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  1. ojobson

    Can chrome make use of keychain passwords

    Is there a way that MacOS can fill in passwords in Chrome? I don't really want to export my passwords to Chrome if I can avoid it, as I would rather not have all my passwords in my iCloud and Google account. (I have to use Chrome for Work, but use Safari for most other things). If I did decide...
  2. Extrawdw

    A bug triggered by OneDrive might prevent you from restoring Time Machine backups

    The new OneDrive that builds on the macOS FileProvider API (which was forced by Apple deprecating kext) might cause an issue that prevents user from restoring Time Machine backups. Today I got my MacBook back from Apple Support, they somehow wiped my data for a Bottom Case replacement, which is...
  3. G

    Resolved Program hanging when loading a large data set from QIF

    Hey there, everyone. It's been a while since I been to this place, and I am here because I really need help with an issue that is giving me grief. I am working on an update for a multi-platform app I made to keep track of finances that will allow it to import data from QIF, in addition to a...
  4. M

    (Followup) OS X Tiger on an Early-2009 Mac

    Back then, I asked the MacRumors users if i can hack a OS X Intel Tiger disc to work on an early 2009 iMac. So I would like to ask if there is a way to hack an OS X Tiger install to work on Legacy GPUs like kexts, etc. like, you know that patchers like the Catalina Patcher does graphics...
  5. 1

    Paid 500 USD to fix laptop...still broken. Help please!

    I kept getting that screen with the little folder with a question mark in the middle of it. Sent it to be serviced as the apple advisor recommended instead of buying a new one like i should've.... They said it was a battery issue and that I should change out my screen as well. Paid 500+ bucks...
  6. eRondeau

    World Record! Huge, Gigantic, Colossal Text File!

    Yesterday a friend asked if I could call her elderly mother who lives several hours away because her mom's iMac was really slow. A 2017 i5 8GB w/ 1TB HDD running MacOS Mojave. "All mom ever does is email". So I called mom, had her reboot, try Safe Mode, no change. Talked her through signing into...
  7. N

    Stuttery/choppy/low framerate animations

    So I've been a lifelong Windows user and last month made the leap to buy a 24" iMac M1 with 16GB of RAM. One thing that's been bugging me is that most of the UI animations in macOS are choppy looking/low framerate and often slow. At first I thought that maybe I'm just used to 120hz on my iPhone...
  8. E

    External Display breaks on macOS Monterey 12.2

    After updating to Monterey 12.2.1, my external monitor no longer registers in its previous (correct) resolution. Its muuuuch lower now. I changed settings in my normal 1920x1080 resolution isnt even an option (yes I tried option+click and SMC reset). I have a second external monitor and that too...
  9. T

    Restored Safari windows from last session, but did not get ALL windows back

    Hello, this morning I updated my Mac from 10.13.6 High Sierra ➟ 10.15.7 Catalina. I created a Time Machine backup before doing so. Once updated, I went to reopen my Safari windows using the function in the History menu. I had five windows in total but it was only able to reopen four. How do I...
  10. N

    Save Dialog Bug?

    Anytime one is in a Save Dialog the blue "item info" is displayed under files and folders, even though it's turned off in the Finder (See Picture Below) This wasn't the case in previous versions of macOS. Can anyone confirm if they have the same behavior or if it's a bug? Thanks
  11. Georgh

    Dedicated user account for extra-security

    Hi, this is my first post in this forum and it is related to security on MacOS. In MacOS, how well user account are separated ? Is it commun for MacOS malware to be able to read data or install malicious software on an other user account on the same computer ? I am wondering if creating a...
  12. H

    MacOS 2022

    Hi All, What would y'all like to see in MacOS 13? Id like to see just one feature...better window management. Have window snapping like on Microsoft AND have 4 apps on the screen, one in each corner. What do y'all want to see?
  13. Spookytree

    ISO/DMG for OS X Mavericks

    I need an OS X Mavericks iso/dmg image. Where can I find one? I’ve tried internet archive but my internet always times out before I complete the download. Any help would be appreciated.
  14. Kostil89

    OS X t150 thrustmaster macOS game

    hello I have a question. I have t150 thrustmaster steering wheels, I wanted to play ETS2 with my friends and unfortunately the steering wheel does not work under macOS. Will I tune my windows installation in this case? my equipment: Imac 2020 27 inch Thank you for your help
  15. mehulparmariitr

    4k 144hz with my intel macbook pro 2019 and Lg 27GN950

    I am thinking of getting Lg 27GN950 (DSC technology) to run with my Macbook pro 2019 intel. Will I be able to get 144hz with a usb c to display port 1.4 cable and also attaching a second monitor Dell U2720Q at 60hz? I will be using scaling of 2650*1440 @144hz.
  16. R

    AE Red Giant's Plugins on MacOs 12 Monterey

    I have a perpetual license of Red Giant's Trapcode Suite v15 (Particular, Form etc.). Luckily it still works well on MacOs 11 Big Sur but was planing to upgrade my Intel Mac to macOS Monterey. Does anyone know if Red Giant's Trapcode v15 plugins (perpetual license) still run on macOS Monterey?
  17. Shemluck

    Can only select things with keyboard in finder, trackpad stops working

    Hi everyone, As the title suggests I'm having issues using my touchpad when the finder pops up to select or add attachments to emails, or uploads. It works perfectly at all other times. It is really frustrating as I'm not skilled with using keyboard shortcuts within finder to select items. Why...
  18. roxics

    283GBs of system files!

    No wonder my system has been running so bad the last few months. How do I get rid of most of this? I don't run Time machine and I've already cleared my Adobe media cache. I really don't know what else this could be? Plex server stuff? I have no idea. I ran the trial copy of CleanMyMac X and...
  19. U

    Passwords successfully imported 0 passwords

    Just a tip for anyone unable to import a csv file of passwords exported from another password manager into Monterey’s password manager: Take a look at the file in a text editor and search for quotation characters in any passwords that your old manager generated. The importer seems to trip even...
  20. A

    Solution to macOS Monterey sound issue

    Hello, I was trying to install Monterey in a MacBook Pro early 2011, I didn't have any problem in the making but, when I have already finished the instalation, I noticed sound speakers weren't working, I was surfing on the WEB looking for a solution and I thing I nalied it. you have to open...