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  1. arkmannj

    Simple Finder alternatives and options

    For those of us who remember “Simple Finder” in Mac OS 8, and on through ~10.15. You could set a user account to login directly to Simple Finder where the desktop experience was greatly simplified, and you were presented with a screen of apps (similar to an iPad app screen) that you had...
    • arkmannj
    • Thread
    • finder macos parental controls simple finder
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Mac Apps
  2. M

    S.O.S USB booteable macOS Sierra

    Good night, I've been trying for days to create a bootable USB with macOS Sierra and get it to work. I've tried downloading it from the official Apple website and from the Mist app for computers with a silicon processor, but I still haven't been able to create it using either the Terminal (sudo...
  3. Z

    Audio Issues with VLC and Netflix (Safari) on MBP 16

    Hi everyone, I have a MacBook Pro 16" with the M3 Max processor, and I've noticed a strange issue with the audio. Some movies I watch using VLC are very quiet, even though I’ve set the mode to stereo. I’m also experiencing a similar issue with Netflix when using Safari, where the sound is much...
  4. goldmac2006

    Apple Intelligence files found in MacBook Pro M3 Pro running macOS Sonoma.

    What’s up MacOS users, Anyone found these files on Apple Intelligence in macOS Sonoma? I curiously slipped into Spotlight in a 16” MBP M3 Pro and searched up Apple Intelligence, files relating to the Siri artificial intelligence system popped up. It was a Space Grey colored MacBook Pro 💻 in my...
  5. Manfred05

    Critical Focus Loss Issue Across All Applications in macOS

    Hey everyone, I've encountered a serious issue on macOS Sonoma that's really affecting my workflow, and I'm wondering if anyone else is experiencing this. Issue: When switching between applications or interacting with Safari (or any other app), the active window sometimes loses focus, making...
  6. Xecrets

    Xecrets Ez - File encryption made easier

    Hi! Xecrets Ez is an easy-to use software for local file encryption. In addition to macOS it also supports Windows and Linux. It's also 100% compatible with the well-known AxCrypt software, in fact it uses the same open source GPL code. Check out https://www.axantum.com/ for downloads...
    • Xecrets
    • Thread
    • cloud storage encrypt file deletion macos security
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: Mac Apps
  7. A

    Is it possible to collapse a window like in OS 9?

    In the olden days, double clicking on the top bar of the window would collapse the window in to the top bar. I think this might have been referred to as Window Shade? I'm not sure if I'm just not able to find this feature in the new (and dysfunctional) System Settings or if it's just not a...
  8. edubfromktown

    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...
  9. srbNYC

    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...
  10. Okerew

    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...
    • Okerew
    • Thread
    • alternative containers darwincontainers docker docker-core macos native sandbox sip solution
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Mac Apps
  11. MacinMan

    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...
  12. T

    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
  13. D

    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
    • Thread
    • bug help lag m3 max macos
    • Replies: 74
    • Forum: macOS
  14. V

    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...
    • Verdem
    • Thread
    • apple-id error icloud imac macos
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: macOS
  15. O

    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...
    • only4midi
    • Thread
    • macos upgrade
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: macOS
  16. edubfromktown

    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
    • Thread
    • disk not ejecting properly macos usb flash drive
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: macOS
  17. J

    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...
    • jchav9183
    • Thread
    • catalina cloud infuse macos media player mkv onedrive software sonoma video video player
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Mac Apps
  18. blackxacto

    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
    • Thread
    • flying app joystick macos
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: macOS
  19. M

    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
    • Thread
    • disk utility error help internet recovery internet recovery mode macbookpro macos sonoma support wifi
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  20. awshucks

    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?
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