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Virtual Mac boots in verbose mode -- why?

vrijdag 4 maart 2022 inAsk Different (Tips-Tricks-Tutorials)

Some time back, I used Parallels Desktop on a Mac running macOS Catalina (10.15) as a host system to create a virtual machine running OS X Sierra (10.13). Everything ran fine, if a bit slow. Then I migrated my VM to VirtualBox, followi…

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Access previously run shell command in single user mode

vrijdag 4 maart 2022 inAsk Different (Tips-Tricks-Tutorials)

The shell which opens in Single User Mode on my Mac doesn‘t allow to just use „Cursor up“ to access the previous command. How can easily do this without having to retype it?

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Would adding a Mac mini to my MacBook Pro set up help with processing bandwidth?

vrijdag 4 maart 2022 inAsk Different (Tips-Tricks-Tutorials)

I have a MacBook Pro 16” Intel variety that I got from work. I use two 32” monitors and the screen on the laptop. I recently added a RØDECaster Pro audio interface and a Blackmagic Design ATEM Mini Pro. It seems that I have hit the limi…

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How to mirror a PDF (flip PDF horizontally)?

vrijdag 4 maart 2022 inAsk Different (Tips-Tricks-Tutorials)

I have a very large PDF that is a bunch of pages broken up that will be printed then assembled into a large poster sized image. I want to make it double sided by flipping the PDF horizontally, re-printing/assembling, and then affixing t…

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How to block all Software Update Notifications in macOS?

vrijdag 4 maart 2022 inAsk Different (Tips-Tricks-Tutorials)

The Software Updates in System Preferences are all disabled. In spite of this macOS continues to show Notification Banners in Catalina (and Big Sur) which some users accidentally click to initiate an update. I want to stop macOS from sh…

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How to mirror a PDF (flip PDF horizontally)?

vrijdag 4 maart 2022 inAsk Different (Tips-Tricks-Tutorials)

I have a very large PDF that is a bunch of pages broken up that will be printed then assembled into a large poster sized image. I want to make it double sided by flipping the PDF horizontally, re-printing/assembling, and then affixing t…

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Access previously run shell command in single user mode

vrijdag 4 maart 2022 inAsk Different (Tips-Tricks-Tutorials)

The shell which opens in Single User Mode on my Mac doesn‘t allow to just use „Cursor up“ to access the previous command. How can easily do this without having to retype it?

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Would adding a Mac mini to my MacBook Pro set up help with processing bandwidth?

vrijdag 4 maart 2022 inAsk Different (Tips-Tricks-Tutorials)

I have a MacBook Pro 16” Intel variety that I got from work. I use two 32” monitors and the screen on the laptop. I recently added a RØDECaster Pro audio interface and a Blackmagic Design ATEM Mini Pro. It seems that I have hit the limi…

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XProtect - Apple claims they do signature based antivirus but how do we know?

vrijdag 4 maart 2022 inAsk Different (Tips-Tricks-Tutorials)

I read this Apple Support page that they use XProtect to scan for known viruses. I cannot find any evidence that XProtect is getting new definitions or scanning anything. Where can I find the logs and if it's in unify then how do I pers…

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XProtect - Apple claims they do signature based antivirus but how do we know?

vrijdag 4 maart 2022 inAsk Different (Tips-Tricks-Tutorials)

I read this Apple Support page that they use XProtect to scan for known viruses. I cannot find any evidence that XProtect is getting new definitions or scanning anything. Where can I find the logs and if it's in unify then how do I pers…

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What do the "shiwat" and "rhiwat" columns mean in output of netstat -v?

donderdag 3 maart 2022 inAsk Different (Tips-Tricks-Tutorials)

The output of netstat -v includes the following column labels: Proto Recv-Q Send-Q Local Address Foreign Address (state) rhiwat shiwat pid epid state options man netstat does not explain the meaning of the "rhiwat" and "shiw…

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What sort of privacy can be expected with Apple Business Manager enrolling a company Mac in a MDM?

donderdag 3 maart 2022 inAsk Different (Tips-Tricks-Tutorials)

I got a new Macbook that is managed by a company with Apple Business Manager. Other than working for this company, I want to use this device for my private stuff too, like freelancing. This would mean storing some projects and applicati…

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Lock multiple instances of app on multiple desktops

donderdag 3 maart 2022 inAsk Different (Tips-Tricks-Tutorials)

I'm using a macbook with two (usb c) screens connected to it and that works wonderful. Keeping my apps arranged however is terrible. I'm a programmer and my layout is very simple: One screen for my browser One screen for my mail, slack…

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How do I know which Experimental WebKit Features (located in Safari iOS’ advanced settings) are supposed to be toggled on vs. toggled off?

donderdag 3 maart 2022 inAsk Different (Tips-Tricks-Tutorials)

I notice that with every new iOS update, many of the Experimental WebKit Features either are no longer relevant, or newer EWF’s appear out of nowhere. Some of the features that were initially toggled ON by default randomly end up off an…

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In Finder, how dynamically change folder icon's color when said folder contains .git folder?

woensdag 2 maart 2022 inAsk Different (Tips-Tricks-Tutorials)

Looking for an automated way, in macOS Finder, to change a folder icon from its default blue to green, based on whether or not it contains a .git repository. Can this be scripted or automated with a finder extension or some other tool? …

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How do I prevent Remote Access to my Mac?

woensdag 2 maart 2022 inAsk Different (Tips-Tricks-Tutorials)

I think I'm being hacked. (This is a theoretical scenario, based on a real occurrence.) I have clear evidence that someone unknown is able to remote access my Mac. The Mac wakes unexpectedly, the cursor can be seen moving, windows & fi…

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How do I type a Unicode special space characters without installing the Unicode Hex Input Keyboard?

woensdag 2 maart 2022 inAsk Different (Tips-Tricks-Tutorials)

I want to type zero-width space, Unicode U+200B; and also thin-space U+202F or hair-space U+200A (to achieve emphasis where I do not have control of the letter-spacing through CSS). I prefer not to install the Unicode Hex Input Keybo…

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How do I prevent Remote Access to my Mac?

woensdag 2 maart 2022 inAsk Different (Tips-Tricks-Tutorials)

I think I'm being hacked. (This is a theoretical scenario, based on a real occurrence.) I have clear evidence that someone unknown is able to remote access my Mac. The Mac wakes unexpectedly, the cursor can be seen moving, windows & fi…

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How do I debug zsh when startup performance is slow?

dinsdag 1 maart 2022 inAsk Different (Tips-Tricks-Tutorials)

I'm using Z shell inside iTerm2 every time I open up a new window or a new tab it takes around 8 - 9 seconds to load. I found some information on how to debug zsh. I came across this Speeding Up My Shell also I've found a script on SPEE…

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How do I totally disable the auto-disable “feature”?

dinsdag 1 maart 2022 inAsk Different (Tips-Tricks-Tutorials)

I am a runner, I use Strava. Whatever bag I use to carry my iPhone XR, it may lock and disable itself. I was running in a foreign country today and my family got worried because they were not getting news from me. Even when I reached ba…

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macOS networking brutally slow using VNC or Apple Remote Desktop

dinsdag 1 maart 2022 inAsk Different (Tips-Tricks-Tutorials)

Accessing a Mac using Apple Remote Desktop or VNC is brutally sluggish. I'm trying to write software and it is too painful to use. The screen does not refresh in a useful period of time. I googled it to death and came up nothing - mostl…

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