Latest WhatsApp Desktop from App Store crashes on High Sierra

WhatsApp Desktop from the Mac App Store no longer launches after the July 20, 2020 update to version 2.2029.4. System information: MacOS 10.13.6 High Sierra with all system updates installed WhatsApp for Mac 2.2029.4 (Mac App Store inst…

How to Automatically Delete Google Maps Search History on iPhone & iPad

Do you use Google Maps for navigation on your iPhone and iPad? If so, you might be interested in setting the app to automatically delete your search history. As you may know, Google Maps defaults to saving your recent searches for places and directi…

Is there a setting to make the green window button use the old default behaviour?

I was wondering if there was a way to make the green window traffic light button default to the old behaviour of maximizing the window instead of making it go into a full screen app. Currently I have better touch tools making this happe…

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How to change file icon for macOS native file type?

First up, there are several other posts here and on StackOverflow and SuperUser about this, but few of the answers are satisfactory, definitive or up-to-date. I want to change the file icon for all PostScript files on my system to this:…

How to change file icon for macOS native file type?

First up, there are several other posts here and on StackOverflow and SuperUser about this, but few of the answers are satisfactory, definitive or up-to-date. I want to change the file icon for all PostScript files on my system to this:…

Cannot find old Notes data

I just upgraded my harddrive for my Macbook Pro mid-2009 running High Sierra to a solid state drive. My old harddrive is now in an enclosure and I'm trying to access my old Notes from there, I forgot to back that up. I never connected t…

How to Sync Music & Podcasts to Apple Watch from iPhone

Now that you have that shiny new Apple Watch strapped to your arm it’s probably time to get some of your favorite music and podcasts onto it. After all, what’s the point of having a miniature computer on your arm if you’re still going to carry your …

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iMac 2017 Catalina: camera won't work but seems recognized

Our camera light is steady green when activated by a camera app but only shows a black window for FaceTime, Photo Booth, QuickTime, and every other app tried. This is what I've learned/tried so far: Built in FaceTime camera is recogniz…

How to see the full date on macOS Big Sur?

With default settings, the clock on macOS Catalina shows the current day of the week and the current time. You can click the clock to reveal the full date. In the Big Sur beta (20A4300b), this feature seems to have completely vanished,…

Im trying to use xcrun altool to get my app notarised, what is --asc-provider parameter?

I'm trying to notarise my app from apple using xcrun altool, the documentation shows the following : xcrun altool --notarize-app --primary-bundle-id "com.example.ote.zip" --username "AC_USERNAME" --password "@keychain:AC_PASSWORD" --asc…

MacOS Big Sur Beta 3 Download Available Now

Apple has released macOS Big Sur beta 3 to Mac users who are enrolled in the Big Sur beta testing program. Typically a developer beta version rolls out first, soon followed by a public beta, and though the Big Sur public beta program hasn’t started …

Beta 3 of iOS 14 & iPadOS 14 Available to Download

Apple has released iOS 14 beta 3 and iPadOS 14 beta 3 for users who are participating in the beta testing programs for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. Typically the developer beta rolls out first and is soon followed by the same build as a public beta…

How to Start & End a Swimming Workout on Apple Watch

Your Apple Watch is a wonderful exercise companion and it can not only keep tabs on your workout but provide insights into your health as well. Apple Watch Series 2 and later can also be used to track swimming, just like running or other activities.…

How to Set Screen Time Limits for Mac

Did you buy a new Mac for your kid, maybe for school use, or just as a gift? If so, you might want to limit how long the Mac can be used on a daily basis and keep a check on their usage. Fortunately, this is pretty easy to do with Screen Time on the…

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Macpro 5,1 mid 2010 cannot boot to Mojave from Mountain Lion?

I have two work-flows, one uses Mountain Lion, the other uses Mojave. So ideally I would like to be able to easily switch between the two boot drives I have whenever I need to. When I have booted from Mojave, I can choose System Prefer…

Can only see half of folder screen?

My Finder folders today have a line beside the folders Since the view is half blank, I have to move the line over before I can view the rest. Can anyone help a girl out?

Login Screen Before OS Loads?

I have verbose mode turned on always so I can see if a kernel panic or some error happens. After having it on for a few times, I started to notice that most of the boot was happening after the login. I can't show a picture as it is in b…

Dual SIM iPhone sends silent SMS although iMessage and Facetime are turned off

I am using an iPhone 11 pro with an eSIM and a foreign SIM card. Whenever i activate the latter line, the phone sends a silent SMS ro the number, apparently to activate iMessage and Facetime. However, this SMS costs me quite some money …