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    What version of MacOS X do I choose as a developer?

    I want to choose a stable version that is not buggy (and preferably secure) I read online that Mojave was great, but ended up using High Sierra for a while (and really liked it). Mojave (for the several hours I used it) felt clunky and rushed, I had problems with XCode and other tools. So what...
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    Many years old bugs Apple will never fix?

    I started owning my first MacBook in 2014 (Air), used MacBook as company machine from 2013. Between 2008 and 2013 Linux was my only Desktop. In 2018 I bought a System76 Galago Pro, and tried to move back to Linux because I got mad of all the bugs Apple won't fix since years ago. Below I'll list...
    • dszakal
    • Thread
    • bug macos
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: macOS
  3. howdytom

    Universal How can I download a iOS Shortcuts file to my Mac?

    I have created a iOS shortcuts (Workflow) on a iPadOS. Finally, I would like to save and send a backup to Mac. This has been really easy in the past. Unfortunately it is no longer possible to share any Shortcuts via eMail, ftp client or other non iCloud services. It looks like Apple locked down...
  4. bbbc

    BiglyBT / Vuze developer trying to make a macOS legacy version

    The most current versions of bittorrent clients that work on Mavericks (from what I've found) are from over a year ago. I rarely download torrents, but I want a current client that binds with a VPN. I submitted a ticket to the BiglyBT (ad-free fork of Vuze & Azureus) folks and a developer is...
    • bbbc
    • Thread
    • 2020 app bittorrent client lion macos mavericks os x torrent
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: OS X Mavericks (10.9)
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    macOS Mail Constantly Downloading Messages

    I have a G-Suite account that I have an email domain for my business through. I've been using this since 2009 and have had no issues until about 9 months ago when I noticed my mail downloading 200,000+ emails. It does this so much now that my ISP (Xfinity) has told me that I've reached my...
    • ThatTechGuy
    • Thread
    • cpu data downloading google gsuite indexing macos mail spotlight xfinity
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Mac Apps
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    MBP 16 2019 encounters SEPOS panic reported by bridge OS

    Hey guys! I bought a brand new MBP 16 less than 1 month and only to encounter SEPOS panic when I let the laptop to sleep. I noticed that it happened frequently if it sleep while usb-c device (not thunderblot) connecting, a XMOS based headphone amplifier more specifically. The macOS version was...
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    Deleting downloaded Beta update

    Hi, can someone tell me how to delete an already downloaded macOS update? I don't want to upgrade to Beta 5, but want to wait for Beta 6 and delete the already downloaded update. A terminal solution would be nice and probably anyway necessary. Thanks!
  8. robertcoogan

    Reimaging MBP SSD, erasing as root?

    I removed an installation of Ubuntu from my MBP and now I have a 1.06 GB partition that won't mount and won't let me recombine it with the main macOS partition. I had read (yes, on the Ubuntu forums) that I should boot from and install from a flash drive and use Disk Utility on the installer to...
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    Can't reinstall any MacOS on my Macbook Pro

    Hi there, I'm kind of desperate. I have a pre unibody early 2008 Macbook Pro installed with MacOS Mojave (thanks to dudeos patch). The problem is that some day, the Mac refused to start... it kept stuck at the loading bar with the apple logo. I tried resetting the SMC, NVRAM, removing the...
  10. blizzforte

    macOS password security concerns

    If hackers try to get access to an iPhone the security system will lock the phone after a few attempts preventing the hackers to get access. Is this the same with MacBooks and macOS? I know about FileVault locking the hard drive after the shut down but will these measures prevent hackers from...
    • blizzforte
    • Thread
    • filevault macbook macos security
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: macOS
  11. johnalan

    Intermittent Kernel Panic when rebooting down Catalina on MBP16

    Hi, I have an issue I've been seeing since Catalina rolled out on my 16inch MBP. I don't see it on my 15inch MBP. This issue: On trying to reboot Catalina (the issue never occurs during use, only on reboot), after some time in use not always, the reboot process takes 5/6 minutes, then I see...
  12. johnalan

    KPanic on reboot driving me insane!

    Hi, I have an issue I've been seeing since Catalina rolled out on my 16inch MBP. I don't see it on my 15inch MBP. This issue: On trying to reboot Catalina (the issue never occurs during use, only on reboot), after some time in use not always, the reboot process takes 5/6 minutes, then I see...
    • johnalan
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    • catalina macos panic kernel
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: macOS
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    iMac 27" 2017 doesn't export audio via HDIM

    I used adapter convert USB C to HDIM and then I connected HDIM to soundbar of Sony via HDMI, but it's nothing for me. I tried to find something in MIDI setup, Sound (Input and Output) and Display but it's still nothing for me. I don't like to use Bluetooth to connect this soundbar. My...
  14. uBetchya

    FaceTime Not Available While in Clamshell Mode

    I'm not sure if this is normal, but I recall in older versions of MacOS that I was was still able to accept and make outbound FaceTime calls, despite my Macbook's webcam being unavailable due to clamshell mode. However, that doesn't seem to be the case anymore. MacOS blurs the caller's video...
    • uBetchya
    • Thread
    • clamshell mode facetime macos
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: macOS
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    USB-Stick working under MacOS and Windows -> which Format? Help plz

    Hi guys, rookie to MacOS, coming from Windows. I am sittin in front of the new MBA and we bought a "SanDisk Dual Drive USB-C" 64GB from the Apple Store as well. It's got those two swivelling sides. I can't get it to work on both machines. Here's what we want to do: Put it into a...
    • AppleMango
    • Thread
    • format macos partition usb windows
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: macOS
  16. Skeptical.me

    Is it possible to keep the sidebar open?

    This would be a great option for me, if it's possible.
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    2017 iMac with current Catalina Minimizing all Windows on own

    I have a 2017 iMac with the current update of Catalina. Whether Safari, Pages, or any other application (in a Full Window or sized window) will minimize on its own. For instance, reading a webpage, after a period of time the window minimizes. If watching a video, after a period of time, it...
  18. silvetti

    Safari Privacy Report Discrepancies

    I just tested apple.com on Safari 14 which shows 0 trackers, but when checking it in Brave I do get 1 tracker. Wondering how is Apple categorizing the trackers vs other browsers. I can confirm that the URL on the tracker contains certain data from my device, at least screen resolution I saw on...
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    Login wallpaper changed after Catalina 10.15.6 update

    Hi, Originally when I turn on my MacBook Pro, the login screen wallpaper was always set to be that default mac wallpaper, and then it would change to my wallpaper after I log in. However, after the recent update, the login screen is now showing my custom wallpaper instead of the default...
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    Wireless Keyboard repeating keys at login screen after sleep

    Hello! I use my Macbook Pro 2015 with a external display and a magic mouse with a wireless keyboard. For some reason, after a sleep at the login screen when I press the first key to enter my password the wireless keyboard lags and then the interface show an increasing number of dots, like it is...
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