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Apple, push new release in the middle of an update?
I'm trying to update to Sonoma 14.7.2, which Apple is almost hiding, and after the download, they pop up the Sequoia update while it's waiting for restart the computer. Are they so worried about their adoption numbers that they can't imagine people trying to actually work on their computers... -
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Dropping my 9th free app today - A file merger to PDF or prompt
I'm in the dumb but fun process of building 26 free macOS apps, one for each letter of the alphabet. Today I finished (U) Uno, you drop files (almost any file type) or folders and they merge into either a PDF or a prompt for AI. I'm currently improving the performance when dropping more than... -
System differences between upgrading two versions or skipping a version
Greetings, With my classic Mac Pro, I used to do clean installs of macOS for a fresh start. However, with my M1 Mac Studio, I’m going to upgrade from Monterey 12.7.6 to either Ventura or Sonoma. This is mostly because I don't have the time. Although many people have success skipping a version...- GoGrater
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- macos monterey preferences settings sonoma system upgrades upgrading ventura
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- Forum: macOS Sonoma (14)
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Management of Multiple monitors 3x MacOS & Windows 11 In Parallels. 1 Monitor MacOS other 2 monitors Full Screen Windows 11
I am looking for the best solution to problem below. Note that I am a IT Technician with many years experience in windows but I have very little experience with MacOS. Setup: MacBook Pro M3M running Sequoia 15.0.1 Parallels Desktop 20.1.0 running windows 11 Pro Setup with 2 external... -
iCloud Passwords for Firefox now Apple-official
The "iCloud Passwords for Firefox" extension has been taken over by Apple and is now just "iCloud Passwords": https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/icloud-passwords/ The original developer confirmed the transfer on the old extension's Github...- laptopllama
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- firefox macos
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- Forum: Mac Apps
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How to Obtain a Copy of Monterey
If I may, and if is it not a violation of any rules or standards regarding information that may and may not be requested through a forum similar to this one, I would to request your support in solving two problems related to downloading the Monterey OS from Apple. Problem 1: Am I correct in...- danallen
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- download macos oldversions
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- Forum: macOS Monterey (12)
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Recommended SSH client for MacOS? Alternatives to SecureCRT
Hi I am a lifelong Windows user who just bought my first MacBook Pro M4 Pro laptop 😁 80% of my current work is done in SSH client/server administration and web browser, with growing new work with AI. I have been using the SecureCRT/SecureFX bundle for the past two decades on Windows... -
Admin account vs standard
Hi everyone, I just bought my first Mac (Mini M4) the other night. Today I was reading through some forums, one of which was from 2020, and found that many people don’t like to use a Admin account all the time and instead use a standard account. Is there a reason for this? Does using the Admin... -
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Sharing 2 weird but free mini-apps
I'm in the process of building the whole 26 alphabet letters as macOS mini-apps, I'm currently at letter 7. For my first 5 letters, I built apps that actually improved my workflows, but for these last two I went in a more creative and weird direction. Guía is a decision-making buddy, I went... -
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M4 MacBook Pro + External SSD Issues?
Hello, I have a new M4 Max MacBook Pro 16” I also purchased a new Sabrent SSD Enclosure (EC-SNVE) https://amzn.to/4i5i8EV with a new Sabrent 8TB SSD https://amzn.to/3OunyvE Some facts of my problem: 1. The drive connects and is formatted in APFS (Encrypted) 2. Once I open a folder from the...- nicolaselhani
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- enclosure macbook macbook pro macos sequoia ssd
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- Forum: MacBook Pro
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Keyboard Shortcuts for Apps No Longer Working
I am on an M4 MacBook Pro with Seqouia on latest 15.1.1 When I go to: System Settings - Keyboard - Keyboard Shortcuts - App Shortcuts Say I want to add a Shortcut for the Music app to View - as Albums I add as Albums and type Command + 2 It doesn't show up or work when I open Music next to...- nicolaselhani
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- keyboard macbook pro macos sequoia shortcuts
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- Forum: macOS Sequoia (15)
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Which is better suited for machine just to do my financials (banking, purchasing, etc)?
I was thinking of getting just a computer for banking/purchasing/taxes, etc. Just one device dedicated to just those purposes. Which would be more secure for that? And I know I am on a Mac-centric site, but there are a lot of people here who are a heck of a lot smarter than I am. So am...- brgjoe
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- macos
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- Forum: Mac Basics, Help and Buying Advice
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TRIM questions
I am looking for an external SSD / 40Gpbs Enclosure primarily to use with macos but after researching a lot I am still confused about the current status of TRIM. 1) If macos (Sequoia) does not support TRIM over USB then how does Samsung (T series) or other brands external SSDs support this...- azfar
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- macos ssd trim
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- Forum: macOS Sequoia (15)
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Updated to Ventura using opencore legacy patcher. I need help!!
So I have a 27" late 2015 iMac that was running the latest version of monterey. I needed to update to Ventura because my adobe lightroom, photoshop, and camera raw were no longer supported. I followed Mr. Macintosh YouTube video on how to install Ventura on an unsupported mac. I followed... -
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Sharing a series of free macOS (14+) mini productivity apps
Hi 👋 I’ve been building with Claude some macOS mini productivity apps to improve my own workflows as a designer/developer I figured why not share them with the community. I'm basing each in a different letter, maybe someday I'll have the whole alphabet: 1. Achico - File Compressor 📦 —... -
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Manage bookmarks/favorites in Safari
Safari doesn't allow users to drag/drop, rename, move, delete, or otherwise organize favorites among the folders on the favorites bar. For instance, you can drag a URL into a favorites folder on the menu bar, but you can't add it to a subfolder, or move it from one folder to another or edit its... -
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New Apple accessories do not work on older macOS versions
Apperently the new accessories like the new Magic Mouse, Magic Keyboard and Magic Trackpad with USB type C does not work on earlier versions of macOS. On the website it is listed to work with OS X 10.11 or later, however this is incorrect. Apple is aware and is working on a fix. I am posting...- MarkHeijnekamp
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- macos magic keyboard magic mouse magic trackpad usbc
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- Forum: macOS
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🖥️ Introducing Desktop Organizer: The App That Declutters Your Mac's Desktop - Your Feedback Welcome! 💬
Do you find your Mac's desktop cluttered with countless files due to work demands? 📁📁📁 I faced this problem daily, so I decided to develop a solution in my spare time. I'm excited to introduce Desktop Organizer, an app designed to keep your desktop tidy and boost your productivity. ✨ App... -
It's time to talk about Launchpad.
Tim Cook, please pull up a chair. I don't think it's asking too much to give Launchpad an update. It was first introduced in 2011 and, from what I can recall, has received only one update in the subsequent 13 years - a feature that should have been there in the first place, which was... a...- Apple Knowledge Navigator
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- launchpad macos
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- Forum: macOS Sequoia (15)
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SIP blocking an application from installing in /Var/folders/zz
So basically seems the way this tool installs has changed and it won't install anymore get operation not permitted any ideas we think it's SIP I've ruled out the corp security tools as I've had them check the logs, please check the link ?
