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Why am I experiencing strange icon behavior with a QNAP devices on a Mac mini M2 Pro running macOS 15.7.3?

dinsdag 23 december 2025 inAsk Different (Tips-Tricks-Tutorials)

I am using a Mac mini M2 Pro running macOS 15.7.3 with finder version 15.5 and I have two network drives: A Synology and A QNAP (Onyx_QNAP), Both of which are mounted on the desktop. The Synology stays put, whatever action I take. How…

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Why does it seem that Wifitui functionality appears to be disabled in macOS Tahoe (26.2)?

dinsdag 23 december 2025 inAsk Different (Tips-Tricks-Tutorials)

I tried installing this software via Homebrew. However it ability to function appears to be gated off in macOS Tahoe (26.2). Any workarounds. I have looked at several sources online with no clear answer.

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Why can’t I verify an email when setting up Apple account for child?

dinsdag 23 december 2025 inAsk Different (Tips-Tricks-Tutorials)

I'm setting up an iPad for my child. I created an email address for them on Gmail. When I'm going through the setup screens on the iPad, it needs to send a verification to the child’s Gmail account, but it is not being received. It's no…

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How to make Alfred Unit Converter work like the old deprecated workflow without a keyword?

dinsdag 23 december 2025 inAsk Different (Tips-Tricks-Tutorials)

For reference, I am referring to this Alfred Unit Converter. I would like it to work like Spotlight. So I can just type “33 meters to inches” without having to type a conv keyword first and get an answer immediately. Would also be great…

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Why am I having issues with some, but not all, external HDDs on a MacBook Pro 16" (M4 Pro)?

dinsdag 23 december 2025 inAsk Different (Tips-Tricks-Tutorials)

I have a MacBook Pro 16" (M4 Pro). I have been using the following disks with no problem for a long time: LG External HDD HXD5 USB 3.0 500GB WD Elements Portable — WDBUZG0010BBK (1 TB USB 3.0) I have used it like this: Satechi V2 Mul…

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Apple Silicon Mac issues with some, but not all, external HDDs

maandag 22 december 2025 inAsk Different (Tips-Tricks-Tutorials)

I have a MacBook Pro 16" (M4 Pro). I have been using the following disks with no problem for a long time: LG External HDD HXD5 USB 3.0 500GB WD Elements Portable — WDBUZG0010BBK (1 TB USB 3.0) I have used it like this: Satechi V2 Mul…

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Cannot verify email when setting up Apple account for child

maandag 22 december 2025 inAsk Different (Tips-Tricks-Tutorials)

I'm setting up an iPad for my child. I created an email address for them on Gmail. When I'm going through the setup screens on the iPad, it needs to send a verification to the child’s Gmail account, but it is not being received. It's no…

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Apple Silicon Mac issues with some, but not all, external HDDs

maandag 22 december 2025 inAsk Different (Tips-Tricks-Tutorials)

I have a MacBook Pro 16" (M4 Pro). I have been using the following disks with no problem for a long time: LG External HDD HXD5 USB 3.0 500GB WD Elements Portable — WDBUZG0010BBK (1 TB USB 3.0) I have used it like this: Satechi V2 Mul…

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Cannot verify email when setting up Apple account for child

zondag 21 december 2025 inAsk Different (Tips-Tricks-Tutorials)

I'm setting up an iPad for my child. I created an email address for them on Gmail. When I'm going through the setup screens on the iPad, it needs to send a verification to the child’s Gmail account, but it is not being received. It's no…

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macOS Automator action "Compress Images in PDF" won't work

zondag 21 december 2025 inAsk Different (Tips-Tricks-Tutorials)

macOS 26.2 In the past, I created an Automator quick action with just two "bricks": The workflow receives PDF files from any application (this is in the default brick for quick actions) "Compress Images in PDF files" (not sure how it i…

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Wifitui FUNCTIONALITY appears to be disabled in macOS 26.2

zondag 21 december 2025 inAsk Different (Tips-Tricks-Tutorials)

I tried installing this software via homebrew. However it ability to function appears to be gated off in 26.2 OS . Any work arounds. I have looked at several sources online with no clear answer.

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macOS Automator action "Compress Images in PDF" won't work

zondag 21 december 2025 inAsk Different (Tips-Tricks-Tutorials)

macOS 26.2 here In the past, I created an Automator quick action with just two "bricks": The workflow receives PDF files from any application (this is in the default brick for quick actions) "Compress Images in PDF files" (not sure how…

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Disks "ejected" but not dismounted?

zondag 21 december 2025 inAsk Different (Tips-Tricks-Tutorials)

Many related (but not duplicate) questions, or at least I didn't find a duplicate. Macbook Pro 2019.  Eight TB disk on the left USB port powered from mains.  It has two partitions and provides power to two daisy-chained drives. Right-si…

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macOS Automator action "Compress Images in PDF" won't work

zaterdag 20 december 2025 inAsk Different (Tips-Tricks-Tutorials)

macOS 26.2 here In the past I created an Automator quick action with just 2 "bricks": The workflow receives PDF files from any application (this is in the default brick for quick actions) "Compress Images in PDF files" (not sure how it…

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Disks "ejected" but not dismounted?

zaterdag 20 december 2025 inAsk Different (Tips-Tricks-Tutorials)

Many related (but not duplicate) questions, or at least I didn't find a duplicate. Macbook Pro 2019.  Eight TB disk on the left USB port powered from mains.  It has two partitions and provides power to two daisy-chained drives. Right-si…

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Why does my Contacts app have white text on a white background after iOS 26 update?

zaterdag 20 december 2025 inAsk Different (Tips-Tricks-Tutorials)

After my iPhone was forced to update to iOS 26, my Contacts app now show white backgrounds behind the white text. It’s completely unreadable. I have always used dark mode, and dark mode is still enabled. So why aren’t Contacts backgroun…

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Why does my Contacts app have white text on a white background after iOS 26 update?

zaterdag 20 december 2025 inAsk Different (Tips-Tricks-Tutorials)

After my iPhone was forced to update to iOS 26, my Contacts app now show white backgrounds behind the white text. It’s completely unreadable. I have always used dark mode, and dark mode is still enabled. So why aren’t Contacts backgroun…

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Strange icon behavior

zaterdag 20 december 2025 inAsk Different (Tips-Tricks-Tutorials)

I have two network drives: A Synology and A QNAP (Onyx_QNAP), Both of which are mounted on the desktop. The Synology stays put, whatever action I take. However, on taking certain actions, the QNAP icon hurls itself to a new position …

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Why does my macOS Tahoe (26.2) login password field lose focus when external monitor is connected (MacBook Pro M4)?

zaterdag 20 december 2025 inAsk Different (Tips-Tricks-Tutorials)

I'm experiencing an issue on the macOS Tahoe login screen with a MacBook Pro M4 when an external monitor is connected. At the password entry screen, the password field repeatedly gains and loses focus at seemingly random intervals. When…

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Why does my macOS Tahoe (26.2) login password field lose focus when external monitor is connected (MacBook Pro M4)?

zaterdag 20 december 2025 inAsk Different (Tips-Tricks-Tutorials)

I'm experiencing an issue on the macOS Tahoe login screen with a MacBook Pro M4 when an external monitor is connected. At the password entry screen, the password field repeatedly gains and loses focus at seemingly random intervals. When…

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Why does my Contacts app have white text on a white background after iOS 26 update?

zaterdag 20 december 2025 inAsk Different (Tips-Tricks-Tutorials)

After my iPhone was forced to update to iOS 26, my Contacts app now show white backgrounds behind the white text. It’s completely unreadable. I have always used dark mode, and dark mode is still enabled. So why aren’t Contacts backgroun…

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