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For FAQs 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