Invalid screen detect by xrandr

I using MacBook Air M1. When I run xrandr, output is: xrandr: Failed to get size of gamma for output default Screen 0: minimum 800 x 525, current 5760 x 1956, maximum 5760 x 1980 default connected 5760x1956+0+0 0mm x 0mm 800x600 …

How to Forward Delete on iPad Keyboard

iPad users may be interested in learning how to perform a forward delete with the iPad Smart Keyboard or iPad Magic Keyboard. As you probably know, the standard delete key on the iPad keyboards deletes backwards, but another keystroke offers the abi…

Mac Mini 6,1 Stuck with windows bootcamp

I have a mac mini from 2011/2012, model is 6,1. I have not used it in a while and I wanted to wipe it and install linux on it. The problem is that it only boots into windows now and the OSX partition seems to be corrupted. I have tried …

RC of iOS 14.7, iPadOS 14.7, macOS Big Sur 11.5 Released for Testing

Apple has issued a RC (Release Candidate) build of iOS 14.7, iPadOS 14.7, and macOS Big Sur 11.5 to users who are participating in the beta testing programs for system software. RC builds indicate the development process has ended (barring any major…

How to fix partition table after resizing bootcamp, MacOS disappear

I have an issue accessing my MacOS data, can someone guide me how to fix this? I tried to increase the BOOTCAMP using MiniTool Partition Wizard. After that both MacOS and Bootcamp Windows disappear from the boot menu (Power on then pres…

Apple finally has a MagSafe Battery Pack but won’t say how long it lasts

Got an iPhone 12 or iPhone 12 Pro and you always seem to be running out of battery? Apple has a new accessory to help you out: the MagSafe Battery Pack is on sale for $99. According to the Apple store online, it won’t ship until next week. As the na…

The best MagSafe cases, chargers, and accessories for the iPhone 12

If you’ve bought a new iPhone 12, you know all about the new design, display, camera, and iOS 14 enhancements, but there’s one new feature you might not have tried yet: MagSafe. Apple’s new magnetic accessory system allows for a whole new ecosystem …

iOS 14.7: RC is available with MagSafe Battery Pack support and more

Just days after the release of the final beta of iOS 14.6, and before it is released to the general public, Apple has begun beta testing iOS 14.7. A point-seven release ties iOS 14 with iOS 13 for the most point releases of any iOS version ever. Eve…

Grab a previous-gen Apple TV 4k for just $120 today

If you want an Apple TV 4K but don’t care about the new Siri Remote we’ve got a great deal for you today: Amazon’s Woot is selling the previous-gen Apple TV 4K with 32GB of storage for $120, good for $60 off the current MSRP and the lowest price we’…

Welcome to Apple land, where it’s never 69 degrees

Apple has long had a fairly puritanical stance on sex in its products and services, but this is going too far. The iOS 14.7 Weather app (and quite possibly some earlier versions as well) steadfastly refuses to show a temperature of 69 degrees. It wo…

How do I open Files that had windows Padlock on a Mac through hard drive?

My windows pc died, my files are backed up on a hard drive, but some files can't be opened on my Mac no matter what I try, can't copy them, can't edit the permissions even after unlocking the padlock on Mac. I think those files are the …

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How to Check Your Mac’s Battery Health

Wondering about the health of your Mac laptop battery? It’s pretty easy to check the condition and maximum capacity of a battery in modern macOS versions, and if you’ve had your MacBook, MacBook Pro, or MacBook Air for aw while now, you may have not…

Does something prevent two thunderbolt3 displays from connecting into a port replicator that feeds into 1 thunderbolt 3 port?

I have two external monitors, neither have a native thunderbolt 3 port. One is HDMI, and one is a mystery to me, it's small and sort of squarish with a notch. They both have a company supplied thunderbolt 3 adapter. I bought this dockin…

Microsoft Removed the Windows 10 Start Menu Hack from Windows 11

Apple's Official MagSafe Battery Pack is Overpriced and Underpowered

HomePod to get lossless audio support with iOS 15

Back in June, Apple announced that Apple Music lossless support for HomePod and HomePod mini “in a future software update,” but declined to offer a specific timetable. Based on the latest beta that just arrived, it looks like it’ll be available in S…

Monitor consuming too much power

I received this message: and then my external monitor shut off. Nothing else is plugged into my monitor and the monitor is plugged in to the wall outlet so the monitor should not be consuming much power from my mac. For the USB-C cabl…

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