iOS 14.7: Apple releases the first beta

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…

How can I return the logged in user from inside a pkg which is running as root?

I'm using the Packages app to create an installer which includes, among other things, a launchd job. The postinstall Bash script needs to target the logged in user as follows: launchctl bootstrap gui/$UID ~/Library/LaunchAgents/com.myco…

Bypass Google Account Verification & FRP Lock on Android Phones & Tablets

What is that one thing that most of us carry everywhere we go and it costs from hundreds of dollars to thousands of dollars? If you guessed a smartphone then, you’re right! Many of us now own a smartphone and an average price of a good Android devic…

How to Reduce Your iCloud Backup Data Size on iPhone / iPad

Are you running low on your iCloud storage space? If an iCloud backup is too large for the iCloud plan you have, you won’t be able to backup the iPhone or iPad, and this is one of the most common reasons iCloud backups fail. If you’re not planning t…

Apple announces a host of new accessibility features across many of its devices and services

Global Accessibility Awareness Day is Thursday, May 20. To commemorate the date and better support many of its differently-abled customers, Apple has announced a big batch of new accessibility features across multiple products and services. Some, li…

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Apple Watch Series 7 might get its first major redesign

While it’s gone through seven iterations and gained a larger screen, the Apple Watch hasn’t evicted all that much from the original model that launched in 2015. A new rumor from prolific leaker Jon Prosser suggests that might finally change this yea…

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How to Reset Apple ID Password on Mac, the Easy Way

Did you forget an Apple ID password? That’s not the most fun feeling in the world, but fortunately you can reset an Apple ID password right from the Mac, and it’s quite easy. Remembering all of our account passwords is a challenging task, and it’s n…

Can't open text file from Finder without extension even though execute flag is not set

Running Big Sur 11.3.1 I've got loads of text (UTF8) data files coming in from another Mac that I'd like to just double click or drag and drop to BBEdit or TextEdit. The files have no file extension and I'm not supposed to be changing t…

Search Google for 'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air' for a Fun Easter Egg

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12.9-inch iPad Pro review roundup: A gorgeous screen and tremendous speed

Like the iMac, the new iPad Pro goes on sale this week, and the first reviews are beginning to arrive. And as expected, the screen and the processor are mind-blowingly good. Dieter Bohn at the Verge calls the iPad Pro’s Liquid Retina XDR display “th…

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"Google Chrome wants access to control Finder", should I be worried?

When browsing using Google Chrome on OS X Catalina I out of nowhere got a system pop-up saying "Google Chrome wants access to control Finder" and asking me whether I want to allow that or not. Haven't found any good answers online. Is t…