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  1. At_Op45

    Backup USB Bootdrives

    Hi there. I recently installed Mojave on my main device and attempted to create a boot drive for my older iMac which is in need of repair. Like most of you known, Mojave no longer shows previously purchased macOS in the app store. Apple has even come out and said to use devices with High Sierra...
    • At_Op45
    • Thread
    • backup boot drive macos usb drive
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: macOS
  2. SharvinRocks

    Mojave graphics issue/bug in Finder

    Hi there, has anybody experienced this too by any chance (see file attached)? The side bar appears completely blacked out and the folders appear highlighted in blue for no reason. I didn't highlight these folders myself. Or is this even a slight indication of an internal hardware issue? Note...
  3. Fall Out Ben

    Show all files that are not in iCloud

    Hey, I want to do a fresh install on my MacBook Pro. But it's the first time and I'm afraid to "forget" data. So is there a possibility to show all the files that are not in iCloud? Thanks!
  4. misanthrophy

    appleTV remote macOS

    Hi, I already tried to search in the forum and other search engines, but with no success.. Does anyone know an App which works under 10.13/10.14 with which I could control my ATV4? Start/Stop Volume Up/Down would be enough for me. I only found 1Keyboard, but that app isa few years old, and...
  5. B

    Internet recovery mode

    Hi, I have an old 2013 macbook pro and I formatted the macintosh HD i.e. the operating system. I have the sierra installer on a usb which I created from another mac but when I went to load from it, it went directly to the internet recovery mode and now it's stuck. I have pressed the power...
  6. Aerogel91

    macOS Compiling Programs For macOS Unix from Linux

    First off, hello everyone. :) I'm too poor to own a Mac, but I'm still interested in porting cool Programs for all of you Macheads to enjoy (I mean that in a positive way). :) As my Profile states, I Program in many Languages, but I'm just starting on Swift. Is Swift the only way to...
    • Aerogel91
    • Thread
    • cross-platform developer gcc macos porting programmer programming
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Apple Programming
  7. T

    Is it better to do a clean install of a new operating system or just update the current one?

    I am looking to upgrade my operating system and was all set to do a clean install, but then someone told me on Apple's community forums that there is no point doing a clean install unless you are selling your mac. He said just to do a regular upgrade instead. Which is better? I have had...
    • ToddJ
    • Thread
    • clean installation macos mohave os x sierra upgrade
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: macOS
  8. R

    Using Roccat Browsers Navigate Launchers to control home.

    I love the Roccat Browser, as it works on all my mac's from my old PPC G4 all the way to my latest Macbook. On feature I use a lot is Navigate Launchers which basically allows you to create shortcuts to your favourite sites / web apps etc.. But today I thought what if I create home actions...
    • runeapple
    • Thread
    • browser home automation if this then that ifttt internet browser mac app macos roccat shortcut web browser
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Mac Apps
  9. F

    Strange issue with Home VPN suddenly not working.

    Hello, So this is a really weird one. I've been connecting to my HomeVPN via Tunnelblick without issue for a while now. This morning (whilst using it), pages and servers on my home network stopped responding. No matter how many times I disconnected and reconnected, it still happened...
    • FurryBadgers
    • Thread
    • macos networking tunnelblick vpn
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: macOS
  10. G

    The sole reason for the T2 ...

    ... is now officially acknowledged: https://motherboard.vice.com/en_us/article/yw9qk7/macbook-pro-software-locks-prevent-independent-repair?utm_source=reddit.com This took a lot of time to implement in advance, first in software then in hardware. Apple did it in iOS and their iPhone/iPad...
    • giffut
    • Thread
    • apple hardware macos software
    • Replies: 77
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  11. OldSchoolMacGuy

    Group MMS Failing To Send & Receive

    Since upgrading to Mojave, group MMS messages fail to send and receive in Messages. They're still sending and receiving fine on my iPhone XS Max. I've tried disabling and enabling the iMessage account in the Messages preferences. I've also signed out and back into the account in the Messages...
  12. T

    10.11.6 Mac DNS Server config corrupt

    I have a 10.11.6 Mac mini DNS Server (5.2). Starting a few days ago, I get an error message whenever I try to get into the DNS Server administration about the configuration not being able to be read properly and therefore the "Service functionality and administration might be affected"...
  13. serialtoon

    iMac bluetooth crashing since Mojave update

    First of all, hello everyone. Thanks for the support in this issue that has been plaguing me since upgrading to Mojave. Here are my system specs: iMac 5K 2015 (17,1) 1TB SSD, 32GB RAM macOS Mojave Apple Keyboard and Magic Trackpad 2 Ive been having an issue where the bluetooth firmware...
    • serialtoon
    • Thread
    • bluetooth crashing imac macos mojave
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: iMac
  14. Qquarto

    WiFi issues on Mojave?

    hi, is anyone else having trouble connecting to WiFi. My internet connection is Definitely working, because it’s working with my iPhone. But on my Mac, the Wi-Fi looks like it’s logged in but I can’t get a connection. Sometimes, when I turn it on and turn it off again, it helps. But not...
  15. I

    Is Macbook Pro 13 good for a Master student Robotics and Control Engineering?

    Hi guys, It is time for me to sell my Surface Pro 4 and buy a new sound and powerful computer. About that, I am looking for a shift from Windows to Mac OS, but I am not fully convinced if it could be a good choice because the possibility of having software incompatibilities. According to my...
    • icarlo
    • Thread
    • engineer engineering mac macbook macos windows
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  16. M

    Keeping folder Synced - iCloud

    I have a folder thats very active in iCloud, consistently removing/renaming/adding files. It pains me to open illustrator or Photoshop and find that the file I'm hoping to get to work on has the little cloud icon that means it needs to be downloaded first. For a couple jpegs no drama really -...
    • mar627
    • Thread
    • applescript icloud icloud drive macos osx programming script scripting sync
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: macOS Mojave (10.14)
  17. A

    Has Finder QuickLook for JPGs improved in Mojave?

    Have been having issues with JPG QuickLook Finder previews since I got this laptop early this year (Macbook Pro 2017 15" 2.9 GHz currently on 10.13.4). Updated the OS several times from the version that came stock without any results. Was able to drastically reduce .CR2 preview load times with...
    • aeterno
    • Thread
    • 10.13.4 cr2 finder jpeg macos mojave photo photography preview quicklook
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: macOS Mojave (10.14)
  18. 2

    Other How to send photos without revealing location metadata

    I don't want to turn off the location data for the camera app, because I like the auto geotagging function to tag where my photos are taken. This definitely helpful when using the Photos.app in macOS. But one thing I would like is for it to strip that location data before I send/share the photo...
    • 212rikanmofo
    • Thread
    • camera geotag iphone location macos photos privacy
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: iPhone
  19. S

    iTunes Dark Mode Bug?

    I just downloaded MacOS Mojave to my MacBook Pro 2016 and I'm having issues with my iTunes 12 library sections, the Album view, Movie View, and Podcast view have this "white border" around all the album covers. I've checked the press images from Apple showing iTunes 12 in dark mode and it should...
  20. Brawlzapper

    Can't update to Mac OS Mojave on an external SSD (Samsung T3) on MacBook Air 2013.

    So I have a MacBook Air 2013, the internal SSD stopped working a while back, so I got an external SSD (Samsung T3) and have been booting and running the latest version of Mac OS high Sierra without any problems. I'm on 10.13.6. I downloaded the Mac OS Mojave installer last night and tried...
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