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  1. V

    Catalina update (Nov. 5, 2020) broke display mirroring

    I usually run my 2017 MacBook Pro connected to an external monitor. Since installing the supplemental update to Catalina (10.15.7, released Nov. 5, 2020), display mirroring no longer functions properly. It hops back and forth incessantly, alternately blanking the external monitor but leaving the...
    • varxx
    • Thread
    • catalina macbook pro "13 2017 osx update
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: macOS
  2. megaHex

    How to restore dual partitions APFS Catalina / Win10

    Hi there, I am trying to restore two partitions on multiple new mac minis. have an image of catalina with a bunch of apps installed and also a win 10 WIM file used to restore onto the Bootcamp partition. Now after attempting to do the restore to the partition on the mac side using CCC it...
  3. J

    Git SSL peer handshake failed, OSX Yosemite 10.10.5

    Hi, I have a macbook running OS X Yosemite 10.10.5. My git (2.5.4, Apple git-61) suddenly stopped working, with the error message "SSL peer handshake failed, the server most likely requires a client certificate to connect". I tried updating git, reconnecting to the server and signing out and...
  4. H

    Can't enable any extensions on Safari

    Hi there, i have a Mid 2010 MacBook Pro and since I've installed the latest OS X Catalina on it I can't activate any extension on safari. I can't seem to resolve this question, I already started in safe mode and still no luck. With OS X 10.15.6 I get the following message : Safari has detected...
  5. theANY

    Setting up a PowerPC Mac in 2020

    I always was fascinated by every device Apple produced. Especially the devices produced in the mid 2000’s I do like. The design of the aluminium PowerBook G4 inspired every following MacBook (Pro) and was really state-of-the-art. Okay, they have some issues: the G4 PPC CPUs are well-known for...
  6. christiann

    Project G3: Getting Leopard on an Unsupported Mac

    Happy 2023! Welcome to the community WikiPost. We will be discussing OS X Leopard on G3’s (and G4’s). As of early 2023, the guide is “active”. The content has been updated, however, we are still looking for someone to finish the shell script to automate the install. [/SPOILER] If you want...
    • christiann
    • Thread
    • guide hacking installer leopard macos osx tiger unsupported
    • Replies: 121
    • Forum: PowerPC Macs
  7. christiann

    Best way to install Yosemite on Unsupported mac?

    Trying to get Yosemite on my Early 2008 White A1181 MacBook! Edit: RMC Mac OS X Patcher worked!
    • christiann
    • Thread
    • macpostfactor osx osxhackers pata unsupported
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: macOS
  8. V

    MP All Models Mail problems for older Macs but new Mac works fine

    I noticed that the Apple Mail app on my MacPro 6,1 started to have problems in getting new mail automatically a few months ago. If I manually fetch the mail, it still won't work. But if I quit the Mail app and start it again, it would work fine for some time. Then the same problem occurs later...
    • vett93
    • Thread
    • launchpad mail osx
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Mac Pro
  9. I

    macOS Get event when screen is capturing by other app

    Hi I am newbie to Mac development and currently trying to get info whether a display is captured, I found such info in doc: CGDisplayIsCaptured(_:). https://developer.apple.com/documentation/coregraphics/1562061-cgdisplayiscaptured. But this one is deprecated. How can I find out whether a...
  10. Tymscar

    Resolved Cry for help. Powerbook G4 wont boot Tiger

    Just got this Powerbook G4 (A1138) and it came with 10.5 on it. The reason why I bought it was to experiment with Tiger as I never had the chance before and I wanted to use Classic mode on it as well! Now where the problems start: the dvd drive is completely broken. I watched a couple of videos...
    • Tymscar
    • Thread
    • 10.4 a1138 cant boot freeze frozen osx powerbook g4 powerpc stuck tiger
    • Replies: 25
    • Forum: PowerPC Macs
  11. J

    Macbook Pro Osx Mavericks stressful issues!

    Hi Guys, New to this forum as I've been looking around for days for a solution for my MacBook pro 17inch mid 2009. It has come into my possession from a friend who cleared it completely before handing it over. It was running mavericks which I understand is my main issue as I have tried to...
    • Jamesbp21
    • Thread
    • mac macbook 17 maverick os mavericks osx
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  12. amgff84

    Another Bootcamp Post...

    Hey all, so I don't have a need for Windows anymore and sold my main Windows machine in the summer and then my Windows laptop in the fall. I still kept an old pristine Dell Latitude D630C with Windows 10 on it, just because... sometimes, you actually might need Windows for something. Well, that...
  13. buttongerald

    It's 2020, Could I Still Use Mavericks?

    Greetings all, So, I have a late 2013 iMac and she came with Mavericks loaded on, I think if I do the factory restore option it will allow me to reinstall the OS that came loaded on the system as opposed to Catalina which it's running now. I am seriously considering rolling back to Mavericks...
  14. Trevstonbury

    Macbook Pro Mid 2009 won't boot, detect USB and can't reinstall OS on new SSD

    Good morning, I’m hoping someone can help me. I have a MacBook Pro Mid 2009, it’s no longer booting properly from the existing hard drive and just gets stuck at the loading screen and eventually reboots in a loop. Ive tried all sorts of things to repair it, as well as replacing the Hard drive...
  15. patearrings

    OSX popping up window asking me to change password

    Morning guys. I'm not sure if has something to do with iOS13 being released and installed on my phone but this morning OSX is popping up a window telling me i need to change my password (i guess periodically) as a security measure. Anybody know where this has come from and how to stop OSX...
  16. S

    Bootup functionality

    hi all, Hoping you can help me. I have a 2019 15" Macbook Pro with OSX Mojave provided to me by Work. I'm having some issues i was hoping you could help me with. 1. Now i run always docked (lid shut mode) with 2 Monitors connected via USB-C to Displayport cables by Startech The Issue: is...
  17. Chris331

    I can’t delete partition

    Hi, I recently installed kali linux without knowing what i was doing. I deleted KL shortly after but when I went to delete the partition (after erasing it clean), it wouldn’t let me click the “-“ to remove. Also when I went to search terminal for “diskutil cs list” it says no CoreStorage Found...
  18. LadyJemima

    iMac Pro External USB SuperDrive: not compatible?

    I'm using a late 2015 iMac running on High SIerra 10.13.5. When I plug in my USB SuperDrive, the computer doesn't recognize it (at all - I can't push the disc in). A family member's computer (mid-2010, running on the same OSX) DOES recognize the SuperDrive, but doesn't have the necessary...
    • LadyJemima
    • Thread
    • desktop disc high sierra osx superdrive
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: iMac
  19. R

    Best OSX and Windows version for Bootcamp

    I am planning to format my MacBook Pro to where I can easily switch from OS to OS remotely. That said the latest doesn’t work for me, where you need to physically press the option key after rebooting to select the boot options. I know that apfs started on High Sierra which requires pressing...
  20. T

    Latest security update help please

    Hi all Last night I started the latest security update on my mbp and went to bed. It’s been frozen like this for 10 hours, no movement of progress bar at all, and I’m uncertain if I should force power down and restart. Can someone please advise how I should proceed and if powering down will...
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