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    Control + Tab on Safari

    For some reason, when I use the keyboard shortcut "control + tab" instead of cycling through tabs, it opens the search bar at the top. If I press "control + tab" again it will cycle through, but each time I land on a tap it opens the search bar. Please advise how I can stop this. I'd much...
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    M1 Mac mini 16 GB - Strange Crashes - System Unresponsive Won't Restart

    I've been encountering weird problems with my M1 Mac Mini since the release of macOS 12.1. The Mini will be found in a state where: 1. Prompts appear for a keychain password. 2. Other Apple Devices report that a new device is using FaceTime or my number on it. 3. Finder hosed. 4. One time...
  3. twistedpixel8

    Constantly having to add a new "location" in Network preference pane

    This is driving me nuts and has done for years through several major versions of macOS. It happens all the time. Weekly at least. I wake the computer and go to use the internet but nothing loads. Try "google.co.uk" for example and Safari's loading progress bar goes to about 10% across (the...
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    Target Display mode coming back? (Official Article change)

    Hi people! I was just google'ing for a way to turn the new 24" iMac (and future Apple Silicon ones) to an external display for a MacBook or PC. While doing so I came across this article: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204592 If i remember correctly, this post had red text at the top that...
    • loeme852
    • Thread
    • article change imac macos rumor target display mode
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: iMac
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    Help with safari and something strange happening

    When I start typing the word English on the address bar in safari a full web address show up Englishonlineclub . com but the problem is that I don't remember going to that page and more storage is that in the middle of writing "English" the Imac start spelling (voice) letters in what I think is...
    • Wadeca
    • Thread
    • address bar mac macos malware russian safari
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: macOS
  6. sandinmyjoints

    Want iMessage notifications on multiple devices -- how?

    https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/text-imessage-notifications-on-multiple-devices-issue.2306607/ describes a behavior I have noticed but never understood. Due to it, I have missed some important messages, b/c Apple thought that my macBook was my active device when it wasn't anymore, or I had...
  7. mehulparmariitr

    Can I simply use two 4k usb-C monitor in two thunderbolt port of macbook pro 2019 intel with usb c cables

    To attach two 4k usb c monitors, Do I have to simply attach it to two thunderbolt ports of laptop with two usbc cables? Or it won't work as some people pointed in google? I have a macbook pro 2019 intel.
  8. SnowWave

    Sidecar activation from iPad?

    Hi, I was wondering whether there’s any way to initiate a sidecar session from my iPad; i.e. not have to sit at my Mac every time. Happy new year!
    • SnowWave
    • Thread
    • ipad macos sidecar
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: macOS
  9. KingofGotham1

    Opera Install Issue

    Hello, I installed Opera browser on my M1 Mac Mini, forgot about it and then noticed it again one day. However when I went to search for it in the "applications" folder I didn't see it (only showing up in my Dock) so I right clicked on it, went to options and selected "show in finder" and it...
  10. Donsell

    Timemachine Question

    I'm pretty new to Macs and moving from a M1 Mini to a 14" MBP I received today. I am going through everything to make sure things copied over properly. When I checked on Timemachine, it said the next backup would happen when I was on power. Does Timemachine only backup when on power? I...
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    Time Machine does not automatically create local snapshots

    Hi guys, long time lurker here. Just received my new MBP several days ago, and have been trying (unsuccessfully) to have Time Machine create local snapshots without an external SSD so that things don't get lost before I get my hands on these. Any help is much appreciated! Problem: Time Machine...
    • lliu_mds
    • Thread
    • local snapshots macos macos monterey time machine
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Mac Apps
  12. meshaun

    Messages don't sync on the MBA from iPhone

    Hello! I tried to open the Messages from my iPhone 13 Pro from the MBA. Unfortunately, only a very few messages are synced. I think it's supposed to seamlessly sync right on the spot right? Like the Photos? I tried the solutions like Signing out and back in again, Sync option in the preferences...
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    What’s your wallpaper on login with M1 Max?

    I recently upgraded to the M1 Max. During the initial set-up, it asked me to update to the latest MacOS, which I did. I was then able to proceed with restoring from a Time Machine backup. Ever since, the wallpaper upon starting up is blue. Isn’t the wallpaper supposed to be the MacOS version and...
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    Changing System Sounds macOS Monterey 12.0.1 (21A559)

    Hello so I would like to change the system sounds on this version of macOS as I find the new ones to be quite annoying specificity sounds with in the following path /System/Library/Components/CoreAudio.component/Contents/SharedSupport/SystemSounds and I would like to change it with a set of...
    • Zarva
    • Thread
    • macos monterey sounds system
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: macOS
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    Root Volume Writable

    Previously on Catalina, I was able to make the root volume writable by: 1. Going into Recovery mode's Terminal and disabling SIP 2. Back in macOS's Terminal sudo mount -t apfs -wu /dev/disk1s5 /Volumes where disk1s5 is the Root Volume 3. Go back into Recovery Mode and re-enable SIP I used this...
  16. William_T

    Interactive corner --> desktop is automatically activated independent of MAcOS version and Interactive corner is not set.

    When I am at work then without warning my screen clears and desktop is shown.
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    MP 6,1 MacPro Late 2013 6,1 Booting issues -- Black Screen

    Recently I experienced some issues booting. I sent it to Apple they replaced the GPUs, Logic board, and a few cables. I got it back yesterday and it still is having issues booting correctly. The boot issues are the following, it boots perfectly fine into Windows 10. If I restart my computer and...
    • emersive
    • Thread
    • black screen boot macos macpro 2013
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Mac Pro
  18. AjTee

    AirPods Max quieter on MacBook Pro then on iPhone

    Hello, I am owner of AirPods Max. I have connected them to my new MacBook Pro 14" with macOS 12.1. I have noticed that sound on them is quieter then when they are in use with iPhone 12 Pro with newest iOS. I have noticed it in Music app. Volume is maxed out on them in system and in Music app...
    • AjTee
    • Thread
    • airpods airpods max macbook pro macos max music music app quiter
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: AirPods
  19. AjTee

    Resolved Messenger app - issue with logging

    Hello, I use Messenger app on my Macbook everyday. Today I faced issue with login to app. I am getting "Account Temporarily Unavailable" error when login to Messenger using official Facebook app on macOS. Application is fully updated. System is also fully updated. I am on macOS 12.1. Once...
    • AjTee
    • Thread
    • facebook issue macos messenger messenger app
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Mac Apps
  20. GoztepeEge

    FaceTime bug on 2021 MBP 14" Monterey 12.1

    Hi all! I noticed a FaceTime bug while I was using it on my 2021 MBP 14", running on Monterey 12.1. When I try to start a FaceTime call, it starts however it feels a bit problematic, like struggling and a bit slow. A video call starts in the landscape mode for my camera, does not matter if the...
    • GoztepeEge
    • Thread
    • 14" bug facetime macos mbp monterey monterey12.1
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
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