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  1. C

    macOS Sonoma 14.7 - Bugs, fixes, changes

    Sonoma 14.7 BUG FOUND SO FAR: MANY contextual menu (right-click) items missing, built-in and added on from other apps. So far most important is no longer able to compress any applications (used to compress & save to desktop automatically, now it won't do that) and most are missing in other...
    • cadec
    • Thread
    • 14.7 desktop imac intel macos update sonoma sonoma 14.7 update
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: macOS Sonoma (14)
  2. Gravydog316

    Unarchived Items

    Can I delete all these folders?? Desktop.gz & Unarchived items? should I report this in Feedback? What's the deal with all these folders in my Home Folder??
  3. GarryB

    Wake from sleep - No wallpaper; no Dock; no Switcher; Finder glacially slow

    My Mac Studio has had problems with displaying the wallpaper on wake from sleep since new (Apr 2022). Since then some symptoms have gone and others arisen. At present on wake from sleep: the Desktop is black i.e. no wallpaper; the Dock, which is hidden, cannot be displayed; the Switcher does...
    • GarryB
    • Thread
    • desktop mac studio macos 14 wake from sleep wallpaper
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Mac Studio
  4. BGPL

    Dim images on Desktop

    I started noticing this in Ventura and it continues in Sonoma, and now I'm seeing if anyone can provide an explanation for some odd behavior. I can't find anything on this elsewhere and I've searched several times. Scenario: Some image thumbnails on my Desktop are dim and others are not. I...
    • BGPL
    • Thread
    • desktop dim macos sonoma thumbnails
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: macOS
  5. Cindori

    Backdrop – The Mac Wallpaper Engine

    10 years ago, I started my Mac developer career right here at MacRumors. Today, I'm super excited to announce our latest app project! Meet Backdrop, our Next-Gen Wallpaper Engine for macOS Backdrop redefines the Mac desktop experience by replacing the traditional Mac wallpaper with a new...
    • Cindori
    • Thread
    • app backdrop cindori desktop engine live mac sonoma wallpaper
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Mac Apps
  6. joemama2300

    I have a feeling USB C magic keyboard, Mouse and trackpad coming along side new M3 Mac mini

    Something tells me that the new magic, keyboard, trackpad, and mouse with USB-C that we were expecting with the new iMac is going to be released alongside the new Mac mini with the M3 chip. Of course, Apple will announce it alongside their desktop that doesn’t come with any mouse and keyboard to...
    • joemama2300
    • Thread
    • desktop m3 chip mac mini magic keyboard magic mouse
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Mac mini
  7. E

    Sonoma doesn't remember external drive icon positions on desktop

    Prior to Sonoma, Finder always remembered my last drive icon positions on the desktop. I'm on a MacBook. It didn't matter if I had an external monitor connected, no monitors, or even two monitors...Finder would remember the last saved icon positions on reboot. With Sonoma, it *never* remembers...
  8. pietrov

    Problem with menu in finder

    Hi everybody, all at sudden I am experiencing the issue in the image. Only opening finder menu from desktop I am viewing a small menu with the scrollbar (that is totally unusable). Do you know how to get back the full menu with all the items in the list? Thank you! :)
  9. M

    I need help making a buying decision!!

    I have a 2013 27 inch iMac and it has gotten so slow as I upgrade to new Mac OS operating systems. I need to buy a new desktop computer very soon but I’m getting tired waiting around for the new iMacs to be released. Now they say they may be released in November! It’s only been over 800 days...
    • Mac2004
    • Thread
    • apple desktop imac ipad mac mini mac studio monitors purchasing
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: iMac
  10. pappl

    iPad Pro iPad Pro as desktop replacement - need help to get it working (Stage Manager, Hub,...)

    Currently i'm using a Macbook Air M1 connected to a Monitor over a single USB-C cable (65W Power Delivery and DP Alt-Mode Video) I'm planning to use my 12" iPad Pro M1 device and Magic Keyboard as desktop system and replace the MBA. Today i connected the iPad Pro to the USB-C cable from my...
    • pappl
    • Thread
    • desktop ipad pro stage manager
    • Replies: 21
    • Forum: iPad
  11. mac_head

    Spotify for Mac Redesign

    I was just wondering if Spotify has quitly been rolling out a new design on Mac – didn't read anything about it...Do you guys have the new design as well and – if so – is there a way to go back?
    • mac_head
    • Thread
    • desktop mac redesign spotify
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Mac Apps
  12. P

    several Desktops - Cmd + Tab Problem

    I try to get better with windows management and general workflow in MacOS. When I code on my small 13" Macbook Air I need to be efficient where to put my IDE, my terminals, my Notes, and my Browser. I find it quite handy to use 2 Desktops for this, which I create with Mission Control. Ok. so...
    • phl92
    • Thread
    • cmd+tab desktop switching desktops
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: macOS
  13. M

    Best Way To Set Up Multiple Macs?

    Hey Yall... What is the best way to make sure all my business files are available on 2 Macs at once in real-ish time? (plus accessible on my iPad Pro) I'm a real estate broker with thousands of files of properties. I need to access all of the files form my Studio, Macbook Pro & iPad pro...
    • macbeliever
    • Thread
    • desktop icloud mulitple macs
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: macOS
  14. V

    Resolved Same Desktop folder on two macs

    Hi, Just got a new mac mini, and I hoped it would be possible to have same files (synchronized over iCloud) on both desktops of the new mini and MBP. However, when I try to access iCloud Desktop folder on the mini, it's empty and doesn't show any files from the older MBP. Perhaps that's natural...
  15. J

    App icons stuck on desktop

    I have an iMac 2013 (10.15.7) that I did a Time Machine backup / Migration to a new Macbook Air M2. Migration was flawless, but I realized afterwards that were some apps that needed to be removed, so started doing so by moving them to the trash. Everything in the Application and Utilities...
  16. rjalex

    What's your preferred way of quickly switching between apps and why?

    Been using Mac for around 5 years now as my sole work/home environment coming from a long Unix/Linux professional career. Almost never a Windows user if not a looooong time ago. Most of the time I spend coding with my IDE (Visual Studio Code) in full screen and also usually the browser and...
  17. D

    Desktop Image Slideshow centred and actual size???

    My desktop image slideshow is designed to show the images at actual size, so quite small. However they are stretched across the entire screen. How do I revert to the small images, centered on the screen? They are all different sizes, but none are "wallpaper"-size.
  18. R

    File Sharing between 2013 MBA and M1 Mini?

    Hello everyone! Days ago I started a thread to think which MacBook I should buy. I'm the middle of my PhD and I wanted to replace my 2013 MBA for a M1 MacBook. Nonetheless, the prices are high and I would have to buy even more docks and adapters because the newer models are basically port-less...
    • RaphaZ
    • Thread
    • desktop external monitor file file sharing icloud ios file sharing m1 mac mini mba 2013 sync mac and macbook
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: macOS
  19. The Clark

    Post your desktop: April 2022

    • The Clark
    • Thread
    • desktop mac desktop macbook macbook pro 14 desktop pro
    • Replies: 39
    • Forum: Picture Gallery
  20. O

    Question about the iMac

    So, I have an iMac Late 2012 3TB Fusion. but whenever I turn it on there’s clicking sounds (6 sounds to be exact) and after that it continues to start perfectly normal with no issues at all after that it doesn’t even turn off by itself when I’m using it. It’s 3TB fusion drive but, after it...
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