Activate M1 MBP without contacting Apple servers

I'd like to have an airgapped M1 macbook, with some form of backup/disk cloning in case of hardware failures. Is there a way I can completely wipe/restore an M1 MacBook Pro without an internet connection? disk cloning seems very hard, …

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A thick module isn’t holding back Face ID on the Mac–Apple is

We often talk about our desire to have Face ID on the Mac. Using it to log into our computers is one thing, but being able to quickly and reliably log into apps and services, to auto-fill forms, without even lifting a finger would be a downright m…

Orphan blank window randomly pops up

Since about a week ago, I've had a window like this one1 popping up out of nowhere a few times a day. It's not "attached" to any app, in the sense that it's not coming to the foreground while using the app switcher. Selecting it doesn't…

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iMazing is the tool diehard iOS users need and it’s $15

Apple devices are great, but if you have a lot of them, sometimes things get lost between devices, or managing all your apps becomes a job. iMazing iOS Manager lets you control all your iOS devices from one central hub, and right now it’s on sale …

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The next Mac Pro: Possible WWDC debut

Apple’s Mac Pro was introduced in 2019, and updates usually come out in increments—new graphics options here, SSD module upgrades, there, etcetera. But the Mac Pro will undergo a major update when Apple releases its own System on a Chip (SoC) for …

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How to use terminal to visit a site and take screenshot?

I am aware curl on Mac lets you visit a site from the command line. Is there a way to visit that site then take a screenshot and download it?

Preview automatically password protects PDF when saving

I experienced a behaviour I've never seen before when opening, editing and saving a PDF today. As soon as save the PDF with Preview the file will be password protected, and I cannot open it again. I've tested this on multiple files, but…

Preview automatically password protects PDF when saving

I experienced a behaviour I've never seen before when opening, editing and saving a PDF today. As soon as save the PDF with Preview the file will be password protected, and I cannot open it again. I've tested this on multiple files, but…

Every Verizon iPhone contract now lasts three years–or until you pay up

If you’re looking to buy a new iPhone from Verizon you’re going to notice a change this week. Verizon confirmed with Macworld that the 24- and 30-month options are gone and all device contracts now last for three years (or 36 monthly payments). …