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  1. bogdanw

    "The Bitcoin Whitepaper Is Hidden in Every Modern Copy of macOS"

    "The Bitcoin Whitepaper Is Hidden in Every Modern Copy of macOS" https://waxy.org/2023/04/the-bitcoin-whitepaper-is-hidden-in-every-modern-copy-of-macos/ Andy Baio: "While trying to fix my printer today, I discovered that a PDF copy of Satoshi Nakamoto’s Bitcoin whitepaper apparently shipped...
    • bogdanw
    • Thread
    • macos virtualscanner
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: macOS
  2. rraynor1980

    Pixel Perfect: Increase the text size of iPhone and iPad apps on Mac

    Say goodbye to small and blurry text! Pixel Perfect lets you run iPhone and iPad apps at native resolution with pixel-perfect graphics and razor sharp text. Download here: https://github.com/cormiertyshawn895/PixelPerfect
    • rraynor1980
    • Thread
    • apple silicon ipad app iphone app macos ventura
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Mac Apps
  3. L

    How to import photos only in captured aspect ratio?

    When taking photos on an iPhone in a cropped format (Square or 16:9), does anyone know of a way to stop the native 4:3 images also being pulled through when importing? If I connect using USB and import with Preview, both the native 4:3 image and cropped images come through (as "IMG_...HEIC" and...
    • leeuk321
    • Thread
    • aspect ratio heic image import iphone macos photos
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: macOS
  4. Roitrunks

    Dock on your macbook pro

    Dearest mac user, I need your habits and opinions, concerning the use of your macbook. Are you from the team, I automatically hide my dock and enjoy the whole screen and you access your applications with shortcuts or spotlight OR you let your dock displayed permanently? I used to use the dock...
    • Roitrunks
    • Thread
    • macbook pro m2 macos macos ventura 13.3
    • Replies: 40
    • Forum: Mac Apps
  5. CharlieLi

    How to prevent window showing up when an app is brought up in another window

    Like this, if I switch the Mac to Safari, regardless of what the other screen is doing, Safari will pop up on that screen as well, which is pretty annoying.
    • CharlieLi
    • Thread
    • mac macos ventura
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: macOS
  6. 257Loner

    All iPads Would you like the iPad to receive a desktop environment and merge with macOS (à la Windows 8)?

    iPadOS and macOS could be combined through Launchpad. Launchpad is an application launcher that displays your Mac's applications into a grid, much like how your apps are displayed on iOS and iPadOS. What prevents Mac users from using Launchpad on their Mac like an iPad is that Macs don't have...
    • 257Loner
    • Thread
    • ipados macos
    • Replies: 65
    • Forum: iPad
  7. T

    When i backup to the external hard drive, the hard drive shows that it's a Time Machine backup even though it isn't. How can I fix it?

    I have been running out of room on my current external hard drive (i put all my photos from my sony camera onto it) so I tried to use one of my older hard drive to back up my latest SD card. However, when i plugged in one of my older hard drives that still have space on it., it shows the Time...
  8. Pilot Jones

    MacBook automatically reinstalling macOS after normal Restart - HELP!

    Facing quite possibly the most peculiar issue I’ve ever had with an Apple product. I have an old Early 2015 13” MBP that has admittedly seen better days. I’m going to be upgrading in June so i’m just hoping to make this one cross the finish line then. Occasionally when this old laptop gets...
  9. Mr. Dee

    Scored a boxed copy of Mac OS 10.0

    Noticed there isn’t a forum for this ancient version macOS. I like collecting vintage software; it’s a hobby I’ve been practicing for some time now. Software has pretty much become a fully digital process with online app stores. But there was a time where there was a tangible experience for...
  10. Alvin777

    Calendar App Subscribed to a March Holiday called 'Holi'?

    Hi Apple friends. I'm not sure if I accidentally put this on the calendar but on March 8, 2023, I seem to be subscribed to a US holiday called 'Holi'. Is this a way for hackers to tell me, they've breached my Mac (it has a lot of malware protection)? Thank you. Have a blessed 2023- give it...
  11. mercerjt

    Troubleshooting why Third-Party VPNs won't connect

    Somehow with either 13.2 or 13.2.1, my Mac won't allow any third-party VPN to work/connect right. I'm looking for any advice folks have before I throw myself at the mercy of Apple Support troubleshooting. Here's what I've tried/confirmed: Isolated the issue to my Mac Studio. No issue with VPNs...
  12. L

    Is it possible to stop Terminal from running a specific command on MacOS?

    I'm looking for a way to stop a specific command from being ran on MacOS's terminal, or if that's not possible lock it (either with a different password than the admin/user password, or time lock it) before running - is that possible? Basically looking to block social media from my life, but...
    • lionsatdoor
    • Thread
    • macos terminal terminal commands
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: macOS
  13. S

    The best macOS version for Air M1

    Hi all! I will be reinstalling the system on my MacBook Air M1, and I would like to know which version of macOS is better to install - Big Sur, Monterey, or Ventura? For me, the main thing is battery life, as well as speed. I'm not worried about new features availabale in Monterey and Ventura...
  14. A

    Which macOS patcher do I need for my mac mini?

    While I was working on making a hackintosh machine with my desktop I got my hands on an old mac mini from 2007. It was thrown out and I want to see what I can do with it. This one: https://everymac.com/systems/apple/mac_mini/specs/mac-mini-core-2-duo-1.83-specs.html I upgraded the 80GB HDD to...
  15. Strawberry Watch

    Is there a way to only show ios contacts that have emails only?

    Hi I want to find an old contact that is a name and email only. I have no recollection of the details other than that. Is there any way or app to filter contacts by email only contacts? It can be either via MacOS or iOS, I just need to find it. I have a floaty timeline of when I acquired the...
    • Strawberry Watch
    • Thread
    • apps contacts email filter ios macos search
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: macOS
  16. K

    Réinstall MacOS on MacBook Air 13''

    Hi, I am trying to reinstall MacOS on a MacBook Air 13" (2017) (A1466). Without success. Tried several times, from the startup boot menu (cmd key + r) I have no choice but choose an Internet wifi connexion at startup. Can't boot on USB support. So, by choosing a wifi Internet connexion, it...
    • klophop
    • Thread
    • macbook air 13 2017 macos reinstall
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: macOS
  17. J

    Battery drain during sleep on M1 Pro

    Hi all I closed the lid on my MacBook M1 Pro (14inch if that makes a difference) yesterday evening. Safari was the only open programme. I don't have wifi at the moment so it wasn't connected to wifi, so it wasn't getting mail etc. When I opened it in the morning it had drained around 15% (see...
  18. Thor774

    Resolved Microsoft Teams spell checker (autocorrect) in another language than macOS solution

    I couldn't find mentions of this specific issue. This info could be useful for others so I decided to post it. This should work in other apps too. My macOS Ventura installation is set in English; this is the language I use for the GUI in most apps, but I constantly change between typing in...
    • Thor774
    • Thread
    • language macos teams
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Mac Apps
  19. B S Magnet

    Mac2K: The Years’ 2038 and 2040 Problems

    Mac2K: The Years’ 2038 and 2040 Problems WikiPost struck: 31 January 2023 Last edited: 31 January 2023 OVERVIEW For folks who use PowerPC and even Intel Macs (prior to, say, macOS 10.15 Catalina), it’s never too soon or too late to start planning for the impending, dual Y2K-like hard limits...
    • B S Magnet
    • Thread
    • 32-bit hfs+ intel mac os 9 mac os x macos posix powerpc y2k38 y2k40
    • Replies: 33
    • Forum: PowerPC Macs
  20. MacinMan

    can't turn on automatically download apps purchased on other devices

    Hey all, I've had a strange issue lately. I'm unable to have the box for automatically download apps purchased on other devices stay checked after quitting the app store. This also happens with the toggle switch on the iPhone running 16.3. All devices are signed into the same Apple ID so not...
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