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  1. DominikHoffmann

    Post-install weirdness with 14.5

    Just got done with the update to macOS Sonoma 14.5. I have FileVault enabled. After the initial post-boot authentication the screen went black again, showed the Apple logo and a progress bar at the bottom. The progress bar was disconcertingly long stuck at about 5%, I would say 3 min. That’s...
  2. H

    Is there a way to merge two users into one?

    I have what seems to be an unusual question, probably could use a little help. I upgraded from an M1 MBP in January to a M3 MBP. I wanted to simply drag everything over from either the old MBP, Time Machine, or a different external SSD, but it seemed to not be doing what I wanted, so I...
  3. SanderEvers

    I do not want macOS on iPad. Ever.

    Wait. Before you start commenting that I'm stupid. Just read on... I agree that iPadOS (in its current form) is a massive limiting factor for the iPad. But I don't think that 'just release macOS on iPad' will be the answer. MacOS is entirely designed for trackpad and keyboard use. Icons...
  4. L

    a1133/mid-2005 // powerbook6,7 // ibook g4 : can't open session/restore, only "minimalist" state boots up..

    hello hello i do have few powerpc computers was going to give/disposal them.. but a little association proposed me to borrow them for kids, as they might need to use them for offline activities (read/write) the thing is : the a1054 is in very well state the a1133 is with a big issue : i mean...
    • lm2
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    • doesnt boot dvd hard disk ibookg4 macos minimalist powerpc ram
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: PowerPC Macs
  5. L

    any SIP or XMPP client still working in 2024?

    hello id like to know if some people are still able to communicate using xmpp (jabber) servers and SIP (ToIP) servers on old powerpc mac g3/g4? i tried several software, for xmpp, blocking me with "handshake" ssl failed. didnt investigated much more... linphone started developpment while...
    • lm2
    • Thread
    • client macos powerpc sip software ssl xmpp
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: PowerPC Macs
  6. M

    Sound in audio apps runs too slowly over time

    Hi all, in apps with such as Safari, but also the Music app in macOS 14.4.1, the sound plays too slowly after a while. You can also see this because, the sound in YouTube videos plays slower than the video. At first I thought this was due to YouTube, or to the cache or Cockies in general. But...
  7. Q

    Uninstall apps on your Mac

    I was told by someone that uninstalling apps on macOS according to Apple that the files associated to the uninstalled apps were automatically deleted by the operating system after about a month. Can anyone confirm if this happens? Thanks
    • q3anon
    • Thread
    • apps apps on macos macos uninstall uninstall app
    • Replies: 31
    • Forum: macOS
  8. J

    Anyone uses or owns a MBP 16 inch 2019 laptop?

    Hello all, Would appreciate some help from your experience, I searched but couldn't make a decision yet. I own a MacBook Pro 16 inch 2019 laptop (16 GB RAM, 1TB SSD, 2.3 GHz 8-Core Intel Core i9 processer). I bought it brand new back in late 2021 and its running on the final version of Big...
  9. RazorBackXX

    Terminal Command For Quickview Loop?

    is there a terminal command to loop every single video that I press spacebar on to open in quicklook? I dont want to download FFMEG, I know the Mac can do things on its own for example. I used chatgtp to write me a code to separate all my videos in landscape & portrait since Mac doesn't have a...
    • RazorBackXX
    • Thread
    • developer finder loop macos macos sonoma movie terminal terminal commands video
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: macOS
  10. V

    Make Safari open in "Personal (default)" profile when no focus mode is active.

    Ok, something that's been driving me crazy. Weeks ago I decided to actively use Focus modes in macOS (and iOS) and Profiles in Safari. It's pretty basic : macOS "work" Focus = Open Safari in "Work" profile. Work well enough. But it seems that when you have no active "macOS Focus mode"...
    • /V\acpower
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    • focus macos profiles safari
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: macOS
  11. D

    chrome so non-smoot

    why is chrome so non-smooth when scrolling almost any site? Safari is smooth as butter I use magic mouse 3
    • dontlan
    • Thread
    • chrome macos scroollag
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Mac Apps
  12. M

    Macos Mavericks theme

    Hello - I stumbled upon HungX's post and wanted to try to get back in touch with some of the people on that thread so I can use the google drive links there. I don't have access, but would really like to have the files. Does anyone have his original files from the post? My finder back and...
  13. Q

    Windows games on macOS

    For those who want to play windows games or install programs that are available only for Windows on macOS I found the app Whisky that is based on Wine, but is free unlike Crossover, Parallels or VMWare Fusion.
  14. I

    iPad Pro Using my iPad as a 'thin client'?

    Hi guys, I need your advice on something I want to do.\ I have an iPad Pro and a 14 inch MBP. Outside of work, I mostly use my iPad and the MBP is used mostly stationary on my desk. Sometimes I do use it on the couch. So far no problem. Last week my kid managed to damage the screen of my...
    • imdropbear
    • Thread
    • ipad macos magic keyboard
    • Replies: 23
    • Forum: iPad
  15. R

    Linux on Mac or Linux on Windows Laptop

    I have MBA M1, and want to learn linux and mastering it for system administrator skills. should I change to Windows laptop or stay with MBA M1? Thanks in advance.
  16. Q

    PKG uninstaller made on a zsh shell script

    Hi, I made a zsh shell script to uninstall PKG packages. This script do the following: - list the PKG packages installed - ask the user to choose which one wants to uninstall - ask if the user wants to see the files associated with the selected PKG package to uninstall - ask the user if wants to...
  17. S

    MB 1,1-7,1 The Oddities of Spotlight & Dual Booting Certain Mac OS Versions

    Sorry if this is the wrong forum to post this kind of question in. If it is better suited elsewhere, feel free to move it. Hello, everyone! I have a question wrt Spotlight's settings. I actually triple boot 3 different versions of Mac OS on a 2010 unibody macbook: Snow Leopard, El Capitan, and...
    • signer-ink-beast
    • Thread
    • dualboot macos multiboot os 10 os x spotlight spotlight search spotlight separate settings spotlight settings
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Early Intel Macs
  18. U

    How to Change the Default Download Location in macOS (the download folder shown in sidebar of Finder in macOS with the arrow icon)?

    How to Change the Default Download Location in macOS so that the download folder shown in sidebar of Finder in macOS with the arrow icon upon clicking opens the modified location? I am not asking about the changing the location where files get downloaded in Safari (which can be changed in Safari...
  19. eccentricglow

    resetFusion: newfs_apfs unable to format disk - invalid argument

    Hello everyone, Can someone give me a hint as to what is going wrong with setting up a fusion drive here? I've recently acquired a 2017 iMac for free (woohoo) and I upgraded the storage to a 2TB Apple blade SSD and a IronWolf Pro 20TB hard drive to use as a server / backup computer. The...
  20. timelessbeing

    macOS Nuking command line tools

    Backstory: I'm having too many issues with compiling stuff and finding dependencies. I think it all stemmed from migrating data to my new Mac, and homebrew changing directories etc. Bottom line: I want to nuke all of Homebrew, Apple Command Line Tools, and all the command line stuff I've...
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