by default if DWM is not detected or running
-Changed programs’ font back to Lucida Sans Unicode
-Changed Left side OS X caption buttons program to LeftSider (Fixing 8/8.1 compatibilities)
-Fixed font problems with Helvetica Neue in some websites like Facebook
-Improved DWM detection method using API command
-Removed hot screen corner activation as it interrupts gaming experiences
-Updated Windows 8/8.1 theme with neiio’s Lion theme
-Updated XWidget to version 1.91
I also added LiveTuner product recommendation link in program thinking most transformation pack users would find it helpful. It’s not bundled app but will link you to LiveTuner’s product page so don’t worry about clicking on it. I hope you’ll enjoy water splashing festival somewhere in this world if not in Thailand.
– OS X Mavericks Transformation Pack Product Page
– Download OS X Mavericks Transformation Pack 3.0 (for Windows XP/Vista/7/8/8.1)
– OS X Mavericks UX Pack Product Page
– Download OS X Mavericks UX Pack 3.0 (for Windows 7/8/8.1 only)