iOS 14.4.2 & iPadOS 14.4.2 Update with Security Fix Released

Apple has released iOS 14.4.2 and iPadOS 14.4.2 for iPhone and iPad users. The update is small but includes an important security fix, and is therefore recommended for all iPhone and iPad users running an iOS 14 or iPadOS 14 release. Additionally, i…

Why I do I see these lines in Terminal and how can I remove them?

Last login: Fri Mar 26 00:39:29 on console export HOMEBREW_PREFIX="/opt/homebrew"; export HOMEBREW_CELLAR="/opt/homebrew/Cellar"; export HOMEBREW_REPOSITORY="/opt/homebrew"; export PATH="/opt/homebrew/bin:/opt/homebrew/sbin${PATH+:$PATH…

How do I type the Telugu character అ?

I am trying to type the telugu character అ on mac, after switching to the Telugu - QWERTY keyboard that ships with mac. I would think this would show up as an option when holding down the 'a' key, or holding down shift+'a', but only the…

MacBook Pro (16" 2019) Does Not Recognize Correct Resolution

I'm having a rather annoying issue with my MacBook Pro 16" 2019 device since upgrading to macOS Big Sur. Every time I plug my device to my 4K monitor into the device (via USB-C to USB-C, or USB-C to DisplayPort), macOS will show a maxim…

PSA: Update Your Apple iOS Devices Right Now to Patch an Active Vulnerability

Apple releases iOS and iPadOS 14.4.2 with a critical Webkit security fix

Apple has released a minor update to iOS and iPadOS, bringing the version number to 14.4.2. The release notes are as basic as can be: This update provides important security updates and is recommended for all users. As for what those security update…

Spotlight crashing on `1` and only `1`

I have a really weird spotlight problem and it is driving me insane. When I open the spotlight search and type 1 the search box disappears as if it crashed. For example, if I intended to search for 1password, typing 1 will cause the box…

Apple Arcade: ‘Farm It!’ and ‘Hitchhiker – A Mystery Game’ are now available

Apple’s new Apple Arcade subscription-based gaming service is basically Apple’s way of helping customers sort through the chaff in the App Store, as the highly curated service features premium games that are untainted by in-app purchases and ads. If…

Why I do I see these lines in Terminal and how can I remove them?

Last login: Fri Mar 26 00:39:29 on console export HOMEBREW_PREFIX="/opt/homebrew"; export HOMEBREW_CELLAR="/opt/homebrew/Cellar"; export HOMEBREW_REPOSITORY="/opt/homebrew"; export PATH="/opt/homebrew/bin:/opt/homebrew/sbin${PATH+:$PATH…

How to Create a RAM Drive in Linux

How to Create a RAM Drive in Linux

How to Check Mac Storage Space

Do you want to how much free space you have on your Mac? Or perhaps how much space a certain app is taking up on your computer? Either way, you can check your Mac’s storage space within a matter of seconds. You’ll want to periodically check how much…

iPhone 13 rumors: Matte black returns and the camera bump shrinks

It feels like the iPhone 12 only just landed, but we’re already looking ahead to the next one. While we’re not sure of the name—we’re calling it the iPhone 13 here but it might be the iPhone 12s—we’ve already heard a lot about what the next iPhone w…

Spotlight crashing on `1` and only `1`

I have a really weird spotlight problem and it is driving me insane. When I open the spotlight search and type 1 the search box disappears as if it crashed. For example, if I intended to search for 1password, typing 1 will cause the box…

The Apple Watch Series 7 may have a new ‘rugged’ option for extreme users

While the Apple Watch Series 6 already has 50-meters of water resistance and a sapphire crystal display option to repel scratches, but hard-core users might be getting even more protection for extreme sports. A new report from Mark Gurman at Bloombe…

Authenticate SMB file sharing on MacOS 10.15 bound to openldap

We're running a file-sharing server running MacOS 10.15 that is bound (for reasons outside of my control) to a bare openldap (slapd) server running on Ubuntu Server 18.04. The LDAP server is using a "self-signed" cert on its SSL interfa…

Apple May Release a More Rugged Watch

iOS 14.4.2, iPadOS 14.4.2, iOS 12.5.2, watchOS 7.3.3 (Security Updates)

All include fixes for malicious web content vulnerability (again). See post for release notes and security fix details.

How to "resize" side-by-side windows SIMULTANEOUSLY on Mac?

I recently switched from Windows to Mac M1 running Big Sur and can't find a feature that I had on my Windows Laptop. On windows, I had AquaSnap installed, which has really nice features. One of those is that when windows were next to ea…

Why I do I see these lines in Terminal and how can I remove them?

Last login: Fri Mar 26 00:39:29 on console export HOMEBREW_PREFIX="/opt/homebrew"; export HOMEBREW_CELLAR="/opt/homebrew/Cellar"; export HOMEBREW_REPOSITORY="/opt/homebrew"; export PATH="/opt/homebrew/bin:/opt/homebrew/sbin${PATH+:$PATH…

Use HomePod for Zoom Calls on Mac?

I've tried to use a HomePod connected to my Mac to participate in Zoom calls. I wanted to take advantage of the clear audio and the echo suppression one has on the HomePod when, for example, having FaceTime Audio calls. Especially for r…