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  1. DominikHoffmann

    OpenCore Legacy Patcher 1.1.0 now okay on 2017 MacBook Pro?

    OpenCore Legacy Patcher (OCLP) 1.0.0 made macOS Sonoma available to many Macs that could run Ventura but had been dropped from the list of supported machines able to run Sonoma. One big exception were several 2017 Mac models with a T1 chip. I just discovered that OCLP 1.1.0 has been out for...
    • DominikHoffmann
    • Thread
    • oclp opencore legacy patcher sonoma t1 chip
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: macOS
  2. C

    Dynamic Wallpaper location in Sonoma?

    Hi, I remember that Dynamic wallpapers in older versions of MacOS could be found in: Macintosh HD > library > Desktop Pictures This folder no longer exists in Sonoma. I looked for info about Dynamic Wallpapers for Sonoma and only could find the location of the new Aerials. Does anyone knows...
  3. B

    How to disable web search in Spotlight? (MacOS Sonoma 14.0)

    I hate web search in Spotlight. I hate the concept, I don't want to see it, I have never and will never use it so it just gets in the way. If I want to search on the web, I'll open a browser and search there. See image 1, where an intrusive suggestion to search on the web is the first...
  4. dntymacqueen

    My MacBook restarts while asleep.

    I purchased a MacBook Pro this year in January, it's the 13-inch, M2, 2022 version. 16 GB of Memory and 494.38 GB storage with just about 28 GB of storage left. Approximately 3 weeks ago It updated the OS to Sonoma 14.0 (23A344). Since then about 3 to 4 times while my Mac is closed and asleep...
  5. Cindori

    Backdrop – The Mac Wallpaper Engine

    10 years ago, I started my Mac developer career right here at MacRumors. Today, I'm super excited to announce our latest app project! Meet Backdrop, our Next-Gen Wallpaper Engine for macOS Backdrop redefines the Mac desktop experience by replacing the traditional Mac wallpaper with a new...
    • Cindori
    • Thread
    • app backdrop cindori desktop engine live mac sonoma wallpaper
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Mac Apps
  6. L

    Whatsapp, Brave, Microsoft Teams not working since upgrading to Sonoma

    I'm having issues with Brave, WhatsApp, Microsoft Teams and a few other apps not working since upgrading to Sonoma. I get the error message saying make sure you're connected to the internet. Safari works fine but Brave browser doesn't, sometimes chrome doesn't. The only solution I've found it...
  7. P

    Some of the files on your Mac cannot be backed up until Cloud Files syncing has completed.

    I continue to be bugged by the TimeMachine backup failure "Some of the files on your Mac cannot be backed up until Cloud Files syncing has completed." I have two machines that are identically configured. Both back-up to a Synology NAS. One works fine and the other consistently gives this error...
  8. Edgecrusherr

    How to Add Your Own Custom Arial Screensavers & Wallpapers (macOS 14 Sonoma+)

    Hi everyone. I didn't see a direct how-to on this, so I thought I'd make one. Also, feel free to share your custom ones. Arial screensaver / wallpaper file Info: Use videos files, must be MOV format (you can rename most MP4s to MOV. If it doesn't work, use Quicktime or Handbrake to re-encode...
  9. Moorgan

    "Beyond Compare" Autoopening

    I recently updated to Sonoma, and that reset the "downloaded from the internet" popup for every application that isn't from the App Store. The weird thing is that Beyond Compare 4 (compares differences between text documents) was one of those that came up upon login, but it was definitely not...
    • Moorgan
    • Thread
    • beyond compare bug help question sonoma
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Mac Apps
  10. G

    MP 1,1-5,1 Opencore Legacy Patcher with NVMe Mojave and SSD Sonoma

    Hi - Relative newby to Opencore Legacy Patcher, so maybe some obvious questions, but I am stuck! I have a Mac Pro 5,1 that has been running Mojave for years fine, with the MacVidCards bluetooth/wifi mod and a non-flashed RX560. Finally fed up with no updates and software stopping working, so...
    • Guymartin
    • Thread
    • boot picker mojava nvme opencore sonoma
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Mac Pro
  11. Moorgan

    How can I spoof Apple's "SIP enabled" checker?

    I've been using TotalFinder for ages because of its visor and all of the convenience and aesthetic features that are superior to Apple's Finder, and I have no interest in going back to Apple's ghetto Finder. Unfortunately with Apple being a totalitarian corporation it has been increasing the...
    • Moorgan
    • Thread
    • 1984 big brother bypass nvram sip sonoma totalfinder
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Mac Studio
  12. O

    Question about web push notifications in Safari and new Web Apps WPA in macOS Sonoma

    Hello, I have a question about Push notifications from both Safari and the new WPA WebApps in macOS Sonoma. I am referring to the WebApps generated from the Add to dock option in Safari If, for example, I make WhatsApp Web or Telegram Web a WebApp from Safari from the Add to dock option. Then I...
  13. blackxacto

    I want to send feedback on Stage Manager, where?

    19,1 iMac, Sonoma 14: I need help from someone running the beta of Sonoma. I want to send feedback to Apple about Stage Manager. There is no place to send feedback on the Apple Support page for Sonoma system. If anyone running BETA Sonoma would help, and send my feedback. The Stage Manager...
  14. FreAk6767

    Bug: new folder via save as dialog box when full screen (Safari)

    Hi, Here's what is currently happening on both my MBP M1Pro and Mini M1 (macOS Sonoma 14.0) : To replicate the bug: • When in safari, full screen (when not in full screen, everything is working fine), right click on an image to save it to (or whenever you download something) • when the save to...
  15. I WAS the one

    Resolved macOS Sonoma is not ready for power users yet.

    UPDATE: Sonoma 14.1 has solved all issues mentioned here. --------- I own a couple of 2020 Mac Minis equipped with M1 processors. However, only one of them currently has Sonoma installed. This particular Mac has its storage and RAM fully maximized. To prevent any potential issues, I always...
  16. DominikHoffmann

    Install HP printer with driver, only (not HP Smart app)?

    I need to install an HP inkjet printer for a client. Is there a way to do so without the HP Smart app? I hate these utility apps that are really mostly adware. The computer is running macOS Sonoma.
  17. H

    Finder Wants To Make Changes Never Ending Loop

    Finder is constantly popping up a dialog which asks for my (administrator) password. The dialog says "Finder wants to make changes - Enter your password to allow this" with text boxes for User Name and passsword. If I enter my password, it seems to accept it and then pop up the same dialog...
  18. petekjohnson

    Safari navigation scrolling buggy

    This started around the 3rd developer beta and i've submitted Feedback 3 times but it hasn't been fixed. Safari is REALLY difficult to use right now. You're scrolling down a site and see a link you want to click on. Well, Safari registers your click on some other element on the page...
  19. E

    Sonoma doesn't remember external drive icon positions on desktop

    Prior to Sonoma, Finder always remembered my last drive icon positions on the desktop. I'm on a MacBook. It didn't matter if I had an external monitor connected, no monitors, or even two monitors...Finder would remember the last saved icon positions on reboot. With Sonoma, it *never* remembers...
  20. RazorBackXX

    Photo Library Has Two Different File Sizes?

    hey my friends, so im having an issue. my photo library on my MacBook matches the one in the cloud I have photos download on. its taking up so much space on my Mac. but the weird thing is inside the photo library its a lot smaller. I pressed Cmd A & its a lot smaller then the photo library its...
    • RazorBackXX
    • Thread
    • help macbook macos photo photo albums photo app photo bug photo syncing sonoma storage & icloud usage
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: macOS
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