hi Is Apple going To Make Right Click Options Larger?
hi When I duplicate a text file; which I do almost everyday because I write fanfictions in those text files and then upload them to fanfiction readers; I have to select that option which is duplicate ....
View ArticleWhat is AppleSpell ??
When running the Activity Monitor, one of the process names that comes up quite a bit is AppleSpell. What is that ??
View ArticleMultiple Spaces (desktops) in MacOS
Anyone else use multiple spaces (desktops) on MacOS? I have a number of different jobs / projects I work at a given time. About a month ago I adopted Spaces. In some ways, I'm finding it lets me get to...
View ArticleTime Machine Disk Permissions Issue
I've got an external hard drive that was being used as a Time Machine backup for several years. I've moved this over to another computer and I want to access specific pieces of the backup, but they are...
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Unable to update software
I have an older model MacBook and the software needs to be updated (Currently 10.7). However, when I go to check for update, nothing is available. I try to get MacOS Sierra but it won't load. I don't...
View ArticleAudio switching to 'tinny' profile?
I'm not exactly sure what the title should be. I'm using some Bluetooth headphones and they connect perfectly with my MacBook Pro. Thing is, whenever I receive a Skype call (I believe anything where a...
View ArticleTerminal apps - MacTerm vs iTerm
I've seen reviews and ads online for these two and wonder how they compare with the standard terminal. For the most part, I wanted to install TotalTerminal that slides down a terminal windows from the...
View ArticleSearching for a replacement for Preview, for annotating pdfs
I spend a large part of my time annotating pdfs, for me and my graduate students. In theory, being able to highlight text blocks and add boxes with comments is a wonderful way to communicate comments...
View ArticleAre there any downsides for MacOS's Annual update?
Some people told me not to update the most recent MacOS due to bugs, compatibility of apps, unstable OS, and more but to update every 2 years. Other guy said that he needed to update for the newest...
View ArticleWipe SSD after unsuccessful login?
Is there a way either with a third party utility or a terminal command to wipe the SSD of my MacBook Pro after two unsuccessful login attempts? Something that will wipe the system drive after a wrong...
View ArticleBrand new hard drive not mounting, giving errors
I had an old Samsung 2TB drive that I used for backup (not Time Machine but an app called Backup Buddy). It kept taking ages to mount, with high activity for the fsck_hfs process. Disk Utility would...
View ArticlemacOS 10.13 or macOS 11?
It's probably to early for any actual rumours around this, so just as an opinion poll: Who thinks they will use the release of iOS 11 next year to finally move macOS to version 11 as well? It would...
View ArticleCreepy new website makes its monitoring of your online behaviour visible
It's a good tool of demonstration for those who are newish (and oldish) to the Web because of its audio/visual feedback. EDIT : After trying this for awhile, a warning -- an occasional profanity is...
View ArticleChange HDD in hfs+ in fat/exfat without format?
Can I change my USB HDD formatted in hfs+ (mac os x journaled) in windows compatible formats? Like Exfat for istance? Without formatting hdd and losing the datas inside?
View ArticleMacbook pro 2006 SSD installation and os failures
Hi mates, i'm trying to install osx snow leopard (10.6) in a macbook pro 2006 with an SSD. But when i installed it i cannot enter the OS because asks me for an USER password, the hint is: The password...
View ArticlePimp My Mac’s Behavior (Cmd+Tab and Arrow-Key Control)
Hello to all of you power users out there. I would like to share my experiences in dabbling with the general behavior of my Macbook and ask for your personal advice as well. Current Problems to Solve:...
View ArticleBug with desktop thumbnails in Mission Control
I just bought a new tb13" with Sierra and I'm experiencing reoccuring problems with the thumbnails for the desktops show in mission control not showing the open applications correctly. As you can see...
View ArticleiBridge???
As I'm trying to hunt down why on earth I can't get more than 4 hours of battery life out of my new touch bar Macbook Pro (with moderate browsing/reading at half screen brightness), I noticed using...
View ArticleBest web browser for Snow Leopard
Hi, Ive normally found answers to most of my questions from other posts on here, but decided to join so I can ask my own question: Can anyone suggest a secure web browser that will work on my iMac...
View ArticleFavicon not refreshing in Safari
I've changed the favicon for my website and I know it's working for other users, but it drives me crazy that Safari (on both OS and iOS) doesn't ever seem to update the favicons on the favourites pane....
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