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  1. danallen

    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...
  2. eva2000

    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...
    • eva2000
    • Thread
    • macos securecrt ssh client
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Mac Apps
  3. Andy_2341

    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...
    • Andy_2341
    • Thread
    • macos
    • Replies: 34
    • Forum: macOS
  4. N

    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...
  5. N

    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...
  6. N

    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...
  7. brgjoe

    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...
  8. A

    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...
  9. A

    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...
    • AlyssaR
    • Thread
    • 27in imac late 2015 help !! imac macos macos updat opencore legacy patcer ventura
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: iMac
  10. N

    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 📦 —...
  11. 9

    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...
    • 94114
    • Thread
    • favorites macos safari
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: macOS
  12. M

    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
    • Thread
    • macos magic keyboard magic mouse magic trackpad usbc
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: macOS
  13. J

    🖥️ 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...
    • Jack Chen
    • Thread
    • desktop file desktop folder macos
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Mac Apps
  14. Apple Knowledge Navigator

    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...
  15. H

    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 ?
    • hirogen10
    • Thread
    • macos permission security & privacy sip
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: macOS
  16. M

    Location services do not work on MacBook Pro! help

    I recently bought a new MacBook Pro M3 Pro (late 2023), the American version, but I'm in Europe (not sure if it matters, but I'll point it out just in case) and found that location services doesn't work.Im using a macOS 15, latest update. I know that there is no GPS in the mac. It's connected to...
  17. martinlexow

    New App: PolyCapture — Screen, Camera & Audio Recorder

    Hi, I’m Martin — an indie developer building distinctive macOS apps with a personal touch for nearly 10 years. Over the past year, I’ve been working on a new app → PolyCapture 📽️ It’s a multi-source screen, video, and audio recorder designed with creatives and educators in mind. PolyCapture...
    • martinlexow
    • Thread
    • macos record audio record video screen recording
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Mac Apps
  18. J

    Web App Removal

    I was removing old and unwanted applications from my MBP earlier today and noticed that I have a lingering Notification from a web app title app.[insert website name].com . I searched my MBP (including system files) and cannot find any remaining references to the web app (other than in my Time...
  19. J

    Consistent Finder Setup Layout Problem

    I am trying to get all Finder windows to: 1. open in List view (which I think I have solved); 2. have the same columns headings (which I can almost but not quite get); and 3. have the columns appear in the same position (which I cannot get and s maddening). The approach I have been using is...
    • JoelBC
    • Thread
    • finder app macos
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: macOS
  20. Sverkel

    Bluetooth issues and more

    After I updated to the latest version of MacOS Sequoia, my Mac is behaving completely crazy. 1. When I start it the startup sound doesn't come and the Mac boots up into some kind of recovery system and asks me to connect Bluetooth accessories. From here I can restart and be lucky that it starts...
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