Spotlight vs Siri search results
Hi there How come searching for weather in Spotlight no longer shows up any results? I type examples like 'Weather New York' or other places and shows nothing. It used to display forecast. I can get...
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Best OS for MBP Late 2011?
Hi, I was wondering what os would work best on my mbp 2011? It has 4gb of ram, and 500gb hd?
View ArticleSwitching off IPv6
Hello, usually system preferences has no ability to switch IPv6 off. With terminal it is possible using networksetup -setv6off Ethernet and/or networksetup -setv6off Wi-Fi Now, in network system...
View ArticleCan't unmount SD-Card through Terminal
Hi! I'm trying to format my SD-Card in order to install OS X onto it. However, it won't unmount during the formatting process, whether in disk utility, terminal using the pseudo command or even in disk...
View ArticleClosing MacBook Lid behavior
Hey guys! Is it possible to trigger password input right after closing the MacBook lid but give it 5-10 minutes after start of the screensaver? I normally have a very fast screensaver trigger time, but...
View ArticleFound folder/file cannot be located or deleted - fixed while writing
DISCLAIMER: This thread has been solved while writing it. It is just here for future prosperity and if someone might find it and need a fix, which is posted at the bottom of this post. Hello. I was...
View ArticleMYSTERY: OS X shell processes hanging, CPU load 100%+!
Hello everybody! This is my first post. Sorry it has to be about a difficult, no-good issue with my Macbook Pro running OS X 10.10.5 (Yosemite), although I believe this applies to other versions as a...
View ArticleHow to delete hidden files?
In attempting to update the firmware on a third party device, the instructions call for formatting a flash drive to FAT32 and ensuring the update file is the ONLY file on the drive (this includes...
View ArticleCan anyone tell me how I can use volume controls when connected to a monitor?
I'm using an old TV screen as a monitor for my MBP and it's working great. The only thing that's frustrating is that I can't control the volume from the keyboard meaning I have to flick back and forth...
View ArticleErratic behavior 10.12.4 Mac Pro late 2013
Hi there, I'm really hoping that one of the Mac gods here will save me. I'll try to describe this issue as best as I can. My mouse freezes for a second or two every few seconds. I orignally thought it...
View ArticleMultiple OS X installers on one USB memory stick
Hi everyone, I'm just looking for some confirmation on if it is possible to have multiple OS X installers (Snow Leopard, Mavericks, Yosemite, El Capitan and Sierra) on one large (32GB or 64GB) USB...
View ArticleDisk Utility (or lack there of)
Why did Apple change Disk Utility so drastically? They might as well have removed the app completely. No more permissions repair. No more multi-pass Disk erase. No more restore disk image. I could go...
View ArticleSafari's pages bounce horizontally too much?
I've been using Chrome forever and recently switch to Safari. There is one thing that drives me crazy! And I wanna know if I can fix this somehow. When trying to scroll up or down, if I'm not 100%...
View ArticleBlocking annoying youtube channels in Safari
Is there an extension that can block certain youtube channels when browsing youtube? I know Chrome has one called video blocker. Any for Safari?
View ArticleDetermine which OS was installed on non-bootable HDD?
If you have a HDD on which OS X was installed. This disk is readable via USB enclosure BUT, is not bootable. How do you find out was version OS was installed?
View ArticleBackup iCloud documents Locally
Hi, I have 600gb of photos and documents stored on my iCloud Drive, yet only a 256gb SSD in my Mac mini. The photo library is stored on an external hard drive with download originals enabled (which is...
View ArticleUrgent - Problem with saving in word during exam
Hi Guys! I really hope someone can help with this urgent problem. I´m writing my home exam on a MacBook Air and using word for Mac. Suddenly the message in the attached image showed up when trying to...
View Articlebest work to work with external HD
Hey, I have a MacBook 2015 with a rather sad 128GB and looking at increasing that. Is there a "best practices" way of working with a USB drive? ideally, want to carry as many of my files as possible...
View ArticleSpeech Languages?
Hi there Right now I use the Speech function to read out loud websites or articles but it works just in English. Is there a way to select different languages and being able to select which Speech...
View ArticleCaps lock On Off
Hello, I have a problem with caps lock. As I typing and switch between languages caps lock doesn't remain on. Is there a way to keep it on? Regards
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