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Studio never really "sleeps", nor did Mini... blocking internet access overnight is the way, I guess
One thing that really winds me up about my previous Mini and current M1 Studio Base Max: both never really go to sleep. This remains true, even with Bluetooth disabled (which is part of the problem, imo). Sure, I can get the display to turn off (after multiple attempts with some regularity) but...- edubfromktown
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- firewall macos security & privacy
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- Forum: Mac Studio
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More coverage/discussion of MacOS updates?
There are so many articles and forum threads about iOS and Apple Watch software, but relatively few about bug, fixes, changes, improvements on MacOS releases, which seems especially odd now that there are two concurrent release "paths" for 15 and 15.1. I faithfully update, but don't get to...- srbNYC
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- macos
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- Forum: Site and Forum Feedback
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Hello I would like to announce a container-like solution for macOS which doesn't require sip to be disabled.
I’m excited to share a project I’ve been working on called osxiec (osx isolated environment creator). While it’s not a full container solution, osxiec provides a way to isolate processes from the main system on macOS. Here are some key features: * Process isolation using groups and macOS... -
LG Blu-ray writer BP50NB40 no longer works reliably in macOS on two different Macs.
Hey all, this is both a solution and question thread. I've had an LG BP50NB40. for the last several years, that has worked flawlessly on my 5K 27", late 2015 iMac. It has worked flawlessly with the main connector of the usb Y plug connected to one of the Mac's USB 3.0 ports. At the beginning...- MacinMan
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- blu-ray dvd imac macos optical drives usb writer
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- Forum: Mac Accessories
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App beach balling when playing a video
It started to happen when I updated my Mac to sequoia pb. Anyone else? Same thing happens no matter if I use lINA or Omini, or if I play a.mkv or .mp4- tg1213
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- mac macos sequoia
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- Forum: macOS Sequoia (15)
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HELP! What is causing this HORRIBLE performance?
I don't get it, which is the offending app in Activity Monitor that is causing this? Macbook M3Max 128GB with updated Sonoma connected to an external 1080p widescreen monitor. Screen Recording SUPER LAGGY- dummydecoy
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- bug help lag m3 max macos
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- Forum: macOS
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I can't sign in with my Apple ID after transferring a copy of my data using Time Machine Imac.
Problem: After transferring Ventura 13.6.7 system and files from MacBook 16 2019 to iMac 2017, I can't log into my Apple ID like any other, always like in the video. If you create a new user in the transferred system, then everything is ok, he will be able to log in to any Apple ID, but the user... -
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From macOS Catilina to an updated OS (MacBook5,1)
Ciao, I have updated years ago my macbook Late 2008 Aluminum, MacBook5,1, to Catilina via Dosdude script. Now I would like to update this to a slightly newer operating system. I saw that there are after Catilina as many as 7 new versions of the operating system To avoid reading 7 years of... -
Solved the mystery of APFS formatted SanDisk USB flash drive not ejecting cleanly
I recently purchased an M3 Pro 14" MBP 18GB/1TB and along with it, picked up a SanDisk Ultra Go USB Type-C (with a swivel and USB-A on the other side). I formatted the SanDisk APFS with Disk Utility and started shuttling files around. Straight away, whenever I ejected the flash drive Sonoma 14.5...- edubfromktown
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- disk not ejecting properly macos usb flash drive
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- Forum: macOS
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Media player for macOS Catalina similar to Infuse [Merged]
Hello! I'm looking for a video player similar to Infuse for iOS and macOS. I have lots of my favorite TV shows uploaded to my OneDrive and for the past few years I've been streaming them on my MacBook with Infuse. Infuse allows you to connect your OneDrive account directly to the app and can... -
Help me fly
Sonoma imac 19,1, 64gb RAM, Extreme3dpro joystick. Does anyone know any way to make my joystick compatible w flying apps in macOS? Ive used the stick before. Its a super device. Trying to fly with a keyboard is less than desirable.- blackxacto
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- joystick macos
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- Forum: macOS
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internet recovery loop
hi! i have a macbook pro from mid-2018, 15-inch. recently, i created a bootable drive using os ventura with my mac on os sequoia beta in an attempt to downgrade to ventura. after updating to ventura to sonoma, my mac started lagging, only when not plugged in charging. i don't think this was...- martinime
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- disk utility error help internet recovery internet recovery mode macbookpro macos sonoma support wifi
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- Forum: MacBook Pro
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Safari tab closing problem
Whenever I use Command W on my Mac mini M1 to close a tab on Safari, this shows up. It also does this when I use the shortcut on my MX Master 3 mouse thumb button to close a tab. However, if I click the scroll wheel on a tab it is not a problem; it only closes 1 tab. Any suggestions?- awshucks
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- macos safari
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- Forum: macOS Sonoma (14)
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run problem MongoDB on macOS
Fix the Brew first but running this command: sudo chown -R $(whoami) $(brew --prefix)/* Tap the new Mongo repo: brew tap mongodb/brew Install MongoDB: brew install mongodb-community Check the brew services: brew services list Start the service if it’s not started or anyway: brew services start... -
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macOS Applescript to Change Pages Font Sizes
I have some very long documents that is written with several font sizes intermingled throughout the text. For example some text in 14 pt and some text in 12 pt. How can I change one of the sizes without changing the other? For example suppose I want to change the 12 pt text to 14 pt and the 14...- KenLind
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- applescript macos pages
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- Forum: Apple Programming
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Cannot update (upgrade) macOS because "The recovery server could not be contacted."
I am trying to upgrade a 2014 rMBP from High Sierra to Big Sur. I found this Apple page with the App Store links: https://support.apple.com/en-us/102662 Unfortunately, trying to use the Big Sur (or any other) installer results in the error message "The recovery server could not be contacted."... -
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LION vs HIGH SIERRA vs CATALINA
What is the best and easiest way to get High Sierra or Catalina on my 2011 Mac. I just erased my SSD for a clean start after a very buggy mac. It appears to be forcing me to add LION OS now I want High Sierra or Catalina. Yesterday it was offering me High Sierra but now when I start in boot... -
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Update path for a rMBP running Sierra
I have a 2014 rMBP that is still running Sierra (not even High Sierra). I put off updating it due to Software compatibility complications and eventually just started doing most of my work on my desktop, since the MacBook became slow anyways. Now I need it for a job and I need to get it to the...- danqi
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- macos rmbp system software update upgrade
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- Forum: MacBook Pro
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Are you using Safari's compact tabs mode?
Are you using Safari's compact tabs mode? What are you thoughts on it? I noticed that the top bar's color changing to match the website works only in the compact mode and I kinda like it.- MacMan988
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- macos safari
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- Forum: macOS Sonoma (14)
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Bizarre GPS behavior triggering HomeKit automations, timezone changes across devices
Since yesterday, I've observed some really odd GPS-related behaviors on my iPhone running iOS 17.5, my wife's iPhone running 17.4.1, and my MacBook running macOS 14.4.1, all in the same location (our apartment) in New York City. It started with our HomeKit lighting turning on and off, seemingly...- YourDamnCroissants
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- gps homekit ios location macos
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- Forum: iOS 17
