Questions tagged [macos]
macOS is the current marketing name for Apple's Macintosh Operating System. This OS was previously known as OS X, and Mac OS X before that (which itself succeeded the 'classic' Mac OS).
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Recovery of APFS volume on external disk accidentally erased by Time Machine configuration on macOS Catalina
Long story short: adding an APFS volume located on an USB disk to Catalina TimeMachine configuration leaded to start erasing not only the volume but the whole disk. I disconnected the disk during ...
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Difference between Apple Pro M2, M2 and M1 using Stable Diffusion
I am benchmarking Stable Diffusion on MacBook Pro M2, MacBook Air M2 and MacBook Air M1.
My assumption is the ml-stable-diffusion project may only use CPU cores to convert a Stable Diffusion Model ...
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How did my job's Smart Card become able to authenticate into my personal Macbook Pro?
Quick History: I purchased a 2023 Macbook Pro 16" a few months ago and promptly followed some guide that enables Smart Card authentication for DOD sites in Firefox. I wish I knew all the actions ...
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Continuous scrolling problem in TexShop preview
I am using TexShop on Mac OS. Everything works fine, the pdf is generated and I can do continuous scrolling. However, when I view the pdf in
(a) full screen mode and (b) zoom a page of this pdf,
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Can't view extended attributes of a directory in MacOs Sonoma with xattr, even though they are flagged in the directory listing
When I do an ls -lg of my user directory I can see a file directory called:
drwx------+ 33 staff 1056 Oct 19 11:09 Movies
Which, as you can see, has a plus sign at the end of the permissions, ...
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Not finding fix for TM "backup delayed" issue on Sonoma
I never had this Time Machine problem before, only after upgrading to Sonoma. I do not use iCloud, Dropbox, OneDrive, Google Drive or any other Cloud services. I rebuilt Mac Mail accounts, tried ...
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All files in directory filename character removal script bug
I'm trying to use this question to rename all the files in a directory and keep only [a-zA-Z0-9. ] (last character is a space).
The terminal entry I'm using is:
for file in /Users/bob/Downloads/videos/...
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Trigger an AppleScript each time I open a new Finder window
Because of compatibility issues with the Accessibility API with Matlab, I cannot use traditional tiling window managers such as Amethyst or yabai. This is frustrating but I found an alternative at ...
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Increasing maximum preview column height in finder?
I use Columns the most in Finder since there's a lot of restrictions with Gallery view. It's much easier for me to see tags and a folder's entire contents in a list. But the maximum preview size in ...
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contactsd using over 50% CPU on my MacBook Air
I wanted to get some information with regards to the contactsd process on my MacBook Air. I often find it using over 50% of my CPU and I would like to know about it and how to disable its excessive ...
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How to run pkg installer asking for password in GUI rather than in shell
I tried to use osascript but no luck:
> osascript -e 'do shell script "installer -pkg /Users/syabro/Downloads/Crystal_Software.pkg -target /" with administrator privileges'
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filecoordinationd is blocking my Trash from emptying it
I've got a fresh M2 MacBook Pro which I configured as new (not a backup restore).
Very often, when I try emptying the Trash, the process hangs waiting for something.
When I then do
sudo lsof +c0 ....
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Shortcut to add multiple Tags (aka Labels) in Mac Finder
Using either Shortcuts (or Automator if needed), I'm trying to add multiple tags (labels) to a file. It's simple to add a single tag, but that tag gets overwritten if you try adding another.
If you do ...
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Sandbox: Python deny(1) file-read-data
In my XCode project, I have a Python script I'm running as one of my build phases. However, it's failing to open a file with the error:
Sandbox: Python(22805) deny(1) file-read-data <file_name>
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Adding own certificate authority to macOS
I currently facing the problem that I created a certificate authority certificate and would like to add this custom CA to macOS.
The general way would be to add it to the "System" area in my ...
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Can't disable Macbook Pro M1 Trackpad Force click by editing .GlobalPreferences.plist
I'm learning how to make a dotfiles backup/restore system for my Macbook Pro M1 (on Monterey 12.7). I was trying to run some:
defaults write
commands to see how it will affect the OS. Some of the ...
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Why do Apple devices send wi-fi Probe Requests directed to specific SSIDs, rather than undirected Probe Requests or passively listening for Beacons?
This seems to be related to known networks marked "Auto-Join", though that observation could be inconclusive.
This behavior is a major privacy vulnerability since these SSIDs are broadcast ...
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Scanned document on Sonoma not modifiable
My usual workflow when I scan a text document is to correct colors and play with contract to reduce their file size. However, since I upgraded to Sonoma, I find that whatever image I scan, to whatever ...
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APFS how to remove unexpected "volume group" and keep data
I unintentionally created a "Volume Group" when restoring to my boot SSD (did something the wrong way I guess - highly confusing for me)
I intended for the structure to be the same as the (...
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Blurry fonts on external display MacBook Pro M1 Pro MacOS Ventura
I have a 1440p 27" external display with MacBook Pro M1 Pro with Ventura connected. I found a lot of info about blurry fonts, HiDPI etc and people recommend using BetterDisplay. So now I have a ...
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Display Resolution
On my MacBook Pro, the System Report says that the resolution is "2560 x 1600 Retina". But when I use the Free Ruler app, it says that 1280 x 800. That's with resolutions set to "...
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How does Apple's ProMotion display technology affect visual performance?
I switched from a 16 inch M1 MacBook Pro to a 15 inch M2 MacBook Air and realized the Air lacks ProMotion. After comparing tasks like scrolling in (native) apps, or panning and zooming in Figma, I don'...
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Can I use Mac Studio to play fancy PC games?
Given a high-end Mac Studio, is it possible to play 'big' PC games? What is the appropriate way as of now (October 2023)?
I've heard of Boot Camp long ago, but that doesn't sound neat to me.
I used to ...
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Avoiding file duplications between the 'Pictures' folder and Photos App
To the best of my knowledge all Macs come with a 'Pictures' folder /Users/me/Pictures, which I have been using for years. For reasons I cannot explain, Photos App does not just simply read this folder ...
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Cannot boot a MacBook Air M2 from an USB drive
I tried installing several macOS versions (Monterey, Ventura, Sonoma) on a Samsung USB-C drive (MUF-256DA) using a MacBook Air M2.
I disabled the MacBook's security from the startup options (recovery ...
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MacBook Pro (Mid-2014) 15": Wifi Stopped Working after updating to MacOS Catalina 10.15.7
I have an old MacBook Pro (mid 2014). After updating from Mojave (10.14.x) to Catalina (10.15.7), Wifi Cannot turn on at all and top bar icon grayed out. I've also updated to Big Sur (11.7.10) but had ...
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How can I fix “Error 15” System Settings so the control center pane renders and works reliably?
A while ago, I started to get an error notification when I navigated to the Control Center section of System Settings. "The operation couldn't be completed. (com.apple.extensionKit.errorDomain ...
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Qt on MacOS not finding correct (?) LLDB
I have resurrected a C++ project I was working on a few years ago in Qt (MacOS), and can no longer get debugging to work. The problem seems to be that it is trying to use the wrong (old?) version of ...
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How do I find the password for my "Local Items" keychain?
I'm looking through passwords in Keychain Access, but some of them are prompting me for a password for a keychain I'm not familiar with. How do I find the password for my "Local Items" ...
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What causes macOS to stop launching all apps?
I don't get error messages and the apps I have open still work fine, but my Mac is refusing to launch any new apps, including terminal.app.
It doesn't matter if I try to launch an app through ...
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NordVPN wants to install a helper tool prompt at every restart
Every time I startup my mac, I boot up NordVPN and it always seems to give this prompt, which it never did so often before:
I'm on macOS 13.6 (22G120), and I have tried removing every file related to ...
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MacBook Pro + Dell C2422HE - Dell is mirroring
I connected my dual Dell C2422HE monitor to my USB-C port, but my Mac is recognizing both monitors as a single one! Take a look:
Any ideas of what do I have to do so they work as individual displays?
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Can I erase the keyboard icon that appears whenever I switch the input keyboard on macOS Sonoma? [duplicate]
I just upgraded to macOS 14.0 Sonoma, and found that whenever I switch my input keyboard, there appears a blue icon indicating which source I'm now using. This is quite annoying and I would rather ...
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MacBook Boot Camp problem with installation Windows 10
I have this error during the partitioning stage during the installation of Windows with Boot Camp
I tried to check Time Machine backup to turn off, updated macOS to the latest version, and checked ...
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On macOS Sonoma, is there a keyboard shortcut to peek at the location of an aerial screen saver?
The new macOS Sonoma has aerial screen savers—similar to Apple TV—and one of the options is to shuffle through all of them.
On Apple TV, you can tap the up arrow 2x to peek at the location of the ...
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Importing Notes
As discussed in this question, How to export/backup Notes in macOS in one go, I exported the Notes data using Exporter. Now I can't find out the way to import those notes back to the Notes app. The ...
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Issues trying to use TransMac to create bootable USB from Windows 10
I'm trying to follow the steps in this post:
How can I use Windows to create an OS X El Capitan or macOS Sierra USB flash drive installer from the disk image (.dmg) file downloaded from Apple?
Which ...
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How to delete a selection of attachments in a macOS mail?
Is it possible to delete a selection of attachments in an email with more than one attachment on macOS?
mail -> Remove Attachments deletes all attachments.
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Why a keyboard shortcut does work in a one app and does not in another?
I have a single shortcut for Enter/Exit Full Screen.
Works fine for apps, but in the same time it does work for another app.
Miro (Desktop/M1) in my example.
The shortcut is still presented for the ...
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CAPS LOCK has to be double-tapped
I recently upgraded my Macbook Pro to Sonoma. Since then, my CAPS LOCK key has been acting strangely. I can only turn it on/off by double-tapping it. Otherwise, it behaves exactly like the Shift ...
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MacOS 14 bug? The Folder-Albums relations that I created in Photos didn't persist. They reverted after a few days
A few days ago I upgrade to Mac OS 14.0, I found the Photos app supports Folders therefore I created some Folders and moved Albums into Folders, and those changes were synced to iPhone as well.
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Stop background animating after unlocking MacBook?
After updating to the latest macOS on my MacBook the screen saver and background animate. Can I disable this?
I don't want to reduce other types of motion. Its only really the background animation ...
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Random crashes of both Bluetooth and wifi
I am using an M1 Pro 16" Macbook and I recently started getting random crashes of the wifi and Bluetooth, where they disconnect at the same time.
It goes back to normal after 5 to 6 seconds which ...
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Is there a safe way to softly shutdown iMac via start-button?
I use my iMac 2011 in Target Display Mode under High Sierra, to use it as an external display for my M1 MacBook Air from 2020. (works well, despite Apple websites say newer than 2019 is not supported)....
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Is there a QuickLook plugin for viewing PlantUML diagrams on a Mac?
I've been working with PlantUML diagrams on my Mac, and I'd love to be able to preview them quickly using the QuickLook feature. I've searched around but haven't found a specific QuickLook plugin for ...
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Can't install any OS X on 2010 MBP
I have a MacBook Pro mid 2010 13", with C2D 2.4 GHz, 1+4 GB RAM (1333 MHz and 1600 MHz), nVidia 320M integrated VGA.
I would like to install OSX to my blank internal SSD. I tried Internet ...
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Move print jobs in macOS Sonoma?
Every version of macOS I've used has allowed me to open the print queue and drag a print job from one printer to another queue. This is especially helpful when (for example) you accidentally send a ...
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Is there any performance difference between Macbook Air and Mac Mini?
I want an Apple computer but cannot decide between Mac Mini and Macbook Air. I prefer the Mini more, and I own a Logitech Keyboard and mouse and an LG Monitor, so those things are already taken care ...
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MacBook turns external monitor on when fully charged
My MacBook Air M2 is connected with a USB-C cable to an external display (Samsung S27H850QFU).
When I leave my desk without shutting the display down, the MacBook will show the 'x%' notification on ...
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How to set appearance settings for a specific screen?
Is there a way to display the app on a specific screen always in light mode while simultaneously ensuring that the app follows the system appearance settings when its window is moved to another screen ...
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