Micromat Lifespan 1.0.2 update

See post for info and list of fixes. (Also adds macOS Big Sur support. Requirements lists Intel-based Mac and macOS 10.10 or later.)

How to Access Windows Shared Folders from iPhone & iPad

Do you want to access specific files and folders on your Windows computer right from your iPhone or iPad? Thanks to the built-in Files app, it’s fairly simple and straightforward to connect to SMB file servers which includes shared Windows folders o…

Watch the First Episode of “Assembly Required” (and Spot the iFixit Toolkits)

Other News, Browser Updates, PR, OT

- A Beginner's Guide to Understanding RAID. - Firefox 86.0 release notes and security fixes. - Firefox ESR 78.8 (stability, functionality, and security fixes). - Mac Chrome 88.0.4324.192 Stable Channel Update. - Firmware Updates for 2018 Yamaha …

Is there a way to prevent my Mac from sleeping during a file copy?

I'm copying a lot of files (over 700 GB) and it takes hours to complete. Is there a way to keep the Mac from sleeping before the copy process completes? I don't want to sit by the computer and moving my mouse from time to time. I tried …

My wireguard install has broken and I'm unable to fix it

Since I've installed Wireguard on my MacBook Air running MacOS Sierra it hasn't given me any major problems until now. I've been using wgcf to generate the wireguard config file, but I don't think that has been the cause of my issues wi…

SSH into another mac on different network using port other than 22

I tried to access one of my mac on a different network using a specified port: 1234 ssh remoteuser@remoteip -p 1234 but I got the result that connection refused. How do I specify the port I want to use other than the default 22? …

My wireguard install has broken and I'm unable to fix it

Since I've installed Wireguard on my MacBook Air running MacOS Sierra it hasn't given me any major problems until now. I've been using wgcf to generate the wireguard config file, but I don't think that has been the cause of my issues wi…

How to Add Calendar Events with HomePod

Want to add events to your Calendar through Apple’s HomePod or the HomePod Mini? If you’re completely new to smart speakers, you may have trouble figuring out how to get some simple tasks done, like marking events on your calendar, adding reminders,…

How to always allow any app to do anything / disable Security & Privacy authorization dialogues

Currently on macOS Catalina. I work in sound design and audio development. I use several Automator-scripts and other workflow applications to control various stuff, and for every new project or when I make any change in any AppleScript,…

WhatsApp actual size is in MBs but in iCloud backup it is several GBs

My actual WhatsApp back total size is 474Mb but when I go to I cloud back up it is showing 10GB, how is it possible? I mean I have deleted all media files from my WhatsApp and in WhatsApp application the total space is 474MB and also i…

Disabled mac os SIP but still can't delete default apps [duplicate]

I'm using mac os 11.2.1 Big Sur. My question concerns using the Terminal utility to delete Apple default apps protected by SIP. I have disabled System Integrity Protection and confirmed that it is off by typing: csrutil Terminal duly r…

How to disable Wifi Password Sharing

My MacBook connects automatically to the WiFi of the hotel I am in using a shared password from my iPhone (apparently and without any request) and so does my iPad. I need to stop this behavior and use different passwords on each device …

Make Siri Respond to Voice Even if iPhone Screen Covered

Do you frequently take advantage of Siri to perform various tasks on your iPhone? If so, you’ll be pleased to know that you can now use Siri without taking your phone out of the pocket, or in other situations where the iPhone screen is covered. Most…

Apple/Products related News, Tips, Updates, PR

- Apple wins a patent for advanced monitors based on a new Micro-LED chiplet Architecture. - A Comprehensive Guide to All Startup Modes for M1 Macs. - Apple Working on Magnetic Battery Pack Attachment for iPhones. - Epic Games Attacks Apple in A…

Apple/Products related News, Tips, Updates, PR

- Apple wins a patent for advanced monitors based on a new Micro-LED chiplet Architecture. - A Comprehensive Guide to All Startup Modes for M1 Macs. - Apple Working on Magnetic Battery Pack Attachment for iPhones. - Epic Games Attacks Apple in A…

Apple/Products related News, Tips, Updates, PR

- Apple wins a patent for advanced monitors based on a new Micro-LED chiplet Architecture. - A Comprehensive Guide to All Startup Modes for M1 Macs. - Apple Working on Magnetic Battery Pack Attachment for iPhones. - Epic Games Attacks Apple in A…

Apple/Products related News, Tips, Updates, PR

- Apple wins a patent for advanced monitors based on a new Micro-LED chiplet Architecture. - A Comprehensive Guide to All Startup Modes for M1 Macs. - Apple Working on Magnetic Battery Pack Attachment for iPhones. - Epic Games Attacks Apple in A…

Apple/Products related News, Tips, Updates, PR

- Apple wins a patent for advanced monitors based on a new Micro-LED chiplet Architecture. - A Comprehensive Guide to All Startup Modes for M1 Macs. - Apple Working on Magnetic Battery Pack Attachment for iPhones. - Epic Games Attacks Apple in A…

Apple/Products related News, Tips, Updates, PR

- Apple wins a patent for advanced monitors based on a new Micro-LED chiplet Architecture. - A Comprehensive Guide to All Startup Modes for M1 Macs. - Apple Working on Magnetic Battery Pack Attachment for iPhones. - Epic Games Attacks Apple in A…

Apple/Products related News, Tips, Updates, PR

- Apple wins a patent for advanced monitors based on a new Micro-LED chiplet Architecture. - A Comprehensive Guide to All Startup Modes for M1 Macs. - Apple Working on Magnetic Battery Pack Attachment for iPhones. - Epic Games Attacks Apple in A…