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  1. H

    Creating Profiles in Brave

    Updated Brave to the latest version. Launched it and checked if everything was OK. All bookmarks made the transition just fine. Have never used profiles before. Created two of them, but noticed they were both void of any bookmarks or extensions previously visible prior to creating the profiles...
  2. S

    Lighthouse Nightingale Extension on iOS?

    Hey all, I'm trying to debug an issue on my iPhone 13 Pro, running iOS 17. I am using developer mode to examine system processes. I found this obscure process called Lighthouse Nightingale Extension. I've tried googling it. I find information on a macOS Lighthouse extension, but nothing...
  3. AjTee

    Safari Web Apps - ad blockers

    Hello, I use Wipr adblocker in Safari. How to use it in Safari Web Apps? The same question for other extensions. Regards, Jacob
  4. D

    What are some of your favorite Safari extensions in iOS 15?

    So far, the only one I've found useful is Apollo. It opens Reddit links in the Apollo app automatically. I'm curious what you're all using!
  5. K

    Big Sur and AppleThunderboltNHI.kext

    Greetings,, I have a mid-2014 MBP and installed Big Sur this morning. Sadly the dreaded random shutdown issue with AppleThunderboltNHI.kext is still present. In previous versions of macOS, we just needed to go into Recovery Mode, open a Terminal and rename the .kext file and reboot. Now, I...
  6. iamdannywyatt

    Need 2 files... urgent!

    I’m in desperate need of 2 files from 10.13.6 Anyone with this version? I need these two files, both located under your main HD, then System/Library/Extensions: AppleGraphicsPowerManagement.kext IOPlatformPluginFamily.kext I applied a patch to fix my MacBookPro mid2010 and I didn’t save those...
  7. SuperDuperMan

    Heard Google Chrome is getting rid of extensions.

    I remember reading somewhere a few months back that Chrome would be ending support for downloading extensions and I was wondering if there is another alternative on the horizon? Or if that simply means that the current extensions will either no longer be updated or if we’ll need to visit...
  8. seitsme

    Mozilla addons disabled and Studies uninstall

    Hello, One day ago before the latest mozilla update which fixes the disabled addons etc., I followed an article prompting to enable (about:)studies. I did that and addons were back, while waiting for the fix. Now the fix is realeased, but in the about:studies, i still see 4 items that were not...
  9. S

    Firefox having issues disabling extensions

    Looks like Mozilla is having trouble with folks seeing their extensions running on Firefox just being disabled saying they could not be verified. New versions could not be downloaded with Mozilla's site saying downloading failed etc.. Appears to be spreading...
  10. Bojack Horseman

    First Macintosh. Absolute essential apps?

    I bought my first Macintosh ever a few weeks ago, a 2018 MacBook Pro 13" base model. It's been great so far, and I'm seeing no reason to go back to Windows other than for games. The Apple ecosystem is too strong. With that being said, I haven't installed any third party apps or extensions to my...
  11. D

    Removing 3'rd party extensions

    Is it generally safe to delete unused 3'rd party extensions from /Library/Extensions and /System/Library/Extensions if they remain after you delete the Application? Are there any other locations to check, or an I just bringing my Windows paranoia into the Mac world?
  12. R

    iMac stuck disc, want to disable optical drive

    Mid 2011 27" iMac OS 10.9.5 Disc stuck, have tried getting out, I do not want to open face yet. Looking to disable optical drive so it will not spin up. Making awful sounds, scaring my 13 month old (jk, it scares me). When I run in safe mode it disables but I am not sure where or which...
  13. J

    High Sierra

    Hello all, Does anyone know how to fix missing extensions in Apple photos? Some of my photo editors like Luminar show up in Extensions, but AuroraHDR 2018 doesn't show up there... I went as far as rebuilding my iMac today with no change, rebooted, reopened app, reopened Photos, re-opened...
  14. BuleepMan

    macOS Writing Safari Extensions

    I am interested in trying my hand at writing some Safari extensions to add features like are available for Firefox. I have found many websites with directions on writing extensions and even have followed some of them. ;) I learn by example or rather by dissecting other people's work. I want...
  15. Brachaci

    macOS Sierra: Widgets in notification center are not refreshing

    Hi guys, I am running macOS Sierra 10.12.2 on my MacBook PRO 17 early 2011. Out of nowhere, my widgets (weather, stocks, calendar, monit) stopped working. They are not refreshing, can't get any action when click on them etc.). I've tried to: - remove them from sidebar and then install back...
  16. Avenged110

    Permanently load kext?

    I'm not particularly knowledgeable with the command line or privy to kext functionality in macOS. I'm currently using Turbo Boost Switcher (a GUI for loading an extension that toggles turbo boost) and since FileVault is enabled, it prompts me for my admin password every time my MacBook sleeps...
  17. Idgit

    Any Safari extensions that help beat website paywalls (e.g., NY Times, etc)?

    Chrome has a bunch of add-ons that help users bypass paywall restrictions on sites like the NY Times, the New Yorker, and dozens and dozens of other sites. Over at the official Safari extensions site, there are no extensions for Safari that do the same thing. Has anyone discovered any...
  18. J

    No Mail app in sharing menu (extensions)

    Since upgrading to El Capitan, I can no longer send emails from Photos or from scanning. The "sharing menu" no longer contains Apple Mail. Yes, this is the only mail client I have installed on my Mac and it is the default. I have no idea how to get it back. I have deleted preferences and run...
  19. GreenApple29

    Translate Safari Extension stopped working?

    Hello all, For a couple of years i have been using the Google translate safari extension with no issues what so ever Not sure if this was due to an OS X update but now whenever i press the "Translate" button in safari a new page opens with the original page and not the translated one Tried to...
  20. A

    Problem with installing a Safari extension

    Hello, I am trying to install a Safari extension (this plugin) but when I double click on the downloaded file Safari says that this is not trusted and when I click on the TRUST button , nothing happens. Would you please help me regarding this issue ? Thank you very much.