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  1. K

    MP 1,1-5,1 USB Error on Monterey

    Hello! I need help. A few days ago, I noticed that when I unplug a USB device and plug it back in, the system doesn't detect it, that is, it doesn't work until I restart the machine I also tried it on High Sierra and this error does not appear there Does anyone know a solution to this? Mac pro...
  2. MacinMan

    can't turn on automatically download apps purchased on other devices

    Hey all, I've had a strange issue lately. I'm unable to have the box for automatically download apps purchased on other devices stay checked after quitting the app store. This also happens with the toggle switch on the iPhone running 16.3. All devices are signed into the same Apple ID so not...
  3. MacinMan

    Epson Software updater not recognizing Epson Perfection V600 after move

    Hey all, I tried to pick the best category for this thread, so I hope this is the right place. Here is the situation: I recently moved into a new apartment and once I got everything reconnected, I ran Epson software updater, and got the message "There is no information about your Epson...
  4. W

    Upgrading from Mojave to Monterey - how to handle Music?

    I have a Mac Studio with Monterey that is taking the place of a 2018 Mac Mini on Mojave. The Mini had my music library in iTunes and with Monterey, it seems as if I should use the music app. I seem to remember the transition from Mojave to Catalina way back when doing weird things to people's...
  5. D

    MP 6,1 Mac Pro 6,1 - A required firmware update could not be installed. Compatible internal storage is required in order to update

    I have just purchased a trashcan Mac Pro 6,1 (12 core, D700), this already had Monterey 12.0 installed on the default Apple 256gb SSD. As this was already at Monterey, I assumed that the required firmware was OK so installed the OWC Aura Pro X2 SSD and attempted a clean install. Got the "A...
  6. ivanwi11iams

    Opening photos from iMessage on macOS

    When opening photos from iMessage on macOS, it shows a preview, then I have to click "Open With Preview" in the window that shows. Is there a way to merely have it when I open the photo from iMessage it just opens in 'full', i.e. in Preview? So many clicks. Clearly am doing something wrong...
  7. G

    can't extend partition

    I just installed monterey. The history, I was running Mojave on a mac OS journaled ssd I needed to upgrade, but could not because of the format of the drive 125gb (1tb packed up 4 weeks ago) I cleaned up as much as I could and partitioned the drive with a 50GB APFS partition. Downloaded monterey...
  8. S

    Mac Studio multi display management: Rinse and repeat 10+ times a day

    It shouldn’t be this hard. In fact, it should be “super easy; barely an inconvenience!” as the Quebecois says on YouTube. The module or whatever you want to call it, in macOS, detects the connected displays. In some cases, two or more of the displays are the same brand, model and year, because...
  9. tensixturtle

    Can't Boot After Installing Extension

    Hello, Recently I messed up when I installed the DriveDX software on my Mac. It is a 2015 iMac booting running Monterey w/ OCLP from an external USB SSD. I wanted to run diagnostics on external USB drives, but it told me I had to install the SAT SMART Driver, so I did. Now it won't boot unless I...
  10. V

    Black screen on 4K monitor with unsupported Mac Mini 2011 and OpenCore Legacy Patcher

    Hello! I have an old Mac Mini 2011 that I upgraded to Monterey thanks to Opencore Legacy Patcher. It works perfectly with HDMI on a 1080p monitor, but on a 4K monitor it shows a black screen :-( The signal seems to be received by the 4K monitor, since it doesn’t show ”No signal”. Does anyone...
  11. J

    Is there a way for all user data to be deleted on sign out?

    Hi there, Is it at all possible to create a non-admin user profile to run certain tasks such as sign out of all programs and delete user files on logout, but not revert the settings? It is for the student PCs in school as we are having major issues with the guest account with Garageband and...
  12. E

    Charging via USB-C but no recognition of external screen

    Hi, I'm running macOS Monterey 12.6.2 on my macbook pro retina with touchbar (2016). Since a few days it no longer recognizes an external screen via any of my 4 USB C ports. Charging is still possible. I have already tried different screens, done a full reinstall, reset SMC, NVRAM and PRAM. Has...
  13. B

    Unable to change default Finder view options

    Hi y'all, I've been having this really frustrating issue with both of my macs (2020 m1 mac mini and 2018 macbook pro) for a few months now. I like to organize my files in icon view, using group by > tags and sort by > tags to create a hierarchical color system that works for me really well. I...
  14. Videot27

    Installing Telnet on a newer Mac

    Hi, all — I have an archaic piece of hardware on my network at work which still requires me to use Telnet to check its available disk space (long story). I always did that via Telnet, but since I got my cheese-grater Mac, I've been unable to do it as Telnet functionality isn't there any more...
  15. B

    MP 1,1-5,1 Install Windows 10 next to Monterey w/ OCLP, Mac Pro 5,1

    Install Windows 10 next to Monterey w/ OCLP, Mac Pro 5,1 I'll try to be to the point: I have a Mac Pro 5,1 with an RX 6600XT (patched w/ friends PC for boot screen), dual 1TB NVMEs on a single PCIe, one for Monterey and one for extra space. I also have a 1TB SATA disk that I wanted to install...
  16. prymitywista

    brand new M1 battery issue - Monterey 12.3

    Hello, the brand new macbook air m1 came to me yesterday evening and around 1:30 a.m I've put it into sleep mode with 40% battery. Today morning (after ~8h) I wanted to turn on my mac and battery was discharged - I had to plug charger to turn it on (and then mac showed me 10% - so why it was...
  17. chris1981

    Need to download a Mac OS Monterey DMG or ISO file

    Hello, I need to download a Mac OS Monterey DMG or ISO file so to be able to use with my VM software. So far I could only download a PKG file. Is there a way to convert this or is there a reliable source to directly download the OS on either ISO or DMG file ? Thank you in advance.
  18. jimmieb45

    Upgraded to Ventura from Monterey and bricked my computer. Help?

    Hi friends. I was upgrading to Ventura from Monterey 12.4 this morning and my power cut out. My 2019 27inch iMac is now bricked and only runs the fans at max speed after pressing the power button. No screen turn on, all black. I've attempted the usual power cycle, pram, smc, etc to no avail...
  19. silvercool

    help Canon Printer ip1800 and Monterey

    Hi I can't print from my MacBook to my canon pixma ip1800. It's currently connected to my windows laptop and I am able to see it on my Macbook m1 via network, however when I try to print nothing is coming out. I tried to install the official drivers but I'm getting a unable to install drivers...
  20. DominikHoffmann

    Problems connecting to my WiFi network

    I have had intermittent issues with connecting my family’s MacBook Pros, a MacBook Air and iPhones to our WiFi network. What I see is that the Mac seems to want to connect, but then loses connection before obtaining an IP address from the DHCP server. It keeps cycling through that, without ever...