Messages not sending all my texts to one specific user

I upgraded to a new iMac running Catalina. Since I've done this I'm having a problem sending messages to my daughter and maybe others. At first she received no messages from me, but other people did. I fixed that problem using a solutio…

iPhone XR Display Replacement!

Libreoffice Vanilla on Mac

Has LibreOffice Vanilla been removed from the App Store? In Belgium I get a message that this app is not available in your country or region. A few weeks ago it was there. LibreOffice Vanilla on App Store Is there another way of install…

Convert bash script to a compiled standalone binary executable, not text

I want to make a Bash script executable by the kernel. I have already used the chmod +x command and #!/bin/bash to make it executable and it works, but that I want to do is make it an executable without an interpreter, like an executabl…

Convert bash script to a compiled standalone binary executable, not text

I want to make a Bash script executable by the kernel. I have already used the chmod +x command and #!/bin/bash to make it executable and it works, but that I want to do is make it an executable without an interpreter, like an executabl…

How to Turn On COVID Exposure Notifications in iOS 14

Did you know that your iPhone may be able to inform you if you’ve been exposed to COVID-19? With the contact tracing API, Apple has been working with public health authorities in creating services and apps that can alert users if they’ve been in con…

Convert bash script to a compiled standalone binary executable, not text

I want to make a Bash script executable by the kernel. I have already used the chmod +x command and #!/bin/bash to make it executable and it works, but that I want to do is make it an executable without an interpreter, like an executabl…

How to Survive Without an IT Department

We’ve all had to learn a lot of new skills lately. Some of us have become unpaid IT consultants, with multiple (sometimes fussy) clients, a hodgepodge of devices and systems, and a huge list of tickets. Even if there was someone else to ask for help…

Quickly swap Apple Magic Keyboard between computers?

I have a Logitech MX 80 wireless mouse that allows me to swap between my two computers quickly by just changing the source on the bottom. I am wondering if the Apple Magic Keyboard has a similar functionality? Currently, my approach is …

Convert bash script to a compiled standalone binary executable, not text

I want to make a Bash script executable by the kernel. I have already used the chmod +x command and #!/bin/bash to make it executable and it works, but that I want to do is make it an executable without an interpreter, like an executabl…

Apple/Products related News, App Updates, Mac Tips, PR

- A Total War Saga: TROY out now for macOS. - App Store Connect 1.5 available at App store. - Apple and Gallaudet University foster innovation in education. - Health Records on iPhone available today in the UK and Canada. - Forgotten Features: …

How can I attempt to boot an older version of macOS than my hardware supports?

I have a 2015 Macbook Air. The earliest version of macOS this model ever shipped with was OS X 10.10 Yosemite. However, I want to try installing OS X 10.9 Mavericks, because Yosemite makes my eyes bleed I like Mavericks. This is probabl…

LG and Sony TVs Firmware Updates, Other News, Tips, Reviews, OT

- Firmware Updates for 2020 LG BX/CX/GX/WX/ZX OLED TVs. - Sony A1E, Z9D, and Other Android TVs Firmware Update 6.6575. - Chrome 86.0.4240.75 Stable Channel Update includes 35 security fixes. - Onkyo RZ Series Receivers Tips, Tricks and Firmware …

Security implications of user owned directory in /Applications

I was checking the content of /Applications and I saw that some directory are owned by root and some are owned by myUser. Eg: $ cd /Applications $ ls -l $ drwxr-xr-x 3 myUser admin 96 Sep 1 11:30 myApp $ drwxr-xr-x 3 root wheel…

What does macOS consider "enough space"?

In iCloud preferences, there's an option called "Optimize Mac Storage" which says, "The full contents of iCloud Drive will be stored on this Mac if there's enough space." Just what does "enough space" mean? At what point will the Mac st…

Automator AppleScript: Only Click Checkbox if Unchecked

I'm creating an Automator workflow to click the Enable This Account checkbox in the Contacts preferences pane. I used Watch Me Work in Automator to make most of it easy. The automation runs fine, but I want to add code to only check the…

How to reinstall Safari on a Mac?

I am using a MacBook Air 10.14.6, and I am not able to open Safari anymore. How can I reinstall this app? A problem report opens with some lengthy debug information in it. Here is maybe the important part: Process: Safari …

How to switch the keyboard input language from the terminal?

I already have one way to do this: function input-switch-darwin() { cliclick kd:ctrl kp:space ku:ctrl } But this is very slow: ❯ time cliclick kd:ctrl kp:space ku:ctrl cliclick kd:ctrl kp:space ku:ctrl 0.02s user 0.03s system 13% …

Locating the file in which a dictionary word is stored

I misspelt the word "analogous", and I found that the system spellchecker offered "anbalagous" as a possible correction. As far as I can tell, "anbalagous" isn't a real word, so I figured I must have added it to the dictionary at some p…

How to Move and Delete Apps from App Library on iPhone

One of the most interesting additions that come with the iOS 14 update is the new App Library. Within this feature, Apple gives its users the option to move, delete, and hide unwanted pages of apps and clean up their home screen. App Library can be …

Locating the file in which a dictionary word is stored

I misspelt the word "analogous", and I found that the system spellchecker offered "anbalagous" as a possible correction. As far as I can tell, "anbalagous" isn't a real word, so I figured I must have added it to the dictionary at some p…