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    Finder quick look keeps freezing Finder

    Anyone else with this issue on Tahoe? If I look through a bunch of files quickly with quick look it tends to freeze and break quick look. The only way to resolve it is to force quit/relaunch finder from the force quit menu. I can't believe they are going to release this on Monday with no more...
  2. S

    Date Modified doesn't change in Finder on a parent folder

    For example here is the folder structure; Desktop/ └── TestParent/ └── SubFolder/ <- modified today When I modify something in the sub folder or add a file, the sub folder Date Modified timestamp changes as excepted. However, TestParent does not. If I'm not mistaken it has always...
  3. circatee

    Text messages on macOS, vs. iMessage

    All - if I turn off iMessage, will text message still show in Messages on macOS? PS: Was not sure which section to post this question.
    • circatee
    • Thread
    • imessage ios macos messages
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Mac Apps
  4. zula

    What browser do you use on macOS?

    I'm curious. What browser are you currently using on macOS?
    • zula
    • Thread
    • arc browser comet dia edge firefox macos perplexity safari
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: macOS
  5. littlehj

    Deskeen 2: The New Screen Capture App Is Here — Claim Your Free Code!

    Today, I’m truly excited to share my little app on macrumors.com. The software I’m introducing is Deskeen, a screen capture utility for macOS. Like many Mac users, I take screenshots all the time. The problem was, unless I organized them right away, they would pile up and it would always take...
    • littlehj
    • Thread
    • deskeen macos menubar screen capture screenshot
    • Replies: 32
    • Forum: Mac Apps
  6. jagooch

    How to enable autocorrect to fix multi-word US Holiday names?

    I don't know if this is possible, but I notice when I typed "labor day" in Day One and other editors, it does not suggest the correction "Labor Day". When typing "christmas" in the same applications, there was a red line under the word and right-clicking showed a list of correct spellings. Is...
  7. The Clark

    Post your Desktop: September 2025

  8. S

    macOS Tahoe support for Hebrew translation?

    Are there any plans to reintroduce Hebrew translation abilities in macOS Tahoe, not only for system services but also in Safari?
  9. dumiku

    Guys I need to find an old utility

    Back in the day, I used to create a hotspot using my wifi connection through an external wifi card, the program made it so easy, all I had to do was: select the source select the output And boom like magic, connected to a wifi, I could then share my mac connection to other devices I really need...
    • dumiku
    • Thread
    • legacy software macos network sharing utilities wifi
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: macOS
  10. antoniosp1

    Turn your AirPods into a posture coach

    AirPosture is a small, free macOS menu bar app that uses your AirPods head-motion to nudge you when you start to slouch. What it does: lives in the menu bar detects sustained forward head tilt while AirPods are in-ear plays a gentle sound/notification to reset posture adjustable sensitivity...
  11. C

    Blocked contacts completely erased

    I have been iPhone since the 3GS. I also blocked all the random sells calls and text and litany of others. I woke up this morning and started getting messages from people I had blocked but didn't want to hear from. I also added a car salesperson who was calling like 5 times in a row. I...
    • chk
    • Thread
    • blocked ios macos messages phone
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: iOS 26
  12. nollimac

    Feature Concept: Running Multiple Versions of Apple Mail (Per-Domain Separation)

    I’m a longtime Apple Mail user and honestly find it hard to replace — even compared to paid alternatives. That said, I’ve run into a real-world limitation I’d love Apple to consider addressing in a future macOS release: Apple Mail is sandboxed, which I get. But what if we had the ability to run...
    • nollimac
    • Thread
    • apple mail email feature request macos
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: macOS
  13. N

    Using VIA keyboard software on Mac

    Hey there, The question for users who are using a VIA-programmable keyboard with their Macs. I've bought myself a Aula F99 Pro keyboard. And although it's a great keyboard, I cannot use F-row keys for gaming or other needs, because they always act as media keys. Switching "Use F1, F2, etc...
  14. jaywcjlove

    PaletteGenius – A Smart Screen Color Picker and Palette Manager for Designers & Developers

    PaletteGenius is a productivity-focused screen color picker and palette manager for designers and developers. 🚀 A better alternative to the system color picker, with support for hex values and easy format conversion 🎨 Includes popular colors from well-known UI libraries and standard palettes...
  15. S

    Time Capsule 3TB Went down

    Hello, My 3 TB time capsule just went down and I'm curious what other people do to back up their Macs. I was backing up to Max and had some movies that I was able to access on my Apple TV. I'm looking for a new solution. My only thought is to buy a used AirPort Extreme and connect a hard drive...
    • sowza1
    • Thread
    • back up macos time capsule
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: macOS
  16. S

    New macOS App Launch – CleanTwin: AI-Powered Duplicate Finder for Mac

    We’ve just launched a new macOS app called CleanTwin, designed to help Mac users clean up hidden clutter using on-device AI. CleanTwin detects both exact file duplicates and visually similar images — like burst shots, edits, or HEIC+JPEG pairs — and offers a privacy-first cleanup experience...
  17. Gravydog316

    Audio/Videos don't play with the sound turned on... and there is no sound at all?

    Okay, this is a new one LOL No audio or videos will play while the sound is turned on, but play fine with sound Muted. EVERY file I have, AND anything online doesn't play with audio turned on. and there is no audio/sound at all anyways... Never seen this before?? Anyone got any ideas...
  18. Gravydog316

    looking for Google Sheets/spreadsheet help

    hi, I am trying to make a simple spreadsheet, but have no idea what I'm doing, plus I'm blonde LOL does anyone know anything about spreadsheets? I'm trying to make a simple way to keep track of my lottery tickets but I keep getting errors?
    • Gravydog316
    • Thread
    • desktop google apps help macos online spreadsheet
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Mac Apps
  19. purdnost

    Apple Music Smart Playlist for Purchased Music Only Showing ~45 Songs Instead of 2000+

    Hi all, I’m trying to create a Smart Playlist in iTunes (Music app on macOS) to include only purchased music. I set the rule to “Kind” contains “Purchased” with “Live updating” enabled, but it’s only showing around 45 songs when I have over 2000 purchased tracks in my library. I’ve ensured all...
  20. jaywcjlove

    Vidwall - Set 4K videos (MP4, MOV) as dynamic wallpapers with simple drag-and-drop. Instantly bring your desktop to life and make it more fun!

    Just released a little app called Vidwall — it lets you set 4K videos as dynamic desktop wallpapers (supports MP4 and MOV formats). Super easy to use: just drag your video into the app, click once, and it sets as your dynamic wallpaper. A fun way to make your desktop more lively! 🚀 If you like...
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