Software update on obsolete system: is it real?

I've got an old PowerPC Mac Mini running Leopard that I keep around to run legacy software. Today, for the first time in years, Software Update opened up, offering to upgrade Airport Utility from 5.2.2 to 5.6.1. Is this …

Catalina upgrade leads to permanent "system has run out of application memory"

After upgrading to Catalina I get a permanent error message stating "Your system has run out of application memory" which appears in a dialog that obscures my active windows. This appears when I have a typical basi…

iMessage off and on on computer

I keep my iPhone on airplane mode nearly all day. I usually text via iMessage with the Messages app on my mac. I was wondering if there was any way I can turn off iMessage on my computer and then turn it back on later and …

Will a mac ssd (it already have the os x) boot on a pc?

So I broke my macbook and I believe that the ssd is still alive with latest os x on it. If I take out the ssd and put it into a pc will it boot? I saw that apple forbid using their os on a non mac machine.

Software update on obsolete system: is it real?

I've got an old PowerPC Mac Mini running Leopard that I keep around to run legacy software. Today, for the first time in years, Software Update opened up, offering to upgrade Airport Utility from 5.2.2 to 5.6.1. Is this …

Using Migration Assistant corrupted Time Capsule hard drive

Recently, I tried to migrate a Time Machine backup to a new Mac. The Migration Assistant completely messed up. I ended up with a scrambled hard drive and completely empty Time Capsule. Called Apple, they could not help in …

"This email address is not valid for use as an Apple ID"

Apple belatedly decided they don't like something about my email address, but won't tell me what. I just bought a new Mac for work and my employer paid for it so I set up a new Apple ID with my work email address rather t…

iMessage off and on on computer

I keep my iPhone on airplane mode nearly all day. I usually text via iMessage with the Messages app on my mac. I was wondering if there was any way I can turn off iMessage on my computer and then turn it back on later and …

How to use dictionary look up on websites that prevent it?

Typically, I triple-tap to search up a word or bring up an apple dictionary. Some websites, however, prevent this. Is there any way I can override this?

Software update on obsolete system: is it real?

I've got an old PowerPC Mac Mini running Leopard that I keep around to run legacy software. Today, for the first time in years, Software Update opened up, offering to upgrade Airport Utility from 5.2.2 to 5.6.1. Is this …

How can the default save format be changed for OS X Preview app?

Is there a resource showing all the possible syntax for changing the preference file for the preview app in os x? I'm using Catalina if that matters. I frequently copy an image to the clipboard and then command N in previe…

How to Fix “application is damaged, can’t be used to install macOS” Errors

If you have attempted to use a MacOS installer application recently, you may discover an error message stating something like “This copy of the Install macOS Mojave.app application is damaged, and can’t be used to install macOS.” This prevents the i…

MacOS Catalina 10.15.1 Beta 3 Released for Testing

Apple has released the third beta version of MacOS Catalina 10.15.1 to Mac users who are participating in the beta system software beta testing programs. MacOS Catalina 10.15.1 beta 3 likely continues to focus on bug fixes and other improvements to …

How can the default save format be changed for OS X Preview app?

Is there a resource showing all the possible syntax for changing the preference file for the preview app in os x? I'm using Catalina if that matters. I frequently copy an image to the clipboard and then command N in previe…

How to run an AppleScript when Safari starts up?

To use uBlock Origin in Safari 12.1.1, I run it using Extension Builder 1. But I have to go by the builder tool at every Safari startup, so the blog suggested adding the script to ~/Library/Scripts/Applications/Safari. I m…

Google Pixel 4 XL Teardown

How can the default save format be changed for OS X Preview app?

Is there a resource showing all the possible syntax for changing the preference file for the preview app in os x? I'm using Catalina if that matters. I frequently copy an image to the clipboard and then command N in previe…

Can I set Dark Mode dynamically on my iPhone like I can in macOS?

I have a Mac with Mojave installed and I can set my desktop background to be Dynamic: This means my desktop picture will change from a hot sunny desert picture to a cool dark night-time desert picture. Is there a way f…

How can the default save format be changed for OS X Preview app?

Is there a resource showing all the possible syntax for changing the preference file for the preview app in os x? I'm using Catalina if that matters. I frequently copy an image to the clipboard and then command N in previe…

Partitions: Create Bootable USB to load Windows 10 install

I am using a MacBook pro running Catalina to create a bootable USB that I can use to install Windows 10 on another machine. Initially I formatted the USB as FAT32, but the Windows setup ISO includes a file that is greater…

How many monitors iMac 21.5 4K can handle?

Well, Im a programmer and I want bunch of monitors. I have a 21.5 Inch 5K iMac, from 2017 Just bought a DUAL HDMI Adapter from StarTech.com My intention is to have 3 extra displays because the Mac has 2 thunderbolt 3 …