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    Is my disk usage normal?

    Hi everyone, I was looking at Activity Monitor today and I noticed after 12 days of uptime, I've written around 125gb to the SSD. Most of it from kernel task. I've just been web browsing and doing some light gaming. Is this normal and why is kernel task using so much? I'm also barely writing any...
    • AidanBoy132
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    • m1 air m1 apple silicon macos macos disk
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: macOS
  2. Macintosh Quadra 840av

    [Freebie] Luminar Al Photo Editing Software

    Skylum is offering their Luminar Al Photo Editing Software (PC/Mac Digital Download) for Free when you request via the promotional link and supply your email/name and you will receive a complementary link to download/activate this product via email. https://skylum.com/jp/l/chip-luminar-ai
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    141 gb of system data, help!!

    This morning I notice that the system data on my MacBook pro was at 90 GB, so I cleaned up old files and got it down to 60gb. I took a break and started cleaning out more old files and I went to check what it is at and now it's 141 GB!! I have no idea how it went up that much and I have no idea...
  4. Anappleaday29

    Does anyone know what do not localize means? Ventura 13.1

    I fired up the freeform app on the Mac and saw it. It doesn't seem to impede performance..but I don't really know what it means
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    "Open" listed as unidentified developer under System Preferences

    Has anyone else seen this before? Just updated to Ventura 13.1, noticed this on my desktop but not my laptop following update. The link goes to /usr/bin/open
  6. willmeow

    How can I enable this "leaked" feature?

    Hello, a friend of mine sent me this video where he sustain there is a leaked feature of macOS Ventura. We're from Rotterdam and I don't think is possible to discover here a similar leak from an apparently casual user like this. Practically, what's the name of this feature and can I enable it...
    • willmeow
    • Thread
    • feature how enable leak macos macos 13
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: macOS
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    Macbook Pro M1 Max restarts randomly without any errors

    My Macbook pro 14" M1 Max which I bought 2 months ago randomly restarts without any errors. This happens even if I'm not connected to any external devices or hubs. I have only 4 3rd party apps installed - Chrome, 1Password, Slack and VScode. It was on Moneterey when I bought it, now it's...
    • haaziq
    • Thread
    • macbook 14" macos restart ventura
    • Replies: 20
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  8. EZEIXE

    Launchpad needs a Finder icon

    I use Launchpad a lot since it’s so easy to access with a trackpad gesture. But… I wish I could click on a Finder icon in Launchpad. Any thoughts?
    • EZEIXE
    • Thread
    • finder app launchpad macos
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: macOS
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    MacOS Ventura - External Display lag

    Hey guys. Since the launch of MacOS Ventura I have major issues with my external Monitor. The framerate is locked to 30fps with no option of changing it in the settings. I heard of people complaining about the same issue or even no working external display at all. Fixing methods I tried: -...
    • kenb31
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    • dell u2723qe external display external display issue external monitor issues macbook macos macos ventura u2723qe ventura
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: macOS Ventura (13)
  10. PowerPCFan

    Do you use webloc files?

    Whenever I find a website I want to revisit, I highlight the address bar and drag it to a folder on my desktop. It creates a .webloc file I can double-click to revisit the site. Does anyone else do this? Also how many people use Stacks on their desktop? It's very amazing and helpful for...
    • PowerPCFan
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    • bookmarks doubleclick folder macos organization safari save select all stacks webloc
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: macOS
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    iCloud macOS Ventura Messages Search

    I noticed something odd on the messages app specifically on macOS Ventura. If I have messages opened and click the search bar I see suggestions of numbers to interact with. All of them are text numbers and not those tied to iMessages. Most of them are from those spam text messages that have...
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    MacBook Pro 2019 13 inch random shut off (Probably kernel panic)

    So I have a MacBook Pro 2019 13 inch, at the moment it doesn't have macOS on it. Trying to run Internet Recovery gives the prompt: "A software update is required to use this startup disk". Clicking on Update after that just shuts it down and makes it restart. I have already tried several macOS...
    • AHOi
    • Thread
    • kernel panic crash macbook pro macbook pro 2019 13" macos
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  13. kecinzer

    Weird glitches during restore from minimalization of any app

    After update to macOS 13 I mentioned weird graphics bug during restoring windows from minimization. Firstly I thought that is application bug, but it happens to any app (for example Apple Notes, Telegram, DayOne, WhatsApp). When I click to minimized app in dock its windows will instantly appears...
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    Deleting a program/app from applications is not deleting all files of the program

    Whenever I drag an app or program on applications to trash, i always find new files from the related app/program on library or somewhere else. In Windows, there are some programs that helps you to completely remove a program with its all files in the system. Im beginner to macos. How can i...
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    No support for late 2015 iMac. Why Apple??!?!

    Annoyed that Apple discontinued support for late 2105 27" iMacs but still hasn't given us a new Apple silicon chip 27" iMac to upgrade too. Now running an unsupported iMac, which still runs amazingly well with an incredible display, but am SOL for OS updates. Yet they still support the 2019...
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    Macbook Crashes While Playing a Video in Full Screen

    Hi everyone! Recently I ran into a problem with my Macbook Pro A1502 (early 2015) that bothered me so much and I could really use your help. This laptop has been crashing several times with glitches on screen and infinite audio loop while playing full-screen YouTube videos with Safari -- the...
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    Safari Bug? 'Merge All Windows' removes 'pinned tabs'

    Bug: If you have pinned tabs, and happen to use the "Window > Merge All Windows" function, it removes the pin tabs. Can you confirm this bug is present for you as well? If so, please tell Apple at Apple.com/Feedback/macOS—you can copy/paste the above to make it easier.
  18. pajako

    [EDIT] Very quirky behavior when adding apps in login.

    Huh? Only 5 apps to open during startup? Just found out that MacOS Ventura only allows a maximum of 5 apps to add in the login at startup menu. While I use some necessary plugins I also let MacOS (before Ventura) open InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop at startup. But no more… Why was this...
  19. JirkaCink

    AirPods Max sound problem

    Hello, I need some advice. When I start using Airpods Max with the Airpods max microphone on my mac for example in app Discord, the sound gets worse. Is there any solution to fix this problem? For example, in the software settings ? I don't want advice like: Buy a microphone.
    • JirkaCink
    • Thread
    • airpods max bad sound help macos mike sound
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: AirPods
  20. AstroRexaur

    CleanMyMac X worth it?

    I saw many tech YouTubers promo this thing, is cool and useful to have or it's just a legal unnecessary scam? haha
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