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  1. Gravydog316

    Audio/Videos don't play with the sound turned on... and there is no sound at all?

    Okay, this is a new one LOL No audio or videos will play while the sound is turned on, but play fine with sound Muted. EVERY file I have, AND anything online doesn't play with audio turned on. and there is no audio/sound at all anyways... Never seen this before?? Anyone got any ideas...
  2. Gravydog316

    looking for Google Sheets/spreadsheet help

    hi, I am trying to make a simple spreadsheet, but have no idea what I'm doing, plus I'm blonde LOL does anyone know anything about spreadsheets? I'm trying to make a simple way to keep track of my lottery tickets but I keep getting errors?
  3. purdnost

    Apple Music Smart Playlist for Purchased Music Only Showing ~45 Songs Instead of 2000+

    Hi all, I’m trying to create a Smart Playlist in iTunes (Music app on macOS) to include only purchased music. I set the rule to “Kind” contains “Purchased” with “Live updating” enabled, but it’s only showing around 45 songs when I have over 2000 purchased tracks in my library. I’ve ensured all...
  4. jaywcjlove

    Vidwall - Set 4K videos (MP4, MOV) as dynamic wallpapers with simple drag-and-drop. Instantly bring your desktop to life and make it more fun!

    Just released a little app called Vidwall — it lets you set 4K videos as dynamic desktop wallpapers (supports MP4 and MOV formats). Super easy to use: just drag your video into the app, click once, and it sets as your dynamic wallpaper. A fun way to make your desktop more lively! 🚀 If you like...
  5. Black_Mage

    Anyone still rocking HFS+?

    I am still using an external Western Digital Enclosure with a Thunderbolt 1 connection as an off-site storage device that uses HFS+. It requires an adapter to work with M-series Macs. When I bought it, 4 TB was a lot of storage, and I had no idea that Apple would abandon the Thunderbolt 1 port...
  6. G

    Ipad as the only display for Max

    Hello everyone. I often use my ipad as a second monitor for my Mac. A long time ago, I saw from some blogger how he made a separate keyboard shortcut so that the ipad could connect to the Mac as a display without the main one. That is, I turn on the Mac, press the keyboard shortcut and the ipad...
  7. bbbc

    Which Sonoma Safari is newer, 18.5 or Release 220?

    Which version of Safari is newer or can you explain the differences please? Safari 18.5 for Sonoma - released 5/12/25 https://swcdn.apple.com/content/downloads/08/26/082-18361-A_O3VSRCP8K3/5vlwh79cz177ia1ws5w2aep4d46pknikt2/Safari18.5SonomaAuto.pkg Mr. Macintosh Safari Technology Preview...
  8. jumpcutking

    Prediction for Next Mac Boom Pro - Rounded Corners? Borderless Displays?

    I just installed the new MacOs26 - and it looks interesting. It will take some time to get used to the new rounder edges. I did notice something. The widget and new Mac OS borders match the MacBookPro’s rounded corners. Almost perfectly… Either Apple Engineers are just brilliant in their design...
  9. D

    No Rosetta 2 from macOS 28 - how it will affect docker, utm, whisky wine, etc.

    https://www.macrumors.com/2025/06/10/apple-to-phase-out-rosetta-2/ So macOS 27 seems to be the last macOS version supporting Rosetta 2. How this will affect: - docker x64 Linux dev images? - whisky + wine x86 apps/games unmaintained from the 90s? - crossover + wine x86 apps/games unmaintained...
  10. Richard Tillard

    macOS Tahoe Beta Performance - Blown Away!

    Just wanted to share my experience with the macOS Tahoe beta so far, and honestly, it's the best beta performance I've ever seen. For context, I'm running an M3 Max with 48GB of RAM, and after installing the system, I did a full factory reset for a completely clean slate. This might be...
  11. R

    Why is my Mac clogged up with System Data and how do I remove it?

    My new Macbook Air has suddenly become clogged up with "System Data", leaving me with only 3GB of the 500GB hard disc left. This seems to have happened almost overnight but, when I analyse the storage, it never tells me what this system data consists of. I know I can remove the documents and...
  12. C

    Issues with external display on M1 MacBook Air

    Hello! I am having issues with my external display- specifically the colors. The colors on my external display are off. White isn't as white as it should be- instead is a more muted purple/pink. The blue in my background also appears purple/pink. HOWEVER, when I close my device (clamshell mode)...
  13. L

    Iphone Mirroring on Mac

    Hi, I was really looking forward to the iPhone mirroring function - but this functionality just seems so scrappy - great when it works but most of the time it fails to connect with one or several errors. Is it me, or is there a knack to getting this setup and working reliably. Thanks
  14. roxics

    What Windows or Linux features would improve MacOS?

    I'm a mac user because I love MacOS. Even though I think mac hardware is well made and I like the low power quiet operation of the mac mini, I would trade it for PC hardware that could legitimately run MacOS in a heartbeat. However talking with PC people, their perspective is the opposite. To...
  15. M

    Taskgpt.us - Friendly alternative to Siri

    Hello, I'd like to submit the first MacOS native AI agent, a good use case for AI TaskGPT is a native MacOS app lets you actually speak to your Mac and get responses. It can also perform tasks for you. Here is a demo: Happy to answer any questions, if you like the tool, please upvote on...
  16. jaywcjlove

    Musicer – A Mini, Handy Local Music Player (Supports MP3, FLAC, WAV, AAC, and more)

    Mini and convenient local music player, lightweight and practical, specially designed for playing local audio, supports a variety of common audio formats, enjoy your music anytime, anywhere! Features Support local audio file playback Waveform progress bar to display playback progress...
  17. jaywcjlove

    Iconize Folder v1.9.0 is out! You can now add text and emojis directly to folder icons

    Easily set colors and symbols — choose from over 5000 options to personalize your macOS folders. Make file management more efficient and fun! 📥 Download: https://apps.apple.com/app/id6478772538 💬 Feedback: https://github.com/jaywcjlove/IconizeFolder
  18. Gravydog316

    Help! Login password not working!

    iMac froze & restarted; my Login appears & I enter my password, but its not accepting it?! - noticed WiFi is off in the Menu Bar & I can't click it; - I restarted & tried again — same thing, password not accepted - tried this tip from Reddit, didn't work, just the Login screen appeared any...
  19. U

    "Error" text showing below app name in macOS on desktop icon.

    There is an "Error" text showing below some particular app name in macOS Sequoia version 15.4.1, where the App icon is showing on the macOS desktop. I have uninstalled the App, and then reinstalled it. Yet the "Error" text continues to show below app name in macOS desktop. The app is otherwise...
  20. O

    DockIt - Automatically organize your macOS Dock based on real app usage

    DockIt is a macOS utility that keeps your Dock clean, focused and personalized built by me. Create multiple profiles like Work, Study or Design and DockIt will automatically adjust your Dock based on how often or how long you use each app. You can also disable automatic reordering and manage...